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Take a sneak peek into the various departments, visit Castlecroft Sheds, where all of our engines are stored and maintained. This tour will give you an incredible insight into the work of our volunteers and what really makes the ELR so special.

Lancashire Archives is home to millions of historical documents that help tell the amazing story of our county, from 1115 – the date of the oldest – to the Twenty first century. Come and learn more about how the team safeguard for future generations.

Discover the sacred space that is St James Shireshead, Whinney Brow Ln, Preston.

*New location for 2025* Welcome to the new home of the University of Lancashire's Special Collections and University Archive. Explore 200 years of history and Ask the Experts about our archives, University and Temperance history.

Behind the Scenes at the Museum- Meet Curators & Conservators who look after Lancashire's heritage. 13th Sept Tours of the Studios by Conservators. Wed 17th Sept -With Curators see collections, Roman Tent Pegs, Medieval coins, Bronze Age pottery.

A welcome to Alliance, the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank in Bacup, now a co-working space and home to Valley Heritage BPT.

Spend an afternoon looking around a hidden gem of a country church in the depths of rural Lancashire. Whilst not the oldest parish Church in the area, St Johns is full of history, as you will see!

Discover the ever-evolving history of Preston's markets - including the Market Hall and Box Market under the Grade II listed canopies built in 1875 and 1925.

Liverpool in 1826 was a hotbed of Masonic unrest and led to some Lancashire Lodges ceding from the United Grand Lodge of England becoming The Grand Lodge of Wigan. Hear the story and see the artefacts of one of those rebel Lodges.

A chance to explore some of Lancashire's hidden gems - book your free place on one of our talks or guided tours to discover the history and architecture of County Hall in the impressive Council Chamber, Christ Church Chapel and Lancashire Archives.

St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston, nr Chorley will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, 20/21 st September with tours of the church. On Saturday evening there will be a talk about BATS with a bat hunt and identification. Time tbc.

Historic, Manchester Church dating back to 1236.

Discover the Arts and Crafts architecture of Haworth Art Gallery. From the protective grotesques on the parapet to the hand chiselled oak made by artists and craftsmen, every detail is made to fit into a home that reflects its surroundings .

Join us for a behind the scenes look at Plumbs! As the UK specialists in made-to-measure sofa covers, curtains and reupholstery for over 60 years, this is an exclusive opportunity to see our expert craftspeople at work.

Steeped in history, myth and legend don’t miss this rare opportunity to visit a grade 1 listed building for free, usually closed to the public!

A chance to explore one of Lancashire's hidden gems – for only the second time we open the doors of Christ Church Chapel.

Visit a 1970s architectural innovation designed for new educational ideas. The ‘bubble’ classroom at Kennington Primary School was the first fully structural plastic building in Britain, and is still in use today.

Free guided tours of Lancaster Castle. These will visit some areas of the former prison, the historic courtrooms, the Old Cells, Hadrian's Tower and The Drop Room.

Visit this small and intriguing building tucked in the corner of Moor Park, and discover what's inside that domed roof. Built for gazing at the sky, it's a star of Preston's scientific history.

Early 18th Century 2* listed Meeting House situated in a walled peace garden/burial ground near the Limey Water and pack horse bridge with an attached cottage originally built for a teacher and school as was needed at the time. Historical information

The Parish Church of St. Agnes and St. Pancras was built in the 19th Century to the designs of celebrated architect Pearson and is described by Pevsner as "the noblest Victorian church in Liverpool".

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Bury town centre War Memorials and Fusilier Museum

See Lancashire's cotton industry brought to life in the last steam-powered weaving shed in the world. A unique survivor of Britain's industrial age, Queen Street Mill tells the story of life in Lancashire's mills, and the innovation of engineers.

Exhibition showing how the changing outlook of Quakers through the ages manifested itself through the architectural style of their Meeting Houses. The whole Meeting House is open to the public.

Today's Church built in 1910 and consecrated in 1911 was designed by the eminent Scottish church architect Sir John Ninian Comper with a stunning stained glass East window and rood screen. Also, featuring windows from the original church of 1742.

Come and see the 'award winning' 1861 Easton Amos land drainage machine in action and take a train ride on our 2' narrow gauge railway.

Discover St Margaret's Church this Heritage Open Day, with beautiful stained glass windows, carved oak pews and church furniture.

Discover the architecture of this landmark Preston church, built by renowned Lancaster architects, Austin and Paley. Follow a self-guided tour of the building, enjoy the farmers' market in the church grounds, and a weekend of music in church.

The Ryhope Engines Museum is based on the former Ryhope Pumping Station which provided water to Wearside for 100 years. This is a unique opportunity to see the wonderful Victorian beam engines working under steam power as they have since 1868.

Grane Engineering Museum is a community project in development where volunteers are bringing their Edwardian Steam Mill back to life after decades of neglect. See the mighty 500hp mill engine, looms, cars and other related exhibits.

See the world’s oldest beam engine of its type in action. Discover how it got wagons up and down steep hills on one of the world’s first long-distance railways.

Guided Tours of Church Cottage (1590), restored Museum 1995, part of Broughton Heritage Centre and including Parish Church and National School. Includes 'Peasants Hovel', Sleeping Gallery, Inn, School Room, Parlour, Wash House, Cart Shed and Garden.

Explore this historical landscape, which includes the medieval County Bridge and the Smardale Viaduct.

Grade 2 listed Institute with billiard room and lecture room, recently occupied by public library. Dated 1878 on parapet over centre. Red brick in Flemish bond with sandstone and polychrome brick dressings, steeply-pitched slate roofs.

Dr Susan Barton will deliver a lecture on 'Family Fortunes: Braunstone, the Civil War and the Winstanleys', as featured in her new book.

Join us to learn about Longridge, a small market town with a fascinating architectural history. To tell the story of Longridge our Built on Stone display will explore the buildings, structures and architectural features that can still be found today.

Haslam park has features dating from 1910. 21st century additions focus on natural areas Join a guided walk to see the "The structures of the park and canal then and now". Explore the Local Nature Reserve alone or ask for a guide Visit website

Photographs, artefacts, ephemera, maps and information relating to the history of the villages Belthorn, Rann, Bank Fold, Daisy Green and Guide. Also a free printed history walk around the village will be available for visitors to take and explore.

Enjoy free entry to Clitheroe Castle Museum

See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!

Explore Ribble Steam Railway & Museum like never before during Preston Heritage Open Days — with special access to our museum, workshops, diesel shed, conservation centre and turntable.

Come and explore the refined Georgian craftsmanship of this church built for the expanding merchant community of Lancaster.

The grounds of Bank Hall will be open for guests to explore the woodland and gardens with our tree trail and visit the craft stalls in the walled garden and see our new display! The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will be open for pre-booked tours.