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Visit Cleaves Almshouses in Old London Rd on Sat 20th and Sun 21st Sept. Come and see this exquisite piece of Kingston's Heritage, hear about the fascinating history of this heaven of peace, and meet some of the residents & trustees over refreshments

Almshouses designed by Farnham architect Harold Falkner.

Discover Richard Watts and the fascinating history of his Charity established since 1579. A guided tour and exhibition will provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived & worked here; an almshouse will be open for viewing where possible.

Join us on a guided tour of the Almshouses during the Heritage Open Days to discover the fascinating stories of the Foord Almshouses.

Almshouses in 17th century Grade II* listed building with courtyard garden

Medieval almshouses with stunning gardens, a newly renovated working chapel and the original Guild Hall of the city. live music between 1400 and 1500.

St. Anne’s Hospital was founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1653 and for more than 350 years, ageing, widowed, or single ladies have lived there rent free. The building is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Tour includes an opening talk in Ebor Hall about the history of Robert Holgate and his legacy.

This rarely opened Almshouse Chapel stands almost untouched by time since 1844

The opportunity to visit Corsham's historic Almshouses for free.

Built in 1702, for ‘decayed’ fishermen, these splendid almshouses are at the north end of the marketplace. Presentations will be given on the history of the building at 1100 and 1400 each day we are open. A cottage will also be open to view.

The Eventide Homes is an almshouse charity housing older people in need. The homes have a distinctive architecture in a community setting.

Step behind closed doors in Aylesbury’s historic Old Town and discover the beautiful, hidden gardens tucked away within its charming almshouses.

Visit our John Greenway historic grade II listed chapel and the almshouse site which is tucked away behind. Refreshments will be served and visitors can have a look around and hear about the history of the buildings.

The Almshouses and Chapel are grade II* listed buildings on Colston Street. They were founded by John Foster, a wealthy 15th-century merchant, to provide accommodation for Bristol's poor and elderly.

Step behind closed doors in Aylesbury’s historic Old Town and discover the beautiful, hidden gardens tucked away within its charming almshouses.

A 900-year-old Medieval Heritage Site in Beautiful Winchester. Heritage Open Day: Sep 15th & 20th: Offers free admission & free bookable Tours on: The Links, Architectural and Otherwise, between Hospital of St Cross Chapel and Winchester Cathedral

Former Almshouses.

John Waldron Chapel is a unique Chapel in the centre of Tiverton built in the 1500s. Visitors are invited to come along and join us to see inside the Chapel and to get an insight into its history

Built in 1898 for Richard Cadbury, this is a rare opportunity to visit the Almshouses as part of a pre-booked tour.

Grade 1 listed building. Jacobean almshouse, still in use for its original purpose.

An illustrated talk on Pontefract’s famous Almshouses by noted local historian Eric Jackson.

The Carre family are often encountered in Sleaford eg. Grammer School and Almshouses

By 1600 it had passed to Sir Thomas Cecil, who converted it into an almshouse for 12 poor ‘bedesmen’ and two women. Lyddington Bede House was used as an almshouse until the 1930s. Join the volunteers to learn more!

Presentations throughout the day on the Almshouses movement and Retford's Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity est 1658. In 2025 for the first time visitors will be able to view the Union Street site built in 1823, refurbished 1983 extended 2023.

Come and see a wonderful exhibition and explore the 400-year-old almshouse in Steeple End, Halesworth.

A 90-minute walk around the historic town of Corsham, with an opportunity to visit Corsham's Almshouses.

Visit the 15th century Long Alley Almshouses Hall and see its historic collection of paintings and artefacts. There will be an exhibition showing Christ's Hospital's contribution through the centuries to the architecture of the town of Abingdon.

Visit our beautiful medieval church and learn about its history. View a special exhibition by Barlborough Heritage Centre about the church and surrounding historic buildings such as the Old Rectory and Barlborough Hospital (Almshouses).

Built on the site of Kettle Hard, a part of Bishop Gundulph's Hospital of St Bartholomew, the almshouses today are a square of Georgian houses dating from the 1790s they replaced Hawkins ' Tudor period buildings.

An 8.5 mile circular walk visiting Corsham's historic chapels.

Back for 2025! Victorian philanthropy.

Grade II Listed Building with section of the City Wall in it's garden, provides sheltered accommodation for the elderly.

Immerse yourself in a Recreation of life in the late medieval period.

Explore this wonderful collection of buildings in a tranquil rural setting dating back to the Knights Templars.

Visit the iconic building on Abbeydale Road South, what is the history of Dore Masonic Hall? Discover the links between the Sheffield & Rotherham LVA, Sir Francis Leggatt Chantry, J.B.V. Mitchell-Withers & Sons (Architects) and Burton upon Trent.

Come and meet the resident artists at Assembly Arts in the their studios housed in the beautiful and historic Georgian Assembly Rooms on Lancaster's King Street. There will be an opportunity to tour the building and see our latest art exhibition.

Discover the Temple Balsall Church & The Foundation of Lady Katherine Leveson. Saturday 1200-1600. Art Exhibition in the School Hall. Open Saturday 1100-1630 Sunday 1100-1500 Offering Local Artist work. Tea and Cakes available. Tours both days

Boats from Deal played a part in the evacuation from Dunkirk, and this exhibition tells their story.

Explore our brand-new landscape architecture in The Green Space, our historic building, stalls, crafts, activities and refreshments.

Beautiful Chapel dating back to 1500 Historical talk 1300 Sunday 21st September

Tour the centre and then see and hear about the fascinating history of St David's. The centre was originally an 18th Century merchant’s house and former school for the partially blind.

Come and discover the magnificent architecture and hidden treasures of Abingdon’s iconic ancient parish church.

This is a guided tour round the ancient Charterhouse, founded in 1384 by Sir Michael de la Pole as an alms house for the elderly.

WWA marks 140 years of practice in Abingdon by opening its historic home, a former malthouse opposite St Helen’s Church, and is inviting visitors to explore an exhibition celebrating the firm’s legacy and its role in the town’s evolution.