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A storm brought down the spire at All Saints Church - what remains instead? Come and see the smallest bell tower in the area.

See how sunlight is converted into electricity! Your chance to visit the largest public sector owned solar farm in the North West. See how sunlight is being used to generate electricity and why it is near the waste treatment facilities.

A celebration of St George's Church.

Guided walk at an easy pace to see and hear about the surprising number of historic features in this small section of the Droylsden to Hollinwood canal and hear some of the history of the canal and the area. The walk will take around 90 minutes.

A look in the only miners training suite left in the UK.

Join us at the Richard Roberts Archive where we will focus on the role of print advertising in promoting the designs and products of architects, builders and materials suppliers from the very earliest days.

A walk around Hyde United's ground and the surrounding area, looking at the origins of the club and also at the development of Hyde.

Step inside the new Shree Swaminarayan Mandir on Copster Hill Road, Oldham to explore this magnificent Hindu Temple, the grand prayer hall and its tranquil garden space. The new Temple replaced the original Temple in Lee Street, which opened in 1977.

Explore the Grade I listed church of St Leonard dates from 1100 and was rebuilt 1412 incorporating Norman arches and enlarged 1524.

Explore inside this landmark Stockport building and learn about its history and that of the church community that meets there. See our special display about Stockport in 1875 to mark 150 years since the first Christadelphian meeting in the building.

The Chapel will be open, with displays, 1330-1630 both days. A short Evensong 1600 will be held on Sunday 14th Grave yard Tours are weather dependent

Grade II* Victorian Church open for people to look round with self guided leaflets or with guided tours

The history of the church: the building and the people. Interesting people buried in the churchyard.

Join us to visit the recent restoration of this handsome early 19th century building and learn more about the Landmark Trust's project.

Bramhall Parish Church was built in the early 20th century with a distinctive tower being added by George Pace in the 1970's. Our building received Grade 2 Listing in December 2024 and this is our first Heritage Open Day.

St Peter's Church is situated in Leigh Greater Manchester and is a Grade II* listed building built in 1881. One of the most interesting features in our church is the pulpit, which came from Manchester Catherdal during the Second World War.

Free guided tour with access to the George Marsh interrogation room.

A warm friendly church with many interesting features. Displays by Horwich Heritage & others.

Come and see where the items donated by the people of Greater Manchester are repaired, upcycled and put back into reuse!

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

Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about its fascinating history. Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801. Come and take a look around and listen to an illustrated talk to learn more about the fascinating social history of this non-conformist chapel.

Behind the scenes at the recycling centre.

AOB is delighted to open it's doors to the public for an exclusive tour. You will have the opportunity to see the original internal brickwork design & artefacts, along with where the old swimming pool was and the modern day stunning architecture!

Church tour with church bellringing experience.

Information about the history of the Stockport Canal and the associated “Yellow Brick Rd”, which ia adjacent to Gorton Mill House. Maps, photos, video and face to face interaction for local community with Society members.

Damhouse is a Grade II* listed Manor House in 17acres of Woodland. It is currently owned by Morts Astley Heritage Trust and houses a Tea Room, offices and function rooms. The historical part of the building remains as it was in the 1500s.

Come and explore the birthplace of the suffragette movement with free activities suitable for all ages.

St Michael & All Angels is a spectacular 20th century church, built in the shape of a star. Features of interest include the huge blue and red pointed east window of the Heavenly Host by Christopher Webb and a double, star-shaped chandelier.

Consecrated in 1848 our Grade II listed church will be open to view our baptism and marriage registers. We will also display research on the names listed on our WWI and WWII memorials.

St John’s Church, Hurst, warmly welcomes visitors to celebrate Heritage Open Days :- Our unique Grade II listed church & grounds will be open for visitors to view

Explore inside a rare Art Deco church, built in 1932-33, and see an exhibition telling the story of the local community - through contemporary local magazines, photographs, original maps and parish registers, from 1910.

A grade II listed building, one of Manchester's first bus garages, now used as a transport museum.

An opportunity to ride on historic buses from the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Children under 16 must be accompanied.

Exhibitions and films about the history of the Alexandra Park

Join us for a guided tour of the Grade II listed Leigh Town Hall and the collections of Archives: Wigan & Leigh.

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

Brand new show retells the story of how the railway came to being. Along the way we meet famous historic people, relive event milestones and learn the ups and downs from the past two centuries of our railway's history. Created by Gare Du Nord Theatre

Join us for our Heritage Open Days event on the history of disability activism and the suffragettes. We will have our usual museum activities, as well as a craftivism table, and an information point all about disability activism and social movements.

A tour of Chowbent Unitarian chapel

Library Development Officer Claire Gorton will host a talk on Edward Potts, the renowned Victorian Mill Architect, Eccles Borough Councillor and the first Chairman of the Eccles Borough Library Committee.

Come to a local history talk presented by Chris Carson who will guide us through 50 pictures of the former local authorities that make up the city of Salford in bygone times.

Come to a taster session where we will look at Ancestry Library Edition and give you some hints and tips to start researching your own family history! This will be a relaxed and informal session.

Join our expert team to explore our Grade II listed building. Find out more about the history of the town’s first library, its links to Wigan notables, and discover more about the museum’s displays.

The Mechanics Institute is a grade II* listed building it is best known as the birthplace of the TUC which was founded in the building in 1868, and Manchester's two universities have their roots in the building.

A grand Butterfield church with a fine interior. Cafe open.

Did you know that Scarecrows get married in church, you didn't, well come along to St Albans Church, Offerton, Stockport to see for yourself.

Take a backstage guided tour of Stockport Garrick Theatre. Audience members usually only see the public rooms and the auditorium, this is an opportunity to look behind the scenes. Plus a history presentation and photo ops.

St Thomas and St John's church is a Grade II listed building occupying a prominent position in the centre of Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. It houses a famous historic organ and a stained glass window depicting Radcliffe coat of arms.

St Paul’s Parish Church Stalybridge will be open to the public on Saturday, 13thSeptember with the opportunity to view our bell tower and enjoy our Saturday cafe. A warm invitation is extended to all.

Church open Mon-Fri 1000-1200, & 1300-1600 Sat 6 Sep 1300-1700, Sun 7 Sep 1230-1700. Tours (10am, 2pm, 4pm (10am on Sat 13 Sep with BSL)), describe the history, archtecture and worshipping life of this community for the last century and a half.