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In 1852 the Birkenhead was transporting soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment & their families to South Africa, when it started to sink. The story of what happened next became the stuff of legend. David Seeney investigates in a 45 minute talk.

Ahead of it's redevelopment, discover St Michaels Place, in the heart of Warwick.

Classic buses are on display with some providing FREE heritage bus services in and around Daventry.

Marton Museum of Country Bygones is open all day with displays of farming tools, dairy, sheep & needlecraft. For our 15th HODs we have a blacksmith demonstration, a spinning wheel in action, corn dollies, a diorama, activities & trails for children.

Founded in 1833, St Mary's Priory was one of the first priories to be built in England after the Reformation. Join us for a tour to discover some of the fascinating everyday histories of those who lived and worked here.

On its 110th anniversary, we explore through WW1 objects & first hand accounts, the Royal Warwickshire Regiment's part in the significant battle of Somme, 1916. Family activities will include real artefacts & creative activities linked to the theme.

A world-class gallery and museum in rural Warwickshire, set in a historic mansion within 120 acres of parkland. Explore three floors of art, from ancient Chinese bronzes to the UK’s largest collection of British folk art.

Self guided walks around this Victorian site with riverside chalets situated on the banks of the River Leam. A haven of birds, butterflies, bees, diverse allotments, sheds and water baths reclaimed from a Victorian Hospital.

Open to view the Church and take optional tours on Saturday, September 12th with refreshments, family craft activities and an exhibition of historic photographs and artefacts.

A museum of local rural artefacts developed from the collection made over many decades by George Tims, a village resident, who died in January 2005.

Step inside St Mark’s Church, Leamington Spa, and explore one of the town’s finest Victorian buildings.

We will have a number of volunteer run stalls appropriate to the theme. We will have all areas of the church open with personnel on hand to assist with information and help.

Our Lady's is a Grade II listed Church with one of the best examples of dalle-de-verre glass in the country. Guided/ self-guided tours available with exhibition boards out about the stunning stained glass and Church architecture.

Get to know Daventry by joining us for our free walking tour. Led by local historian Susan, you'll get to know the story of Daventry's everyday histories. The stories behind our town centre, the buildings and the people who have lived here.

Join us for this special Good Times session as we celebrate the nostalgic joy of sending postcards in a safe, gentle, and accessible environment tailored for adults living with dementia and their carers.

Step back in time and celebrate the timeless joy of sending postcards by creating your own personalized keepsake of Rugby.

Experience a rare opportunity to tour the Bell Tower at St. Andrew's Church. Learn about the history of bell ringing at St. Andrew's and discover the skills, traditions and teamwork involved in this remarkable heritage craft.

Discover the stories, symbolism and craftsmanship behind the magnificent stained-glass windows of St. Andrew's church.

A chance to visit this Grade I listed Norman church dating from the 12th century.

Chedham's Yard is a well preserved example of traditional craft at the heart of the agricultural economy of centuries past at the heart of historic Wellesbourne.

Discover the community woodland that has been created on the site of the Ford Foundry and former railway sidings, with footpaths, a pond and an outdoor classroom.

this fine 1905 church with stunning curved pews and art deco stained glass will be open to the public, with guides and displays explaining the history

Explore Daventry’s everyday histories and celebrate Heritage Open Days at Daventry Museum with fascinating exhibits and hands-on activities from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12th September.

1 in 1000 special church’s in England. Built by “Rogue Architect “ John Croft, in 1864. The Victorian and Moorish designs depict a truly beautiful church that needs to be seen, not just in photos.

Come and discover rocks and fossils and stunning stained glass.

With a church on this site recorded in the Doomsday Book and a stone tower dating from the 14th century pockmarked with shots from the civil war period, this church is truly steeped in history.

Join our volunteer Town Guides for this Heritage Open Days walking tour of Bilton.

The Mayor of Rugby, Cllr. Nooria Sayani, welcomes visitors to a tour of the Council Chamber on Monday 14 September, followed by tea in the Mayor's Parlour.

Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Sporting Heritage Town Tour, departing from Rugby Visitor Centre.

Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Public Art Trail Tour.

Join our volunteer Town Guides on a special Heritage Open Days Town Tour, departing from Rugby Visitor Centre.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane on a No. 5905 Midland Red class S22 single-deck bus built by the Midland Red company in Birmingham in 1968, with a stop over in Clifton-upon-Dunsmore to visit St Mary's Church.

Discover Rugby's local history first-hand in this interactive object handling session for all ages as part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival.

Discover this small Catholic church dedicated to St Anne in the tranquil hamlet of Wappenbury.

Take the opportunity to visits all the backstage and technical areas of Rugby Theatre. See what is involved in putting on a live show or a film .

A tour of the CEMEX Rugby cement manufacturing plant, one of the largest in the UK, together with audio visual presentations of the history and development of cement making on this site and in the county of Warwickshire.

A fascinating guided walk around Brunswick Street Cemetery taking in some of the most notable Leamington ‘residents’ and their tombs.

Come and join this friendly Leamington History Talk on Churchill's nemesis 'The Battle of Gallipoli'.

The Leamington local history day celebrates the town's diverse history. There will be a range of local history exhibitions from partners and societies – all in the splendid All Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa.

Discover the heritage of this Gothic revival church, that has been a place of community, faith and worship for 179 years.

Come and discover more about the history and culture of Leamington Spa on one of the Leamington History Groups' free guided tours.

Step inside this regency architectural gem.

Discover the history and culture of Leamington Spa on a Leamington History Group guided tour.

Come and see Leamington's first town hall and the centre of the Polish Community.

Come and discover more about the history and culture of Leamington Spa on one of the Leamington History Groups' free guided tours.

St Peter's Church stands in an isolated position in the civil parish of Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire. Since 1960 the church and its attached mausoleum has been a as Grade II* listed building, and is now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust

Discover the history and culture of Leamington Spa on a Leamington History Group guided tour.

Take a guided tour of the station and award winning gardens.

Discover the history and culture of Leamington Spa on a Leamington History Group guided tour.

Enjoy a tour of the world’s oldest tennis club.