Some of Lancaster’s historic buildings will be open to the public as part of the annual Heritage Open Days.
Heritage Open Days take place across the country, giving people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences.
Upcoming Heritage Open Days taking place in our local area include at:
Lancaster Castle (LA1 1YJ) - Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
Guided tours of Lancaster Castle will be free on 13 and 14 September from 10am until 4pm, featuring ancient places like the old courtrooms, Hadrian’s Tower, parts of the former prison and the Drop Room. Tours will be on a first come first served basis.
For further information, click here.
Borwick Hall, Carnforth (LA6 1JU) – Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 September
Open for the first time for Heritage Open Days, this Grade I listed building dating back to the 14th century will be open from 10am to 4pm on 16 and 17 September. Entry is free, and homemade baked goods and hot drinks will be available to buy during opening hours.
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Judges’ Lodgings, Lancaster (LA1 1YS) – Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
The city's oldest townhouse is celebrating its 400th birthday on 13 and 14 September with free events from 11am to 4pm, including games, live music, crafts, behind the scenes tours with people dressed in costumes and a pop-up Victorian tearoom.
For more details, click here.
Lancaster Library (LA1 1HY) – Saturday 13 September between 2.30 and 3.30pm.
This prominent, Grade I listed building will also be opening the doors as part of the Heritage Open Day celebrations this year.
It began life as coaching inn, subsequently serving as a police station and a fire station before it was transformed and opened as the town's public library in 1932 along with the Junior Library in New Street.
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Councillor Matthew Salter, cabinet member for Education and Skills, said: "We are delighted to join this national celebration of our country's great heritage.
"These events provide a fascinating and in-depth insight into the rich and diverse stories of Lancashire’s past, and we would urge everyone to take advantage of the opportunities for education and cultural enrichment that the County Council offers."
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