Enjoy free access to architectural treasures this weekend
Explore a range of interesting properties across England as part of Heritage Opens Days.
Heritage Open Days, a celebration of England鈥檚 architecture and culture continues this weekend offering visitors the opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden, often curious and always interesting places in English cities, towns and villages, all completely free of charge.
From churches to castles, temples to tunnels, the are either not usually open or would normally charge an entrance fee, however as part of Heritage Open Days 2011 (8-11 September) their doors are thrown open to the public.
Fun for all the family
The festivities include tours, guided walks, concerts, re-enactment, trails, role-plays and children鈥檚 activities which is all聽organised by volunteers.聽
was established in 1994 as England鈥檚 contribution to European Heritage Days, in which 49 countries now participate. In the UK, four other schemes open up places in September: , in Scotland, in Wales and in Northern Ireland.