Around 70 historic properties across Lancashire are opening their doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days this September.
Heritage Open Days in Lancashire offer people the chance to explore fascinating historic buildings and places, many of which are normally closed to the public.
Visitors can choose from guided tours of Thwaites Empire Theatre in Blackburn to the airfield hangars now forming Blackpool Zoo; the 1930s architectural features of the former Odeon Cinema which is now Funny Girls in Blackpool; the Victoria Kitchens at Gawthorpe Hall; visits to Croston Old School, built in 1660; the inside of Fleetwood’s historic working lighthouse and the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Museum at Fulwood Barracks in Preston.
The events take place from Thursday to Sunday, 9 - 12 September and are run by an army of passionate volunteers and supported by English Heritage.
English Heritage Outreach Manager for the North West, Patrick Burke said: “There is a Heritage Open Day attraction around every corner, each with a compelling story to tell, and staffed by volunteers who are passionate about their buildings, neighbourhoods and heritage.
"The breadth of the properties opening this year is quite remarkable. There really is something for all ages.”
By checking www.heritageopendays.org.uk you can see details of Lancashire’s numerous events, which take place in places as varied as Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Clitheroe, Fleetwood, Lancaster, Lytham, Morecambe, Nelson, Ormskirk and Preston, so there’s bound to be an attraction not too far from you.
For more information on times and pre-booking details please check the Heritage Open Days website at www.heritageopendays.org.uk You can also ring the Heritage Open Days information line on 020 7539 7907 (lines open until 9 September, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm).
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