Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days, a celebration of architecture, history and culture, return this year with a variety of in-person and virtual events and activities. Between 10–19 September 2021 a lot of historically significant venues open their doors to visitors for free. Take advantage of this opportunity and explore sites you’ve never visited before.
Manchester
11, 12, 18, 19 September, 10am to 4.30pm
Museum of Transport
Come and explore a collection of over older vehicles, mainly buses.
Free admission & free heritage buses between the Museum, Science and Industry Museum & People’s History Museum.
Museum of Transport,
Boyle Street, Manchester M8 8UW
Tel: 0161-205 2122
11 September, 12noon – 5pm, Tours: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm;
12 September, 3pm – 6pm, Tours: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm;
13, 15, 17 September: 3pm – 6pm,;
18 September, 12noon – 5pm, Tours: 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm;
19 September, 3pm – 6pm, Tours: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm;
Church of the Holy Name
This truly magnificent building was designed in 14th century French Gothic style by the architect Joseph Aloysius Hansom and build between 1869 and 1871. The Holy Name gives an opportunity to learn about an iconic building and the role of this church in the neighbourhood.
Guided tours are limited to 10 people per group and about 40 to 45 minutes long.
Holy Name Church,
339 Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PG
www.holyname.info
11, 18 September, 11am – 4pm, History Talks: 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm
Clayton Hall – Living History Museum
Clayton Hall is Grade II* listed building and a rare example of a 15th Century timber framed manor that was build on the site of 12th century moated house. It was enlarged later on and now has two main sections, Tudor and Victorian ones. Visitors of all ages will have a chance to participate in a lot of activities and to experience what life was like in the late 1800.
Clayton Hall (in Clayton Park), Ashton New Road, Clayton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 4RU
www.claytonhall.org
11 September, 1r of am – 3pm
Victoria Hall – A Place at the Table
Come to Victoria Hall for Heritage Open Day and Macmillan Coffee Morning! You’ll have a chance to go on a tour of the Hall and learn how food has played a big role in the history of the Mission through quizzes, displays, and family scavenger hunts.
The Victoria Hall, Knowsley Street, Bolton,
Greater Manchester, BL1 2AS
www.victoriahallbolton.co.uk
15 September, 11am – 4pm
Discover Victoria Baths
Visit Victoria Baths, a former Edwardian swimming pool and one of Manchester’s most unique historic buildings. You can explore the whole building, including three swimming pools, a Turkish Baths and the former Superintendent’s Flat, all beautifully tiled, with stained glass windows and mosaic flooring throughout. The gift shop and tea room will be open for business, and a guided tours will be available.
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock,
Manchester, M13 0FE
www.victoriabaths.org.uk/visit/2021/heritage-open-day
Didsbury
11 September, 10am – 4pm
Didsbury Church of England Primary School
The school dates from 1612 and at it’s present location since 1878, and includes a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building designed by John Swarbrick.
Tours will be available throughout the day.
Didsbury Church of England Primary School
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL
Tel: 0161 445 7144
www.didsburycivicsociety.org
11 September, 10am – 3pm. Tours: 11am, 1pm
Nazarene Theological College
Explore fascinating Grade II listed Art Deco building. Tours of the historical buildings and grounds are available.
Nazarene Theological College
Dene Road, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2GU
www.didsburycivicsociety.org/
11, 12 September, 2pm – 4pm
St James’ Church
Visit historic Manchester Church founded 1236. This Grade II* listed building has many memorials and stained-glass windows to famous Lancashire and Cheshire families. Church will be opened for worship on Sunday, 9am – 11am, all visitors are welcome.
St James’ Church
Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2RQ
www.didsburycivicsociety.org/
Stockport
11 September, 11am – 4pm
Stockport Plaza
Stockport’s 1932 Super Cinema and Variety Theatre throws open her doors for a full day of free to attend events with an opportunity to investigate behind the scenes of this popular loved Art Deco gem.
Special Open Day presentations are scheduled for 11am, 1pm and 3pm, NO booking required.
The Plaza
Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1SP
Tel: 0161 477 7779
www.stockportplaza.co.uk
11 September, 11am – 3pm
Rediscovering the Underbanks
Come and visit the Underbanks for a day filled with fun activities for all the family and learn more about Stockport’s historic street.
Underbank,
Stockport, SK1 1NE
www.stockport.gov.uk/events/heritage-open-days-rediscovering-the-underbanks
Cheshire
11 September, 11am – 5pm
Little Moreton Hall
Visit this iconic Tudor Manor house built more then 500 ago for free. Meet our Living History costumed guides who will tell you tales of how the Tudors lived.
Our tea rooms are open and are serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks.
Little Moreton Hall
Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4SD
Tel: 01260 272018
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/heritage-open-days-in-the-north-west
