Lancaster district Heritage Open Days 2009
A varied selection of special openings and related activities will take place across Lancaster district, mostly concentrated on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
Heritage Open Days, the country’s annual celebration of its rich architectural and cultural heritage, takes place this year over the four days, September 10 to 13.
The promotion aims to give visitors free access to interesting properties, that are either not normally open to the public, or which usually charge an entrance fee.
A large and varied selection of special openings and related activities will take place across Lancaster district, mostly concentrated on Saturday and Sunday, 12 and 13.
As well as free admission being available to Lancaster Castle, the Grand Theatre, Maritime Museum, Judges’ Lodgings and many of the district’s other well-known historic buildings, a variety of properties not normally open to the public will also open their doors.
Behind-the-scenes tours of Morecambe and Lancaster Town Halls will provide a rare glimpse into the lesser-known reaches of the city council’s headquarters. The Lancaster tour will be accompanied by a reincarnation of lino magnate Lord Ashton, who gifted the building to the people of Lancaster.
In addition, at 11am on the Saturday there will be a Heritage Bike Ride around Lancaster.
Meet at the Millennium Bridge for a short, leisurely, guided cycle tour, with frequent stops at interesting historical buildings.
Further information on the Heritage Open Days is available from the Lancaster and Morecambe Visitor Information Centres, telephone 01524 582394 or 582808.
A leaflet detailing all of the events taking place in the district to celebrate Heritage Open Days is available from the right hand downloads menu.
Date Updated: 03/09/09