Peterborough Heritage Open Days
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Heritage Open Days for 2018 is now completed so this page is for information purposes only. It celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering access to properties that are usually closed to the public or waive their charge for entry or apply a reduced rate. It is a once-in-year's chance to discover fascinating buildings and to enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring to life local history and culture.
33 venues took part in and around Peterborough with the main event taking place from Thursday 6 September to Sunday 9 September with venues opening on different days and times, then a further three venues from Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September on various days and times. Apart from a couple all were free and the brochure gave details and advice, any restrictions and suitability for access, if specific booking or arrangements were required, and if a charge was levied. The Heritage Open Days brochure can be downloaded here but is for information purposes only.
David Jost from the Society along with Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough City Council and Vivacity Peterborough have jointly organised and are promoting this event.
We are looking for new venues that are normally closed to the public or charge for entrance but would be willing to open their doors to give free access. If you would be willing to take part then please contact David Jost on tel 01733 313835 or email thomasdavidjost@gmail.com so can be discussed further.
Similarly if you know of a venue that meets the above criteria whose owner or manager you think would be interested in taking part please contact David with the details.
The Society and organisers thank the generosity of the owners and venues who opened normally closed doors, to those providing free access where they would normally charge or a reduced rate has been used, and to those giving their time and involved working behind the scenes to enable these days of celebration to happen.
Heritage Open Days is a national event and more information on activity elsewhere in the country can be found via the Heritage Open Days website.