Hidden gems in Nottingham you can explore for free with Heritage Open Days
Dozens of landmarks and historical sites will open their doors for free in early September thanks to the Heritage Open Days initiative
Historical sites and hidden gems across Nottingham are to open their doors for free next week as part of Heritage Open Days.
The Heritage Open Days programme takes place every September, and presents the opportunity for members of the public to discover places of history and culture for free.
Taking place between September 6 and 15, Heritage Open Days will be delivered locally by a large range of organisations, including civic societies, heritage organisations and local councils, community champions and thousands of volunteers.
From historic houses to factories, museums to music halls, visitors will be able to enjoy all kinds of hidden gems across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire next week.
Some of the free events taking place in and around Nottingham include:
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum Open Days
8A Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW Step back in time to experience a traditional Victorian Working Class Home and the Birthplace of accomplished and often considered controversial writer D.H. Lawrence this September 7th and 8th!
Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Behind-the-Scenes Tours
County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1AG
Come and see behind the scenes and discover the hidden world of archives!
Lowdham Signal Box
The Sidings, off Station Road, Lowdham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7DU
See a historic railway signal box and try your hand on the levers. Learn what a signal box is for, and what the signalman did. This year we are holding signalling demonstrations.
Bromley House Library & Garden
Bromley House Library, Angel Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HL
A self-guided exploration of Nottingham's very own "secret library". Visit Bromley House Library with the whole family; exploring the library's longstanding connections to the city of Nottingham and its literary heritage.
National Justice Museum - Historical Trial Re-enactment
High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HN
The trial re-enactments in the museum’s Victorian Courtroom are one of the highlights of the paid museum ticket.
For a full list of free events in Nottingham, visit the Heritage Open Days website.