More than 100 free events as part of East Riding’s Heritage Open Days festival

‘This is a great chance to learn about local history and culture’

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More than 100 free events are available for residents to attend this September, as part of the East Riding’s Heritage Open Days festival. The programme, running from Friday to Sunday, September 11 to 20 and will include venues and events across the county – including locations normally closed to the public.

This includes Norwood House, the home of Bostonair; Beverley Friary, the Priests’ Room and bell tower of St Mary’s and the former Beverley Savings Bank, in Lairgate. For those interested in the Second World War, there will be guided tours of the anti-aircraft battery on Butt Farm, while walks around Molescroft will show visitors graves from the World Wars and the stories behind them

Barges on the Beck will provide trips and visits to the recently restored Syntan barge, while there will be a guided tour of Beverley Minster, highlighting key features of its 18th-century restoration. There are also walks available across the county, including in Cottingham, Hedon, Goole and Beverley, as well as a tour of Laurel Vines.

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism said:: “Heritage Open Days is a fantastic programme for our area and we are delighted to have so many great events for residents and visitors on offer.

“With so many unique venues across East Yorkshire, this is a great chance to learn about local history and culture, and we encourage everyone to get involved.” A 48-page free brochure, produced by Beverley Civic Society, is available from local libraries, churches, cafes and hotels.

It can also be found at www.heritageopendays.org.uk. All venues and events are free and the brochure has been supported by VEY (Visit East Yorkshire), Beverley Town Council, the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust, the Georgian Society of East Yorkshire, the Friends of Beverley Minster and the Beverley Civic Society.