‘Heritage Open Days’ is England’s biggest celebration of history and heritage – it’s your opportunity to see hidden places and enjoy new experiences all for FREE.

In Calderdale you can enjoy guided tours, access to historical buildings and spaces you aren’t ordinarily allowed to visit, fascinating talks with local experts and more!

For a full list of what’s taking place, and any booking requirements, please visit the Heritage Open Days website. Here’s just a few highlights from across Calderdale to tempt you into finding out more.

What will you discover?

Brighouse

• Tours and family friendly activities at Brighouse Central Methodist Church

Elland

• Displays of artefacts and memorabilia not normally available to the public at Methodist Churches

Halifax

• Lister Lane Cemetery Open Day
• Heritage tours of the Piece Hall
• Old St. Matthew’s Tower at Lightcliffe
• Stoney Royd Heritage Hunt
• Ascents of Wainhouse Tower
• Free entry to Shibden Hall

(Left to Right: Hebden Bridge Railway Station Signal Box; Lister Lane Cemetery, Halifax; Todmorden Unitarian Church)

Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd & Heptonstall

• Guided tours of Ted Hughe’s Birthplace
• Grand re-opening of Hebden Bridge railway station Signal Box
• Guided tours of Hope Baptist Chapel
• Open Day at Hebden Bridge Picture House
• Explore the Council Chamber at Hebden Bridge Town Hall

Ripponden & Sowerby Bridge

• Open Day at Stones Methodist Church, incorporating Harvest Festival Service.

Todmorden

• St Mary’s Church 550^th Anniversary
• Explore Todmorden Unitarian Church
• Eastwood Masonic Hall Open Day

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