There’s plenty to do across the East Riding in September including over 100 free Heritage Open Days taking place between Friday, 12 and Sunday, 21 September.
The Beverley and District Civic Society has produced a 44 page programme including venues and events in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Goole, Hornsea, Howden and Swanland plus other villages in the East Riding, such as Aike, Bishop Burton, Etton, Holme on Spalding Moor, Pocklington, Rudston, Skirlaugh, Whitgift.
All venues and events are free and the brochure has been supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Visit East Yorkshire, Beverley Town Council, the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust, the Georgian Society of East Yorkshire and the Beverley Civic Society.
Some familiar locations in Beverley, normally closed to the public, will be open, such as Norwood House, the home of Bostonair, Beverley Friary which was very popular last year, number 2 Highgate, home of Mary Wollstonecraft which was oversubscribed last year.
This year we have added the former Beverley Savings Bank on Lairgate, and Newbegin House on Newbegin. For those interested in World War II there will be guided tours of the anti-aircraft battery on Butt Farm.
Many events have been oversubscribed in the past so it’s essential to book ahead, details on how to book can be found in the brochure. If you need a break from visiting venues, pop into the Secret Garden off Minster Moorgate, which will be open on both weekends.
Barges on the Beck will once again be offering trips and visits to the recently restored Syntan barge. There are many activities planned at St Mary’s church, including a talk on the recent archeological excavations on the north side and a stained glass workshop.
For those wanting to know more about the town there is a short but informative walk along Highgate, led by Colin Bradshaw and a walk led by Ian Richardson highlighting some often overlooked features in the town.
The two churches in Tickton will be open to visitors, together with the churches in Rudston, Holme on Spalding Moor and the Skirlaugh group of seven churches that can be visited by cycle in one day for those who are up to the challenge.
Hornsea Civic Society has organised walks around Hornsea, arranged to open Bettison’s Folly and the Inshore Rescue station will welcome visitors and explain their activities.
Walking tours and talks are planned in Goole and Howden with churches opening to visitors in Goole, Whitgift and Birkin.
Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, tourism and leisure at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
"Heritage Open Days is an important programme for our area and we are delighted to have an amazing offer for residents and visitors to access.
"With so many unique venues across East Yorkshire, it is always a hugely popular event, and a great chance to learn about local history and culture.’’
The brochure also details 32 events in and around Bridlington which has six events with hands-on activities, aimed at families with children.
The free brochure giving full details of all these events will be available from local libraries, churches, cafes and hotels from early August.
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