Heritage Open Days return with a mixture of online and on location events, we pick some of the highlights that will allow you to to go out and experience history in person.
10th September
Hardwick Hall & Stainsby Mill
Explore the magnificent Hardwick Estate, from the Elizabethan mansion set in 2000 acres of parkland to the Victorian water mill at Stainsby.
National Trust Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/hardwick-hall-stainsby-mill
10th September
Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House opens its doors to celebrate the heritage, community and history of this iconic venue with volunteers on hand to share their expertise.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/buxtonoperahouse
10th-11th September
Tapton Lock Festival
A weekend of arts and well-being activities in a beautiful setting by the historic Chesterfield Canal.
Tapton Lock Visitors Centre, 59A Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/tapton-lock-festival
10th and 17th September
Devey In Sudbury
Discover more about George Devey's influence on the architectural style of the village. Learn about Sudbury Gasworks, and the history of gas production and its importance within country estates.
Sudbury Gasworks, School Lane, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HZ
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/devey-in-sudbury-the-influence-of-george-devey-on-sudburys-architecture
11th September
Calke Abbey
Discover the extensive grounds and gardens of Calke Park and its National Nature Reserve, if you would like to visit the Mansion, you will need to collect timed tickets from the Ticket Office.
National Trust, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/calke-abbey1
11th September
Magpie Mine
Guided tours of the mine surface will be available so that visitors can walk around the site, listen to the history of this piece of mining heritage, look down the 729ft-deep main shaft and the many tales surrounding the location
Magpie Mine, Sheldon, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1QU
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/magpie-mine3
READ MORE: Magpie Mine - a hidden gem in the Peak District
14th-15th September
Chesterfield Football Club Tour.
A tour of the Stadium’s changing rooms, tunnel area, trophy cabinet and more, giving you a chance to see the behind the scenes working of a football club that was founded in 1866.
Chesterfield Football Club, 1866 Sheffield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NZ
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/chesterfield-football-club-tour
16th September
Tour of Derby Cathedral
A tour of Derby Cathedral, exploring the building with a guide as part of the first Georgian Derbyshire Festival.
18-19 Irongate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3GP
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/tour-of-derby-cathedral
16th September
Darley Abbey Village Tour
Alan Bradwell of the Darley Abbey Historical Group leads a tour that will visit Darley Park, and the Georgian Cottages
49 Darley Park Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DA
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/darley-abbey-village-tour
18th September
Lark in the Park
Derby Arboretum opened on 16th September 1840, the anniversary performance event 'Lark in the Park', will combine with Derby Peace Week concert.
Derby Arboretum, Grove Street, Derby , Derbyshire, DE23 8EL
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/lark-in-the-park-in-combination-with-derby-peace-week-concert
