10 of the best Heritage Open Days in Cheshire

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-18th September
Wilmslow History Tour
Discover the hidden history and nature of Wilmslow with the Historical Society. Tours start daily at 11am from Sparrow Park.
Bank Square, Wilmslow, SK9 1AN
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/wilmslow-history-tour

Great British Life: Little Moreton Hall Little Moreton Hall (Image: Andrew Robinson)

10th September
Little Moreton Hall
Visit this iconic Tudor manor house that was built more than 500 years ago.
National Trust, Little Moreton Hall, Newcastle Road, Moreton, Congleton, CW12 4SD
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/https-www.nationaltrust.org.uk-little-moreton-hall

10th September
Hare Hill
Explore the grounds of this National Trust property in the heart of Cheshire that is surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart.
National Trust Hare Hill, Prestbury Road , Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/hare-hill

10th, 14th and 17th September
Chester Cathedral
Addleshaw Tower Open Day on Saturday 10 September only. On the 14th and 17th, join the staff and volunteers in looking at some of the unique inventions which are part of Chester Cathedral’s story.
Chester Cathedral , St. Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DY
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/chester-cathedral1

Great British Life: The Cage at Lyme Park The Cage at Lyme Park (Image: Kate Warrington)

10th-11th September
Lyme Park
step inside the house and explore its beautiful features, see the unmissable landmarks on Lyme’s landscape across the park, or have a free adventure with the family
National Trust, Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport, SK12 2NX
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/lyme2

11th September
Crewe Lyceum Theatre Tours
A chance to see what goes on behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic Edwardian theatre. Explore the Grade II-listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers.
Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DA
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/crewe-lyceum-theatre-tours1

14th and 17th September
Lymm Walk - Dead, Demolished & Defunct
A two hour stroll down the personal Memory Lane of local businessman and personality, John Parry, with fascinating stories of local landmarks and characters; bringing local history to life.
Lymm Heritage Centre, Legh Street, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0DA
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/lymm-walk-dead-demolished-defunct

14th-15th September
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
Hands-on exhibits, a children's playground, and family friendly interactives across the 7- acre site - both indoors and outside, celebrating the history of the national canal network.
South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/national-waterways-museum-ellesmere-port1

17th-18th September
Anderton Boat Lift
The free Top of the World Tour is a unique opportunity to be guided around the Anderton Boat Lift and see it as Lift Operators have since Victorian Times.
Anderton Boat lift, Lift Lane, Anderton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6FW
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/anderton-boat-lift1

17th-18th September
Quarry Bank Mill
Discover a complete industrial community and experience the very different worlds of owner and worker, who lived and worked here side by side.
National Trust, Quarry Bank Mill, Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, SK9 4LA
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/quarry-bank6

OUTSIDE CHESHIRE

14th-16th September
Moorcroft
Explore the fascinating factory and Grade II-listed bottle oven, home to Moorcroft pottery since 1913. Enjoy live demonstrations of our unique hand-painting and tubelining skills by artist, Deborah Smith, in the Heritage Visitor Centre.
Quote HERITAGE to enjoy 35% off a selection of heritage pieces until 10am on Monday 19th September.
W.Moorcroft Ltd, Sandbach Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2DQ
www.moorcroft.com/heritage-open-days