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.

Great British Life: Beverley MinsterBeverley Minster (Image: Archant/John Cocks)

9th-11th September
Beverley Minster Secret Garden
While many visitors to the Minster will be familiar with The Quiet Garden, The Secret Garden is not usually open to the public, take this rare opportunity to explore this hidden corner of the Minster.
The Secret Garden, Highgate, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DN
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/beverley-minster-secret-garden

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9th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, September
Leeds Central Library - Heritage Tour
Take a guided tour of this Grade II listed masterpiece in the historic heart of Leeds, explore spaces not usually open to the public and marvel at the splendid Victorian architecture and design.
Leeds City Council, Central Library, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/leeds-central-library-heritage-tour4

9th-18th September
Botanical Gardens, Sheffield
Learn how architects, designers and landscape gardeners used innovative ways to shape the outdoors at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Sheffield General Cemetery.
Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2LN
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/innovating-the-outdoors-at-sheffield-botanical-gardens

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10th September
Under the Keep of Pontefract Castle
Not usually open to the public, the keep gate is often connected with stories about secret tunnels leading to Pontefract Castle. Find out where the gate really leads to and learn about the construction of the castle’s keep
Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QH
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/under-the-keep-of-pontefract-castle

11th September
Halifax Playhouse Heritage Open Day
Hear about the history of this Grade II listed building, which began life as a Methodist Chapel and take the opportunity to visit the backstage and technical areas that audience members never see.
Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2SH
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/halifax-playhouse-heritage-open-day

15th-17th September
Wentworth Castle Gardens
‘Locking & Unlocking’: Stories of invention & innovation at Wentworth Castle Gardens. unlock some of the stories behind the site and look behind closed doors at the Rotunda and Wentworth Castle.
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Park Drive, Stainborough , Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/locking-unlocking-stories-of-invention-innovation-at-wentworth-castle-garde

16th September
Knaresborough Castle
Explore the King's Chamber, the dungeon, the garderobe and ancient graffiti of this 14th medieval stronghold.
Knaresborough Castle, Castle Yard, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AS
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/knaresborough-castle-courthouse-museum

16th-17th September
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens
Enjoy the late summer blooms and the early autumn colours across the grounds and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden of this National Trust property.
Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire, Y030 1DD
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/beningbrough

16th and 18th September
Barges on Beverley Beck
Take a walk alongside the Beck, crossing the lock gates, returning on the opposite bank and take a look at the three boats restored by the Beverley Barge Preservation Society.
Beverley Barge Preservation Society, Crane Hill Wharf, Scaife Mews, Beckside, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0GG
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/barges-on-beverley-beck

17th-18th September
Nunnington Hall
The House and Collections team will be doing Behind the Scenes tours, and delving into our collections stores to see some hidden gems. It's also Nunnington Hall's platinum jubilee - 70 years since the hall was gifted to the National Trust - you can join a tour exploring the changes made by the National Trust.
National Trust, Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5UY
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/nunnington-hall6