It’s that time of year again – Heritage Open Days is just around the corner! Running throughout September, this annual event celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by allowing free access to places that are usually closed to the public or charge for admission.
Organised by the National Trust, Heritage Open Days is England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days, which take place across 50 countries each year. The event has been running since 1994 and has grown massively in popularity, with over 5,000 events and activities scheduled across England in 2022 alone.
So what’s in store for Heritage Open Days 2023? Here’s what is being offered via The Atkinson and around town:
Unlock The Atkinson: Escape Room Journey
Saturday 9 September 2023 & Saturday 16 September 2023
The Atkinson Young Curators present and escape room journey to unlock the treasure in The Atkinson.
Solve puzzles and follow the clues around The Atkinson to unlock hidden treasure! The Young Curators are currently busy creating the event so please check The Atkinson’s website for further details nearer the event.
The event is free however booking is required. To book please email Caroline.Charnock@sefton.gov.uk.
Meet the artist: Carole Dawber
Saturday 9 September 2023,
Multi-disciplinary artist, Carole Dawber, continues to break down the barriers between craft and art by advocating a reciprocal rearrangement of traditional values.
Local artist Carole Dawber will be available on The Landing to talk about her creative practice. Her exhibition, Colourscape, is on display 29 July – 23 September 2023.
The Clue Is In The Architecture Tour
Monday 11 September 2023,
A tour of the whole Atkinson facility, both outside and inside, to see the architectural details of the three buildings which make up The Atkinson and reveal their previous purposes.
Starting with the glorious façade of the building, walk through the building looking at the clues found in the architecture of the building to discover the previous uses of our wonderful building.
The event is free however booking is required. To book please email Caroline.Charnock@sefton.gov.uk.
Classics Architecture Tour with Molly Osbourne
Friday 15 September 2023,
A tour of the town taking in the beautiful local buildings inspired by Classical architecture.
Join Molly Osborne as she uses her knowledge of Classical architecture and culture to point out its legacy in the buildings of this town built by the Victorians. She’ll sort out your Doric columns from your Ionic, reveal who carries a trident and which Roman emperor is on the clock tower of The Atkinson.
The event is free however booking is required. To book please email Caroline.Charnock@sefton.gov.uk.
The great thing about Heritage Open Days is its accessibility. All events are free to enter, making culture and history available to everyone.
With so many places to see across England, Heritage Open Days provides a packed weekend of exploration. Whether you’re interested in stately homes, industrial history, or anything in between, there will be something to pique your curiosity. It’s a celebration of England’s rich cultural heritage, past and present.
So make sure to mark the dates in your calendar now. Heritage Open Days 2023 looks set to be bigger and better than ever!
Posted on 31 August 2023 under At Home Activities
