Heritage Open Days is a national initiative celebrating England’s fantastic architecture & culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or charge for admission.
Throughout Bedfordshire many venues are throwing open their door, giving us a unique glimpse behind the scenes and all for FREE!!
From 11th to 14th September, members of the public are invited to explore the Bunyan Museum, Panacea Museum, Willington Dovecote, Moot Hall, Foster Hill Road Cemetery, Bromham Mill, Queen Anne’s Summerhouse at Old Warden and Stevington Windmill among many others. This is the first time Stevington Windmill has participated in the Heritage Open Days weekend so this is a great opportunity to see behind the scenes at this iconic landmark.
Alongside participating venues there are also FREE guided tours. Bedford Tour Guides’ ever-popular ‘I Never Knew That’ walk will lift the lid on the many hidden treasures around the town centre. It takes place on Saturday 13 September at 11am and places are very limited so book early to avoid disappointment by calling 01234 276257 or email thi.highstreet@bedford.gov.uk
If you are interested in the more distant past, join the Hidden Landscapes: An archaeological walk on Friday 12th from 11.00am to noon. This will leave from St Peter’s Green and booking is essential. To prebook, email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk or call 01234 718618.
More details can be found at www.bedford.gov.uk/heritageopendays or you can pick up a leaflet at the Tourist Information Centre on St Paul’s Square, at your local library or at any of the participating venues.
