DOZENS of historic buildings are set to throw open their doors across South Gloucestershire next week.
From churches to a medieval barn, key local landmarks across the area are taking part in Heritage Open Days organised by the National Trust.
The festival gives members of the public free access to museums, galleries, stately homes, and more.
It's an opportunity to explore the area’s most impressive sites - including its hidden gems - right on your doorstep, all without paying a penny.
This year’s theme is ’creativity unwrapped’ and is due to run from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 17.
Mayor Dan Norris said: “It’s absolutely brilliant to see some fantastic historical and cultural sites in South Gloucestershire putting on some truly fascinating events this year.
“So whether it's discovering the history of Thornbury Town Hall or seeing some examples of medieval creativity at the magnificent Winterbourne Medieval Barn, there really is something for everyone this year.
“What better time than now for everyone to get out and rediscover what makes our amazing region truly special.”
Free opens days across South Gloucestershire:
St Saviour’s Church
Beesmoor Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2RP
Friday 8 September 12pm to 3.30pm
Saturday 9 September 10am to 1pm
Sunday 10 September 2pm to 4pm
St. Mary’s Church
Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HQ
Saturday 9 September 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Thornbury Town Hall
High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR
Saturday 9 September 10am to 2pm
Brandy Bottom Colliery
Beside Avon cycle path 410 near its intersection with Coxgrove Hill, near Pucklechurch
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 10.30am to 3.30pm
Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Church Lane, Winterbourne, BS36 1SE
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 11am to 4pm
Book online on the Winterbourne Medieval Barn website.
St. Michael’s, Winterbourne Parish Church
Church Lane, Winterbourne, BS36 1SE
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 12pm to 4pm
Warmley Signal Box and Community Garden Group
High Street, Warmley, BS30 8XH
Saturday 9 September 12pm to 4pm
Aerospace Bristol
Hayes Way, Patchway, BS34 5BZ
Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 September 11am to 3pm
Southern Brooks History and Archaeological Group
Little Stoke Baptist Church, Kingsway, Little Stoke, BS34 6JW
For more information, contact Liz Evans by email on lizevans@southernbrooks.org.uk or call 07971744846.
Chipping Sodbury High Street
Meet at Tourist Information Centre, High Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AH
Tour of Chipping Sodbury High Street
Wednesday 13 September 7pm to 9pm
Booking is essential, email info@yateheritage.co.uk or call 01454 862200.
Thornbury and District Museum
Thornbury Town Hall, 35 High Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR
View the 123-year-old Thornbury Quilt relating to the town, its trades and people
Thursday 14 September 10am to 5pm and Friday 15 September 9am to 3pm
Dyrham Park – National Trust
Off the A46, near Dyrham village, SN14 8HY
Saturday 16 September 10am to 4pm
Yate and District Heritage Centre
Church Road, Yate, BS37 5BG
Yate International Festival
Saturday 16 September 10.30am to 4.30pm
Yate International Festival is a celebration of different cultures living and working in the Yate and South Gloucestershire areas.
Kingswood Heritage Museum
Tower Lane, Warmley, BS30 8XT
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 11am to 5pm
William Champion’s Garden at Warmley
Tower Lane, Warmley, BS30 8XT
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 11am to 4.30pm
Ram Hill Colliery
Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2TY
Sunday 17 September 10am to 4pm
For more information see here - tinyurl.com/39vmbaes
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