⭐️ Quarry Bank Mill, Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
One of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites, home to a complete industrial community.
The early Industrial Revolution changed our world forever. At Quarry Bank you can discover a complete industrial community and experience the very different worlds of owner and worker, who lived and worked here side by side.
Saturday 18 September: 10.30am – 5pm
Sunday 19 September: 10.30am – 5pm
No booking required
⭐️Lyme Park
Lyme, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 2NR
Lyme’s 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil gardens or marvel at the beautiful interiors of the House.
Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme was once home to the Legh family and, in its heyday a great sporting estate.
The 1,400 acre estate with its medieval herd of red deer offers fantastic walks and stunning views.
For a more tranquil walk explore the elegant Rose Garden, Ravine Garden or the luxurious herbaceous borders next to the reflecting lake where a certain Mr Darcy met Miss Bennet in the BBC production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’.
Head in to the house to step back in time to the Regency era – a time which saw great rejuvenation for Lyme.
The Timber Yard Cafe offers delicious hot and cold snacks, and range of cakes whilst the Refreshment Kiosk and Servants’ Hall offers grab and go drinks and ice creams.
Friday 10 September: 0900-1630, last entry 1530
No booking required
⭐️Little Moreton Hall
National Trust, Little Moreton Hall, Newcastle Road, Moreton, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SD
Visit this iconic Tudor manor house that will take your breath away with its wonky angles and quirky character.
Built to impress by craftsmen’s hands more than 500 years ago, the hall, with its crooked walls and uneven floors, may seem fragile but it’s a remarkable survivor.
Step inside the Tudor wonder that is Little Moreton Hall and let your imaginations run wild as you tour the rooms and discover stories from the past five centuries. Meet our Living History costumed guides who will tell you tales of how the Tudors lived.
Our tea rooms are open and are serving hot and cold meals and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks.
Saturday 11 September: 11:00-17:00
No booking required
⭐️ Brook Street Unitarian Chapel Heritage Site
Adams Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DY
Our Chapel history & foods eaten in Puritan & Victorian times.
A day for all ages!
SUNDAY 12th SEPTEMBER 2021
11-12noon – Service in Chapel focusing on ‘The long, interesting and sometimes controversial history of the Chapel’
12 noon – 3pm various drinks will be offered
12.30 – 3pm Hog Roast Puritan Style! Also vegetarian / vegan option available
SUNDAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2021
11-12noon – Service in Chapel focusing on ‘Elizabeth Gaskell, a writer living in troubled times’
12noon – 3pm various drinks will be offered
12.30 – 3pm Ploughmans lunch as in Elizabeth Gaskell’s wives & daughters Victorian / Lady and Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea, consisting of elegant sandwiches, scones and cakes (Vegan / Vegetarian options available)
ON BOTH DAYS
Stalls – Displaying and selling home made cakes & local produce
Live Music in the Chapel – themed to ‘all things edible’ during the afternoon.
Dressing up box for children as well as child friendly activities
Tours of the Chapel and Heritage Room available – relating to the author Elizabeth Gaskell & the local area
All hosts will be dressed in period costume.
Sunday 12 September: 1100 – 1600
Sunday 19 September: 1100 – 1600
No booking required
⭐️ Stockport Garrick Theatre
Stockport Garrick Theatre Ltd, Exchange Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK3 0EJ
Take a back-stage guided tour of Stockport Garrick Theatre. Audience members usually only see the public rooms and the auditorium, this is an opportunity to look behind the scenes. Plus YouTube performances, history presentations and photo ops.
Have you ever wondered what work goes on backstage to present a play? Why not take the opportunity to find out and take a virtual, or physical, tour of the Garrick. Stockport Garrick was established in 1901 and has occupied its current premises since 1920. It is part of an old mill building on the A6, near to The Hat Museum, and as such it is a veritable rabbit warren.
Experience a history presentation, check out the costume department, see our fabulous new basement renovation.
We are also creating a virtual tour of the theatre for HODs 2021 to show our completed renovations as well as some other exciting features. This online tour will be available for the duration of the 2021 festival.
Links available from 10 September – check back to connect
Saturday 18 September: 10:30 – 16:00 (Tour Times to be confirmed)
No booking required
⭐️ Stockport Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre
Plaza Theatre, Mersey Square, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1SP
The Stockport Plaza throws open her doors at 11.00am for a full day of FREE to attend events.
Stockport’s 1932 Super Cinema and Variety Theatre throws open her doors at 11.00am as part of the National Heritage Open Days for a full day of FREE to attend events and an opportunity for you to investigate behind the scenes of our much loved Art Deco gem as we celebrate almost 90 years of serving you and our community.
Special Plaza Heritage Day presentations are scheduled for 11am, 1pm and 3pm, no need to book, simply turn up on the day and experience the very best of yesterday today.
Saturday 11 September: Doors open 11am – Presentations at 1100 1300 & 1500
No booking required
⭐️ Rediscovering the Underbanks
Underbanks, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Come and visit the Underbanks for a day filled with fun activities for all the family and learn more about Stockport’s historic street!
On Saturday 11th of September, the Underbanks will welcome visitors to our Heritage Open Day!
The historic street will be filled with music as a local DJ plays underneath St. Petersgate Bridge.
We will also be hosting a series of heritage activities on the day with Underbanks Studios, a local arts collective.
While visitors enjoy the day, they will be able to see the ongoing regeneration works taking place in the area.
We hope everyone will be able to rediscover the Underbanks! #RediscoveringTheUnderbanks
Saturday 11 September: 1100 – 1600
No booking required
New venues and events are being added all the time and some information is subject to change – please see the Heritage Open Day website for up to date info.
