Heritage open days in Warwick District

Dozens of buildings in our district, some of which are not normally accessible to the public will be opening their doors for free next month for Heritage Open Days.
Running from 6 to 15 September, Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture and over the ten days there will be over forty local venues taking part.
During the festival visitors will get a chance to visit the oldest tennis club in the world, the church where JRR Tolkien was married, the ancient location where Guy of Warwick lived and died as a hermit or a historical site dating back to the Knight’s Templars. There is also the opportunity to join a variety of themed guided walks around Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth.
Many of the district’s churches will also be open with volunteers on hand to show visitors around their stunning interiors designed by the leading architects and artists of the day. Other local attractions including the Lord Leycester, Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton, Hill Close Gardens and Bagot’s Castle will be offering free admission at limited times.
Amongst the venues taking part is the Collegiate Church of St Mary in Warwick, who will be offering visitors the chance to tour the tower and see the Victorian ringing room and bells for the first time in two years following its closure for a £multi-million restoration.

A guide listing all the venues taking part and opening times is available from libraries and visitor information centres. Further information is available on the Heritage Open Days and Warwick District Council websites.