Heritage Open Days 2022

Cheshire West Events

Astounding Inventions at Ellesmere Port Library
Civic Way, Ellesmere Port
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During opening hours from 9 to 30 Sept.
Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BG
This historical exhibition in Ellesmere Port library is part of the Heritage Open Days theme of "Astounding Inventions" and celebrates the library's 60th birthday.
St Mary’s Church, Weaverham
Church Street, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3NJ
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Saturday 10 September 10:30 – 13:00
Church Street, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3NJ
Visit the parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: guided tours available on arrival.
Guided Historic Weaverham Walk
Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3NJ
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Saturday 10 September 14:00
Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3NJ
Members of the Weaverham History Society are leading this guided walk through the historic centre of Weaverham.
Stretton Watermill
Mill Lane, Stretton, Tilston, Malpas SY14 7HS
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11 Sep 12:00 – 17:00
Mill Lane, Stretton, Tilston, Malpas SY14 7HS
Visit this grade II listed watermill to see "astounding inventions."
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
South Pier Rd, CH65 4FW
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Wed 14 & Thu 15 September 10:00 – 16:00
South Pier Rd, CH65 4FW
Visit this museum that showcases the history of canals on these days with free admission.
St Michael's Church, Shotwick
Shotwick Lane, Shotwick, Chester CH1 6HX
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Saturday 17 September 10:00 – 16:00
Shotwick Lane, Shotwick, Chester CH1 6HX
Visit this grade 1 listed, active parish church, dating from the 12th century.
Lion Salt Works, Northwich
Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich CW9 6ES
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Saturday 17 September 10:30 – 17:00
Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich CW9 6ES
Free admission and short tours and demonstrations throughout the day.
Anderton Boat Lift Tour, Northwich
Lift Lane, Northwich CW9 6FW
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Sat 17 & Sun 18 September @ various times
Lift Lane, Northwich CW9 6FW
Free tours at 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 & 14:30. The Top of the World Tour is a unique opportunity to be guided around the Anderton Boat Lift and see it as Lift Operators have since Victorian times.
Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich
162 London Rd, Northwich CW9 8AA
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Saturday 17 September 14:00 – 17:00
162 London Rd, Northwich CW9 8AA
Receive a warm welcome at this former Victorian Workhouse.
Parkgate Heritage Trail
Station Road, Parkgate CH64 6QJ
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Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September at 15:00
Station Road, Parkgate CH64 6QJ
A guided walk of approximately 4km through Parkgate.

Chester Talks

Newton Hall Talk at Upton Library
Upton Library
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Tuesday 13 September 19:00
Upton Library, Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester CH2 1HB
A talk by author Chris Fozzard based on his recently published book ‘A Short History of Newton Hall, Chester’.
Dr John Haygarth - the man who saved the world
Bishop Lloyds Palace
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Tuesday 13 September 19:30
Bishop Lloyds Palace, 51-53 Watergate Row South, Chester CH1 2LE
This talk will journey through the early life of Dr. Haygarth, his distinguished and scholarly work whilst in post at Chester Infirmary, through to his later philanthropic years and finally the legacy he left behind for the benefit of all humankind.
Forgotten Chester: Engineering World Leaders
Grosvenor Museum
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Thursday 15 September 19:30
Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD
Lecture exploring the history of engineering in Chester featuring three local firms Hydraulic Engineering, Henry Wood, and Brookhirst.

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Chester Guided Walks

Upton-by-Chester Heritage Walk
Upton Village Hall
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Sunday 11 September 14:00
Upton Village Hall, Heath Road, Upton, Chester CH2 1HX
Guided walk led by the Upton Local History Group visiting historical sites and buildings of interest.
Women of Chester Walking Tour
Visitor Information Centre
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Tue 13 Sept 11:30 & Thur 15 Sept 13:00
Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ
Join a Green Badge Guide for a free walking tour of Chester, walking in the footsteps of some of Chester's amazing women.
Discovering Chester’s Industrial Past
The Lock Keeper
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Wednesday 14 September 14:00
The Lock Keeper, 1 Canal Side, Chester CH1 3LH
A walk along the old Chester Canal in the 21st century to discover 19th century industrial development.

Chester Tours

Bridgegate House – Donald Insall Associates
5 Bridge Place
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9 September 11:00 & 15:00
5 Bridge Place, Lower Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1SA
A rare opportunity to see inside this impressive townhouse not normally open to the public.
Cheshire Archives Tour & Exhibition
Cheshire Records Office
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Sat 10 Sep 10:30-15:30 T@ 11:00 12:00 14:00
Cheshire Records Office, Duke Street, Chester, CH1 1RL
Join a pre-booked behind-the-scenes tour of the Cheshire Archives and Local Studies building, or simply pop in to browse a special exhibition based on the theme ‘Astounding Inventions’.
Victorian Architecture on Parkgate Road
University of Chester Chapel
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Thursday 15 September 14:00
University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Rd, Chester CH1 4BJ
Chester University invites you to explore the Victorian architecture on Parkgate Road and visit two of its buildings.
Western Command (Churchill Building)
Chester Business School
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Friday 16 September 11:00 & 13:00
Chester Business School, University of Chester, Queen's Park Road, Chester CH4 7AD
A short talk and guided tour exploring the history and architecture of this historic WW2 site.
Tour of Chester Railway Station
Railway Station
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Saturday 17 September 14:00
Railway Station, City Road, Chester CH1 1NS
This tour will be led by John Whittingham.
Overleigh Cemetery Tour
Overleigh Old Cemetery
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Fri 9, Sat 10, Fri 16 & Sat 17 Sept @ 14:30
Overleigh Old Cemetery, Overleigh Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7HW
Join Green Badge Tour Guide, Paul Woods, for this tour which will include the cemetery's history and most notable graves.