Every September venues across the country open their doors for a special chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences for Heritage Open Days - all for free!
From 6-15 September, many venues across Liverpool City Region will be taking part offering you the chance to go behind-the-scenes in some exciting places you may never have visited before.
We’ve rounded up a selection to explore but you can find out all about the events taking place across the region on our Heritage Open Days page here.
Please note that events take place on select days and pre-booking may be required due to limited spaces.
Classic Liverpool Bus Running Day
8 September
To celebrate this year's Heritage Open days Theme of Routes, the Merseyside Transport Trust will be running Classic Buses from our collection giving people the opportunity to travel on buses from Yesteryear on a variety of routes in Liverpool.
Croxteth Hall
8 September
Croxteth Hall & Country Park is a unique historical estate surrounding a magnificent stately home and Victorian Walled Garden bursting with history and heritage.
World Museum: Inside and Out Tour
Multiple Dates
This tour looks at the materials used in building the City Museum and Library on William Brown Street. It will explain the symbolism of the decoration used in the Museum and College extension and the history of the buildings before and after.
Find out more here.
Heritage Family Weekend at The Bluecoat
Multiple Dates
Join us for a weekend of creative activities inspired by our history as the oldest arts centre in the UK.
Find out more here.
The Old Dock Tour at Liverpool ONE
Multiple dates
Free 30-minute drop-in sessions to The Old Dock underneath Liverpool ONE as part of Open Heritage Days, in collaboration with National Museums Liverpool and Liverpool ONE. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore The Old Dock and ask questions.
Find out more here.
Discover the Hartley Hut
15 September
Join us for a rare opportunity to see the Hartley Hut. Located on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, join our own dock gatemen as he shares stories about the hut and explore finds from recent dockside excavations with the archaeology team.
A Memorable Moment at the Municipal Hotel
9 September
To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.
Heritage Tours with Bryan Biggs at The Bluecoat
Multiple dates
Join Bryan Biggs, our Director of Cultural Legacies, for a tour of our Grade I listed building.
Find out more here.
The Reader
8 September
This Heritage Open Day, we’re celebrating our Mansion House home with a day of live music, performances from local community groups, crafts and good food.
Bluecoat: Open Studio
7 September
Meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices as part of Heritage Open Days Festival.
Find out more here.
Strawberry Field
Multiple dates
Strawberry Field, where young John Lennon often played, is now home to an interactive visitor centre with exhibition & garden tour. 5 years since opening, Strawberry Field is opening the iconic gates to all, with free entry on the anniversary weekend.
St George’s Hall
Multiple dates
A wonderful opportunity to visit the Great Hall in the Grade I listed St George's Hall. Located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, St George's Hall is one of the greatest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world.
Mersey Tunnel Tours
Multiple Dates
Georges Dock Building will open its doors for the weekend to let visitors see behind its Art Deco exterior. Tours of the building are available on the day on a first come first served basis. There will be a small display of artefacts and photographs.
From 6 - 15 September 2024, celebrate the heritage of Liverpool City Region with loads of FREE events