'Heritage Open Days' 2014 in Barrow

Barrow Borough Council is supporting Heritage Open Days 2014 as activities take place all over England to celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of the Heritage Open Days Programme.

There will be a free tour of Barrow Town Hall at 10.30 am on Thursday, 11^th September. Knowledgeable Town Hall Guides will take you on a tour of the magnificent civic reception rooms in this splendid Victorian Building designed by W H Lynn in modern gothic style, built of local red sandstone and opened in 1887. (NB there is no access to clock tower) There is no need to book in advance. 

Councillor Helen Wall, Spokesperson for Wildlife, Heritage and Culture commented “Barrow has a fascinating history and I get really excited about events which help people - including me - find out more about it. I hope Heritage Open Days tell us more of our local story and get a lot more people interested in it.”

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.

So much to see and do - free of charge and right on people’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone, whatever their background, age and ability. From castles to city halls, tunnels to tower tops, police cells to private homes, workshops to woodland walks, the variety of places and ways to discover them are endless.

Full details of Heritage Open Days activities across the country including local events are listed at www.heritageopendays.org.uk