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Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture returns to the Yorkshire Coast this weekend.
Every year the festival brings together thousands of organisations and volunteers across the country to celebrate what makes our towns and villages special.
In Scarborough, Hunmanby, Brompton, and Whitby, venues will throw open their doors to welcome residents and give them the chance to visit hidden places and try new experiences - and it is all free.
From a former prison to stained glass windows and the South Cliff gardens there is something for everyone. Many of this year’s events will explore the theme, Edible England, with opportunities to learn about food production and local specialities.
Sarah Holloway, Programme Manager for Heritage Open Days, said: “Food brings people together and what we eat and drink is at the heart of much of our culture, our history, our communities, and our daily lives.
“We’re all interested in where we live but we don’t necessarily know the stories behind the buildings and spaces we walk past each day. Our event organisers keep finding creative ways to tell these tales and keep them alive.”
Scarborough
• Saving South Cliff Gardens: Join a unique tour of the renovation work to South Cliff Gardens and discover how heritage features will be restored whilst making the gardens more accessible for modern visitors.
Guests are asked to meet at the clock tower on...