It’s an annual event which helps to showcase the buildings, parks, halls and other venues which embody the history and culture of the United Kingdom.
Heritage Open Days provides an opportunity for people to see hidden places, explore buildings and venues they may have seen, but never been to and try new experiences for free, all prepared and organised by volunteers.
Running from September 12 to September 21, more than 70 places across the Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest are putting on events and experiences for people to enjoy.
We’ve compiled a list from the Heritage Open Days website to help people find out what is happening near them and when it is happening:
Wightwick Manor and Gardens, National Trust
Wightwick Manor, Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8BN
Saturday, September 20: 10am to 5pm (last entry to Manor and Gallery at 4pm)
Sunday, September 21: 10am to 5pm (last entry to Manor and Gallery at 4pm)
St. Giles Church Willenhall
Walsall Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2ER
Saturday, September 20: Guided tour starts 10.30am
Moseley Old Hall – National Trust
Moseley Old Hall, Moseley Old Hall Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 7HY
Saturday, September 13: 10am to 5pm, last entry to Hall at 4pm
Sunday, September 14: 10am to 5pm, last entry to Hall at 4pm
Dudley Council House
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
The Extraordinary Ordinary – Decorative arts made in the Black Country
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7DF
Saturday, September 13: 11am to 2pm (last admission 1.30pm)
Wednesday, September 17: 11am to 4pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Thursday, September 18: 11am to 4pm (last admission 3:30pm)
Saturday, September 20: 11am to 2pm (last admission 1:30pm)
The Extraordinary Ordinary – Showcasing Creativity in Sandwell Present and Past
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7DF
Saturday, September 13: 11am to 2pm
Wednesday, September 17: 11am to 4pm
Thursday, September 18: 11am to 4pm
Saturday, September 20: 11am to 2pm
Dudley Castle
Dudley Zoo & Castle, Access via Dudley College, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3AS
Thursday, September 18: 5pm to 7pm (No Tours)
Friday, September 19: 5pm to 7pm (No Tours)
Priory House – Virtual Tour
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
Former Dudley Museum and Art Gallery – Virtual Tour
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
Dudley Coroner’s Court
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
Former Dudley Police Station – Virtual Tour
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
St Edmund, King & Martyr
St Edmund, King & Martyr, Castle Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1LQ
Saturday, September 13: 11am to 2pm. Short tours constantly.
Dudley Central Mosque and former St Edmund’s School – Virtual Tour
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
Amazing Architecture at Top Church, Dudley
High Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1QD
Saturday, September 13: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
w2R Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility
w2R – Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility, Enterprise Drive, Four Ashes, Staffordshire, WV10 7DF
Monday, September 15 at 9.45am
Bromwich Hall Alive – Medieval Mayhem and historical encampment
Manor House, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA
Saturday, September 13: 11am to 4pm
Sunday, September 14: 11am to 4pm
Bromwich Hall Open Day and Introductory Talks
Manor House, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA
Tuesday, September 16: 12pm to 4pm (introductory talks at 12.30pm and 2.30pm)
Bromwich Hall – Talk and tour by former borough archaeologist Mike Hodder
Manor House, Hall Green Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2EA
Wednesday, September 17: 10.30am
History Hats
Walsall Archives, Lichfield Street Hub, Walsall, West Midlands, WS 1TR
Saturday, September 13: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Building Walsall Brick by Brick
Walsall Archives, Lichfield Street Hub, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1TR
Friday, September 12: 11am to 12pm
Friday, September 19: 11am to 12pm
St Matthew’s – The Story of Walsall
St. Matthews Close, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 3DG
Friday, September 19: 6pm to 9pm (Last entry 8.30 pm)
Saturday, September 20: 10am to 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Dudley Town Hall – Virtual Tour
Available anytime – online event – Pre-booking not required
Dudley 2 Canal – Architecture Walk
Black Country Boating Festival at Bumble Hole Nature Reserve, Windmill End, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9HS
Saturday, September 13: 3pm
Oak House Museum – Guided Tours
190 Oak Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8HJ
Sunday, September 14: 11.45am to 1pm
Wednesday, September 17: 11.45am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 3.45pm
Free BBQ, Family Fun, Badge Making and Historic Exhibition at Albion Street Church
Assemblies of God, Albion Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3EE
Saturday, September 20: 10am to 3pm
