Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. It also includes tours, events and activities that focus on and celebrate the local heritage of the area. Heritage Open Days is England’s biggest and most popular voluntary cultural event and is also held in a further 48 countries across Europe.
Since 1994 the Heritage Lincolnshire has co-ordinated Heritage Open Days within the county. So far there have been over 1,000 events in the past 21 years. In 2015 Lincolnshire’s Heritage Open Days attracted over 20,000 visitors to its 125 free events. Over 500 volunteers and 90 staff helped to make the 2015 programme a great success.
This year’s festival promies to be the biggest yet, with over 180 free events! This years theme is ‘Natural Lincolnshire’.
Why not come along and see Grimsby’s Hidden Gem of the East Marsh at St. Mary on the Sea Catholic Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, DN32 9DZ. The event will take place on Friday 9th September from 1pm until 4pm and Saturday 10th September from 11am until 4pm. This Grade II listed Catholic church, which was dedicated in 1883, is one of the most beauftiful buildings in North East Lincolnshire. Of austere appearance, this largely unknown relic will most certainly suprise and delight it’s visitors.
You will also have the chance to see and experience the Ancient Hamlet of Old Clee, Grimsby. View the 11th century Grade I listed church and nine Grade II listed cottages.
Address: Holy Trinity and St. Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Old Clee, Grimsby, DN32 8LA.
Come along to view this enchanting church and Hamlet yourself on:
Friday 9th September from 1pm – 4pm
Saturday 10th September from 10am -4m
Sunday 11th September from 2pm -4pm
Booking is essential so please contact Geoff White on 01472 690 057.
On Saturday there will be an archeological and photographic history and children’s event on.
Both events are accessible for wheelchair users.