Heritage Open Days 2020
Friday 11th to Monday 14th September.
Heritage Open Days 2020
Celebrating the 25th anniversary in Gloucester, Heritage Open Days took place on Friday 11th to Monday 14th September 2020.
There was a free programme of guided walks and talks and heritage venues open to the public with safety measures in place, offering a rare change for people to explore the sites of Gloucester.
We look forward to Heritage Open Days 2021, and details will be available here nearer the time.
Heritage Open Days Events Below
Event Type
All
Black Friars
City Talks
Gloucester Day
Heritage Opening Days
Winstone Talk
Event Content
All
audio
video
Festival
All
Autumn 2020
Spring 2021
Winstone Talk
Event Location
All
Alney Island
Bearland House
Beatrix Potter Museum
Bishop Hooper House
Blackfriars Priary
Boots
Christ Church
Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester City Centre
Gloucester Docks
Gloucester Furniture Exhibition Centre
Gloucestershire Heritage Hub
Hillfield Gardens
Holy Trinity Church
Llanthony Secunda Priory
Meeks’ Shoe-shop
Parish Church of St John Baptist
Parish Church of St John Baptist, Cirencester
St Mary de Crypt Church and the Old Crypt Schoolrooms
St Michael’s Tower
St Nicholas' Church
St Oswald's Priory
The Cross
The Ed Shed
The Fleece Hotel
The New Antiques Centre
The Woolpack Inn
Virtual Event
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep10:30 am11:45 amGloucester CityWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
Pre-booking required
To book please send your request to including:
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep10:30 am11:30 amBlackfriars PrioryGuided TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep10:30 am11:30 amRoman TimesWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep11:00 am12:00 pmHistoric DocksGuided WalkEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of tour
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show the steward. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs.
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-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep11:00 am12:00 pmCathedral Precincts TourGuided TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of tour
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show the steward. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs.
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-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep11:15 am12:45 pmSiege of GloucesterWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of tour
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show the steward. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs.
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-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep2:00 pm3:15 pmSaxonWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep2:00 pm3:00 pmGloucester SpaWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
11sep2:00 pm3:00 pmRichard IIIWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep10:30 am11:15 amBeatrix PotterGuided WalkEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep10:30 am11:30 amHillfield GardensGuided TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep10:30 amGloucester StatuesWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep11:00 amRobert RaikesWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep11:00 am12:00 pmLlanthony Secunda PrioryGuided TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep11:00 am12:00 pmBlack & White BuildingsWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep2:00 pm3:15 pmHistoric CharactersGuided TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
12sep2:00 pm3:00 pmMonks, Canons & FriarsWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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-Name and time of walk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show to your guide. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each walk is 5 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. It may sometimes be possible to put on extra walks if guides are available.
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13sep2:00 pm3:30 pmChristian HeritageWalking TourEvent Type:Heritage Opening Days
-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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-Name and time of talk
-Participants names
-Phone number
-Email address
Successful bookings will be a sent a confirmation email, please take this with you to show on entry. This can be a printed copy or shown on mobile.
The maximum number for each talk is 15 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If oversubscribed, names will be kept and placed on a waiting list in case of drop outs. If there is a high demand for a talk it may be possible to repeat it immediately following the scheduled talk.
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