Heritage Open Days
When? 13 Sep 2019 to 22 Sep 2019
Where? Wimborne
Welcome…
to the 2019 programme of events celebrating Dorset’s rich architectural heritage.
This is your chance to visit buildings not normally open to the public, to go on guided walks, hear talks and generally enjoy the county’s built environment.
East Dorset Heritage Trust has put together a packed programme, with an exciting mixture of fascinating old favourites and intriguing new venues for the whole family to explore and enjoy.
From a tiny cottage to a mighty castle, the 2019 programme takes in the whole range of architectural history and heritage in our beautiful county. We have Houses, Churches, Chapels, Castles,Town Halls, Guildhalls, Mills, Cemeteries, Almshouses, Air Raid Shelters and Studios. We even have a working Port!
For details and venues across Dorset, follow the website link below.
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