Every September, thanks to the Heritage Open Days project, thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore, including venues in Lancaster.

Running until 19th September, as usual, several Lancaster museums, churches and other places are taking part so check the listing of Heritage Open Days for details https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk