The Heritage Open Days are making a comeback to Beverley and the East Riding for their 30th year, from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September 2024.

This year's festival is set to be the largest yet, boasting over 150 free events across Beverley, Hedon, Hornsea, Goole, Howden, and Bridlington. The programme features walks, talks, and a variety of open venues, all aimed at highlighting the region's rich heritage.

Beverley Civic Society coordinates the days, with support from Beverley Town Council and Visit East Yorkshire, part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The festival is part of the national Heritage Open Days programme, which is connected to the European Heritage Open Days programme.

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The event line-up includes history walks through the towns, as well as guided tours of historic buildings and monuments. These range from Beverley Minster to Bishop Burton College Walled Garden, to Hornsea Coastwatch station and Flamborough Chalk Tower.

Additionally, there will be shows and activities such as a performance by the Hull Community Theatre Group in Hedon and the teddy bear parachute making session at St Mary's Church in Beverley.

New additions to the programme this year include 'Gallery at Salt' in Beverley, who will showcase three sustainable designs they have completed in Yorkshire, along with the artworks of Claire West, Bridget Hansford and Alexandra Thorne.

Councillor Nick Coultish, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure & Tourism, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming events: "This year's programme is an incredible collection of East Yorkshire's culture and heritage and we would like to thank Beverley Civic Society for their hard work and dedication in bringing this programme to the public's attention.

"There is something for everyone to enjoy, so whether its visiting some of the oldest pubs in the Beverley, learning about the history of Goole Docks, understanding Amy Johnson's connection with our area or taking a stroll around Hedon's interesting buildings, we would welcome you to get involved."

Brochures detailing the events are available across Beverley and at all East Riding libraries, museums, and Tourist Information Centres. A national programme that includes Hull & East Riding is accessible at www.heritageopendays.org.uk.