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101 ways to discover Gloucesters Heritage
101 ways to discover Gloucesters Heritage
7th August 2010
Gloucester’s Heritage Open Days 2010 will be the city’s largest ever and will include over 101 events.
The event which is the largest in the South West of England takes place from the 9 – 12 September. The full programme, leaflet and tickets will be available from Monday 9th August from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre.
Heritage Open Days celebrates Gloucester’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
There are a number of new events for 2010 which include discovering Gloucester’s aerospace heritage at the Jet Age Museum to learning about one of the world’s natural phenomena the Severn Bore. There is also the opportunity to go behind the scenes at BBC Radio Gloucestershire and see sculptures at the Crucible exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral.
Alex Bailey of Gloucester Civic Trust said “Gloucester has an amazing history and Heritage Open Days gives people not only chance to see for free buildings that are not normally open to the public, but enjoy free music, talks, tours and events to celebrate our cultural heritage.”
Gloucester Heritage Open Days are organised by Gloucester Civic Trust, Gloucester City Council and marketing gloucester ltd.
For further information on Gloucester Heritage Open Days 2010 please visit www.heritagegloucester.co.uk or pick up a brochure and your free tickets from Gloucester Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street from the 9th August.
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