Each year, the Heritage Open Days scheme arranges for a number of properties across the U.K. that are either generally closed to the public, to open their doors and for others to waive their admission charges for the day.
In previous years, buildings that opened in the Trowbridge area included Trowbridge Town Hall and the Blind House. Members of the Trowbridge Civic Society often help out as guides, so volunteers are welcomed.
The local programme of Heritage Open Day events for 2016 is shown below.
Date | Opening Time(s) |
Town | Property/Event |
Thu 8th – Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge Museum BA14 8AT |
Reimagined - temporary exhibition of paintings by Patrick Hallisey of Edwardian cycling based on images from the collection |
Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8DP |
Masonic Hall, Yerbury Street, Trowbridge – Mysteries unlocked. |
Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8JU |
The Blind House, Wicker Hill. From town centre, walk down Fore Street to town bridge. Use town centre car parks. |
Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 9AA |
Holy Trinity Church, Stallard St – on the roundabout, close to Trowbridge Station. Small car park and on street parking nearby. | Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8PP |
St Thomas's Church, St Thomas Road. N.B. Disabled access via York Buildings (BA14 9PT) |
Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1530 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
Zion Baptist Chapel, Union Street. Tours of chapel and grounds at 11:30, 12:30 and 14:30. Displays about 200 year anniversary of the opening of the chapel. Children's quiz sheet available. Books for sale on Wiltshire Baptist history. |
Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
St James Church, Church Street, Trowbridge. |
Sat 10th Sept | 1400–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
St James Bell Tower, Church Street, Trowbridge. View the 12 bells and experience unusual views of the town as well as roof features not visible from ground level. |
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Sept | 11:00 - 15:00 | Trowbridge BA14 8BR |
The Craft Space, Unit 14, Meadow Works (Brick Mill), Court Street – Join us at the Craft Space as we celebrate our woollen heritage in the setting of an original mill building. There will be a fantastic exhibition of the quilts and creations of our very own “12 + 1 Quilters”, alongside beautiful textile work from our Workshop tutors. Historical display about the weaving heyday of Brick Mill. |
Sat 10th Sept | 1400–1500 | Trowbridge Museum BA14 8AT |
A talk on “The Impact of Cycling on Edwardian Fashion” Pre-book via email with Hannah Lyddy or call 01225 758339 |
Sun 11th Sept | 1300–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8EQ |
Trowbridge Town Hall - tours and a chance to view the restored Boer War memorial. (Tours last about 1 hour - last tour at 15:00.) |