10/09/2026
A packed programme of FREE events returns to Hyndburn this September as part of Heritage Open Days! ❤️
🗓️ Fri 11th - Sun 20th September
👏 England's largest festival of history and culture
📍 Seven locations across Hyndburn
Here's where you can visit as part of the event ⬇️
📚 Accrington Library, Fri 11th - Sat 19th Sep, 9am-5pm, special exhibition about the lives of ordinary people who lived and worked in Accrington - learn more: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/accrington-lives.html
🏛️ Accrington Town Hall, Mon 14th Sep, 10am & 11:30am, enjoy a tour with Mayor of Hyndburn, Cllr Noordad Aziz, places limited to 16 people per tour - book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-accrington-town-hall-tickets-1997685540227
⚽️ Accrington Stanley, Wed 16th Sep, 10:30am, enjoy a special behind-the-scenes tour with Stanley's Supporter Liaison Officer Robert Houseman, places are limited to 16 people - book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-days-accrington-stanley-football-club-tickets-1996638392179
⛪️ St James' Church, Cannon St, Accrington, Thu 17th Sep, 11am & 1pm, Church warden Gordon Whewell will take visitors through the rich history of the church, which dates back to 1546, each tour is limited to 16 people - book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-st-james-church-tickets-1997691885205
🧵 Stanhill Heritage Trail, Fri 18th Sep, 10am, combine a peaceful walk with fascinating insights into an area at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, 12 people only - book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-stanhill-heritage-trail-tickets-1997717814761
🕌 Raza Jamia Masjid Accrington, Sat 19th Sep, between 11am & 3pm, opportunity to see inside one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the UK including a brand-new faith school, no need to pre-book - learn more: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/raza-jamia-masjid.html
🖼️ Haworth Art Gallery and Artist Studios, Sun 20th Sep, between 12pm & 4pm, discover the servants of Hollins Hill House and immerse yourselves in life at the country-style Arts and Crafts home of Anne and William Haworth, no advance booking required - learn more: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/the-hollins-hill-household.html
To learn more about Heritage Open Days and plan your visit, please see the official website at https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
Hyndburn Borough Council Lancashire County Council
