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Heritage Open Weekend 2026

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history … stories are told, traditions explored, and histories are brought to life. It offers the public a chance to see properties that are normally closed to the public and learn more about the history of the area - all for free! The theme for 2026 was ‘Everyday Histories’, presented by leading family history website, Findmypast. With billions of historical records and detail-packed news[...]

Two New Studios in Appleby

Our Mayor attended the grand opening of ClayLife Pottery and RopeWork UK in the Old Post Office, welcoming two new shops to the Appleby high street. Fran and Ian have worked hard to convert the building, and are looking forward to welcoming customers. ClayLife Pottery creates beautiful, practical and unique stoneware ceramics. When fully set up, they will be offering pottery classes. They are currently getting the wheels turning and the kilns warm. ROPEWORK-UK is the result of a lifelong interest and increasing passion for makingrope “work.” Ian Outram,[...]

Heritage Open Weekend 2025

Appleby Heritage Open Days - Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history … stories are told, traditions explored, and histories are brought to life. It offers the public a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences and this year’s Heritage Open Weekend in Appleby is sure to be a good one – and it’s all FREE! Leafle[...]

Heritage Open Weekend 2024

Heritage Open Days: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2024 This year’s Heritage Open Weekend is sure to be a good one! Events include: Moot Hall: The Council Chamber will be open for viewing on Saturday and Sunday. Appleby’s copy of Foxe’s ‘Book of Martyrs’ published in1632 will be on display in the Moot Hall Exhibition Centre, and local historian Barry McKay will be available on Sunday from 11am-1pm to provide more in-depth knowledge about the volumes. St Lawrence’s Church: The Church committee at St Lawrence’s have put together a c[...]

Heritage Open Weekend 2023 Press Release

Appleby look part in this year’s Heritage Open Day Festival, with eight unique and fabulous venues open to the public over the weekend … and what a weekend it was … with both visitors and local residents flocking into town to explore some of our wonderful historical buildings, including three private residences that would not normally be open to the public. The visitor records for the eight venues recorded over 1,600 people through the doors, some from as far a field as Boston, Canada and Mumbai. Appleby Mayor, Pamela Davidson said “What a fabulous wee[...]