Heritage Open Days

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The Gribbin tower near Fowey is open

Our island nation is a rich hotch-potch of culture, history and heritage. There is so much to explore, especially in Cornwall. This September why not visit one of the county's Heritage Open Days, they are all free and there's lots of opportunity to get involved, running from the 9th - 18th September.

Just a few of the places open to you this month are:

Heritage Open Days


Gribbin Daymark:

This is an instantly recognisable landmark is in my neck of the woods that I love to spot on coastal walks or at the beaches along the south coast. Built in 1832, the views are worth the climb! The historic tower is open Sunday the 11th September, 11am - 5pm. 


Godolphin House and Gardens mining heritage

Walks around Godolphin

Godolphin:

This house and gardens near Helston will be holding some specialist guided tours looking at Godolphin's mining history. The garden will also be free to enter between the 9th - 18th September. 

Cypres Well poet's house open

Cypres Well:

Up in Launceston you can visit the home of Cornish poet Charles Causley CBE, normally closed to the public but used for writers as a retreat, you can see much of his furniture, childhood toys and book and art collections. Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 10am - 2pm.

Liskeard unlocked Lego competition

Liskeard UnLocked:

There are plenty of events in Liskeard for the Heritage Open days, from a Lego and Meccano competition to a tour highlighting little known innovators from the town. You can also get involved with Japanese printing and learn about scything in the park!  

Guided walks in Luxulyan valley

Wild water at the Luxulyan valley

Luxulyan Valley Guided Walks:

This is a place I love to go, it is resplendent in Autumn and awash with blue come Spring. There is plenty of history here waiting to be revealed, a 6 mile walk will take in the aqueduct and the woodland lead by Friends of Luxulyan Valley. Dogs are welcome! Sunday 18th September 10am.  


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