Fancy touring the dales on board a 1950s coach, becoming a stonemason for the day or exploring one of County Durham’s most controversial artworks?
Next month’s Heritage Open Days event offers the chance to do all this and much more as the county takes part in the annual celebration of the country’s history, heritage and culture.
Dozens of venues are taking part in this year’s event and details of all activities around County Durham are included in a special guide.
Published by Durham County Council, the free booklet is available from locations around the area including libraries, Customer Access Points and participating venues.
Sandra Robertson, Durham County Council’s heritage, landscape and design team leader, said: “County Durham’s Heritage Open Days programme continues to expand, with 20 new venues taking part.
“We know from the feedback that we have received, that our guide to Heritage Open Day events and activities is very popular, giving detailed information about venues and opening times.
“I would encourage people to get their copy early so they can plan how to make the most of these four special days.”
Heritage Open Days 2013 runs from Thursday, 12 September to Sunday, 15 September, offering the opportunity to take a look at behind the scenes at places that are not normally open to the public or attend specially organised events.
This year, activities include a magical mystery of Teesdale on a 1950s Leyland Tiger coach, the chance to try the traditional art of stone carving and guided tours of Victor Pasmore’s Grade II* listed Apollo Pavilion in Peterlee.
Copies of the Heritage Open Days guide are available by calling 03000 267 133 or emailing heritageopendays@durham.gov.uk
For more information about Heritage Open Days activities, visit www.durham.gov.uk/heritageopendays