Heritage Open Days in Aylesbury next month

Thursday, 17 August 2023 13:01

Residents will be able to visit locations which are normally closed to the public next month.

Heritage Open Days celebrate the UK’s fantastic history and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

There will be plenty to see and do in and around Aylesbury between 8-17 September. All events are free to attend but pre-booking may be required.

Visit the Town Mayor’s Parlour and Town Hall Chamber to see the display of Civic Silverware and portraits on Saturday 9 September. There’s a chance to meet the Mayor of Aylesbury, Cllr Steven Lambert, on the same day from 2-4pm.

The 1700s Aylesbury Quakers cottages and the meeting house in old Aylesbury will be open. Enjoy a peaceful garden, once a Quaker burial ground, near the centre of town.

Residents are invited to join informative tours around Aylesbury’s Town Centre, The King’s Head pub and Tring Road Cemetery as well as a talk about Europe’s biggest music club, Friars Aylesbury, from two local music experts, David Stopps and Stephen Daglish, who will be sharing the musical history of Aylesbury and how the club welcomed huge artists such as David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac.

All tours are free to attend but places must be booked in advance by emailing daniel.reynolds@aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk or calling 01296 425678.