Free Entry to Wrexham Heritage Sites During ‘Open Doors’ Event

Residents and visitors to Wrexham will have a chance to explore the county’s architecture and heritage for free as part of the upcoming ‘Open Doors’ events.

Across several dates in September, some of Wrexham’s most iconic locations will open their doors to the public for free as part of Open Doors – a Wales-wide programme of events co-ordinated by CADW.

As part of European Heritage Days, Open Doors offers free access to a variety of buildings, heritage sites and events of all kinds. This is the largest volunteer-led event in the Welsh heritage sector.

Most of the events are delivered by local members of the community who have volunteered their own time to help tell the their story.

Wrexham Heritage Service will be putting on two Open Doors events:

10 September 2016 – Minera Lead Mines

Discover the story of the lead miners of Minera. Guided tour of the archaeological remains at 11am and 1pm. FREE

10.30am – 3pm

17 & 18 September 2016 – Holt Castle : 15 C War of the Roses

11am to 4pm

A two-day festival featuring Sir William Stanley’s Household and The Montgomery levy.

See living history and demonstrations of weapons & armour portraying the life and experiences of the troops whilst garrisoning a castle.

Enjoy a range of crafts and trade demonstrations showing the methods of producing the mass of goods needed to service the medieval army; including metal work, leather work, carpentry, clothes and a field kitchen. Discover the role of the river in transport and trade with a medieval boating and fishing display.

Have fun with hands-on activities including calligraphy; quern stone flour milling and rush light making.

Both events are free and full details can be found here.

Open Doors events in Wrexham

Open Doors — The Ceiriog Memorial Institute — 03 and 10 September 2016

Open Doors — Iscoyd Park — 06 September 2016

Open Doors — Chirk Castle — 10 September 2016

Open Doors — Erddig Hall — 10 September 2016

Open Doors — Minera Lead Mines — 10 September 2016

Open Doors — Clwyd Family History Society Resource Centre — 17 and 24 September 2016

Open Doors — Holt Castle — 17–18 September 2016

Details of all Open Doors events in Wales can be found here.

All events are free of charge, but some require pre-booking due to restrictions on numbers.