The historic and hidden Greater Manchester locations opening their doors for free this September

With the weather having taken a quick turn for the worst over the last few days, the end of summer feels particularly acute. Fortunately, while the holidays may now be a distant memory, there’s plenty still to explore as the Heritage Open Days make a grand return.

A number of Greater Manchester venues have announced they will be welcoming visitors for free this month as part of England’s largest festival of history and culture. Heritage Open Days will be taking place at locations across the region this September and will offer visitors the chance to explore some of Greater Manchester’s historic and secret spaces at zero cost.

Dunham Massey, Victoria Baths and the People’s History Museum are just some of the well-known spots taking part in the event, with plenty of different locations opening their doors this month. Lesser-known venues include Altrincham Little Theatre and Fairfield Moravian Settlement.

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Nationwide, the festival attracts more than 2,000 organisations and spans 5,000 free events with the help and support of 4,000 volunteers. Many of this year’s events are taking part in Greater Manchester with Manchester City Council working alongside Heritage Open Days to offer more than 100 free events across the city and further afield. Heritage Open Days, which will take place between September 9 and September 18, offer the chance to explore hidden and secret places and try out new experiences, without breaking the bank. Below you’ll find some of the events taking place in Greater Manchester this September. For the full listings you can visit the Heritage Open Days website.

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