The often unseen delights of Bridlington Old Town will be on show this September as part of a series of Heritage Open Days.
Bridlington’s first Baptist Chapel (pictured) – dating from 1698 – on Applegarth Lane will also be open on both Sunday 11 and Saturday 17 September, with opening times from 11am to 4pm.
The chapel will also open the following weekend – on Sunday 18 from 1pm to 4pm. Local historian David Mooney will be in attendance to answer any questions on the history of the chapel.
On Saturday 10 September the Priory Rooms on Church Green will host a display by local heritage and conservation groups, including tips on how to discover the history of your house.
The Priory Church will also be open to visitors on that date between 10 – 4pm and Sunday – 12noon to 4pm.
A spokesperson said: “ A new event for 2022 which is hosted by Destination Old Town (DOT) on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September, between 10.30am and 4.30pm, and is a chance to see the High Street’s ‘backside’ – with several private gardens open to the public by kind permission of the owners.”
“This is a rare opportunity to see the rear of properties along the historic High Street – often very different from the facade.”
Information on which gardens which are open will be available from The Toft, 43 High Street on the above dates.
Part of The Toft – a 17th century merchant’s house and its garden – will be open on both weekends 10.30am to 4.30pm.
