This Saturday (7th September) sees the first of many events taking place in Bridlington and beyond as part of the Heritage Open Days festival.
HISTORY ON YOUR DOORSTEP is an exhibition showcasing many of the local organisations, societies and groups including: East Yorkshire Library Services, Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust, Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, Bridlington Augustinian Society and Civic Society, and local resident Judi Finnis. Local artist and sculptor Steve Carvill will be on hand to tell us about his work in the Priory, the making of the Gansey Girl sculpture, and his latest commission on Bridlington Station forecourt The Barrow Boy.
There is also a Church Trail available for visitors to follow round the town.
All of this is taking place in The Priory Rooms on Church Green from 10.30am – 4.00pm.
The Priory on Church Green is also open and has an Art Exhibition inside as well. The Priory has an amazing history and lots of family activities available so all ages can enjoy exploring the many facets of the Priory. Saturday 7th 10.00am-4.00pm
The Bayle Museum on Church Green is open on the Saturday for HOD’s, it is normally open week days too. This museum has an amazing collection and is family friendly too. Saturday 7th September 11am-4pm and Mon-Fri 11am-4pm.
The Ancient Baptist Chapel is on Applegarth Lane, this is one of the oldest Baptist Chapels in the country, it is looked after by local historian David Mooney who can tell you so much about its history. Open 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th of September from 11.30 to 16.00.
St John’s Burlington Methodist Church on St John Street is another architectural masterpiece which is so easily missed. Saturday 7th and Wednesday 11th 9.30 to 11.30, Coffee Morning and Heritage display.
Hebblethwaite House on Westgate is also open for Pre-booked tours. Built in 1680 as a Merchants House, has been a Bank and Local Authority offices including the Registry Office. Currently being restored as a family home. Email for tours: hebblethwaitehouse79@gmail.com
