From Wikipedia: The Cişmigiu Gardens (Romanian: Parcul Cişmigiu) are a public park near the center of Bucharest, Romania, spanning areas on all sides of an artificial lake. The gardens’ creation was an important moment in the history of Bucharest. They form the oldest and, at 17 hectares, the largest park in city’s central area. The [...]
Worcestershire’s County Museum Open Days: 10 & 11 Sep, 2011
From the Worcestershire County Council website: Museums Worcestershire’s County Museum will be opening its doors free of charge as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme in September. On Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11, from 11am until 5pm, visitors to the County Museum at Hartlebury Castle can visit the Museum for free [...]
Northumberland Heritage Open Days 2011, UK
From the Northumberland County Council website: Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic heritage, architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors It is a [...]
Duffus Castle, Scotland
One of the finest examples of a motte and bailey castle in Scotland with a later, very fine, stone hall house and curtain wall. The original seat of the Moray family.
Kelso Abbey, Kelso
The west end of the great abbey church of the Tironensians, brought to Kelso in 1128 by David I. Even in its fragmentary state, this is a superb piece of architecture. Open all year round, free admission.
Eastney Beam Engine House – Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July
Open Day: see the Boulton and Watt Beam Engine in steam. Click here to find out more about the Beam Engine House. Free admission. Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 July 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum – Sunday 24th July
Free entry To mark the London 2012 Open Weekend we are celebrating the run up to the Cultural Olympiad with a special opportunity to visit for free the birthplace of this cultural icon, one of the world’s greatest authors. During normal opening times
Portsmouth City Museum and Records – Finds Identification Day Sun 24 July
Finds Identification Day Found an unusual object in the garden or out walking you’d like to learn more about? Bring your archaeological finds along for identification by the Hampshire Finds Liaison Officer. There will also be a chance to handle real artefacts from the museum collection. Drop in anytime between 10.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm [...]
Recent Comments