Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise Heritage Open Day events to celebrate history and culture. It is a fantastic chance to explore hidden places and learn something new- and all events are free.
The Bridlington area has a number of interesting historical landmarks to explore, from the Harbour Heritage Museum to the Early Baptist Chapel, there are so many interesting places to learn about in the town.
Further afield, the Flamborough Chalk Tower and the unusual Rudston Church and Monolith are places to visit for those venturing outside of Bridlington.
Please note the Bridlington Lobster Hatchery and Laboratory event has been cancelled.
Visit https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ for more information.
9. Priory Rooms Exhibition
The Priory Rooms Exhibition is located in the Priory Church Rooms, Church Green, Bridlington. This year local artist and sculptor Steve Carvill will again be on hand to tell visitors about his work in the Priory, the making of the Gansey Girl sculpture on the harbour, plus plans for his latest commission on Bridlington Railway Station forecourt. Examples of his work will be on show. The event will take place on September 9, from 10:30am-16:00pm. Photo: Heritage Open Days
10. Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society
The workshop is a working facility which restores historic Coble sailing vessels. The Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society has three vessels in the Harbour which sail regularly and can be seen moored in the Harbour which is a short walk away. In the workshop visitors can see the methods used in the repair and restoration of these traditionally built vessels as well as see a range of historical displays and items related to fishing in Bridlington historically. It will be open on September 9 and 16, from 10:00am-16:00pm. Photo: Heritage Open Days
11. Early Baptist Chapel
The Early Baptist Chapel is situated on Applegarth Lane, Bridlington. The chapel is now the oldest in Yorkshire and still in use for such a modest building and has the smallest first ever private burial ground away from the established church in Bridlington. It will be open from 11:00am-16:00pm on September 10, 16 and 17. Photo: Heritage Open Days
12. Wartime Bridlington
The Wartime Bridlington event is set at the Yacht Club, 22 South Marine Drive, Bridlington. Bridlington during the First and Second World Wars has been rarely documented but this event will highlight how the town coped during the bombing raids, where events occurred and how we remember it today. Talks will be held throughout from experts, historians and veterans and staggered throughout the afternoon. The event will take place on September 9, from 12:00pm to 16:00pm. Photo: Heritage Open Days