Heritage Events & Exhibitions: Open Doors

Open Doors is the largest celebration of architecture and heritage across Wales.

Open Doors days take place throughout September and offer the public free access to places and buildings of historic and architectural interest. Buildings which are normally free to visit offer something special.

As you would expect historic Wrexham will be taking part. Wrexham Museum, Minera Lead Mines as well as many of the Wales’s heritage attractions, community groups and individuals are planning special events.

Open Doors events

Saturday September 24th 2011

Wrexham County Borough Museum & Archives
Located in the town’s former police station, court house and militia barracks.

11am - Towers & Truncheons

Find out more in an action packed tour of the building’s nooks and crannies. Who knows what might be lurking there?

Suitable for families with children.

12 noon - Cutlasses & Constable - A Tour of County Buildings

Find out more about previous occupants in our unique guided tour.

Suitable for adults.

Saturday September 17th and Sunday September 18th 2011

Minera Lead Mines,  near Coedpoeth – Open Weekend

Open: 10am – 3pm

Discover the story of the lead miners of Minera, the village named after the valuable ore found beneath.

Try your hand at panning for ‘lead’ and enjoy the great views from the Engine House.

Guided tour of the archaeological remains: 11am each day.

For more information:

Wrexham County Borough
Museum & Archives
Regent Street, Wrexham LL11 1RB
Tel: 01978 297 460
Email: museum@wrexham.gov.uk
Web: www.wrexham.gov.uk/heritage

Our Opening Times:

Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 3pm
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
Closed Bank Holidays & Sundays

Open Doors - Wrexham Wide

  • St Mary's Church, Ruabon: 3, 10, 17, 24 September 1.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Chirk Castle (National Trust): 10 September 12.00 noon - 4.30pm (State Rooms)
  • Erddig (National Trust): 10 September 11.00am - 5.30pm
  • Bersham Colliery: 25 September 10.00am - 4.00pm

For further information visit civictrustwales.org (external link)

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