Heritage Open Days 2011
Each year, the Heritage Open Days scheme arranges for a number of properties across the U.K. that are either generally closed to the public, to open their doors and for others to waive their admission charges for the day.
In previous years, buildings that opened in the Trowbridge area included Trowbridge Town Hall and the Blind House. Members of the Trowbridge Civic Society often help out as guides, so volunteers are welcomed.
You can find further details in the local press or from mid July, visit the Heritage Open Days Website.
The local programme of Heritage Open Day events for 2011 is shown below.
| Date | Opening Time(s) |
Town | Property/Event |
| Thu 8th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8AE |
Mad Hatter Knitting drop-in knitting sessions - ancient and modern! Fabric Magic at 14 Silver Street. |
| Thu 8th – Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8AT |
Exhibition of King James Bibles loaned by local residents at Trowbridge Museum. |
| Fri 9th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8BA |
Spinning Demonstration, by Wiltshire Guild of Spinners and Dyers in Trowbridge Lending Library, Bythesea Road. |
| Fri 9th Sept | 1800–2000 | Trowbridge BA14 8BS |
“How Cloth was Made”, a talk by Ken Rogers in Trowbridge Reference Library. Booking essential - 01225 751339. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1400–1530 | Trowbridge BA14 8AT |
“From Production to Product”, a talk by Marion White and Helen Rushton in Trowbridge Museum. Booking essential - 01225 751339. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1100–1300 | Trowbridge BA14 8DP |
Masonic Hall, Yerbury Street, Trowbridge – Mysteries unlocked. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8JU |
The Blind House, Wicker Hill. From town centre, walk down Fore Street to town bridge. Use town centre car parks. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 9AA |
Holy Trinity Church, Stallard St – on the roundabout, close to Trowbridge Station. Small car park and on street parking nearby. | Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8PP |
St Thomas's Church, St Thomas Road. N.B. Disabled access via York Buildings (BA14 9PT) |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8DY |
United Church, Church Street, Trowbridge. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1000–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
Zion Baptist Chapel, Union Street, Trowbridge. |
| Sat 10th Sept | 1300–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
St James Church, Church Street, Trowbridge. |
| Sun 11th Sept | 1400–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8RU |
St James Bell Tower, Church Walk, Trowbridge. |
| Sun 11th Sept | 1400–1600 | Trowbridge BA14 8AH |
Weaving Walk, around the town centre led by Ken Rogers. Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre in Trowbridge Peoples Park (beside the multi-storey car park). |