They’re a chance to look deeper into West Yorkshire’s past as buildings are opened, guided walks led, and new resources made available.
In previous years there would have been more of a focus on historical buildings throwing their door open to the public.
But those leading the events have had to be a little more creative this year.
Here, we’ve put together a list of just a few what will be available to see from September 9 to 18 in Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees.
For more information and to book where needed, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
But those leading the events have had to be a little more creative this year.
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Heritage Open Days will be held from September 9-18 - What will you discover? Photo: jpress
. Discover Wakefield - a City of Sculpture and Public Art - Guided Walk
Sunday, September 11 at 2.30pm: Join Wakefield Civic Society President, Kevin Trickett MBE for a walk looking at art and sculpture visible in and around the city centre. On this walk, Kevin will point out details you might never have noticed and help you to discover some of the intriguing artwork that is visible just by strolling around Wakefield's streets - and sometimes looking up. For more information and book, visit www.experiencewakefield.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days Photo: Jpress
. Guided Walk of Westgate
Wednesday, September 14 at 2.30pm and Sunday, September 18 at 2.30pm: The walk will explain some of the interesting architectural and heritage features to be found in what is one of the city's most historic streets while telling the story of how the area has developed over time. Visit www.experiencewakefield.co.uk for further information and to book. Photo: jpress
. Mental Health Museum: Fieldhead at 50
Saturday, September 17 from 10am-4pm . Fieldhead Hospital opened in the 1970s and now you can step back in time to experience the food, music and images of the decade that changed Britain. The family-friendly 1970s themed event will explore the first 50 years of Fieldhead Hospital's history with guided tours and craft activities. Find out how mental health care has evolved and discover the stories of people who have worked at and accessed services at Fieldhead through our unique and thought-provoking collection. Visit www.experiencewakefield.co.uk for more information and to book. Photo: jpress
. Nostell
Thursday, 15 September/Friday, September 16/Saturday, September 17 from 10am-5pm. Visit Nostell as the gates are thrown open welcoming everyone to see inside the gardens and house. Visit the hidden Menagerie Garden, or take in the Chippendale furniture in the house. The gardens and house at Nostell will be available for visitors on the Heritage Open Days to visit free of charge. Visitors can wander the rose and kitchen gardens, have a go on the adventure play area, walk around the lakes, visit the hidden menagerie garden or head up to obelisk park. There's two cycle trails at Nostell for visitors who bring their bikes. Photo: jpress
13. Past Retail & Social Gillygate, Pontefract
Friday, September 9 at 3pm, Saturday, September 10 at 2.15pm and Sunday, September 18 at 3pm. Join Pontefract Civic Society on this walk and find out about Gillygate’s past. A meander along Gillygate highlighting its rich past, and a visit to the time capsule that is Holmes the Printers. Find out where Pontefract's first postmaster lived, the voters that had to walk the gangplank, the theatre; the 400-year-old house, the pub where the back became its front entrance, the widening of the street which enabled the building of the printers and the explosion that brought it tumbling down. To book and for more information visit www.www.heritageopendays.org.uk. Photo: Google Maps
14. Elizabeth Moxon’s Market and Produce Tour
Friday, September 9 at 11am and Friday, September 16 at 12noon. The Windmill Inn, Wool Market, Pontefract. Join Pontefract Civic Society for a social distanced walk around Pontefract town centre, the theme of which is Elizabeth Moxon, 18th century cookbook writer. Elizabeth Moxon wrote a cookbook (English Housewifry), it was first published in 1741 and sold in the town, where she lived. There is a blue plaque dedicated to Elizabeth in the town and this walk will highlight Pontefract at the time of her writings, with emphasis on the markets and produce available to her. We will try to answer the question 'Would Elizabeth recognise the Pontefract of today?' To book and for information visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk. Photo: google maps
15. Pontefract Park Walk through the Ages
Wednesday, September 14 at 2pm. A guided walk, by Pontefract Civic Society, with information about its WWI and WWII connections, the history of the park and reference to nature in the park. Walk inside Pontefract Racecourse circuit, which highlights a brief history of the park (including its link with Royalty, the castle, horse racing and its reduction in size) and it considers the events and activities which took place associated with both World Wars, and aspects of nature in Pontefract Park. For more information and to book visit www./www.heritageopendays.org.uk. Photo: jpi