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Kingsthorpe New Churchyard, Vicarage Lane, Northampton, NN2 6QD. Pre-booking is not required. Go to www.northampton.gov.uk/heritageopendays.
Linford Manor and Grand Union Canal heritage walk
On Thursday 8th at 10.00am, discover the hidden history of Linford Manor Park along the Grand Union Canal to the Brick Kilns and Railway Walk. Walk approximately four miles along the leisure route, redway and towpaths. Cars can be parked at Milton Keynes Art Centre, Parklands, Great Linford, MK14 5DZ.
Pre-booking is preferred, just go to www.theparkstrust.com to register for free.
A Walk Around Sherington
Organised by Sherington Historical Society with St Laud’s, be guided around Sherington with a map that details the history of buildings in the village Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th. Refreshments will be for sale in the church between 2.00pm - 5.00pm on the Sunday. Lea ets being distributed from the Church 10.00am - 5.00pm. Parking is limited in Church End. Toilets can be used in the Church. Contact Mark Vale 01908 216543.
Model Train Day
The Higgins Gallery, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD will be full of model trains on this heritage open day on Saturday 10th between 11.00am and 5.00pm. No booking required. Go to www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk for more details.
Sculpture Walk
A walk around Campbell Park looking at the various sculptures, including the relatively new memorial to Edna Read. Guide and map provided.
Meet at Campbell Park Pavillion, Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 4AD. Thursday 8th September and Saturday 10th at 2.30pm.
Pre-booking is preferred, just contact Ian Michie on 07877 541627 or email ian.michie@yahoo.co.uk. For more information go to www.publicartstrust.org.
Medieval Family Fun Day
Step into the past on Sunday 11th between 11.00am - 4.00pm and see the historic site of Bradwell Abbey brought to life. There will be re-enactments, archery, falconry displays, story telling and performance, site tours, arts and heritage crafts to make and try, face painting, and more. Refreshments include hot food, tea room and fully licensed bar. All located at City Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, MK13 9AP. For more information go to www.mkcdc.org.uk.
Northants Ironstone Railway
Visit the Ironstone Railway museum and gardens in Hunsbury Hill Road, Northampton, NN4 9UW on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th between 11.00am -4.00pm. No booking required. More information can be found at www.northampton.gov.uk/heritageopendays.
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