Explore Warrington’s rich history as Heritage Open Days return
This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.
Browsing: Local History
“Prehistoric” megalithic park that’s only 42 years old!
A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.
Warrington’s lost Orford Hall among 35 vanished Cheshire country houses worth an estimated £31m a year to economy
WARRINGTON’S lost Orford Hall is among 35 lost Cheshire country houses which, collectively, could represent an estimated £31.4 million a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree.
Chimney pot spotting tour comes to Warrington for Heritage Open Days festival
Ever wanted a way to enrich almost any train or car journey? A way to fascinate yourself in almost any town and place with buildings? A way to start to notice things which few others do, but are there hiding in plain sight? Then consider the rooftop world of Chimney Pots!
The life and times of Latchford born Richard Comberbach 1644
The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.
Warrington Wolves fans retrace club’s history in emotional 150th anniversary heritage march
WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
‘Dad would have loved this game’ – Brian Bevan’s daughter Jeanette celebrates Warrington legend’s legacy
THE spirit of Warrington Wolves legend Brian Bevan was very much alive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium as his daughter Jeanette Lane joined supporters for a special Heritage Weekend clash against Huddersfield Giants.
Chance to glimpse behind curtain at Parr Hall for Heritage Open Day
A rare opportunity to glimpse behind the curtain at one of the north west’s leading arts and entertainment venues is on offer as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Lymm celebrates its own World Champion 50 years on with special Heritage Centre exhibition
Lymm Heritage Centre is celebrating one of the village’s greatest sporting stories this summer with a special exhibition dedicated to local legend and Speedway World Champion Peter Collins, opening on Saturday 29 August.
Plans for Battle of Winwick memorial submitted to borough council
PLANS for a memorial for the historic Battle of Winwick – the last major battle of the English Civil War – have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.