KNUTSFORD is hosting a weekend of special events to celebrate the town's rich heritage.
Knutsford Town Council is encouraging residents and visitors to appreciate hidden gems and fascinating past.
This year’s national Heritage Open Days event runs from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8 and features walks, talks and book signings about some undiscovered ancient places.
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Alex Molloy, events manager at Knutsford Town Council, said: “It is so important that we recognise and celebrate the rich and beautiful history of Knutsford.
“We are very lucky that so many local faces have come together to share their knowledge for this festival.
“Everyone is going to learn something new.”
Various events will be held on Friday, September 6, including a tour of Booths Hall, Booths Mere and the ruins of St Helena’s Church.
An exhibition on Knutsford’s links with Mrs Gaskell and the arrival of the railway.
The Curzon presents two screenings of the ‘Knutsford: Tales of War’ film.
Friday also sees the launch of a new book by local historian Jenny Collis with a book talk and signing for ‘Knutsford, our streets through time’. Visitors can also take a guided tour of St Cross Church, visit the Tabley House collection and take part in a ghost walk.
Visitors can will follow a guide to experience some of the most bizarre and unusual paranormal events ever to occur in Knutsford.
Saturday, September 7 starts with a tour of the Courthouse and later that afternoon there is a talk at Egerton Place on the Egerton Connection from Knutsford to Kenya.
On Sunday, September 8, people can discover the history of the town’s historic coaching inns in guided tours or join another ghost walk.
Brook Street Chapel will be holding a special history themed service.
While all events are free, some do require booking.
Visit knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk/heritageopendays for full details and booking information.
Printed guides are also available from the Heritage Centre, Library, council offices and businesses around town.
Materials to support the event have been funded by the UK Government as part of the Shared Prosperity Fund.
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