Railway Conservation. Run by Volunteers. Not for Profit.
8th - 17th September 2023 - All FREE To Attend
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life.
• Signalling Challenge (Pickering): 9th & 16th September • History Through Time Talk by Ron Pickering (Pickering): 11th September • History of Railway Photography Talk by Ron Pickering (Pickering): 13th September • Carriage Stable Walking Tour (Pickering): 8th, 15th and 16th September • Motive Power Depot Walking Tour (Grosmont): 9th and 10th September • Just The Ticket Self-Led Tours (Goathland): 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th September
NYMR's Trust is a not-for-profit charity, which focuses on both the education of all people of all backgrounds through the operation of a living museum demonstrating the impact of the coal-powered steam railway as a catalyst for the rapid expansion of the Industrial Revolution and a foundation of modern societies and economies. Learn more: nymr.co.uk/charitable-aims
Yorkshire's Magnificent Journey Project
Using money raised by the National Lottery, we Inspire, lead and resource the UK’s heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and in the future. www.heritagefund.org.uk
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About Heritage Open Days
• Heritage Open Days is brought to you by the National Trust with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and delivered locally by a large range of organisations (including civic societies, heritage organisations and local councils, community champions and thousands of enthusiastic volunteers)
• For further details about the festival, visit heritageopendays.org.uk