Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture; every year, thousands of volunteers and supporters organise events that allow us to discover hidden places and try out new experiences. Brought to you by the National Trust, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and run by thousands of local organisations and volunteers, Heritage Open Days gives everyone free access to experiences and events across England, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission. For details and opening times, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Whitby has many treasures and this year Whitby Civic Society open the doors to 6 of its most precious giving you the opportunity to explore the history and architecture of unique buildings such as The Victoria Spa Well House and Union Place Georgian Townhouse with her stunning Bottle window, 2 of the old cottages that Whitby is famous for and two further Victorian buildings on the same street but very different to each other; Pannett House and the Masonic hall with her bespoke stone frontage. All for free.
This years Heritage Open Day is on Saturday 20th September 2025. All events are free to attend and no pre-booking is required.
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Victoria Spa Well Building, REAR of Broomfield Terrace. 10am to 2pm
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Pannett House, Normanby Terrace. 10.30am to 2pm
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Masonic Hall, John Street. 10Am to 2pm
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Union Place, Upgang Lane. 10.45am to 15.45pm
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Abbeville “The Little Yellow Cottage”, Church Street. 10am to 4pm
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The Port Hole and Ripleys Yard, Baxtergate, 10am to 4pm
The Port Hole and Ripleys Yard will also act as an information point for Whitby Civic Society with information and directions for the other 5 open buildings, publications and to let you know what Whitby Civic Society does.
