Heritage Open Days

The aim of this National event, taking place across two weeks from 12th to 21st September, is to make available buildings and gardens not normally open to the public, either free of charge or where the admission charge is used for charitable purposes.

Information on all those attractions that are opening can be found on the Heritage Open Days website www.heritageopendays.org.uk

This year, Baginton has the following participants: -

Bagot’s Castle

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th 10.30am – 4.00pm

Friday 19th – Sunday 21st 10.30am – 4.00pm

14th Century ruin set in a 19-acre site, woodland paths, river walks and ponds. Picnic area overlooking the castle monument and benches along river walk. Trails and activities for children, our 6 Bagot Goat and reconstructed 18th Century Summerhouse.

Bridge View Light Railway

Saturday 13th 11am – 3pm

Heritage themed Miniature Railway Open Day. Enjoy scenic train rides on our heritage themed miniature railway along the beautiful river Sowe in Baginton Village. We have miniature trains built from the mid 20th-century to the latest designs running on our volunteer run community railway.

Lunt Roman Fort the Roman Heritage Tour on Saturday 20th September is sold out.

“Rags to Riches” Patchwork Exhibition

Saturday 13th 11am – 3pm

The second exhibition of vintage & modern quilts from the Jane Cobbett Collection of Historical Textiles, displayed in the Library Garden at Avondale Nursery

St John the Baptist Church

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th 10.30am – 4.00pm

Friday 19th – Sunday 21st 10.30am – 4.00pm

Come and see this fascinating 13th century sandstone church with a central spire. The interior has a very fine 15th Century brass dedicated to Sir William Bagot and his wife Margaret, together with 17th and 18th Century mural tablets and 18th Century panelling. Other unusual features are the two sets of triple chancel arches and the bell-turret built on the east wall of the nave. In the churchyard are graves from the Polish War and WWII. On Friday 12th September subject to numbers Sarah Horne, Chelsea Florist of the Year, will be holding one of her workshops in the Church creating arrangements specifically designed for St John the Baptist. From 12 - 4.00pm you are welcome to watch their progress whilst appreciating the unique history of your local church. The completed arrangements will be in the church over that weekend.