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Do you want to take a boating trip on the Thames? You might also like to explore hidden tunnels beneath Leeds.<\/p>\n
The Heritage Open Days festival will host cultural events at thousands of venues and historic sites across the country from September 9-18.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> And best of all, they\u2019re completely FREE.<\/p>\n Sophie Swietochowski selects eight of the most outstanding.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Perched on top of a grassy hill, the medieval St Mary\u2019s church in the village of Edlesborough is the perfect picnic spot, with endless views of rolling countryside.<\/p>\n Buckinghamshire was once the home of lacemaking. You can find out more about the history of the industry here and you can even learn how to make your own.<\/p>\n You can watch live lacemaking on September 10,<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Nature-lovers should visit the Richard Jefferies Museum, Swindon. It has its own orchards and vegetable gardens.<\/p>\n Activities sheets and wild walks through the farmhouse will teach children about the wildlife, flora, and fauna that live near them.<\/p>\n The best day to visit is September 11 \u2013 as part of a Lazy Summer Sundays series you will be able to tuck into cream teas in the tranquil gardens while listening to live music.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The Devon and Exeter Institution celebrates British history and visitors can physically relive it in this library next month.<\/p>\n Participate in a workshop and make your own kaleidoscopes or paper-butterfly garlands. Or just look at the endless array of books and two new pieces by Ingrid Pollard (Nominee for Turner Prize). <\/p>\n Pre-booking is required for some crafting sessions. Spaces are limited. <\/p>\n Check the calendar for dates and times at devonandexeter\u00adinstitution.org.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Remember Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? <\/p>\n The flying car from the 1968 film was created by artist Rowland Emett \u2013 and you\u2019ll be able to see six of his wacky inventions on display at the Merrion Centre in Leeds.<\/p>\n Among other creations, the new exhibit features The Humbug Major Sweet Machine as well as The Hot Air Rocking Chair. <\/p>\n Then go downstairs for dinner and drinks \u2013 the Merrion Centre has popular chains, from Pizza Express to KFC, plus evening entertainment such as bowling lanes.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Cranford Park, Hillingdon, West London, is the perfect place to be if you ever fantasized about being an archaeologist and uncovering hidden treasures in the style of Indiana Jones.<\/p>\n Cranford House will hold a Heritage Open Days special archaeological dig to discover historical facts about its kitchen gardens.<\/p>\n When you are fed up with digging, join a guided canal walk past London\u2019s old mills and factories.<\/p>\n 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> You can take a boat ride down River Thames if you’ve never done it before. A traditional barge will be the best option.<\/p>\n Festival of Chatham Reach will be held on September 17, and promises plenty of maritime fun, including live sea shanties and tours of historic vessels.<\/p>\n Once you are done strolling the market and enjoying the homemade grub and local titbits it offers, go to one of the art workshops, or see a demonstration of river skills.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Buckinghamshire: Lace crafting<\/h2>\n
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Wild walks in Wiltshire<\/h2>\n
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Devon, make your own kaleidoscope<\/h2>\n
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Flying cars in West Yorkshire<\/h2>\n
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Take part in an archaeological dig in London<\/h2>\n
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Boat trips on the Thames in Kent<\/h2>\n
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West Midlands: Pimm\u2019s, hymns and parachutes<\/h2>\n