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Historical buildings on show for heritage festival

Lancashire Museums/Simon Critchley Queen Street Mill's chimney against a blue sky with water to the front and a large stone wall to the left Lancashire Museums/Simon Critchley
LCC External view of the entrance to Lancaster Castle with a family walking through the arched entranceLCC
Queen Street Textile Museum in Burnley houses the last steam-powered weaving shed in the world
Visitors can explore the hidden recesses of Lancaster Castle for free on 7 and 8 September

People are being offered free trips back in time at historical locations across Lancashire as part of the annual Heritage Open Days festival.

It runs until 15 September, and celebrates its 30th year in 2024.

Libraries, archives, castles and museums across the county will be in the spotlight with events, tours and talks.

"These events provide a fascinating and in-depth insight into the rich and diverse stories of Lancashire’s past, councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for community and cultural Services, said.

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