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3 Rounceval House 5 The Moda House Rounceval Street, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AR Dyrham Park www.rouncevalhousehotel.co.uk 1 High Street, Chipping near Bath, South Glos SN14 8ER M4 J18, signs to Dyrham Sodbury BS37 6BA The House dates back to about 1670 when the Steward of Park from A46 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrhampark www.modahouse.co.uk the Lord of the Manor lived in the house. The steward was Spectacular late 17th century mansion, garden and deer also the Town Constable and it is rumoured that prisoners Grade II* listed building park. Dyrham Park is a beautiful baroque country house stayed in the cellar overnight, which still has bars at the situated at the top end set in 110 hectacres (274 acres) of garden and parkland, window. It is thought that some form of dwelling was sited of the High Street. designed by Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary at here as long ago as the Medieval Ages. Over 300 years old, War during the reign of William III. The collection includes the building originally Sunday 13th September 2.00pm – 6.00pm delftware, paintings and furniture; later 18th century housed the Bank of Booking essential - Please ring Heritage Open Days booking additions include furniture by Gillow and Linnell. Chipping Sodbury. Dr line Monday to Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday 12th September only 11.00am – 5.00pm Alfred Grace, related to 01454 863592 to book a place. Guided tours at 2.30 & 4.30 The re-enactment group, Saxon Warriors, Ulfhednar, will the cricketer WG Grace, Ground floor only is accessible for wheelchairs perform at the Old Lodge Buildings over the weekend. Learn also lived here. G about the history of warriors and the Battle of Dyrham. Free Thursday 10th admission on Saturday only. Normal admission applies on September Sunday. 12noon – 4.00pm Booking essential - Please ring Heritage Open Days booking 4 E line Monday to Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on Colliery 01454 863592 to book a place. Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath BS36 2TY G http://www.britarch.ac.uk/caf/wikka.php?wakka=RamHill Scheduled Ancient Monument includes the above ground remains of a nationally important early 19th century colliery (shaft, gin house, boiler house, reservoir and engine house) and dramway in the early stages of restoration. Sunday 13th September guided tours start from 11.00am Guided tours every 30 minutes from 11.00 to 14.00. Small site visitor numbers are limited to 10 per tour. From the Lyde roundabout on the Avon Ring Road, go along Road and follow the signs for Bitterwell Lake. Along Henfield Road turn right into Ram Hill. Take a right into Broad Lane where Ram Hill swings to the left.

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2 The information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of publication. Council cannot be held liable for any failure to Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HD www.avonvalleyrailway.org open properties or provide activities. Translations of this guide into languages read by local residents can be made available. The opportunity for a behind the scenes look at the Audiotape and large print versions can also be provided. engine sheds at Avon Valley Railway. Bitton Station For more information about translations contact 01454 868009 dates back to 1869 and closed to passenger traffic in For additional copies of this leaflet or for further information contact01454 865783 1966. A new lease of life was given to the railway when train rides driven by volunteers started again in 1974. This is your opportunity to see their work behind the Heritage Open Days aims to increase public awareness of scenes. England’s rich architectural and cultural heritage by allowing free Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September access to hundreds of properties that are normally closed to the 11.00am – 4.00pm public or that would usually charge admission. Booking is essential. Please ring 0117 932 5538 For the thirteenth year South Gloucestershire Council’s Museum Monday to Friday between 9.30am – 4.00pm or e-mail and Heritage Service is co-ordinating a local programme, [email protected] to book a place. This is supported by participating properties and members of the an engineering area and appropriate clothes for a South Gloucestershire Heritage Forum. dirty environment and stout shoes are essential. For those with walking difficulties please call for details. Children from the age of 14 are welcome and should be accompanied by an adult. Produced by Museums & Heritage, South Gloucestershire Council www.southglos.gov.uk/museums G 0 Printed on recycled paper Design+Print Services 5042 CE&CR 3702 Heritage open days Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2009

6 9 THORNBURY 11 WINTERBOURNE Frenchay Chapel Thornbury Castle Gardens St Michael’s Church Beckspool Road, Frenchay Common, Frenchay Castle Street, Thornbury www.thornburymuseum.org.uk Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE BS16 1ND Tudor castle-palace built in 1510 and once owned by Henry Parish Church, begun in 1190s, with Alan Younger with Unitarian church built 1691, bell tower added in 1720. VIII. Superb architecture and walled gardens and Grade 1 stained glass window (1973), and three churchyards with Notable features include 19th century crinoline door, one of listed. Guided tour of the grounds with local historians from interpretation boards. 13th century chancel arch, 14th the last surviving twin stones, Halley’s comet weather vane Thornbury and District Heritage Trust. Children must be century wall paintings, and 18th century clock mechanism. and a body snatcher stone in graveyard. One of the oldest accompanied by an adult. No dogs. Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 5.00pm Unitarian chapels in England. Information leaflet, exhibition Sat 12th Sept 10.30am Sun 13th September 2.30pm Sunday 13th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm and questionnaire for children. 15m N of Bristol. Meet outside Thornbury Castle 2m from J M32-M4, ½ m from J B4957-4058 Thursday 10th / Friday 11th / Saturday 12th September Contact: Thornbury Museum on 01454 857774 G E 10.00am to 4.00pm Admission by ticket only available from the Town Hall, High Sunday 13th September 12.30pm – 4.00pm Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AR. 01454 412103. 1 mile from junction 3 of M32. From A4174 Avon ringroad Please enclose SAE and state preferred day. Winterbourne Medieval Barn follow signs to Frenchay, and Frenchay Chapel G Court Farm, Church Lane, Winterbourne E www.winterbournebarn.co.uk/

The Chantry Winterbourne Medieval Barn is a Grade II* agricultural storage barn, with original 14th century roof structure which is Frenchay Quaker Meeting House 52 Castle St. Thornbury BS35 1HB www.thechantry.org.uk a fine example of a raised cruck construction. Beckspool Road, Frenchay Common BS16 1NT The Chantry is a fine listed building dating from the late 16th Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 5.00pm Celebrating 200 years this year since its building in 1809, century subsequently extended. Beautiful walled garden. Sunday 13th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm this attractive traditional style Old Quaker Meeting House The name for the house suggests it was once a home for Next to St Michael’s Church. (No wheelchair access) has distinctive architectural features. The building reflects a priests who were paid by people to chant masses for their history of Quaker life and worship on this and nearby sites souls. A presentation will explain the history of the building. G E since the mid 17th century. The peaceful walled garden is Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 4.00pm still used as a burial ground. Parking – on site, including disabled parking 12 Sunday 13th September 1.30pm – 5.00pm G E 1 mile from junction 3 of M32. From A4174 Avon Ringroad Coalfields and Collieries Tour A - South follow signs to Frenchay and Frenchay Chapel. Park on Minibus based, guided tour of coalfield and colliery sites. Beckspool Road opposite the common Pick up at Yate Library, West Walk, Yate Leader Will Harris, Porch House Avon Industrial Buildings Trust E Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HA Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 1.00pm Stout footwear advised. Please ring Heritage Open Days A fifteenth century hall house with two-storey porch, exposed booking line between 9.00am – 4.00pm weekdays on 01454 7KINGSWOOD roof timbers and original door. Now used as the Church Hall 863592 to book a place. Church of the Ascension by the Roman Catholic parish of Christ the King, Mount Hill Road, Kingswood BS15 8QX Thornbury. There is also a later panelled parlour and an Coalfields and Collieries Tour B - North interesting garden has recently been restored. Grade II listed. As above Saturday 12th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Built in 1913, this church has a memorial window to John Wesley. Interesting display of kneelers. Live music during Friday 11th September 10.30am – 4.00pm G opening. Old Police Station, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AR www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk/ Open Saturday 12th Sept 10.00am – 1.00pm Limited parking behind Christ the King Church Yate Heritage Centre Church Street, Yate, BS37 5B6 www.yateheritage.co.uk Yate Heritage Centre is a converted 1840s stable block for Holy Trinity Church the adjacent White Lion Pub. Food History Day will give Thornbury Town Hall visitors the practical experience of making traditional foods High Street, Kingswood BS15 4AD Old Police Station, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AR including cakes and bread. Other food will be represented, Consecrated in 1821, there are many interesting features www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk.org including cider, beer and honey. Rural crafts will also be including wall paintings, a screen carved by Reform School present. Family activities. Demonstrations of Tudor-style food. Originally a private residence, the building was purchased boys and an elephant reportedly buried in the graveyard. Sunday 13th September 12.00noon – 4.30pm as a police station and magistrate’s court in 1859. It was Live music during openings J14 of M5 turn l, signs to Yate on B4058, J18 of M4 N on A46 L refurbished and reopened in 1994. Many of its old features onto A432 Open Saturday 12th Sept 2.00pm – 5.00pm were retained, such as the Victorian cells. Free choral concert between 7pm to 9pm – building open in E Saturday 12th September 10.00am – 4.00pm interval 12 m N of Bristol off A38 G E St Mary’s Church Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG House Grotto Grade I listed building dating from Norman times, famous St Mary’s Parish Church Tower Lane, Warmley, BS30 8XT brasses and historic stained glass windows. Walk around Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HQ www.thornburyparish.org www.kingswoodmuseum.org.uk churchyard and view the 26 Grade II listed tombs, Parnall Grade I listed building with parts dating back to 12th century. memorial, Newman grave and lychgate. Inside brasses Mysterious collection of vaulted chambers and tunnels The church has historic connections with Henry VIII and include the Staples brass and try your hand at brass which once housed a complex system of water tunnels and Anne Boleyn who stayed at Thornbury Castle next door. rubbing. Trips up 92ft perpendicular tower (subject to pools. Made entirely of clinker waste from zinc furnaces. The Tower will be open on Saturday afternoon. weather conditions) available for over 8s. Acknowledged as the largest remains in the country. Thurs 10th / Friday 11th September 8.30am – 10.00pm Thurs 10th / Friday 11th September 11.00am – 3.00pm Open Sunday 13th September 11.00am – 4.00pm Church only. Saturday 12th 2.00pm – 4.00pm Church Saturday 12th September 2.30pm – 4.30pm Optional entry to Kingswood Museum £2.00 and Tower open. Sunday 13th closed during services Refreshments available for Children’s Hospice SW Partial access – uneven surface at 8.00am, 10.45am, 4.00pm Sunday 13th September 2.00pm – 4.45pm Guided tours and refreshments available on Saturday and 5.00pm Heritage Songs of Praise. afternoon only. 12 m N of Bristol off A38. Situated next to G E Thornbury Castle 8 G Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Oldwood Pit Patchway, South Gloucestershire Tanhouse Lane, , Nr Yate BS37 7PZ www.sgmrg.co.uk A rare chance to visit the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust based 10 in the original wartime testbed at Patchway. A large number Wickwar Town Hall Former 19th century colliery with interesting associated of aero-engines are on view from the 1920s Jupiter, Cherub 52 High Street, Wickwar GL12 8NP remains, including pit shaft, drift entrance and mine office. and Lucifer, progressing through Proteus to Concorde’s Guided tours approximately every half hour by South Grade II listed building, constructed during the 1600s with Olympus and the Harrier’s Pegasus. No more than 2 Gloucestershire Mines Research Group. village lock-up and reputed to have the oldest working Town children per supervising adult. Hall Clock in England. The funeral bier was used in 1930/40. Saturday 12th September 2.00pm – 6.00pm Saturday 12th September. Tours start at 9.00am Very steep steps. Open by appointment only. Sunday 13th September 11.00am – 5.00pm Please ring Heritage Open Days booking line Monday to Displays and refreshments. Approx 1m N of Yate. Look for Thurs 10th / Friday 11th September 11.00am – 2.00pm Friday between 9.00am – 4.00pm on 01454 863592 to book signs on day of event. Uneven ground, sensible shoes Sat 12th / Sun 13th September 10.00am – 1.00pm a place. Closing date for bookings Tuesday 8th September at advised. Limited disabled access due to nature of site. Contact Mrs P. A. Trull, email: [email protected] or 4.00pm. Parking permitted at gate. 5A Minimum age 10 Phone 01454 228160 01454 299120 G E G E G

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