<p> 23 August 2017</p><p>Discover our district for free on Heritage Open Days!</p><p>Dozens of buildings not normally accessible to the public will be opening their doors for you to come and explore for free from 7 to 10 September as part of the annual Heritage Open Days. </p><p>Now in its 23rd year the organisers of the Warwick District event are delighted that over forty venues are taking part, many of which can only been seen by the public during this weekend. The Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick is participating for the first time this year with free admission on Sunday 10 September, giving visitors the opportunity to see a living legacy of almost 450 of history. Volunteers have also organised a number of special Heritage Open Day events including a World War I walk around Kenilworth with a re-enactor telling the stories of the town’s servicemen who fought in the Great War, showing the homes where they lived and the buildings that were put to war-time use. </p><p>The Chairman of Warwick District Council, Councillor Alan Boad, commented:</p><p>“The Lord Leycester Hospital and World War I walk are just two of host of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered during the HOD weekend. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get out and about and see what our district has to offer and it’s all for free! I would like to thank the many volunteers who work so hard to make this very special event possible”</p><p>A booklet listing all the venues taking part is available from libraries and visitor information centres. For further information on the national event visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk</p><p>Follow @warwick_dc on Twitter for updates. </p><p>The Media Room – Warwick District Council T. 01926 456069 | M. 07920 535163| E. [email protected] Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ. www.warwickdc.gov.uk ENDS</p><p>Pictured at the Lord Leycester Hospital Brother John Maughan, the Master of Lord Leycester Hospital Heidi Meye, Chairman of Warwick District Council, Councillor Alan Boad and Brother John Wilcock</p><p>The Media Room – Warwick District Council T. 01926 456069 | M. 07920 535163| E. [email protected] Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ. www.warwickdc.gov.uk</p>