Churches, cinemas, museums and even Grade I listed Sheffield Town Hall are taking part in Heritage Open Days this year.
More than 100 events from September 12 - 21 will see historical locations across the country offer free talks, tours and rare exhibitions at unique and fascinating locations.
The festival has been organised locally by Sheffield Civic Trust, with funding from Sheffield City Council, the University of Sheffield and J G Graves Charitable Trust.
The Star has put together a list of nine fascinating events taking place over the next few weeks.
Whether it’s a manor once used to imprison Mary Queen of Scots, or one of the last surviving structures of Barnsley’s rich mining heritage, there’s something here to pique everyone’s interest.
1. Penistone Paramount
On September 13 and 14, this 110 year-old cinema will be open for visitors. The 1937 Compton Paramount Cinema organ will be on display, with on screen information about the history of cinema and the building. There will be a film poster lucky dip, colouring sheets for kids and quizzes for adults. | Google
2. Turret House at Manor Lodge
Sheffield's Manor Lodge was once a grand Tudor manor house, where Mary Queen of Scots famously spent much of her time in captivity. Sadly, little remains of the manor house today but the Turret House, built in 1574, remains intact. On September 14, visitors can learn all about this varied and fascinating history. Tickets are available on the lodge's website. Photo: Steve Taylor
3. Canada House on Commercial Street in Sheffield city centre
Canada House opened in 1875 as the offices for the Sheffield United Gas Light Company. Over the years it has been used by multiple organisations, before becoming the headquarters of Harmony Works where it now functions as a hub for music education. It will host a number of open days, with the first inviting guests to explore the grand architecture and change of uses on September 16. | NW
4. Barnsley Main Heritage Site
Coal helped put Barnsley on the map, but as the years have gone on the remains of this once world-changing industry have been forgotten. On September 18 will be able to explore the history of this once significant colliery, visit the onsite pop-up museum and take part in walks. | Google