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.
9. St Leonard's Church, Wortley
Explore the history of this nearly 200-year-old church on September 17 and 20. Built in 173, the church will be open to visitors later this month, who will get to see monuments and memorials to the Wortley family and take a guided tour of the belltower with a demonstration of bell ringing. | Google