Bridgwater Heritage Open Days
Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September 2003
The properties below are open from 10.00am to 4.00pm unless stated. For a map of the town showing the location of all of these and other places of interest click here.
1
 Blake Museum. Blake Street. Grade II* listed building, built c1500 with some original features. Home of the Blake Family in 17th Century, and a Museum from 1926. Fri,Sat
2
 Bridgwater Arts Centre. Castle Street. Grade I listed building. Location of the country's first Arts Centre. 18th Century Kelting Room will be open to the public. Open 10.30am to 4.00pm Fri
3
 Old Vicarage Hotel & Restaurant. St Mary Street. 15th Centruy. Formerly St. Mary's Vicarage. Oak panelling, original arch-braced, collar-beam roof, with wattle and daub walling in timber frame. Fri,Sat
4
 Charter Hall. Bridgwater Town Hall, High Street. Built in 1823. Once a police court this room now reflects Bridgwaters civic past. Town Silver on display. Sat
5
 Cornhill Dome. The pillared part of the Market House was completed in about 1827. The balcony of the dome is not normally open to the public. Sat
6
 The Wave Machine. Sedgemoor Splash, Mount Street. Behind the scenes tours. Sat
7
 St John's Church. Blake Place. Anglican Church, one of the first two built under the influence of the Oxford Movement. Consecrated in 1846. Open 10.00am to 3.00pm. Fri
8
 St Mary's Church. St Mary Street. Grade I listed. Open 10.30am to 4.00pm Sat
9
 Somerset Brick and Tile Museum. East Quay. On site of former Barham's Brickyard. Open from 9.15am to 4.00pm (Fri). Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm (Sat & Sun). Fri,Sat,Sun
10
 Unitarian Chapel. Dampiet Street. Grade II listed church, built 1688, restored and altered 1788. Enclosed box pews can be seen inside. Sat
11
 Magistrates Court House. Northgate. Courts, Cells and other accommodation. Sat
12
 Masonic Hall. King Square. Purpose-built 1912. Lodge and Function Room open. Function room fully accessible for wheelchairs from Northgate. Sat
13
 County Court Chambers. Queen Street. Former County Court. Circa 1800. Grade II listed. Classical Bath stone frontage. Court Room only available to view. Sat
14
 Bridgwater Fire Station, Salmon Parade. Visit Muster Bay, Appliance room, Drill/Training Yards. Subject to operational calls, the station may be closed without notice. Open 10.00am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm (Fri), 10.00am to 12.30pm (Sat). Fri,Sat
15
 The Engine Room. High Street. See behind the scenes, discover the history of the Lumiere brothers, garages pas & present, plus exhibtion by artist Jenny Graham. Sat
Other Heritage Interest.

Heritage Open Days launches the new and revised edition of the Bridgwater Town Trails Guide. This publication illustrates the rich cultural heritage of Bridgwater and its surroundings. We hope you enjoy taking the oppourtunity to explore the architectural and environmental delights this area has to offer. Following September publication, guides can be purchased at Tourist Information Centres and good bookshops.

Sunday 14th September - Temple of Harmony, Goathurst. A Grade II* 18th century folly. Open 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission charged. Further details www.somersite.co.uk/temple.htm, or 01278 435495

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS; recent works of art on a 'heritage' theme wanted for exhibtion at Blake Museum, Bridgwater throughout December 2003 and January 2004. Look out for further details or ring 01278 456127.