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    19

    Aug 2022

    Last Updated: 19/08/2022
    Harrogate
    Harrogate

    Free heritage days revealed for Harrogate

    by John Plummer

    | 19 Aug, 2022
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    Next month's open days give people free opportunities to see places like Grove House, the chapel at Rudding Park and Stonefall cemetery.

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    People will get a rare opportunity to explore Grove House, the former home of Samson Fox, during next month's Heritage Open Days.

    The historic house, off Skipton Road, is one of 23 heritage sites in Harrogate opening their doors for free from Friday 9 to Sunday 18 September for free open days.

    It is part of a national scheme celebrating history and culture that enables people to see places that are often closed to the public.

    Sponsored by Harrogate Spring Water and coordinated by the Harrogate Civic Society, this year's festival includes guided tours, talks and music recitals.

    There will be the chance to discover Harrogate’s spa history at the Royal Pump Room Museum, explore the Royal Hall, Harrogate library and The Harrogate Club, join a tour of Harrogate Theatre, climb a tower, or take part in one of four different heritage walks.

    Seven religious sites will be open, some with special music recitals or talks, and there are tours at Stonefall Cemetery.  Plus a castle, a well, a heritage centre, and even a council chamber to explore.

    The opening of Grove House and its gardens is one of this year's new features.

    Graeme Lee, chief executive at Springfield Healthcare, which owns the house, has plans to transform the site into a new care project.

    Mr Lee said:

    “We’re delighted to be part of Harrogate’s Heritage Open Days and share the remarkable heritage of Grove House, the former home of Samson Fox, Harrogate's famous engineering inventor, benefactor, and mayor.
    "When I bought the building I knew we had a unique opportunity to restore this beautiful Grade II listed house and grounds into high quality retirement apartments and a luxury care home for the community, whilst safeguarding the property's rich heritage.
    “We’re looking forward to opening our doors to showcase one of Harrogate’s oldest buildings, share stories of its past and the exciting plans for the future.”


    'Most varied programme for years'


    Stuart Holland, chair of Harrogate Civic Society, said:

    “This year’s Heritage Open Days programme in Harrogate is the most varied and
    interesting for some years, with a fascinating mix of the town’s historical, cultural, civic and religious sites to explore.
    “The Harrogate Civic Society helps to coordinate participation by local venues in this festival, but all the hard work is done by the volunteers who open the doors, host the tours, and welcome their visitors.  They all deserve our thanks.”


    Richard Hall, managing director at Harrogate Spring Water, said:

    “At Harrogate Spring Water, we have always been immensely proud to continue Harrogate’s rich legacy.  From the town’s Victorian spa town heritage to its status today as a hub of culture and hospitality, we are delighted to lend our support to the 2022 Harrogate Heritage Open Days.”


    Heritage Open Days, which is England’s largest festival of history and culture, is presented by the National Trust with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.



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