Bassetlaw Heritage Events
Please support the heritage events taking place across Bassetlaw if you are able to.
They are all registered charities and need support in order to stay open.
Heritage open Days will take place across Bassetlaw during the first two weekends of September.
North Leverton Windmill - 9-10 September - 12pm - 4pm (followed by music 'til late)
Mill Ln, North Leverton with Habblesthorpe, Retford DN22 0BA
Phone: 01427 880254
Entry fee of £2.50 per adult applies (children are free)
Windmill Weekend is back - Leverton Windmill will be hosting a series of events again this year including Wheels@TheWindmill, Music@the Mill, local arts and craft market, the ever popular fun dog show as well as lots more to see and do, eat and drink.
If you have been before, they look forward to welcoming you back, and if not, come and see what you have been missing.
Retford Heritage Open Day Events
Retford Arts Hub
RETFORD ARTS HUB 11 Churchgate, Retford will be open from 10am to 4pm on Heritage Day.
The fascinating building is the original waiting rooms for coach passengers travelling on the Great North Road, and will be open for visitors.
There will be a Creativity Unwrapped Exhibition in our 1st floor gallery- Items on display from the Children's holiday sessions and local artists and makers work.
We have a retail shop selling locally made arts, crafts and food and a small cafe area serving drinks and snacks.
Bassetlaw Museum, Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
Celebrate fashionable creativity throughout history and witness some of our fantastic period costume undergoing conservation. Have a go at creating your own fabulous fashion creation with a printed bag.
Join staff at Bassetlaw Museum for an exciting opportunity to get up close to some of the extensive costume collection. Learn about the conservation project that is under way to preserve it from the dreaded Wooly Bear Bug, and maybe even try your hand with a conservation hoover.
Find your own inner fashion flair and design and print your own creativity unwrapped bag to take home.
Saturday 9 September: Open 10-4:30pm
Contact for the day: Samantha Glasswell
01777713749
bassetlawmuseum.org.uk
Retford Masonic Hall
Carolgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6AR
The Freemasons of Retford offer you a warm welcome as they open their doors to the public at Retford Masonic Hall for free as part of National Heritage Open Days 2023. Visit this beautiful art deco building and the home of Retford Freemasonry.
Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, it is also currently one of the largest contributors to charity in the UK. Retford Masonic Hall has been the home of Freemasonry in Retford for over 60 years. Formerly the Ritz Cinema, the cinema closed its doors in 1957 and was purchased in 1962 by local Freemasons who offered the building a new lease of life.
The hall is a prime example and one of the few remaining art deco buildings left in North Nottinghamshire. Internal alterations have been made to the building to make it suitable for holding Masonic meetings as well as other events and it remains in regular use by the Masonic Lodges operating in Retford including Vernon Lodge formed in 1879 (one of the oldest lodges in Nottinghamshire), East Retford Lodge formed in 1967 and Carolgate Lodge formed in 1980.
Freemasonry is a private organisation steeped in history and symbolic significance so don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Masonic Temple located under the hall, admire the organisation's collection of regalia and ask questions of one of Bassetlaw’s most senior Masons when you visit.
This year Retford Masonic Hall will be involved in Heritage Open Days ‘Creativity Unwrapped’ event as we highlight famous Freemason inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs.
Saturday 9 September: 1000-1600, Talk every hour from 1000
Max 20 people per tour/session. 45 mins estimated time to view and recieve guided tour. Tours will be given every hour on the hour.
Contact for the day: Barry Lord
www.retfordmasonichall.co.uk
Retford Town Hall
Bassetlaw District Council, 17 The Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6DE
Visit the beautiful Retford Town Hall and enjoy a festival of creativity! With talks by the author Stephen Booth, performances and an interactive makers market! The opening ceremony will be outside at 10am with the Town Crier and Mayor.
Discover the beauty of Retford Town Hall and be amazed by the skills and creativity demonstrated by our local makers, artists, creative and writers!
Famous local author Stephen Booth will be giving a talk on the inspiration for his novels in the council chambers. There will also be performances by Jo Thorpe and the Community Singers.
The ballroom will be filled with artists showcasing their skills and offering hands on, have a go activities for all.
From caricature artists to sculptors, painters and photographers now is your chance to try wonderful creative art forms.
During the day, there will be music and dancing in the streets with local Morris sides and the Town Crier will be keeping everyone informed of the events across the town.
Join us to celebrate all the wonderful creative heritage in our beautiful town!
Saturday 9 September: 10:00-16:00
Contact for the day: Laura Sercombe-01777713749
retfordcivicsociety.org.uk
Majestic Theatre, Retford
From the boom times of the 30's and 40's to the desperate times of the 70's The Majestic has flourished then declined only to be saved by a dedicated group of theatre lovers.
With sheer hard work and determination The Majestic has not only survived it's chequered past, but is now being lovingly restored and renovated to it's original splendour.
Visit the Majestic for a free tour behind the scenes on Retford Heritage Day, 9th September.
Book by phoning 01777 706866.
Priory Gatehouse, Worksop Priory, Priorswell Rd, Worksop S80 2JE
An open day and film event is taking place at Worksop Priory gatehouse on Saturday 16th September.
From 10am - 3pm, the magnificent Gatehouse will be open to visitors and will also be showing a film.
No booking is required, you can just turn up and enjoy exploring the oldest building in Worksop.
The Dangers of Side Saddle! Museum of the Horse
Market Place, Tuxford, NG22 0LA, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LA
A PowerPoint talk and a tour of the collection, explaining why the side saddle was such a dangerous form of travel in the early days. Find out why ladies had to wear a modesty strap and tales of some famous or infamous ladies of the chase.
The presentation will be given by Sally Mitchell, joint author of 'A Brief History of the Side Saddle'. From the origins of the side saddle, the thrills and spills involved and the need for a man to look after the brave, or not so brave, ladies of early times; the creation of safety features of the saddle and its' accoutrements, up to WWI, when, Heaven Forbid, ladies began to ride astride! The tour will show many items and costumes in this history and pictures and tales of some infamous ladies as well as a tragic tale of Royalty!
Event Times
Thursday 14 September: Talk begins at 11 am. 1100 hours
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
The museum is free to explore but the talk must be pre booked.
Booking Contact: Sally Mitchell
Call: 01777838234
Email: sally@dogart.com
Write to: 1 Market Place, Tuxford, NG22 0RN The Museum and Gallery
Booking opens: 10 July 2023
Booking closes: 9 September 2023
Access
Disabled access to the lecture is easy but no access to the collection. ( Listed building and not allowed a lift!)
Additional Information
Max 28 people per tour/session. Talk and tour will take about an hour and a quarter but you are welcome to stay for as long as you wish. Lots more to see. The building is also of interest being a Georgian Posting House where the coaches used to change horses. There is a Mail Coach on site. If the event is over-subscribed, we will hold a second one. It will be very informal and people are welcome to ask questions. Contact for the day: Sally Mitchell 01777838234
https.//museumofthehorse.co.uk
The Walks of Life Museum, 33 Lincoln Road, Tuxford NG22 0HR
Walks of Life Museum - Charity Day Celebration - free stalls available in the Rural Life Barn.
Saturday 9th September
Please call 01777 872 776 or email dianehunt08@btinternet.com for more information.
Walks of Life Museum - Old House Tour
Friday 15th September, 11am - 3pm.
Tours of the old timber framed farm house.
Please call Diane on 01777 872 776 or email dianehunt08@btinternet.com to book your free place.
Free Traditional Heritage Building Skills Workshop and Hands-on Volunteering Opportunities
September 21st and 22nd, October 4th, 6th, 16th, 17th | Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
“Come and learn new skills and help conserve one of Tuxford’s fine old buildings, working alongside Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham Building Preservation Trust historic building experts and friendly enthusiastic volunteers”.
Come for one day or all the days – it is up to you.
Numbers are limited so please register your interest in the email below
Activities: Dealing with damp: Removing cementitious render and internal gypsum plaster, replacing with lime-based plaster and mortars. Taking down a brick wall.
Learning opportunities: timber fame and early brick technology; traditional windows; resolving damp issues; lime mortars and plasters, options, mixing and application.
Requirements: fit and physically able (the work requires the use of hand tools); stout boots; packed lunch.
Provided: tea/coffee; rest area; toilets; parking; tools, safety equipment and materials.
Contact: email: dianehunt08@btinternet.com or tel: 01777 872776