Heritage Weekend in Stourport-on-Severn
On 13th and 14th September 2008 Stourport will host a fascinating heritage weekend as part of the national Heritage Open Days Event.
A weekend of heritage activities in Stourport, including Costume guided walks (fee charged), British Waterway's Heritage Working Boat, and open days at heritage venues, including Stourport Canal Basins, St. Bartholomew's Church and Church House, St. Michael's Church, Stourport Methodist Church and The Masonic Hall. Pauline Annis of the Stourport Civic Society will give a talk on "Stourport - The Canal Town" at the Masonic Hall on Sunday 14th September 2008.
Unfortunately due to the recent unforeseen weather conditions the "Dreamcatcher" canal boat trips between and around Stourport and Kidderminster have been CANCELLED . The River Severn is in flood and closed to boats so the "Dreamcatcher" is unable to get to Stourport for the Heritage Weekend - all other activities are going ahead as planned.
To download the Heritage Weekend Programme, just follow the link - page 1 and page 2
Further details of the Heritage Weekend will be posted on this website closer to the event. A detailed list of activities and venues is below.
Activities:-
- Costume guided walks (fee charged)
- British Waterway's Heritage Working Boat, Atlas, Stourport Canal Basins, Mart Lane. DY13 9EN. Sat and Sun 10a.m. - 4 p.m.
- "Stourport - The Canal Town". A talk by Pauline Annis, Stourport Civic Society at The Masonic Hall - Sun 14 th - 2.30 - 4.00 p.m.
Venues open free of charge:-
- Stourport on - Severn Canal Basins, Mart Lane. DY13 9EN
- St. Bartholomew's Church and Church House, Rectory Lane, Areley Kings. DY13 OTB. Sat/Sun 10.30 - 4.00 p.m. ®
- St. Michael's Church, Church Drive, Sat 10a.m. - 12.30 p.m. and 3 - 4p.m, Sun 12 - 4 p.m. ®
- Stourport Methodist Church , Parkes Passage. DY13 8DJ. 10 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (Sat )and from 11.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sun)®
- The Masonic Hall, 11, Severn Road . DY13 9HB. Sun 10a.m - 2.00 p.m.
® = light refreshments available
To download the Heritage Weekend Programme, just follow the link - page 1 and page 2
Stourport Forward has been working in partnership with Wyre Forest District Council and other partners to extend Stourport's offer as part of the Heritage Open Days Weekend. New venues and activities have been added to make this into a weekend full of places to explore and things to do and see for the whole family. To book your canal boat trip or costume guided walk, or to learn more about the activities contact Liz Durnell on 01827 252233.