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 Heritage Weekend
Heritage Open Days is an annual event which encourages and enables everyone in the United Kingdom to explore and enjoy the hidden heritage of their local surroundings - free of charge.
Many of the properties involved in Heritage Open Days 2008 are not normally open to the public. Many of those which do open, would usually make an admission charge.
Each property involved in Heritage Open Days offers its visitors some interpretation of its history or architecture, usually in the form of printed information, displays or in-person guides. In addition, many participating sites also offer guided walks, exhibitions, arts and crafts displays and family entertainment.
Ware joins 23,000 volunteers across England who will work behind the scenes to organise Heritage Open Days locally.
For more information about Heritage Open days in Hertfordshire visit the Heritage Open Days web site.
Participating properties in Ware
 Amwell House
London Road
Grade II listed, once the home of Quaker poet John Scott. Features beautifully painted window illustrating John Gilpin's famous horseride from Edmonton to Ware.
Directions: Opposite Ware train station
Sat 13th Sept, 1300-1600
Sun 14th Sept, 1300-1600
 The Priory
Grade I listed building founded as a friary in 1338. Reopened in 1994 after major restoration, now a wedding and conference centre. Picturesque riverside gardens.
Directions: N of A10 Junction, signed Ware B1001
Opening times: Sat 13th Sept, guided tour at 10.00am
Sun 14th Sept, guided tour at 10.30am
Ware Town Tour
Approximately 1/2 mile walk around Ware town centre focusing on its many historical features.
Opening times: Town centre tours Sat Sun 14.30pm
Meet at Ware Museum - High Street.
Place House
Grade I listed. Originally a hall house built in the 13th century. After its decline as a manor house became home to the Bluecoat School. Restored and opened in the 1980s.
Opening times: Sat 13th Sept, 1000-1600
Ware Museum
The Ware Museum has been recently modernised and extended. During the development a medieval well was discovered in the gardens. Display geared to the Shops of Ware, past and present.
Opening times: Sat 13th Sept, 1100-1700
Sun 14th Sept, 1400-1700
 Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Rebuilt 1380 by Joan of Kent - widow of the Black Prince. Victorian stained glass and Medieval stone font depicting musicians.
Opening times: Fri 12th Sept, 0930-1230 & 1400-1600
Sat 13th Sept, 1000-1200 & 1400-1700
Sun 14th Sept, 1100-1600
Scott's Grotto
'One of the finest grottos in England'(English Heritage). Extends 67ft into the hillside. Passages and six decorated chambers. Unlit so please bring a torch!
Opening times: Sat 13th Sept, 1400-1700
Sun 14th Sept, 1400-1700
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