Historic buildings across Cumbria will open their doors over the next 10 days as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days scheme.

Churches, mills and other venues will participate in the festival, which runs from today until Sunday, September 20.

And there will be a number of online activities too.

In Workington, St John's Church usually participates in the scheme but this year its vicar says it could have added significance, coming soon after congregations have been able to start meeting in person again following lockdown.

The Very Revd Dr Frances Ward said: “St John’s is a brilliant church right in the middle of Workington and we have got a really important heritage to share.”

The church is due to open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 19.

The Old Chancel at Ireby is also set to take part in the festival, opening daily from 10am to 4pm

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St Peter's Church in Drigg will be open tomorrow and Sunday between 1pm and 4pm

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In Waberthwaite, the church will also be open this Saturday and Sunday.

Its opening hours will be 10.30am to 4pm, and there will be tours at 11am and 2.30pm

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At Warwick Bridge there will be tours of the corn mill on Wednesday, September 16 and on Sunday, September 20 between 10am and 4pm

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And for those who would prefer the festival to come to them, historian Tom Speight will give a 45-minute Zoom talk about the 111-year-old Castle Carrock reservoir tonight at 7.30pm.

In light of Covid-19, the people behind Heritage Open Days are reminding people to pay attention to the latest Government restrictions, including and localised differences if travelling further afield for events.

For details of all events taking place in Cumbria and elsewhere across England visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

All events for the festival are free of charge.