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Saturday 12 September 2026 | 10am
Mr Straw's House
FREE
As part of this years Heritage Open Days, join the volunteers for a free family walk along the canal through Worksop. Spend time together and discover the stories of the canal as you walk.
The 46 mile long Chesterfield Canal meanders from the River Trent through to Chesterfield, travelling through Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The canal has over 250 years of history, and this Heritage Open Day you can discover more about the stories it holds.
Starting at Mr Straws House, our volunteers will take you on a 4.5 mile walk along the canal. As well as discovering snippets of history about this fascinating canal and it's role in the history of Worksop, this walk will be an opportunity to meet new people and be out and about together. For any children joining the walk, there will be a free canal spotter trail too.
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Mr Straw's House, WorksopTucked away in a private cul-de-sac in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, you’ll find Mr Straw’s House
Heritage Open Days 2026Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
Heritage Open Days at Mr Straw's HouseStep back in time to the 1920s and discover how a grocer's family lived in a Midlands market town through their furnishings and household objects.
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