📣🎉 Join us for the Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival on 28th September 2024! 🎉📣 Step back in time and immerse yourself in history, culture, and creativity at the Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival! Explore the town’s rich past through a series of unique events happening throughout the day. There’s something for everyone—whether you’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for a fun day out! Let’s make this a day to remember! 🏛️✨ 🚗 1. Vintage Car Show 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Marketplace Car lovers, rejoice! See a stunning display of vintage cars in the heart of Bishop Auckland. A fantastic family-friendly event with nostalgia galore! 🚗✨ 📖 2. Tales From Far Far Away 🅱️ 🕒 Time: 10:30 AM , 12:30 PM, 14.30 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Experience a magical storytelling journey with Umar, who takes you into the world of Sara, a brave tortoise embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for families and children! 🐢🌿 🏛️ 3. Forum for History & Heritage Exhibits 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Discover fascinating exhibits from local historians and organisations showcasing the town's deep heritage. This is an educational journey through time you won’t want to miss! 🖼️📜 🚶 4. Heritage Trail 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Explore the town’s fascinating history with a guided Heritage Trail. Walk through Bishop Auckland's most iconic historical landmarks and discover untold stories that shaped the community. Perfect for history lovers! 🌍🕰️ 📖 5. Margaret Hedley Book Signing 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Meet renowned local author Margaret Hedley and get your copy of her latest book signed! A must-attend for fans of local literature and history. 📚✒️ 🎨 6. Make Your Own Bishop Boar Postcard 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Get crafty and create your own Bishop Boar-themed postcards in this hands-on workshop. Fun for all ages and a great way to express your artistic side! 🎨🖌️ ⚽ 7. The Bishops' Football Museum 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: The Bishops' Football Museum Explore the history of the Bishop Auckland football team and its impact on the community in this dedicated exhibit. A must-see for football enthusiasts! ⚽🏆 🖼️ 8. Town Hall Gallery Exhibitions 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM - 15:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Wander through inspiring art exhibitions featuring local artists who capture the essence of Bishop Auckland’s culture and history. 🎨🏛️ 🎤 9. Heritage Talks with Tom Hutchinson 🅱️ 🕒 Time: 10.30 AM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Join author Tom Hutchinson for a gripping talk on Mary Ann Cotton. Discover the dark history of her alleged crimes and trial in this fascinating 19th-century journey! 📚🔍 🎤 10. Heritage Talks with Richard Pears 🅱️ 🕒 Time: 13:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Join Richard Pears as he explores the transformative Georgian era, uncovering how the North-East shaped modern Britain. Discover the impact of industry, culture, and politics on our society! 🗣️📖 🎶 11. Vintage Singers 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM, 14:00 PM 📍 Location: Fifteas Vintage Tea Room Enjoy live performances from vintage singers, bringing the classic sounds of yesteryear to life. Perfect entertainment while soaking up the festival atmosphere! 🎶👒 🎤 12. Heritage Talks with Carolyn Ball 🅱️ 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Bishop Auckland Town Hall Join Carolyn Ball from The Story Durham as she reveals the next steps for the history hotspot. 🏛️🗣️ 🌟 Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration of history, culture, and community at the Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival! With events for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎉 🎟️ Admission: Most events are FREE, but make sure to reserve your spot for certain activities (🅱️) from: https://www.baccanalia.co.uk/ Bishop Auckland Heritage Festival is proudly funded by Bishop Auckland Town Council. We hope you can join us in celebrating local culture. #HeritageFestival2024 #BishopAuckland #Events #LocalHistory #FamilyFun #VintageCars #ArtAndCulture #baccanalia #CommunityCelebration