HISTORIC buildings in and around Bromsgrove will be opening their doors to the public for the Heritage Open Day weekend in September.

Every year, for four days, buildings of all ages, styles and functions welcome visitors to celebrate local history and culture across the country.

Churchill Forge, near Hagley, is just one of the participating buildings in the region, and is set to open on the afternoon of Sunday, September 11.

The building, which used to produce spades, shovels and ladles, is one of the last surviving waterwheel powered forges in the country.

Both of the forge's waterwheels will be turning during the open day. Visit churchillforge.org.uk for more information.

Avoncroft Museum will also be taking part in the event by offering free admission on selected days between Thursday, Sunday 8 and Sunday, September 11.

There will be a guided walk around Bromsgrove Cemetery's memorials and trees, and St John the Baptist in Bromsgrove will be opening its tower.

Tardebigge Lime Kilns will also open for the weekend to show off the conservation work that is currently underway.

For a full list of openings in the region, visit heritageopendays.org.uk.