A chance to explore the corridors of power

THE Mayor of Warrington is throwing open the doors of the Town Hall to give everyone the chance to explore the historic building.
Dating from 1750, the former stately home of industrialist Thomas Patten, will be open to the public on Saturday as part of Heritage Day.
Between 10am and 2pm, visitors will be able to freely look inside the stunning Georgian building, or take a guided tour to learn about its history.
There will also be a chance to stop off at the Mayor’s parlour and meet the Mayor, Cllr Faisal Rashid.
He said: “I’m very much looking forward to welcoming visitors to this magnificent building for our open day. It’s a unique opportunity for the public to freely wander the rooms, halls and corridors.
“Everybody knows about our golden gates, which stand as a proud symbol of Warrington, but there’s so much more to discover. So make sure you come along to this special event to learn more about the history, heritage, stories and secrets of this famous civic building.”
Tours are free of charge and take around 45 minutes. Everyone is welcome, but booking is essential by calling 01925 442111 or by e-mailing [email protected]
The tour times are at 10am to 10.45am, 10.45am to 11.30am, 11.30am to 12.15pm, 12.15pm to 1pm and 1pm to 1.45pm.
The Town Hall Open Day forms part of a wider Heritage Open Days programme in Warrington, which runs from today until Sunday.
Led by Culture Warrington, with assistance from Warrington Civic Society, Warrington’s participation in England’s largest heritage festival is designed to give the public a chance to celebrate their community’s history and culture.
As well as the Town Hall event, people will be treated to behind the scenes sneak peeks and special events at a range of other venues across the town centre, including Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, Warrington Wolves’ Halliwell Jones Stadium and St Elphin’s Church.
Historic buildings such as The Friends Meeting House, The Warrington Club and St Mary’s Shrine Church will also be giving people a rare opportunity to explore inside.
For more information on the timetable of Heritage Open Days events, visit www.warringtonmuseum.co.uk and type “Heritage Open Days” into the search box.