FREE FANTASTICALLY FUN DAYS OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY WITH HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2019
TAKE A TRIP OUT IN THE LOCAL AREA THIS SEPTEMBER TO ONE OF THESE FREE AMAZING EVENTS RUN BY HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Way, Kidbrooke,
London, Greater London, SE3 9QS (Distance:
3 miles)
Home to Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and
conservation team: Free tours telling the local community's maritime story. Set
on the grounds of a former RAF base in Kidbrooke, The Royal Museums Greenwich
store thousands of collections in the stores which once was a barrage balloon
depot in the second world war. Visitors to the Prince Philip Maritime
Collection Centre will see a contrast of architecture with our new state of the
art stores and conservation studios next to the former RAF buildings. Despite
storing the museum’s collection since the early 1970’s – members of the public
have rarely had the chance to see the behind scenes. With the collection
comprising of 2.5 million objects, the vast majority are kept in storage,
generally out of public view. Many items are genuine treasures of the Museum,
which can occasionally be shown in exhibitions but over the Heritage Open Days
the public will be able to see this Aladdin’s cave of treasures.
As part of Heritage open days and the launch of our public
facing programmes, we are embracing the theme of ‘People Power’ by supporting
our local community groups to curate their own tours through our collection.
Visitors will get a truly unique take on the store experience as local groups
select items from the collection, which tell a story about their heritage or
back ground.
As well as the tours, visitors will be able to join in our
community celebrations (21st September), which will consist of performances and
activities arranged by participating groups.
Opening Times
● Saturday
21 September: 10.30, 12.00, 13.30, 15.00
Booking Details: Pre-booking:
Required
This is a ticketed event, only pre-booked visitors will be
allowed on site. This includes access to the community day on the
Saturday 21.9.19. Email: bookings@rmg.co.uk Go to:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/see-do/exhibitions-events/heritage-open-days Booking
opens: 29 July 2019 Booking closes: 21 September 2019
Access Information: Due
to Health and Safety regulations, we can only have 2 wheelchair users per tour-
We apologize for any inconvenience. Disabled parking to be requested through
bookings. Due to the nature of the environment , we are unable to facilitate pushchairs
and prams inside the facility. Tours are suitable for children 8 and upwards.
Additional
information: Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: Walk takes 1
hour. Over 3,000 of our ship models are stored over at No.1 Smithery at Chatham
Historic Dockyard, which will also be open as part of Heritage open days.
Directions: https://www.rmg.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-here
By rail You can reach us from central London via direct routes by Cannon Street
London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Our nearest station is Kidbrooke
which is only 5 minute walk away from PPMCC. By bus The following buses stop
near the Prince Phillip Memorial Collections Centre: 178, B16, 286, 132 By car
There will be no car park spaces available for members of the general public
but parking on Nelson Mandela road will be permitted on Saturday 21st
September. Limited pre-booked spaces are available for disabled visitors in the
car park. Please pre-book ( Details below), otherwise we cannot guarantee a
place. E-mail: bookings@rmg.co.uk Tel: 020 8312 6608
Scadbury Park, Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7
6LN (Distance: 5 miles)
See the archaeological excavations and Tudor foundations at
Scadbury Moated Manor which still has its moat around it. Visitors can follow a
self-guided trail around the moated manor site, see the archaeological
excavations, and explore the foundations of the Tudor kitchens and Great Hall
to see how they would have been used when the house was owned by the Walsingham
family. Visitors can also see World War II defences, and a restored shepherd’s
hut.There are refreshments, bookstall and exhibition about the history of
Scadbury.
Opening Times
● Sunday
15 September: 14.00 to 16.30 (Last entry)
Booking Details: No
booking required
Directions: Access
is from the public footpath around Scadbury Park. The entrance to the event is
where the footpath passes the moated site. The nearest access from the road is
along the footpath at 14 St Paul’s Wood Hill; turn left along the circular
footpath, 10 mins walk. From Old Perry Street car park, the entrance is around
30 mins walk along the footpath. There is limited parking at the site for
elderly/disabled visitors only, via the access drive from Perry Street.
The Bear Church, Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Frankham Street, London,
Greater London, SE8 4RN (Distance: 6
miles)
The Deptford Ragged School Archive is a collection of 175
years worth of photos and documents that tell the story of the Deptford Ragged
School and the part it played in the community of Deptford. Drop in to explore
this fascinating collection. Discover the history of the Deptford Ragged School
and its impact in the local community over the past 175 years. Explore and
handle original documents, annual reports, minutes, crockery, certificates,
letters, photos and architectural plans, uncovering their stories.
We will also be running a family activity sharing your
school memories.
The Deptford Ragged School was founded in 1844,
twenty-seven years before the State began providing education for all children.
It was started in a loft over a cowshed as a Day School and a Sunday School. As
many children as possible were crammed into a rented room to learn how to read
and write, and very often to be fed too. It was one of the first twenty ragged
schools exclusively run for 'ragged children', so called because they were
dressed in rags with bare feet in all weathers.
We are currently documenting the archive, making it
publicly available hoping to become an accredited museum, and we’re keen to
share what we’re finding with the community.
Opening Times
● Saturday 21 September:
13:30 - 17:00
Booking Details: No
booking required
Directions: 3
minute walk from Deptford Station. 7 minute walk from Deptford Bridge DLR. Free
parking in Frankham Street from 13:30. We're located at the Deptford High
Street end of Frankham Street.
4. Dinosaur Day
Crystal Palace Park, Dinosaur Islands & Information Centre, London,
Greater London, SE20 8DN (Distance: 9
miles)
Tours of the Dinosaur Islands
Expert talks on science, history, art and conservation
Drawing and mask making workshops
Palaeo Planting Project around the Dinosaurs
Short films
Dinosaur Days will offer events for people of all ages and
interests, including
- expert
lead tours of the Dinosaur Islands
- hands-on
events for kids, including drawing, mask and badge-making on extinct and
endangered animals
- bringing
ancient planting back to life around the sculptures
- artists
inspired by the Dinosaurs will have works available
- 'brain
food' talks for enquiring minds on myriad topics around our historic site:
Opening Times
● Sunday 15 September: 11:00-16:30,
tour times on Eventbrite page
Booking Details: Available
2nd week in September
Access Information: The
Dinosaur Island tours are difficult to access and not appropriate for
wheelchairs or prams. Small children must be carried or held in hand. Sturdy
shoes are advised. The talks, films, mammal tours and drawing events are
accessible for everyone. There is parking 500m away near the park Info Centre.
There are public toilets, including an accessible toilet, next to the Info
Centre.
Additional information:
Max 20 people per tour/event. Event Duration: 30-45 minutes.
Directions: The
events will be on the Dinosaur Islands in the SE corner of Crystal Palace Park.
The drawing events will be on the Tertiary Island (Ice Age mammal) picnic area;
tours and planting on the Secondary or Dinosaur Island; and talks in the park's
Info Centre, just near the Penge Gate and car park.
