Events and places open from Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10 for Liskeard Unlocked are:

Friday and Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm:

The Home of Henry Rice’s Mother

1 Manley Terrace

View the magnificent hall in this house which the famous Liskeard architect Henry Rice designed and built for his mother.

Thursday and Friday, 10am to 3pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm:

Stuart House’s secret passage and the Old Cornwall Society records room

Learn more from a steward about the story of Stuart House and the ‘secret passage’ and imagine how it might have been used. (Access to the secret passage will not be possible on Thursday).

Stuart House is a Grade II Listed late medieval town house. Its most illustrious visitor was King Charles I who stayed during his Cornish campaign in 1644 and from whom the name of the house derives.

The garden to the rear of the house has been laid out as a 17th century gentleman’s garden and the Old Cornwall Society’s records room will be open to the public.

Friday, 7pm:

Geology focused walking tour from Liskeard & District Museum.

Join Calum Beeson on his free guided tour looking at buildings that are part of the Heritage Open Days event, focusing on looking at the stones used.

Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm:

Liskeard and District Museum is housed in a Victorian Gothic Style stone building that was the former East Cornwall Savings Bank. The building was built in 1835, a time when Liskeard was becoming prosperous thanks to wealth from local mines. The history of the area is tied up with the early extraction of tin and agriculture.

Explore the ‘Tin, Toys and Tales’ exhibition, learn about the history of the area and the many trades and crafts which flourished in the past.

The Church records of baptisms, marriages and burials for the parishes of Herodsfoot, Lanreath, Liskeard, Quethiock, St Cleer, St Ive, St Keyne, St Neot and St Pinnock are available in the Museum.

Friday and Saturday, 10am to 3pm:

Liskeard District Methodist Church is a Grade II Listed Building which was built in 1846. The Gallery is in its original condition with its plaster ceiling. The basement which was used as a school in World War Two and the main Sanctuary will be available to look around.

Friday, 10am to 3pm:

Pendean, West Street - a rare chance to see the large entrance hall of this former children’s home and there will be display boards about the history of the property. The front garden wall of Pendean is Grade II Listed.

Friday, cancelled:

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Cornish Times' Webb's House offices will not now be opening on Friday morning as part of the Liskeard Unlocked event. However, the newspaper hopes to take part in next year's open days.

Friday, 2.30pm:

Old Cornwall Society Talk on Sir Richard Carew, The Long Room, West Streetn.

Friday and Saturday, 10am to 3pm:

At the council offices in West Street, take a look in the Mayor’s Parlour, and see the Mayor’s robes and chain of office. Then go upstairs to the Council Chamber, sit in the Chairman’s chair and bang the gavel.

You will also be able to view photographs of past Mayors of Liskeard back to 1894 and photographs that were previously held at The Guildhall and not normally available for the public to see.

Saturday, 10am to 12noon:

Go to St Martin’s Church where you will be able to try church bell ringing using a mini ring. Captain of the tower, William Carew, and other tower members will be on hand to give guidance.

With a guide, you will also have the rare chance to go up the Tower to the roof where you will be able to take in the magnificent views stretching for miles.

Saturday, 10am to 3pm:

St Martin’s Masonic Hall, The Parade - visit the main hall and exhibition. Designed by architect John Paul, the building has remarkable stained glass windows. There will be information available, and stewards to answer questions and give guidance.

Saturday, 10am to 3pm:

The Pipewell was once the principal water source for the town centre and is fed by four springs. At one time it was reputed to be drunk daily by residents who thought it had healing powers (especially good for ‘weak eyes’) and it has never been known to run dry.

The iron gates, which are normally locked to protect the well (and the magic stone it contains), will be open so that visitors can see the full extent of the water source.

Saturday, 10am to 3pm:

The Long Room at The Public Hall, West Street: do you know what the Town Council’s Muffineer is? Come and have a look at it and listen to the informative presentation.

By repute, Captain Lapenotière of Liskeard, commanding the sloop Pickle at the Battle of Trafalgar, was deputed to bring home the news of the victory, and on his arrival in this country went to see the King, who was so delighted that he seized the first thing he saw on his table, namely the Muffineer, and gave it to the Captain.

The Liskeard Key presented to Mayor Glubb in 1905 will also be on show. The key is engraved with the Borough Arms.

There will also be an exhibition of work from the artists workshops run as part of Heritage Open Days.

Sunday, 10.30am:

Everyone is invited to the St Martin’s Church family service to hear all eight bells ringing from 10.30am, prior to the 11am service. The Reverend Steve Morgan will recall some of the Church’s heritage.