A celebration of Huntingdon's rich cultural heritage and history will take place this weekend.

Huntingdon Town Council has announced its participation in Heritage Open Days 2023.

The event is aimed at "transporting attendees back in time" and showcasing the unique heritage of Huntingdon.

On Saturday, September 9, it’s your chance to explore Huntingdon's historic town hall with a guided tour led by the Cromwell Museum's curator, Stuart Orme.

The building dates to 1745, but stands on the site of a Shire Hall dating back to at least the 1500s.

The tour includes the historic courtrooms where you'll hear about some of the historic trials that have taken place on this site, including the Huntingdon Witch Trials and the murder trial of Joshua Slade.

Fans of Bridgerton may be excited to see the portraits of King George III and Queen Charlottle in the beautiful 18th century Assembly Room, and marvel in the mayoral history featured in the adjoining council chamber.

The tour is suitable for anyone aged 10 years and over; the upper floors are accessible by lift and the tour will last about an hour. Tours are at 11.30am and 2.30pm - places must be pre-booked on the Cromwell Museum website at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/huntingdon-town-hall-heritage-open-days-tours)

On Saturday 16th September, Priory Road Cemetery and chapel will be open to the public from 10am to 1pm. The cemetery was established in the 1850s and the chapel was built early 1800s by noted architect Robert Hutchinson who is also interred here.

Staff from Huntingdon Crematorium will be available to help anyone who may want to trace interments of long-lost relatives or just look at the cemetery records which date back to the 1850s.

There will also be two guided walks highlighting some of the Commonwealth War Graves (10.30am) and other 'notable figures' (11.30am). There will be a maximum number of 20 people per walk. Each walk should be for approximately 30 minutes. Pre booking is not required.