Open Doors in Wales
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| 15:15 UK time, Friday, 10 September 2010
September is a great month for history lovers.
Open Doors, the largest annual free celebration of architecture and heritage to be held in Wales, is now well underway.
Numerous buildings that normally charge entry fees waive them to encourage people to visit and learn more about history and heritage.
Caerphilly Castle is participating in Open Doors
In addition to buildings and sites waiving their usual visiting fees, other properties will offer a chance to see behind the scenes of some very familiar buildings that are normally closed to the public.
Highlights for this weekend include:
On Sunday 12 September all staffed Cadw sites, including Caerphilly Castle and the majestic Caernarfon Castle, are free to visitors.
is waiving its entry charges on either one or both days this weekend to selected sites. in Ceredigion, and near Wrexham, near Llandeilo and near Welshpool are participating.
Visit to check exact opening times and arrangements. Some venues require visitors to book in advance in order to ensure that they secure a place on a guided tour. Other sites are less specific and visitors can just turn up.
Open Doors is organised by on behalf of , the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment service.
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