FREE open days will give people the chance to explore Halton’s heritage.

Visitors can delve into family history and watch archive films at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre.

Children can travel on a vintage engine at Halton Miniature Railway.

People can find out how Runcorn has changed since the year 915.

Residents can complete a time traveller’s passport at Norton Priory and Halton Castle.

There’s the chance to unearth surprising facts in the villages of Daresbury, Farnworth, Hale and Moore.

A programme of free events for the whole family will take place from Thursday, September to Sunday, September 13.

Halton Cllr Eddie Jones, board member for heritage and tourism said: “Heritage Open Days are a fantastic way to discover a new side to a familiar site or building, uncovering secrets and unlocking areas not usually open to the public.

"We have planned plenty of activities to keep all ages entertained and everything is free.”

Halton Heritage events leaflet are available at libraries, Direct Links, Catalyst and Norton Priory.

For details visit visithalton.com.