THIS week marks the start of Cadw’s month-long Open Doors event where historic and iconic Welsh buildings are opened up for free.

Throughout September, Wales’ much-loved historic attractions and museums including many across Gwent are holding free events.

In Blaenau Gwent Bethany Baptist Church in Six Bells, which was built more than 110 years ago, will be opening up for its annual Flower Festival from Thursday, September 10 to Saturday, September 12, from 11am to 5pm each day.

Then On September 12, Christ Church in Ebbw Vale and the General Offices in Ebbw Vale will also be opening their doors.

In Monmouthshire, a total of 13 historic sites will be opening their doors at different times throughout the whole month including Croft Barn in Abergavenny, St Mary’s Priory Church, Raglan Castle, Tintern Abbey and White Castle.

And Newport Cathedral, Tredegar House, Bethel Community Church and Chepstow Castle will also openare just a few of the six sites in Newport taking part in the Cadw scheme, while All Saints Church in Llanfrechfa and Blaenavon Ironworks are the Torfaen sites.

Ken Skates, deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism, said: “As well as co-ordinating the Wales-wide event, the Welsh Government will once again offer local people and visitors alike the opportunity to connect with our country’s fascinating culture, through offering 20,000 free tickets to historic sites in its care during the final weekend of Open Doors."

Visit cadw.wales.gov.uk/opendoors for full event listings and details of properties taking part in the programme.