DOORS to hidden attractions in Warminster will open up this weekend (September 14-15).

Last year, Heritage Open Days, which is a national event co-ordinated by the Civic Trust and funded by English Heritage, attracted more than 800,000 people to sites across England.

People will be able to tour five sites in Warminster.

Warminster Maltings, the Chapel of St Lawrence, Warminster School and the Athenaeum Theatre will all be open to the public. If they are pre-booked, guided tours will be given at some of the sites

Depending on MoD requirements, people will also be able to visit the Salisbury Plain training area.

Martin Bacon, chief executive of the Civic Trust, said: "Heritage Open Days gives members of the public a rare chance to see some of the best or most unusual properties England has to offer. Many are not usually open to the public.

"There are some really exciting attractions open this year and we urge people to discover the heritage and culture that is right on their doorstep."

For more information phone Elisabeth Collyns, chairman of Warminster Civic Trust, on (01985) 212825.