WORCESTERSHIRE took a step back in time this weekend as historic sites all over the county opened their doors for free as part the national Heritage Open Day event.

From churches to Tudor houses history fans were invited to explore the sites that have formed Worcestershire's history.

In the Faithful City itself Friar Street hosted events including the opening of the cellars and attics at Tudor House and a vintage motorcycle display and on the other side of the street Greyfriars House and Garden, owned by the National Trust, were also free to enter.

Judy Pass, the events co-ordinator at Tudor House said it was an event they had been taking part in for years.

Elizabeth Pimblett, curator manager, added: "We are opening the cellars, which nobody ever gets access to, and the attics. They have seen a complete change of use, from the early Victorian times when they were well used by the servants."

Bob Arnold, who rode his 1932 Rudge Whitworth motorcycle down to display for the day said he attends the event every year as it was a good chance to show the bike to people.

St Swithun's Church also opened its doors with some music making on offer, bell ringing and stone carving.

A nursing through the ages display was hosted at the Infirmary on the university city campus, Worcester Cathedral welcomed guests to its many sections and the Masonic Hall museum, Rainbow Hill, was free for people to enjoy.

Today (Sunday) the Guildhall in Worcester 's high street opened its doors and its cells giving people the chance to explore more of the city's heritage.

Worcester mayor councillor Alan Amos was on hand in the parlour to offer some interesting facts.

He said: "There's so much in this building to learn. When I first began learning the history of it I saw all these little quirks.

"It's fascinating. I am really proud of the Guildhall. It's lovely to see people coming in to look at it. It's their heritage and their city."

Among the visitors were Diana Levins, of Silverdale Avenue, off London Road in Worcester, and her cousin, Jean Lawrence, from London, who were exploring the cells.

Mrs Levins said: "I knew the cells were there but I didn't know they were ever open to the public. They were awful, really dark."

In Pershore the town launched an app to promote the history of the town and events took place at the historical sites such as the Abbey, which was part of the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII.

Villages also got involved with Bishampton hosting events across the weekend, including a heritage trail and a First World War display to coincide with the centenary of the beginning of the conflict.