SOMETHING for everyone is being promised at Heritage Open Days events across Wharfedale and Aireborough.

Many of the area's historic hotspots have organised special attractions to shine a light on the past between September 10 and 13.

They will range from a display on Otley Chevin, charting the forest park's people and places from prehistoric times, to an exhibition showcasing some of Yeadon's 'lost' properties.

A Leeds Civic Trust spokesman said: "There’ll be talks, exhibitions, guided walks, children’s quizzes and trails, with knowledgeable volunteers to answer all your questions.

"Between Leeds and Ilkley, there’ll be 90 or so events to choose from.

"Visitors can take a guided walk to learn about ancient Guiseley, see displays about Otley during the First World War at the Courthouse and Otley Core, or find out more about the history of sheep on the Chevin.

"Yeadon’s impressive town hall, meanwhile, is the setting for a photographic exhibition of 'Yeadon’s Lost Buildings', while you will be able to hear some of the people’s stories during ‘A Walk Through Time’ at Parkinson’s Park, reminding us of a famous son of Guiseley and his wonderful legacy.

"Other local connections can be made discovering the Saxon origins of St Oswald's Church in Guiseley and its links to both the Brontë family and the poet Longfellow. "

Otley Core, in Orchard Gate, will hold a First World War activity session for families between 10am and 1pm on September 13.

Designed to show how the war affected Otley and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it will include a hands-on archaeology task and crafts.

Aireborough Historical Society's display of photographs of now gone Yeadon properties – and what has replaced them – will be on show between 10am and 4pm in the High Street on September 12.

Looking forward to Otley Courthouse's heritage day on September 12, vice-chairman of the arts centre's board, Hazel Costello, said: "There will be guided tours of this interesting building, which has been used for filming Heartbeat, from 10am to 4pm.

"Visitors can also see the new Courthouse Timeline in the cell corridor and read fascinating details about life at the Courthouse in times past on the many colourful display boards around the building.

"And for children there will be a variety of household Victorian games."

Other information on display at the former magistrates' court will include research about Superintendent Warburton and his family, who lived in the police house at the start of the First World War.

All three Warburton sons enlisted in early 1915, and two survived the conflict.

Visit heritageopendays.org.uk to find out more about these and other local events.