DOZENS of heritage locations across Wiltshire are to open up to visitors later this month to enable people to take a step back in time.

The annual Heritage Open Days event is back from September 9-18 giving visitors and residents to take a sneek peek at locations that have played a part in their town’s history.

They include local Lock Ups in Bradford on Avon, Devizes and Trowbridge used to imprison troublemakers overnight.

A Bradford on Avon Town Council spokesperson said: “Last year, around 700 people visited the Lock Up and it is safe to say the event was a success thanks to the hard work of volunteers.”

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture.

It's a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore. And once again the theme is brilliant - Astounding Inventions.

Brought to you by the National Trust, with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Heritage Open Days is the largest volunteer-led festival in the country.

Every event is completely free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission. 

In Wiltshire, there are seven pages of events and more are being added daily.

To search for an event in your area, click here.

To find out more about People's ottery good causes, click here.