GIGGLESWICK School Chapel and The Folly at Settle will be just some of the historic buildings open to the public this weekend as part of national heritage open days.

The school chapel, which was built in 1901, was the gift of Walter Morrison of Malham Tarn to commemorate the diamond wedding anniversary of Queen Victoria.

It is a rare example of a building in which every detail was either designed by, or under the direction of, the same person.

It is normally open to the public during the week, but this weekend will be open on Saturday and on Sunday, when there will also be music recitals.

The Rev Alex Ladds, school chaplain and based at the chapel, who was recently ordained a Deacon, said: "The chapel is host to many different events and worship and always open to people of all faiths. Seeing our choir and music being played is very special though and all of us at the school will be delighted to open our doors to people who just want to see the magnificent building, or hear some music."

Music recitals will take place at the chapel on Saturday, at 10am, 12 midday and at 2pm; and on Sunday at 12 midday and at 2pm. Parking will be available at the chapel, which can be found close to the school.

At the nearby Folly, the Museum of North Craven Life in Victoria Street, Settle, the 17th century building will be open free of charge on Sunday, from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. There will be guided tours of the outside of the building at 2pm and at 3pm and there will also be a picture treasure hunt for children.