A Victorian public house dedicated to the Great War is opening its doors in Chester for Heritage Open Days on Saturday.

The Albion licensee Mike Mercer will be conducting tours of the building at 3pm and 4.30pm. Advanced booking is essential.

Mike said: “This isn’t the first time the Albion has been included in Heritage Open Days. However, as this year we are commemorating the Great War, it felt particularly appropriate to share the building with visitors.”

Heritage Open Days is an annual event running over four days from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 September. It offers free access to a range of historically important buildings and sites throughout West Cheshire.The programme includes over 60 buildings, tours and guided walks and is produced by Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with the Chester Civic Trust.

Cllr Hilarie McNae, champion for historical environment, said: “Pick up one of our booklets to help plan your visit. There is a free ‘Children’s Passport’ quiz available from the Grosvenor Museum and the Visitor Information Centre now, or from Bishop Lloyd’s Palace over the weekend.”

The booklet is available from Chester Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall Square, the Grosvenor Museum, History and Heritage in St Michael’s Church, and local branch libraries. The booklet is also available online at www.heritageopen dayschester.co.uk.