A historic Droitwich farmhouse will host a free open afternoon packed with historical activities.

Willow Court Farmhouse, previously known as Boycott Farm, will welcome the public on Saturday, September 7 from 2pm until 4pm as a part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.

The team behind the 'Safe as Houses' project will host a variety of historical activities delivered by Elizabeth Roper of Tir Na Nog Heritage Education.

Activities will include grinding corn using the quern and naturally dying fleece, giving participants the chance to gain valuable insights into traditional techniques.

Discussions will also take place to enlighten people about the ongoing project and the intricacies of preserving an old structure like Willow Court.

Despite its historic significance, Willow Court is something of a mystery.

Being situated in a residential area and uninhabited for numerous years, it's obscured from the public eye.

The Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust has set upon the task of not only conserving the grade II listed building, but to unearthing and recording its story.

While the site is now surrounded by scaffolding and covered for protection, the open day offers an opportunity to witness the conservation efforts firsthand.

The long-term goal of the project is to transform the farmhouse into six affordable flats for rent.

The project has attracted the support of various funders, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Architectural Heritage Fund, Wychavon District Council, and Platform Housing.

Visitors will not be able to enter the building due to ongoing conservation work on Heritage Open Day.