A HISTORIC building home to a masonic society will open its doors to the public.

Baildon Freemasons will open Hoyle Court, off Otley Road in Baildon (BD17 6JS), as part of the National Heritage Initiative on Sunday, September 8, between 10.30am and 4pm.

Entry is free of charge.

The event follows last year's successful opening when hundreds of visitors came to the venue and its well-maintained gardens.

Visitors will get to view the lodge rooms, including an Egyptian-style 'temple', as well as an art display by Freemasons.

Guided tours will take place at half-hour intervals, conducted by members of the society.

Hoyle Court was once home to the Ambler family, who were wealthy Bradford Mill owners.

It was sold to the Freemasons in the 1950s.