VISITORS will be able to view an historic chapel on Sunday afternoons during summer.
The chapel at Sir William Turner's Almshouses, in Kirk-leatham, near Redcar, east Cleveland, was built in 1676 and remodelled in 1742.
It is in baroque style and contains a stained glass window and some of the finest wrought iron in the north of England.
It is staffed by voluntary custodians from almshouses' residents who have completed English Tourism's Welcome Host Course.
Jean Clubley, secretary of the residents' association at the almshouses, which have provided sheltered accommodation for the past 238 years, said: "Three-quarters of our visitors say that they have passed by every other day of their lives and never had time to visit the almshouses.
"We're pleased to be able to share our gem of a building with visitors."
The chapel and grounds will be open from 2pm to 4pm on Sundays until the end of August.
Group visits can be arranged at any time by telephoning (01642) 482828.
For information about the almshouses visit www.communigate.co.uk/ne/sirwilliam turnershospital/index.phtml.
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