Local people are being encouraged to visit tourist hotspots on their doorstep – free of charge.

The “Go Local” day on Sunday organised by tourism group Bronte Country Partnership is aimed at residents who have never visited places like the world famous Bronte Parsonage Museum at Haworth.

The special day is specifically for people who live in the wider Keighley area in postcodes BD20, 21 and 22.

Spearheading the initiative is Graham Mitchell, chairman of trustees at the Keighley Bus Museum, which is one of the seven venues taking part. He said: “People tend not to visit the attractions on their doorsteps, even when these attractions have a national or even international reputation.

“Many of us drive past the sites daily and yet have never been inside.

“The free day represents huge value for money, particularly for families, and it shows the great wealth of attractions and things to do in the area and how accessible these activities are for local residents.

“We hope the day will encourage residents to visit more often and realise the fun days out they can have on their doorstep and perhaps bringing friends and relatives next time.”

Free entry is up for grabs at: l Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth l Cliffe Castle museum, Keighley l East Riddlesden Hall, Riddledsen l Ingrow Loco Museum in Keighley l Keighley & Worth Valley Railway l Keighley Bus Museum in Dalton Lane l Museum of Rail Travel at Ingrow, Keighley.

The bus museum will also be running a free heritage service linking the Ingrow Railway Centre, East Riddlesden Hall, the Keighley Bus Museum and Cliffe Castle Museum.

To qualify for free entry, residents need to provide proof of residency in BD20, 21 or 22, such as a utility bill. Opening times will vary, so visitors are recommended to check at visitbrontecountry.com or at their local Visitor Information Centre.