Weston Park is to bring the stories inside the pages of thousands of books housed in its historic library to life through a new series of events.

Behind the Secret Door – Stories from the Shelves will give visitors to the stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border the chance to explore tales from a different corner of the library throughout the year.

The open library events follow a year-long project undertaken by the estate’s volunteers, who have been digitally cataloguing the library books as part of a national initiative to share access to private and unique library collections. The JISC Library Hub project allows users worldwide to search and access library catalogues that might otherwise be hidden in small collections.

Behind the Secret Door – Stories from the Shelves will be held throughout the year, each session with a different focus: from books that reflect the attitudes and humour of their time, to those that explore buildings and architecture across the years.

Sessions run from 10am until noon and are led by one of the estate’s knowledgeable volunteers. The price is just £15 per person. For more details about each session, and how to book, visit weston-park.com