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Heritage Open Days

Every September, free to access events are held across England to celebrate our heritage and history through Heritage Open Days.

Heritage Open Days returns in 2026 from Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September.

Please check back on this page soon for updated on our events this year.

Participating Sites

Thanks to our amazing volunteers and partners across the country, we will be offering free in-person events ranging from walking and guided tours to interior openings, short talks and more.

Click on the links to see the events happening at each site. You can also find out more on the Heritage Open Days website.

Visit the Heritage Open Days Website

North West of England

Events will be confirmed soon.

North East of England

Events will be confirmed soon.

East of England

Events will be confirmed soon.

London

South East of England

More events will be confirmed soon.

South West of England

Events will be confirmed soon.

West Midlands

Events will be confirmed soon.

Yorkshire

Events will be confirmed soon.

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Heritage Open Days

We’re proud to support Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.

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