Heritage Open Days runs in partnership with the National Trust and with generous support from players of People's Postcode Lottery. It is organised by a huge network of people who share a passion for places, history and culture. Locally, over 2000 organisations and some 46,000 volunteers organise thousands of site openings and events, jointly attracting over 1 million visitors. They make Heritage Open Days England’s biggest voluntary cultural event.
In 1991 the Council of Europe and the European Commission set up European Heritage Days to raise appreciation for Europe’s rich and diverse cultural assets and their need for care and protection. The central principle was as simple as it was compelling: to throw open the doors to historic monuments and buildings, in particular those normally closed to the public. Established in 1994, Heritage Open Days is England's contribution to this larger event. Expanding and diversifying from 701 events at its launch to over 5,000 today! Heritage Open Days continues to flourish with more events every year, reflecting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of England and its communities.
Mission: Our mission is simple - To celebrate England’s fantastic history and culture by offering free access, every September, to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. From castles to city halls, follies to factories, tunnels to tower tops, police cells to private homes, workshops to woodland walks, the variety of places and ways to discover them are endless. Heritage Open Days shows how all our stories have shaped the England that we know today.
This September why not pop along to an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor - Arlington Court! An intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden and surrounded by beautiful countryside...what's not to love?!
Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/3L0630p3vS0
Fancy a taste of paradise? Want to feel the bubbles? Have a break, have a...Heritage Open days chocolate bar?
Our little way of celebrating #WorldChocolateDay...ingredients include: a twist of history, a dash of fancy buildings and a dollop of people power!
After years of civil war and unrest, Charles I was executed in front of thousands. Join historian Rebecca Rideal in Winchester for a journey through Charles' regicide and one of the most important moments in British history!
An event not to be missed - tickets go live on the 7th August! Find out MORE here: http://ow.ly/Oz0v30p3vRZ
Registered a #DareToDream workshop or planning to do so?
Sarah Corbett from Craftivist Collective is holding three training sessions, giving you a deeper insight into the art of ‘gentle protest’, as well as all the practical skills you need to run a great event!
Find out more and book your place HERE: http://ow.ly/Mm1z50uSBtv
MYTHOMANIA is a new solo exhibition by the incredibly talented Ian Kirkpatrick, who also creates many of our Heritage Open Days designs!
Opening this Saturday at 2021 Visual Arts in #Scunthorpe – find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/3DJs50uSAbH
170 guests, 25 stunning photographs, a forest of plants and one amazing venue – the perfect ingredients for a great party. Our 25th anniversary kicked off in style…here’s what happened: http://ow.ly/GNWf50uSzho
Lovely Heritage Open Days organisers - get your hands on FREE marketing materials by applying via our Organiser Area NOW!
And *NEW* for 2019...check out our fold-up kids activity castles 🏰
It's the last day of #PrideMonth - but that doesn't mean the celebrations have to end!
Here are some #LGBTQ events you can look forward to this Heritage Open Days: http://ow.ly/iyLY50uP3WJ
If it wasn't for engineering we wouldn't have windmills...
without windmills we wouldn't have flour
and without flour we wouldn't have scones
Think about that for a sec...
and now read about these 10 excellent engineering events happening this Heritage Open Days - http://ow.ly/AsKu50uP4Ul
Dig your way closer to nature with the Lincolnshire Wildlife trust this September and celebrate the county's rich botanical heritage! Packed with activities such as learning old gardening techniques, talks on plant lore and discovering modern day uses of specimens, this event will be sure to inspire your green fingers! http://ow.ly/Opwf30oYP52
Whack out those sunnies and get outside for #InternationalSunglassesDay! Why not head down to Tattershall Castle in Lincolnshire (Also open for FREE this Heritage Open Days) to soak up some sunshine or simply look like a diva wearing shades in the rain - we are in Britain after all...
Fancy going behind the scenes? Check out Hebden Bridge Picture house this Heritage Open Days for a private tour with the lights on for once. Go backstage and take a peek at the orchestra pit and projection box to see where the magic begins! http://ow.ly/pd1w30oYP51
Step back in time this September with Extraordinary Woman, Vera Brittain. Author of Testament of Youth and a nurse during the summer of 1915, she'll help you discover what it was like to care for wounded WWI soldiers at Buxton's Devonshire Dome. Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/b2ZW30oYP50
Want to become a Craftivist?
We’ve got 25 #DareToDream workshop packs to give away for FREE, containing everything you need to run your own Craftivism event!
Get in quick, register now to be eligible for a pack! More HERE: http://ow.ly/7IHc50uLpfY
As the 200-year anniversary of the Peterloo Massacres approaches, Manchester Histories will be hosting OVER 150 events until 18th Aug to commemorate this significant moment in achieving universal suffrage.
With exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops and performances all across the city, you'll have plenty to choose from. Discover what's happening HERE: http://ow.ly/1yfY30oYP4Z
Love a bit of DIY? Well get hands on at Granary Creative Arts Centre this September. Learn about stone carving, green wood working and other crafts. Meet expert tutors, see the tools of the trade and have a go at activities yourself! Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/s6Lz30oYP4Y
We’re super excited to be working with award-winning activist and founder of Craftivist Collective, Sarah Corbett, on our new project, #DareToDream!
***Big News*** coming this Monday, but catch up on the project so far HERE: http://ow.ly/hJvk50uIXKz
#ThisIsPeoplePower
Wow - what an evening last night was!!! We celebrated 25 years of Heritage Open Days at the stunning Two Temple Place in central London! Thanks to the many friends and colleagues who attended and have supported the festival over all these years.
Special thanks go to all our speakers, Morden Hall Park for providing us with beautiful greenery, Albury Vineyard for the fantastic fizz, and Craftivist Collective for helping us Dare to Dream!
Here's to the next 25 years! 🥂
Here's an event for all you beer lovers...this September take a tour around some of Sheffield's most historic pubs with expert guide, Dave Pickersgill! Book your place NOW: http://ow.ly/2cuX50uE7UG
#BeerDayBritain
Tired of grey concrete and black tarmac? Step into a lush green oasis this Heritage Open Days at Maldon's very own Georgian secret jungle, The Friary Walled Garden! Guaranteed to surprise all who encounter it for the first time, find out how you can discover this 18th century marvel HERE: http://ow.ly/WhP530oTwuv
Prepare your needle, its national sewing machine day! In honour of a machine that revolutionised the textile industry why not add this Heritage Open Days event to your diary - hands-on, crafty activities at the Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft!
Discover the perfect FREE family fun day out HERE: http://ow.ly/OF0j30oTwut
Sshh don't tell anyone!
You're invited to a special screening this September with Winchester's secret underground film society. Join them for a FREE film and an opportunity to learn more about what they do! Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/FJYX30oTwus
The Industrial Revolution changed our world forever, but what would your life have been like? Discover how your social status would have shaped what you did during the 19th century at Quarry Bank Mill this September, through the stories of those who lived and worked there! Step back in time HERE: http://ow.ly/pxlv30oTwur
#ThisIsPeoplePower
Would you have been a Cavalier or a Roundhead? Travel back in time to the English Civil War this September! Newark Museum are putting on a special guided walking tour highlighting Newark Castle's role during this turbulent part of English history. More HERE: http://ow.ly/NaF930oTwuq
Spanning 27 London boroughs, more than 200 usually private gardens have unlocked their gates for Open Garden Squares Weekend! Today is your last chance to poke around and enjoy the sunshine in rooftop, kitchen or secret gardens - so what are you waiting for? Go go go! More HERE: http://ow.ly/a4TU30oTwup
Celebrate World Oceans Day by putting a date in the diary to join the Colourful Coast Partnership this September. They'll guide you on a stunning coastal walk from the Haig Museum to the usually closed St Bees Head Fog Signal Station. More details HERE: http://ow.ly/8cdp30oTwuo
Norwich Central Library burned to the ground 25 years ago. This Heritage Open Days, discover how local people came together to rebuild its resources, with the community at its heart, to create The Forum! #ThisIsPeoplePower
More HERE: http://ow.ly/gwHR50uxdoQ
Historical items can’t tell their story without the work of the wonderful people who help to conserve and restore them! See them in action this September, at the University of Lincoln’s Conservation Department, who are offering a FREE hands-on experience! More HERE: http://ow.ly/Vnul50uxbD5
Do you have an amazing place, story or activity? Do you want to share this with your local community?
Register with us today and your event will appear on our live event directory for the wonderful Great British public to peruse.
Take part HERE: http://ow.ly/rqhj50uws0t
It’s Volunteers Week! Did you know over 23 million people volunteer in their communities across the UK?
Of these, 45,000+ help make Heritage Open Days possible each year - thank you all from the bottom of our pink bunting wrapped heart!
3…2…1…AND WE’RE OFF!!! Our online directory goes live TOMORROW! Discover over 1,800 amazing events registered (so far!) for Heritage Open Days 2019.
Watch THIS space: http://ow.ly/6EcJ50uuLk5
In 2017, our Unsung Stories project told four extraordinary stories from the LGBTQ community. From burning love letters to digital projections, find out what happened HERE: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/news-desk/news/four-new-unsung-stories-to-celebrate-lgbtq-heritage-history
#PrideMonth
Get ready to enter the TIME MACHINE! This weekend, we're putting on a 2-day pilot event in Rochdale in collaboration with Thinkingplace. Take a trip through time and celebrate people's history with free fun activities and entertainment. More details HERE: http://ow.ly/kQrt30oOOVw
It's International Biscuit Day! Whilst we consider ourselves experts on tea, biscuits are a whole other ball game! Which of these do you consider the best tea dunker?
#InternationalBiscuitDay
Release your children to the wild! Get them up and out into nature for National Children's Gardening Week. Whether it's plucking some weeds at school or planting some beautiful flowers at home, check out events near you HERE: http://ow.ly/Ekdc30oOOVt
Need some Monday motivation? The Gribbin Daymark near Fowey will once again be free to explore this September, offering fantastic views out to sea. More details coming this June, but for now just look at these lovely images and imagine you weren't stuck in the office!
Experience a hidden history within the walls of Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, and join them this Heritage Open Days for their LGBT+ 'Taboo Tour' of the workhouse. Focusing on LGBT+ connections within the workhouse, you'll explore past attitudes, stories and objects relating to sexuality and gender. More details coming this June... 🏳️🌈
#EnglishWineWeek kicks off today! WINE-not head down to your local vineyard and sample some of the best that England has to offer. With 577 domestic producers, including the fantastic Albury Organic Vineyard in Surrey (pictured) you'll be spoiled for choice! Find out MORE here: http://ow.ly/SKgp30oOOVr
Did you know it took 400,000 people to enable 12 men to walk on the Moon?
Marking 50 years since the event, this September Festive Road in Milton Keynes will give you the chance to operate a giant orrery (model of the solar system) and marvel at their homemade moon buggy! More details coming this June... #ThisIsPeoplePower
What weird things do you have in your office? We're based at the National Trust London Office, which is basically a modern day Cabinet of Curiosities.
We have a collection of 17th century paintings, photos of all the National Trust’s director generals, a stunning capriccio painting of 72 National Trust buildings, and even a bust of Prince Charles...oh and us of course!
Whether you’re a current child of darkness or your heavy eyeliner days are far behind you, we can all celebrate #WorldGothDay by appreciating the incredible gothic buildings that are open for FREE this September!
What's your favourite piece of Gothic architecture?
Do the kids just not stop asking questions? Does the new guy at work just have too much energy for a Tuesday? Is your mum quizzing you on when you’re finally going to move out?
#WorldMeditationDay is a great reminder to take time to relax and where better to do this than in these lovely National Trust gardens: http://ow.ly/nth730oL8K7
Tonight, BBC1 airs 'Gentleman Jack' - a new series highlighting the extraordinary life of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Halifax.
A prolific diarist, her many coded volumes (totalling five million words!) weren’t deciphered until 1988. This revealed intimate details of her relations with women, leading to Anne being dubbed as the ‘first modern lesbian’.
Live out your wildest Ben Stiller fantasies on the last day of the Museums at Night festival! Head down to the Cromer Museum TONIGHT to discover the beasts that roamed the Norfolk coast millions of years ago. Your mini-monsters can even get their face painted as their favourite creature. MORE: http://ow.ly/fkEh30oHfKP #MuseumsAtNight
Ever wanted to get as close to the mummification process as you could without actually being embalmed? Well head down to the Liverpool World Museum TONIGHT to discover the ancient Egyptian rituals of life and death. With an interactive voyage through the stars, it promises to be a trip back in time that you won’t soon forget… MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/csFm30oHfKN #MuseumsAtNight
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3…2…1…GO!!! Registration for our 25th Heritage Open Days is now open. 👏🎉🥳 Here are 4 stories from last year’s festival to give you some inspiration! 🔊 Find out how to tell yours HERE: https://bit.ly/2FREECZ
A special exhibition, mosque tour and dazzling array of snacks! The community came together at Fulwood Mosque in Preston last year to celebrate the achievements of some of the city’s early migrants 🕌 This is Naima’s Heritage Open Days…
20 bottle ovens, 12 miles and a whole bunch of bikes…intrigued? It was all happening in Stoke-on-Trent last September! 🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️🚴♀️ This is A̳n̳d̳y̳'̳s̳ Heritage Open Days…
The crowds descended upon Keymer Tiles in Surrey last September. Crafting handmade tiles since 1588, they are one of the oldest manufactures in the UK and provide roofing materials to historic buildings such as Leeds Castle and Tewkesbury Abbey. One woman stood, high-vis jacket and stickers in hand, ready to face the swarm! This is Christine’s Heritage Open Days…
Want to know who makes our festival possible? It’s people like Nicky and Becky, who coordinated over 100 events in Winchester last year! This is their Heritage Open Days… Inspired? Find out how you can get involved HERE: https://bit.ly/2FREECZ
Hats off to Liskeard's Heritage Open Days programme in 2018! They celebrated local Extraordinary Women through puppet making, straw plaiting and story telling. Watch this short video to see what happened!
DAY 1: AHH just one more sleep to go until England’s LARGEST heritage festival returns! Our final highlight is a real cracker…the magnificent Grade 1 listed Aston Hall in Birmingham! Built in 1618, you’ll discover stunning interiors and splendid grounds at this Jacobean mansion. More HERE: http://ow.ly/nz1G30lDsrt
DAY 2: Heritage Open Days is almost here! Today we’re featuring The Red House in Suffolk, home to celebrated composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears. Special activities will be put on throughout the afternoon in an event not to be missed by any music-lovers among you! MORE: http://ow.ly/ylng30lDslx
DAY 3: We’re creeping closer towards the big day! Why not explore Fullers Mill Garden this Heritage Open Days, an enchanting little oasis on the banks of the river Lark in Suffolk! The garden is the life work of Bernard Tickner and features many rare and unusual plants. VISIT: http://ow.ly/z7br30lDsdz
DAY 4: Walk in the footsteps of legends this September at the Arthurian Centre in Cornwall. From ancient battle sites to pristine woodland, the Vale of Avalon is packed with history and stunning scenery! Plenty to explore for all the family! MORE: http://ow.ly/weiy30lDs9t
DAY 5: Canons House and Dovecote in Mitcham is a real hidden gem! This grade II listed mansion will have special talks and family activities this Heritage Open Days, explaining their upcoming 4 year project to restore the house and grounds to their former glory. MORE: http://ow.ly/7OI630lDs4l
DAY 6: From the King’s Chamber to a sinister Dungeon, Knaresborough Castle has it all! A great family day out awaits you at this impressive medieval fortress. Start your adventure HERE: http://ow.ly/StyV30lDrYg
DAY 7: Stories of murder, a widow’s curse, and trials and tribulations await you on a visit to Magpie Mine in Derbyshire! An expert guide will be on hand to explain its fascinating history and take you around the site. Find out more HERE: http://ow.ly/HKTv30lCzbR
DAY 8: Walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII at Calshot Castle in Southampton this September. Built to protect the entrance to Southampton water, in 1913, the fort offers stunning views across The Solent. A perfect family day out! MORE: http://ow.ly/XrfL30lByGG
DAY 9: Step aboard a life of Edwardian luxury on a Wherry Yacht this Heritage Open Days, with a trip to the Museum of the Broads near Norwich. Only 3 of these iconic vessels remain so don’t miss your chance to explore one of them! MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/IxQ130lAATN
MAKING IS UNDERWAY! 25 remarkable women have been scanned and foot-high statues are being 3D printed…but who are they? All shall be revealed TOMORROW at www.putherforward.com
NOMINATIONS ARE IN! Our commissioned Unsung Stories artists, @nonzeroone, have been travelling the country asking YOU to #putherforward! This is what finding #UnsungStories looks like…Find out MORE: www.putherforward.com
DAY 10: It was only in 1915 that the first British woman was appointed a police officer with full powers of arrest. Over 100 years later, discover the fascinating history of women in the force at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, with specially put on object handling sessions. MORE: http://ow.ly/oY8m30lzsOK
DAY 11: Ancient ruins, a historic house and a game of croquet…sounds like the perfect way to end the summer! Explore Waverley Abbey House for free this Heritage Open Days and discover its charms and rich history for yourself. More HERE: http://ow.ly/y5IJ30lyfBj
DAY 12: Take a trip back in time this Heritage Open Days with a visit to the Harris Museum. Special tours of the Egyptian Balcony will be on offer, giving you a rare chance to see specially commissioned paintings that bring the ancient world to life! MORE: http://ow.ly/hHFH30lyfzq
DAY 13: Exceptional fittings, a wonky tower and faded wall paintings all add to the charm of the grade I listed St Mary Magdelene Church near Windsor. Dating back to the 12th Century, it was built to serve the bargemen who plied their trade on the river. Discover it for yourself HERE: http://ow.ly/aZaR30lxKxh
NOMINATE! MAKE! UNVEIL! 25 new foot-high statues of women coming soon as part of our #UnsungStories artwork #putherforward. Here’s what our commissioned artists, non zero one, have up to over the last few months…Find out MORE: www.putherforward.com
DAY 14: Want to feel on top of the world? Well you can this September with a free tour of the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire! Book HERE: http://ow.ly/neK530lwMdF
DAY 15: A ground-breaking piece of community theatre performed on a train…‘From Station to Station’, commission by Knutsford Promenades, celebrates the lives of Extraordinary Women Elizabeth Gaskell and Alison Uttley. An event not to be missed! MORE: http://ow.ly/imXq30lw1jr
DAY 16: Explore the striking architecture of Worcester Guildhall for free this Heritage Open Days. Built in 1722, by Thomas White, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren, the Assembly Room has seen many royal visits and boasts an incredible painting ceiling. MORE: http://ow.ly/tf4r30luRMH
DAY 17: Take in the sights, smells and sounds of one of the last water-powered forge in England this Heritage Open Days. Finch Foundry in Devon will be putting on demonstrations, talks and more for FREE! MORE: http://ow.ly/P6Ee30ltPJx
DAY 18: One of London’s best hidden gems, Dorich House Museum will be free to explore this September. The former studio home of sculptor Dora Gordine, the museum now holds the world’s largest collection of her works. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/e97730lsq4F
DAY 19: A National Trust property that you could imagine yourself living in…Gunby Estate in Lincolnshire features modest sized rooms full of character all add to the charm of this stunning property. With 1500-acre grounds and an 8-acre garden, there is plenty to explore! Plan your visit HERE: http://ow.ly/qmAX30lsq2n
DAY 20: The Grand Shaft in Dover is an engineering marvel! It’s triple staircase design with 140 steps enabled troops to quickly get from the cliff-top barracks to sea level in the event of a French invasion! Discover this quirky piece of military history for yourself this Heritage Open Days. More HERE: http://ow.ly/cla730lrVb8
DAY 21: A unique architectural masterpiece awaits you at the Lovelace Mausoleum in Guildford, which houses the tombs of the 1st Earl of Lovelace and his second wife, Jane. This stunning image was taken as part of our ongoing collaboration with Forgotten Heritage. Visit the Mausoleum for yourself HERE: http://ow.ly/Pc8F30lqT00
DAY 22: "Deeds not words" will definitely be taking place this Heritage Open Days! The Pankhurst Centre in Manchester will be putting on free workshops, where you will craft the materials needed to lead the fight for equal voting rights! Join the protest HERE: http://ow.ly/Fpbm30lpYbL
DAY 23: Here’s a real highlight for you! The insta-worthy Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire will be free to explore, including special visits to usually closed parts of the estate. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/jX3c30lnMbO
DAY 24: Shortly after the Norman invasion, a young French monk founded The Hospital of St Cross in Winchester. 1000 years later it is still and use and the brothers welcome you to explore this Grade I listed complex of buildings set in picturesque water meadows. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. EXPLORE HERE: http://ow.ly/db5D30llXMd
DAY 25: All aboard the National Waterways Museum in Cheshire for a fantastic family day out! Learn about 200 years of life on the water through Interactive exhibitions and an incredible collection of historic boats. MORE: http://ow.ly/16aQ30llXGS
DAY 26: Explore the stunning Landguard Fort in Felixstowe for free this Heritage Open Days. This Grade I listed Georgian stronghold replaced an earlier 17th century version on the same site and was designed to guard the entrance of Harwich port. MORE: http://ow.ly/CAAk30llXA0
DAY 27: Heard of Avril Coleridge-Taylor? The life of this extraordinary composer, conductor and pianist will be celebrated at St George’s Church in Brighton this September, including live performances of her recently rediscovered works! MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/vq3b30ll6VV
DAY 28: A donkey wheel, baking demonstrations and the Knights Templar – an unusual combination granted, but all relate to Saddlescombe Farm near Brighton. Discover over 1000 years of history this September HERE: http://ow.ly/pk9l30ljMeD
DAY 29: Discover the incredible works of the ‘Pitmen Painters’ at the Woodhorn Museum in Ashington this Heritage Open Days. They’re offering exclusive behind-the-scenes tours to see paintings not usually on display. Book HERE: http://ow.ly/W9pM30lj14X
DAY 30: The first day of our countdown and a rare chance to see inside The Banqueting House in Gateshead. Standing at the highest point in Gibside Park, this Gothic folly dates back to 1750 and has been brought back to its former glory by the Landmark Trust. MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/vkwO30lhWa7
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