Organiser Feedback

Every year, after the September event we gather comments from our organisers and post a representative selection on this page.

Organiser Feedback 2008

Well done – another successful one!
Whitchurch Silk Mill, Hampshire

Very successful event – lots of positive feedback. Keen to repeat.
Washington Millennium Library, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

We found the whole event very worthwhile in raising interest in heritage importance.
Newport Pagnell Historical Society, Buckinghamshire

Many more visitors than an ordinary day. Really positive result the event has helped to reach local people.
Guildhall Museum, Boston, Lincolnshire

Good awareness and opportunity to show ‘behind the scenes’!
General Manager, Isle of Wight Steam Railway

We were overwhelmed by the response from the public - made good contacts for future use.
Massey’s Folly Preservation Trust, Hampshire

Brilliant way to open up public buildings.
Wickwar Parish Council, South Gloucestershire

Responses from those who attended were brilliant. Too many people do not realise what history they are missing on their doorstep.
Reigate Priory Cricket Club, Surrey

Visitor numbers were double normal entry. Donations made up for lack of admission charge.
Coultershaw Beam Pump, West Sussex

I am delighted with every aspect of the planning, preparation and publicity. This, our 6th year has been most successful. In the light of recent vandalism this weekend has been able to lift our spirits and realise how much support, local and further afield, we have.
Conisbrough St Peter’s Church, South Yorkshire

I enjoyed the weekend. Good for the village. Thank you.
Denby Church, Yorkshire

The days were a great success, Godalming very busy, there was a real buzz about the place. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Was asked what we had planned for next year. It was the perfect way to finish the summer. The weather helped!
Godalming Trust, Surrey

The Civic Trust does an excellent job in promoting and helping to coordinate HOD.
Mole Valley organiser

Well organised. Lots of support if needed. Thank you.
The Flintham Society, Nottinghamshire

The help and advice I got was very good especially as I had not done this before. The online services were very good.
St Matthew’s Church, Stockport

Very helpful staff, offering quick and efficient support.
Dartmoor National Park Authority, Devon

Thanks for your support. Quite a number of visitors got details from your website, and were doing a trail of sites round the area!
St Wilfrid’s Church, Manchester

Many visitors remarked on how good the HODs www. was this year; well done!
Colne Valley Postal History Museum, Essex

The listing on the HODs website was excellent – This is where most of our bookings came from. It’s good to be part of something big like this.
Beamish Museum, Durham

The service seemed to be friendly and approachable and the online application form was easy to use. We were pleased to find that when we did encounter problems there were friendly staff at the end of the phone to help.
The Arthur Dooley Archive, Merseyside

I thought the raffle was good, giving 50% to the Church, encouraged people to buy.
The White Church, Lancashire

The promotional materials were a great help. Also the organiser feedback form will help us to improve our next open days.
North East Maritime Trust, Durham

The publicity material was exceptionally good, particularly the large plastic banner, as we are situated in a small hamlet, not seen by passing traffic and it was very eye-catching on the main road.
All Saints Church, Owston, South Yorkshire

Advertising produced visitors from both ends of the country.
St Aidans Trust, West Yorkshire

Good national coverage, high profile ‘brand’.
Manchester Central Library, Greater Manchester

The Heritage Open Days team would like to invite comments from organisers about Heritage Open Days in general, special projects they have set up as part of the event, and their experiences as organisers. Please email us hods[at]civictrust.org.uk your comments, ideas and experiences. A selection of your comments will be posted on this website to share with other organisers.