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Registration Essentials

Registration Essentials

In order to participate in Heritage Open Days, you have to make sure that you meet the Heritage Open Days entry criteria and, of course, register with English Heritage in time.
In order for us to fully promote your listing/s, please return the registration form/s to us by 1 May. The deadline for late registration is 1 August.

Please note that Heritage Open Days does not cover London. If you wish to take part in Open House London please visit http://www.openhouse.org.uk

This page tells you what criteria your event has to fulfill to qualify for registration and also provides you with all components of the registration pack.

Entry Criteria

  • Properties included in Heritage Open Days should be of architectural, cultural, historic or social interest.
  • You need to provide information to help people understand you building’s history, architectural merit or role in the community. For example, you could offer guided tours, talks, information pamphlets or put on an exhibition.
  • All openings must take place on either Thursday 9, Friday 10, Saturday 11, or Sunday 12 September 2010. (Organisers can choose the days they wish to open properties or stage events. You do not need to participate on all four days.)
  • Admission to properties and participation in activities must be free during the chosen Heritage Open Days opening period. Properties that do normally open free of charge should either open an additional part of the property or arrange a special activity.

Invitation to participate

These are sent out in early February and our Make it Happen leaflet which provides basic information about the event and how to get involved can be downloaded from the document library.

Registering Online

To register your events online and access a range of resources please go to the Organiser Portal

Organiser Forms

Below is a list of HODs registration documents for 2010.

Registration Checklist: Will help you keep track of the things you should think about when registering and organising your HODs event.

Registration Form including HODs Insurance Summary: Print out the form and fill it out by using black/blue ink or a typewriter.

Insurance Summary only: Outlines the cover we provide and our criteria for providing this cover.

Risk Assessment Form: Illustrates how to record a risk assessment. Use it for your own risk assessment and keep it for future reference.

Introduction to the English Heritage Outreach Team: Gives you an idea what outreach is and provides you with your regional contacts.

Visitor Feedback Forms and Visitor Book: print these out and ask your visitors to complete the form to help us evaluate the success of this year’s events. The 2010 forms will be available from late July.

Organiser’s Feedback Form: please print this form out and give us your feedback. Please return the form to HODs by the 1st October each year. The 2010 forms will be available from late July.

Organising a Heritage Open Days event
But our support doesn’t stop here. You can download our Organiser’s Handbook which provides you with many useful insider tips and practical advice on how to organise a successful Heritage Open Days event that appeals to a wide audience. Extra factfiles can also be found within the organisers’ portal.