11th - 20th September 2020  ►

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Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture!

Every September some 46,000 volunteers across England organise 5,500 events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

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From Peterborough to Tbilisi – A European Heritage Days Exchange

Did you know that almost every European country has a version of Heritage Open Days? Well, in 1991 the Council of…

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HODs news

Photography Competition 2019 - The Result

The results are in for our second ever photography competition, with 100s of entries featuring places of every age,…

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BLOG: Guest Posts

Introducing… Explore Churches

Standing at the heart of our local communities for centuries the churches of England are chock full of history…

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BLOG: Guest Posts

Inspiring Creativity

What's starred on films big and small, hosted rock concerts, inspired artists and brought communities…

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Festival spotlights

Highlighting the people and places that participate

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