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

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise 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.

HODs 2022 = 9-18 September

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BLOG: Curious Collections

Curious Landmarks - not your usual holiday getaway!

From grand gatehouses to surprisingly splendid stables - The Landmark Trust collection is definitely not the…

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BLOG: Guest Posts

Norwich: A Black History

We're always on the look out for interesting, often unsung, stories here at HODs, so when I…

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Blog

Take 5 with the team - festival travels

So that's it for another year, and what a tasty one it's been with our Edible England theme! Our…

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Festival spotlights

Six Sound Walks

Are you ready to take a walk with a difference? Discover the magic of local High Streets with six new immersive…

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HODs Newsletter

All the latest news about HODs and beyond

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Festival spotlights

Highlighting the people and places that participate

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How to become an organiser

Register with us to join the community

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