Welcome to England’s favourite heritage festival!

Every September some 40,000 volunteers across England organise 5,000 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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Creativity Unleashed: Women Working in the Arts

This year’s festival theme is shining a spotlight on ‘Extraordinary Women’ - here are just some of…

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Guest Posts

New Rainbow Plaque Trail in Leeds

This summer Leeds invite us all to follow the rainbow and discover more about the city’s LGBTQ+ heritage.…

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Jewish Country Houses: exploring the world of the Anglo-Jewish aristocracy

One of the most wonderful things about Heritage Open Days is that it provides a chance for visitors to learn new…

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Top Ten Transport Events

All aboard for the many transport events taking place across the country, from vintage fairs to military…

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Festival spotlights

Shining a light on some of the people and places that participate

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