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.

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BLOG: Guest Posts

Hidden Histories…a story of belonging

Digging into the past can be a muddy job, and not just for the archaeologists! Untangling the threads of who…

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Take 5 with the team

Well here we are, back from the winter break, poised, catlike, on the festival path for 2021. Flexibility is the key…

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BLOG: Curious Collections

5 Fascinating Finds from East Surrey Museum

Did you know that a mysterious crocodile lurks in a corner of a museum in Caterham? Just one of nearly 10,000…

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Case Studies

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

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Hidden Histories…a story of belonging

Take 5 with the team

5 Fascinating Finds from East Surrey Museum

Powderham Castle

HODs Newsletter

Festival spotlights

How to become an organiser