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

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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Wellcome Collection – a library for the incurably curious

The Wellcome Collection has been a source of intrigue and delight for me for many years. Through it I've…

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Press release

First look at our 25th Anniversary highlights

In September, Heritage Open Days - England’s largest festival of history and culture - will celebrate its 25th…

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Gentleman Jack and Shibden Hall

If you haven’t heard of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall (aka Gentleman Jack) then you’re missing a treat of…

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

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Wellcome Collection – a library for the incurably curious

First look at our 25th Anniversary highlights

Gentleman Jack and Shibden Hall

Registration is OPEN - with NEW resource packs!

HODs Newsletter

Event directory

Festival spotlights