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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Take 5 with the team - festival travels

Wow, what a month! What a year! Our biggest festival ever has just come to a close and the team is getting its…

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Catherine’s Trip Through Time

During my time volunteering with HODs, I’ve had the chance to read about and discover new sites and stories…

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Inspiring Creativity

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

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

Noticeboard

Take 5 with the team - festival travels

Catherine’s Trip Through Time

Inspiring Creativity

Who’s that girl?

HODs Newsletter

Event directory

Festival spotlights