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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BLOG: Guest Posts

Introducing…The Festival of Archaeology

From the glamor of Indiana Jones to the iconic stripy jumpers of Time Team’s Mick Aston, archaeology is full…

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BLOG: Festival spotlights

Jane Austen: At Home and On Screen

Jane Austen is a name everyone is familiar with, as her classic works are taught in schools, adapted into…

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HODs news

Dare to Dream: FREE Training Sessions

If you’ve registered a ‘Dare to Dream’ workshop, or are planning to do so, the good news is that…

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A Night to Remember…

Wow – what a night our 25th party in London was! 170 organisers, colleagues and friends joined us as we kicked…

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Festival spotlights

Highlighting the people and places that participate

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