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

Every September some 46,000 volunteers across England organise 5,500 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

Best laid plans… are constantly updated, and that’s never been more true than right now. Along with…

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Case Studies

Weston-Super-Mare - Heritage Action Zone

Last year a caretaker of the Earth was awakened to tell the tales of a seaside town over HODs. This spectacular live…

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BLOG: Guest Posts

Meddlesome (or Marvellous) Millie

Introducing: Millicent Fanny Sutherland Leveson Gower - she has a mouthful of a name, but my, what a life! Many…

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BLOG: Guest Posts

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

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Take 5 with the Team

Weston-Super-Mare - Heritage Action Zone

Meddlesome (or Marvellous) Millie

‘Your Ever Loving G’

HODs Newsletter

Event directory

Festival spotlights