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Visiting – Go explore!

Each September thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. All for free.

Save the date! Heritage Open Days returns 6-15 September 2024

For inspiration of the amazing heritage across the country you can search events from this year's festival until the end of the year on the directory below.

Festival safeguarding - take note and then take part.

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