Love HODs? How about…
We know we’re a bit special. But we also know there’s another eleven months of the year when HODs doesn’t happen. The good news is there’s loads of other fantastic events going on – here are just a few of our faves.
National Gardens Scheme
Throughout the year
Across the country over 3,700 gardens open up for the NGS raising money for nursing, caring and gardening charities. Many are privately owned and open just a few times each year. Some gardens open as part of a group with the whole community involved.
LGBT History Month
February
A series of festivals and events seeking to promote scholarship of this area of often hidden history.
Great Big Green Week
June
The largest event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK. Thousands of events will celebrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change and protect green spaces, and encourage others to get involved too.
Festival of Archaeology
July
The Festival showcases the very best of archaeology, with special events right across the UK, organised and hosted by museums, heritage organisations, national and countryside parks, universities, local societies, and community archaeologists.
European Heritage Days
Throughout September
Heritage Open Days is part of European Heritage Days, a Europe-wide celebration of our common heritage. 50 countries take part in this joint action by the Council of Europe and the European Commission.
- Northern Ireland: European Heritage Open Days
- Scotland: Doors Open Days
- Wales: Open Doors Days
Ride + Stride
September
A chance to explore thousands of churches, chapels and meeting houses across the country whilst raising money to help care for and maintain these wonderful buildings. Supported by the National Churches Trust in partnership with County Churches Trusts nationwide.
Fun Palaces
October
Find a place where the arts and sciences meet in a fun, creative way in your local community.
The Big Draw
October
Every October over 1,500 events use drawing - in many different forms - to connect participants with museum and gallery collections, local heritage and the wider community.
Black History Month
October
A nationwide celebration of Black history, arts and culture; highlighting the achievements of the black community in Britain and uncovering their hidden history.
Being Human
November
A festival of the humanities with events across the UK.
UK Disability History Month
mid November - mid-December
An annual event celebrating the achievements of disabled people and providing a platform that focuses on the history of their struggle for equality and human rights. With events taking place throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
