Cornwall
Properties and events in Cornwall
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
32nd Cornwall Regiment of Foot
32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot Re-enactment Group camp at Redoubt No. 2.
A Guided Tour at Chysauster Ancient Village
Join our expert volunteer for a free guided tour of this fascinating site, looking at the lives of those who once inhabited the village.
A Hidden Gem of History
A walk to see inside the amazing time capsule of Maker Redoubt No. 5.
Bodmin materials recycling facility
This free community event offers the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Cornwall’s key recycling facilities and gain a first-hand understanding of how household recycling is processed once it is collected from households.
Bodmin’s Military History Walking Tour
Organised by Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum, this guided walk through the town's military past explores the unexpected stories behind some of Bodmin’s most unassuming streets and iconic buildings.
Canons through the ages
Come along for a fascinating talk about the cannons at St Mawes and beyond and then explore the castle, looking at the defences they have there.
Cotehele: Architectural Tour of Cotehele
As part of Heritage Open Days, join a volunteer guide for an external architectural development of Cotehele over time. Booking essential.
Cotehele: Stories from the Stones
Join a volunteer guide for an external architectural development of Cotehele over time. Booking essential.
Discover St Breward
Explore St Breward, Cornwall – its people, places and stories, from yesterday to the Stone Age. Pick up a free illustrated map and explore 30+ places of interest around the parish, with photographs, films, maps, memories and much more.
Echoes of Industry: Exploring Levant and the Tin Coast
Explore the architectural landscape and the structures that have defined the Tin Coast since it's industrial conception. Experience the harmony between land, technology and infrastructure that put Cornwall on the world mining map.
Explore Cyprus Well, The Long Time Home Of Cornwall's Best Loved Poet, Charles Causley
Step from the quiet lane into the world of the Cornish poet, Charles Causley - immersing yourself in his home and belongings. Sit at his desk, play his piano, read his books and enjoy a space where words have hung in the air for 50 years.
Explore the fogous of West Cornwall
A free guided tour at Carn Euny, looking at the ancient village and the purpose of a fogou.
Feasts at the castle
A free guided tour of the castle, focusing on the lives of those who served at the lavish feasts hosted across the centuries.
From Royal Residence to Romantic Ruin
Free tours of the castle, detailing its decline from a castle that housed royalty, to a picturesque feature of the landscape.
Glendurgan Garden
Step into a garden full of stories during England’s biggest celebration of history and culture.
Godolphin
We invite you to visit Godolphin for free for the 2026 Heritage Open Day festival.
Hallenbeagle materials recycling facility
This free community event offers the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Cornwall’s key recycling facilities and gain a first-hand understanding of how household recycling is processed once it is collected from households.
Hobbacott Canal Incline
Visitors will be able to visit the Hobbacott Canal Incline which was part of the Bude Canal. It was opened 200 years ago and was the longest canal incline in the country. It is not normally accessible to the public.
Levant Mine
Levant Mine will be offering free tours in celebration of Heritage Open Days from Sunday 13 September to Wednesday 16 September.
Liskeard Unlocked - A Day in the Life of the Pipewell
Join us at the Pipewell and discover the everyday histories of our town’s historic water source. Explore its role in local life, learn about planned conservation work, share stories, and enjoy rare access to the well at this family-friendly event.