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A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.

Home to the Pennyman family, Ormesby Hall, garden and parkland is a green oasis in the heart of urban Middlesbrough. As part of Heritage Open Days 2026, you can visit Ormesby Hall for free on the below dates.

Once an important Tudor palace, this atmospheric mansion has some illustrious connections, from Henry VIII to Jane Austen. Outside, this summer, the whole family can enjoy games and activities together in The Vyne's gardens.

An escape into nature on the edge of Newcastle offering scenic walking paths, historic ruins, wildlife spotting opportunities, and family-friendly play areas. Visit free and enjoy all this plus special tours of the Chapel crypt.

A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart. National Trust gardens open for free on Saturday 12 September.

Meet a famous Tudor family at Nostell, and watch as we uncover the secrets hidden in the Thomas More family portrait.

Lyveden's Harvest Market 19-20 September Just us for a harvest celebration. Local food, drink and craft producers, apple pressing demo and fun activities for all ages.

The National Trust is offering free entry to Croome from Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September inclusive (9am – 5pm each day), including house and garden tours and a sneak peek inside the Panorama Tower.

There is so much to see and do on a visit to Wallington. Learn the history of the families that have lived here on a visit to the house or head out onto a woodland or riverside walk. Visit the play areas and spend time in the beautiful walled garden.

At Quarry Bank you can discover a complete industrial community and experience the very different worlds of owner and worker, who lived and worked here side by side. Our Learning Space will be open for additional activities.

Newark Park will be offering free entry on 12 September as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.

Enjoy free entry to the lighthouse.

Discover Little Moreton Hall on Heritage Open Day and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor house. Hall doors open for free on Saturday 12 September 2026.

Discover Moseley Old Hall’s fascinating history, including King Charles II’s dramatic escape. Meet the Lace Guild in its golden anniversary year, see lacemaking demonstrations, and explore the history of wool and traditional crafts.

Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall

Enjoy free entry to the manor house, gardens and nuttery.

A single roomed chapel in Romanesque Revival style built in the middle part of the 19th century.

Discover the story of Queenie Frankpit and the other laundresses as you explore the working week in Killerton's historic laundry.

The scale and beauty of Stowe has attracted visitors for over 300 years. Picture-perfect views, winding paths, lakeside walks and temples create a timeless landscape, reflecting the changing seasons.

Welcome one, welcome all to our free open days on 19 & 20 September! Discover the Rossetti exhibition, uncover the story of the Mander family and learn about some of the fascinating guests who have visited the Manor over the years.

Enjoy free entry to Osterley House and Gardens from the 12th-13th September

As part of Heritage Open Days 2026 National Trust Tintagel Old Post Office is offering free entry to non-National Trust members who have booked a free entry ticket online. Dates available Monday 14 September or Sunday 20 September 2026.

An 18th century National Trust property known for its beautiful rococo interiors and long connection to the Verney family. Explore richly decorated rooms and discover fascinating links to Florence Nightingale, who had close family ties to Claydon.

Stoke-Sub-Hamdon Priory is one of the most important collections of medieval buildings in England. It is a well preserved example of a secular (non-monastic) college. Much of its medieval layout and structure is still intact.

A rare chance to see inside the Gothic Temple, a splendid folly built in 1741 by architect James Gibbs. Enjoy free entry to both National Trust Stowe and Gothic Temple as part of Heritage Open Days.

Celebrate 50 years of the National Trust's Textile Conservation Studio. Discover how a volunteer initiative grew into a professional studio conserving historic textiles from National Trust properties nationwide.

The National Waterways Museum

Backbarrow Ironworks is one of the first built [1711] in the North of England continuing for over 250 years until 1965. This amazingly long period of iron production represents the best illustration of iron smelting technology develoment nationally.

Join members of the Land of Oak & Iron Story team to learn more about its vision for an improved heritage experience at the Heritage Centre in Winlaton Mill.

Bring along your family history and heritage to spark conversations with the Land of Oak & Iron Trust. We’re excited to see pictures, diaries, journals, letters, heirlooms, and anything else you find fascinating about your past.

Drop-in and meet members of the Land of Oak & Iron Trust Research Group to learn more about its knowledge, activity, and research practice. Discover a wealth of maps and literature relating to the area and find out more about how to join the group.

Celebrate Townend being opened by the National Trust in 1948 with two 1940s themed days.

Enjoy free entry to this historic National Trust property where there is so much to explore.

Join National Trust Senior National Curator Emma Slocombe and Rebecca Feakes, Property Librarian at Blickling, for an illuminating talk exploring the ideas and history behind the new exhibition.

Celebrating our 130 year anniversary since the National Trust bought Alfriston Clergy House - the first property bought by the then newly formed National Trust - a fascinating exhibition looking at the life of our most illustrious tenant.

Explore over 1,000 years of history at Horton Court – the oldest inhabited roofed structure the National Trust cares for.

As part of the National Heritage Open Days, Taunton Heritage Trust will be opening Grays Almshouse and Chapel on Thursday 17th September.

The house and garden, recently acquired by the National Trust, is doing a limited ticketed trial opening of the property for Heritage Open Days.

Explore Petworth House, a magnificent Treasure House displaying one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park.

Formerly an office of Haltemprice Urban District Council and now run by Cottingham Village Trust.

Heelis, the central office for the National Trust, is an award winning, sustainable office building with ingenious features. A must see for anyone with an interest in modern architecture or just to see what’s behind the glass doors.

On behalf of Ramsbottom Heritage Society Nik Taylor, National Trust warden for the Stubbins estate, based at Gawthorpe Hall Padiham Burnley, is leading a walk and talk explaining natural flood management techniques.

Trafford Local Studies & Archives and Dunham Massey National Trust will be joining us as we uncover the everyday stories of those who lived in Partington, making it the town it is today.

Join a once in a generation celebration weekend at Bodiam Castle, completely free for all. Marking 100 years of National Trust care, everyone is invited to explore and enjoy what makes this remarkable castle so special.

Wanstone Battery is a time capsule from the darkest days of the Second World War. Now the subject of an exciting community archaeological project funded by the National Lottery and the National Trust, visit an area not usually open to the public.

A rare opportunity to explore inside Long Crendon Courthouse. The courthouse is a fine example of an early medieval timber-frame construction, set in an idyllic village. You can visit an exhibition on village life in the upper floor of this property

In our 50th year come and discover the connections we make with the items in the care of the National Trust's Textile Conservation Team. The conservation process gives a unique opportunity to get up close to uncover hidden stories

A charming medieval manor house set within the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust, Brockhampton boasts over 600 years of history and 1,700 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland, making for the perfect day out this Heritage Open Day.

Discover equestrian art in a new light and join us for the grand opening of the national exhibition of the Society of Equestrian Artists.

St. Anne’s Hospital was founded by Lady Anne Clifford in 1653 and for more than 350 years, ageing, widowed, or single ladies have lived there rent free. The building is Grade II* listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Join the Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust and Salford Bereavement Services for a guided tour of Weaste Cemetery. Learn about the history of the cemetery, its monuments and burials, ongoing improvements and a recent community engagement project.

We offer a warm welcome (with home-made teas) to Providence Chapel, Throwleigh, where you can see a special exhibition of the Dartmoor Photographs of Chris Chapman. In 2023 Providence, a C19 Methodist chapel, won two National Church Awards.

Alexander Bagnall, Secretary of the Mausoleum and Monuments Trust and project manager of the Deepdene Trail project, gives an overview of the highly important historic Deepdene estate and its subsequent uncovering.

A virtual tour of 26 High Street in Chelmsford - Dr Benjamin Pugh's Mansion House.

Nestling in the forest, The Banqueting House stands in a grassy clearing looking down towards an octagonal pool and the Derwent Valley, in the highest part of Gibside Park, near the Column of British Liberty and Gibside chapel.

An exciting opportunity to explore Elizabethan House for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

Visit Greys Court for free as part of Heritage Open Days, and experience an archaeology dig up close!

Discover over 10,000 years of history at Brean Down on a free guided walk with one of our knowledgeable guides.

Free entry to Dunster Castle and Gardens plus our working Watermill for a Heritage Open Day on Wednesday 16th September 2026 between 10am and 4pm.

Cross the causeway to Holy Island and explore one of the UK's most iconic landmarks. Discover Lindisfarne Castle, transformed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens into a holiday retreat for Edward Hudson, founder of Country Life magazine.

The historic core of this building is a medieval Pele Tower, on top of which a Gothic Revival chapel was raised in the 19th century. Then, in the basement is one of the best surviving examples of a Second World War Anderson shelter in Britain.

This 2.5 hour walk looks at the battle site in detail.

Hebden Bridge's Grade II listed signal box, after eight years being unloved and unused, has been rescued and is under community control: we are holding a Grand Re-Opening and inviting the local community.

This is a 72ft monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy, built in 1844 stands on an exposed location above the village of Portesham, near Dorchester. Climb to the 120 steps to the top of the monument and enjoy breathtaking views across Dorset.

Visit the house and gardens at Anglesey Abbey. Spanning across 46 hectares, the property offers something for everyone; from the stunning Jacobean-style house full of rich history, to the formal gardens filled with statues, and the woodland areas.

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens & Estate - Garden Tour

Come along and learn about the history of Stricklandgate House and what are future ambitions look like.

The most outstanding Romanesque church. St Peter's stands in a pretty grass churchyard in Northampton town centre, beside the buried remains of a Saxon palace. This 900-year-old Norman church is filled with glorious carved treasures.

Set in the picturesque village of Cartmel, this 14th century gatehouse is Grade II* listed and holds a fascinating and important past. This medieval monastic building along with the church, is all that remains of Cartmel's Augustinian Priory.

Guided tour of Sheffield's only Victorian Bath House with a spring-fed plunge pool. Learn about its colourful history, its importance in our city's working-class heritage and the wildlife that call it home.

Discover old building stones and wild plants as we walk through Dover; ascend steps to the top of the White Cliffs where we will look at the herbs and wildlife of chalk grassland. Stunning views to sea and hear about the aspiring UNESCO Cross-channel

A walk taking in the prehistoric earthworks and their contexts Randwick Woods, Stroud

Explore the glorious Gawthorpe Hall, this year as well as exploring inside the Hall you can also visit the Walled Garden, Great Barn and take a guided walk led by the Ranger around the wider estate.

A look behind the scenes at the work of our conservation staff and volunteers who are cleaning, packing and preparing items from the town’s social history object collections for the new museum displays. Just pop in and see what is happening.

Step back in time and experience life in the Barracks when it was inhabited by soldiers through a slideshow of images from the Berwick Record Office and KOSB photographic collections. Find out about the life of a soldier here in the past.

Hidden from view - a secret arch and garden.

For the first time, Napper Centre will be open. Following recent renovation work the first cottage hospital in the UK opened in 1859 in Cranleigh Surrey and will be open to visit.

England's only surviving 17th century deer course and grandstand.

See behind the doors of the Town Hall with a chance to meet the Mayor and inspect the insides of the Town Hall chamber. Featuring pop-ups from local partners.

Drop-in and see amazing archive images from Berwick Record Office's collections documenting Berwick celebrations and traditions over the years. See if you can spot someone you know!

Be inspired by the everyday built heritage of Berwick and enjoy creating images on Tetra Pak surfaces before printing onto artist grade paper on a real printing press. Join expert printmaker Georgie Fay for this inclusive and friendly print workshop

Drop in and see this exhibition curated by the KOSB Regimental Museum. Using its museum artefacts and archives, it considers the intertwining relationships of Berwick Barracks, the KOSB Regiment, and the town of Berwick over time

Saltram offers a house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A beautiful garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love. Visit us for free this Heritage Open Days 2026.

900 years ago, Berwick was at the heart of a revolution: the advent of coinage in Medieval Scotland. Have a go at striking your own medieval Northumbrian coin with Bjarni Thorvaldrson, the Science Viking.

Visitors can see this unique unfinished Grade I listed Gothic Revival house, built 1857-67, and understand how it was constructed. Take a self-guided tour or join guided tours at 1100, 1300 and 1500, plus a chance to view the boathouse in the Park.

Beautiful 17th century Quaker Meeting House to explore in a glorious Lake District setting. Short introductory talks about Quaker work then and now on peace, equality and the environment.

Come and see the 19th Century mill in action and learn about the progress made in restoring the second waterwheel to working condition and and the stories of the people who lived and worked on the estate.

Enjoy the opportunity to visit Rothley Lakehouse and find out about its history on a short tour and talk.

A chance to visit to the architect George Pace's finest parish church with its stained glass by John Piper, Harry Stammers and Gillian Rees-Thomas

Explore Hughenden: Country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli. Discover our art exhibition in partnership with Buckinghamshire's Visual Images Group.

Join us to launch a new digital interpretation of Pontefract's hermitage and dispensary, including virtual reality and film. Explore a unique heritage site hidden beneath the streets of Pontefract through digital technology and story telling.

The Huguenot Museum is the only museum of Huguenot history in the UK. The Huguenots were French Protestants who escaped religious persecution from the 16th century onwards.

Discover the hidden side of early modern Winchester College through tales of rivalry, corruption, violence, and scandal before the English Civil War, drawn from extensive archival research and presented by Dr Alex Beeton.

Join us at Sizergh for a screening of our new short film for 2026, 'From Ruin to Revival'. This will be followed by an insightful talk from ICON Accredited Furniture Conservator-Restorer, John Wynn-Griffiths.

Wylam Parish Council's Railway Museum has limited opening hours, but extra hours have been added over two weekends to coincide with another nearby Heritage Open Days event at the National Trust's George Stephenson's Birthplace.

With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses, where you can discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures.

At Dyrham Park you can walk through 270 acres of ancient deer park with wide-reaching views, explore the garden, admire the architecture and visit the 17th-century mansion and stop for refreshments from the tea-room or cafe in the parkland. Shop open.

Explore the evolving gardens full of late colour and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Discover the story of the estate in the historic rooms on the ground floor and see the latest art exhibition in the first floor galleries.

Join us to celebrate the end of our restoration project. New this year is the Cosmatesque floor in the Lady Chapel recently exposed and restored. Come and see the beautiful interior mosaic decoration of this unique church, fully restored and cleaned.

"Coast and Country" - a unique exhibition of oil paintings by John S Applegate over the weekend of 12th and 13th September. Refreshments available.