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There are pockets of Gosport where wildlife are not only clinging on, but also thriving! Jon will talk to you about this wildlife wonderland, aided by his fantastic photographs...

Community Photography Exhibition Theme: “People and Places Past and Present” Delivered by Keynsham photography group Snap and Stroll.

Renowned local photographer, James C Lawrence and his sons, captured 107 years of Gosport's history through the camera lens. This walk will use those images to look at Gosport High Street as the photographer saw it, and compare it to today...

A video of a range of notable Pontefract photographers and film links.

A free community exhibition celebrating Aylesbury's heritage through art, photography and writing created by local people of all ages and backgrounds.

'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings

A group walk exploring the heritage of Rochdale's town centre through photography.

Photography exhibition of Doncaster’s historic buildings comprising of buildings that are of quality, those that are in poor condition and those that contribute little to the city’s architecture.

The 17th-century Old Library of St John’s College exhibits a millennium’s worth of treasures, from manuscripts and rare printed books to pioneering photography and personal papers.

Meet some of the Bluecoat’s creative community and find out about their practices as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.

A working photography studio operating from the same purpose built site since 1867. W.W. Winter has retained much of its heritage which will be displayed throughout the building, along with examples from our extensive image archive.

Kids take over Bromley House Library! Free activities for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups. Get hands on at our book conservation station, visit Narnia, and capture your portrait in our Photography Studio.

Step into a vibrant time-travel moment where past and present Berwick days collide. This brand new photography exhibition from CHARLOTTE SUMMERS brings a striking 2026 reinterpretation to selected archive images.

Photographs courtesy of Keith Eastwell Photography and displayed by Darren Hanning In the Heritage Room and main hall there will be other displays, photographs and information about Galleywood’s history including the racecourse and much more.

A five-part related programme: Photography exhibition: 'Drawn into Your Presence'; Story of Samuel and Louisa Relf, married in St James' in 1872; Story of St James' Church (Grade II); Story of the Imperial Family Bible; Films and presentations.

An Exhibition of photographs from our Heritage Photography Competition - this year, the theme is Statues, Memorials, Graves and Plaques. The entires will be displayed in the High Chelmer Shopping Centre.

Explore St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre on a guided Heritage Open Days tour. Discover its WWI memorial window, Alec Gill Gallery and historic tower, hear about Giroscope’s 40-year story and new photography competition, and enjoy refreshments

A community exhibition exploring Old Shoreham as a living landscape where nature, history and community are inseparable — created through maps, artwork, photography, textiles, soundscape and research by local volunteers, artists, historians, schools

Join members of Berwick Camera Club on this walk round part of Berwick looking at the present town and its history from the photographer's perspective. What would you want to photograph and how ? Learn some tips along the way

Enjoy panoramic views from this iconic structure on the River Tyne at Dunston, and stay for a community dog show! Head over to our pop-up space Tyne Derwent Way to see Sirkka-Liisa Kontinnen's photography of the Staiths in its working era.

A presentation of historical images of the Isle of Thanet, from the 20th century, at the Thanet Visitor Centre in Margate.

Come along to our annual exhibition of images taken by members covering many genres from the traditional to the more creative. See a slideshow of images highlighting everyday life in some of Berwick's streets.

A grand selection of creative work by a variety of Ipswich based artists - both in the Unitarian Meeting House and in a marquee beside it.

Interested in Natural History in Northamptonshire? Want to look through a microscope? Want to handle local rocks and fossils? Interested in Astronomy? A keen photographer interested in more skills? Then visit us in our purpose built rooms.

A chance to visit Sheffield's Edwardian Post Office, now the home of the Sheffield Creative Industries Institute at Sheffield Hallam University. Tour the city's original sorting office, telephone exchange and main post office counter.

On September 12th, Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution hosts a great interactive exhibit Let Nature Work its Magic: Three naturalists who loved birds. The exhibit introduces the work of three 19th Century naturalists: John James Audubon

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.

On 19-20 September visitors can explore Flag Fen Archaeology Park free of charge. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet staff and volunteers, enjoy family activities, heritage craft displays and jewellery-making demonstrations.

An illustrated talk by Alan Buckman about 19th century Deal.

Join artist & photographer Sabre Majid for a guided photo walk exploring the unique architecture of CMK. Bring your camera or smartphone, and enjoy a relaxed stroll while seeing the city from a new perspective.

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum and Library will be open free of charge with talks in our Historic Library examining the hidden stories between the pages of our book collection, and how we care for the books today.

Visit Luneside Artists Studios. Meet the artists, view our group exhibition, explore studio spaces and see work in progress. This will be an opportunity to learn about the history of the studios and see the wide range of visual art on show.

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

Visit this very popular exhibition, with an extended collection of photographs by professional photographer Jack Roberts, whose photos of Norwich post World War Two premiered at The Forum during HODs 2019.

Royal Navy Clearance Diver training in the 1970s and 1980s was an infamously grueling. Former Royal Naval clearance diver, James Carlin, gives a fascinating look into the nitty-gritty of how you trained for this dangerous work...

Join Pitt Rivers Museum staff viewing highlights of the Photograph Collections and current digital projects.

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.

Explore the fascinating rituals and customs of death and mourning in Georgian and Victorian times with this illustrated talk by Sarah Tobias.

This Place We Share features stunning photographs of North East Lincolnshire taken by the people who know it best: the communities who live, work, and visit here.

The ‘Benchmark Festival of Arts’ inaugural/preview exhibition celebrates and promotes the attributes of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Lower Tweed through the eyes of local Artists, Photographers and Sculptors.

Guided tour of the Victorian grandeur of Canada House, once the headquarters of the Sheffield United Gas Light Company. Learn about its history: its role in the second world war; its reincarnation as an 80s nightclub & as an all-you-can-eat buffet.

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.

Join us for the launch of See:MK, a new digital gallery on the 14th floor of Hotel La Tour. The opening exhibition is a chance to meet artist, Sabre Majid, and discover more about the city’s 20th century heritage.

We are due to celebrate our Bicentenary in 2030. Each year brings new information about our history and we hope that this year is no exception.

The lives of George Lord Beeforth and Oliver Francois Xavier Sarony, entrepreneur's of their time.

Unique historic survival with food, drink, a talk and entertainment.

Roots in a Place is a group exhibition at Fronteer Gallery in Sheffield, about Derbyshire, its places, customs and people.

Tucked away on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, is one of Lincolnshire’s hidden treasures — St Andrew's Church, Utterby where visitors can enjoy an exhibition of children’s artwork celebrating the local community, creativity and heritage.

Step behind the scenes at Kresen Kernow to explore Cornwall’s Everyday Histories. Discover stories of miners, fishing communities, wartime women, and 1960s school life through original archives, photographs and personal collections.

Discover historic St John's Burlington Methodist Church. - Autumn Show - 12th September (doors open to public for the Show from 1200) - Coffee Mornings, self guided tours & heritage display - 12th; 16th; 19th September 0930-1130. Concert 1400.

Explore All Saints Church's exhibitions celebrating Helmsley & Upper Ryedale's farming heritage. Featuring Val Mather's acclaimed photographs and local farming history, discover the everyday stories that shaped our landscape and communities.

St Helena’s Church Heritage weekend. Archive records (registers from Lincoln archives) Refreshments available for all dietary needs

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.

Drop in to the Grosvenor Museum on Saturday 12 September from 11.15am-2.00pm and meet two of the artists exhibiting in the Cheshire Artists Network exhibition and see them working -‘ Stitching into Maps and Working from a Photograph.’

Enjoy this arts trail along the canals at Galton Valley, Smethwick celebrating the cultural diversity, canal heritage and community spirit. Pop into Galton Valley Pumping Station between 11am and 3pm to learn about life and work on the canals.

Stone fronted Victorian building with arches on Tuscan pillars, ornate carvings and gable roof topped with a stone sphere.

See:MK is a new digital gallery on the 14th floor of Hotel La Tour, offering fantastic views over Grade lI listed Campbell Park. Come visit the opening exhibition by artist Sabre Majid to discover more about the 20th century heritage at your feet!

Celebrate Woodwalton Fen NNR, birthplace of modern wildlife conservation. Step inside and look around the historic Rothschild Bungalow, and explore this beautiful reserve of rare ancient fenland.

Explore the belfry, see tombs of world famous potters of Spode and Wedgwood, get up close to exquisite stained glass windows, Guided tours and launch of new self guided walks, both inside and in the grounds.