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An exhibition of ceramics made by 30 members of the Dacorum and Chiltern Potters Guild (A charity promoting ceramics and experiences with clay) in a privately owned 13th/14th century barn which is not usually open to the public.

St Andrew's is one of Leicester's hidden secrets - it looks much bigger and more impressive from the inside than from the outside. It's a Gilbert Scott design from 1860-62 and a lot of decorating and refurbishing has happened in the past 5 years.

Join us on a tour to discover what goes on behind closed doors.

Discover the cold war secrets hidden up on Nare Head.

Join a historic building conservator for a unique glimpse into the different phases of Allan Bank, Grasmere's first villa, from Wordsworth's time as the first tenant in 1808, to the present day.

A privately owned Postal History Museum in the heart of East Anglia. Hands-on history for everything post and telephone related! New larger premises for 2026!

Built on the site of Kettle Hard, a part of Bishop Gundulph's Hospital of St Bartholomew, the almshouses today are a square of Georgian houses dating from the 1790s. They replaced Hawkins' Tudor period buildings.

Romsey Signal Box - a Working Museum, with hands-on activities for everyone.

Do you want to start your family history or explore the story of your house? Hampshire Archives are open for everyone, so step inside our Grade 2 listed building and find out how to get started.

Picturesque working water Mill set in delightful surroundings on the River Mole, with views over the weirs and farmland, and home to a variety of birds and wildlife. Celebrating 40 years since the mill was saved by Cobham Mill Preservation Trust.

Come and enjoy the ancient art of English Church change ringing. Have a go at chiming a bell and seeing our ringers in action.

Free professional appraisals for your jewellery, art and antiques inside an 11th century round tower church. Visitors welcome to explore the church.

In 1852 the Birkenhead was transporting soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment & their families to South Africa, when it started to sink. The story of what happened next became the stuff of legend. David Seeney investigates in a 45 minute talk.

Explore Shepley Over the Years at St Paul’s Church and Hall. Discover Shepley and the war, village buildings, trades and local people, a self-guided graveyard trail, and the Huddersfield & District Family History Society.

Join the Bucks Historical Association to find out about lives behind the memorials.

Join us on our Open Day for free advice on researching your family history. Our Researchers can help you find your ancestors or break down a brick wall. Advice available on how to use DNA to aid in your research. Everyone welcome!

Guided tours of Ted Hughes's birthplace and childhood home, Number 1 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd, including art exhibition. Sunday 20th September, 10:00 until 15:00.

Join our Blue Badge Guide, Claire Partner as we explore Sudbury's attractive and diverse working history that has been shaped by various local industries from wool, cloth and silk weaving, brick-making, agriculture and more...

Welcome to the home of the University of Lancashire's Special Collections and University Archive. Explore what the Livesey Collection and the Shepherd Street Mission Collection tell us about life for children in Lancashire through the years.

Join our Blue Badge Guide, Stephen Moody, as we explore Sudbury's Victorian era, which underwent seismic change during the 19th Century.

Come and visit the Family Research Centre in the old dairy building, now the home of Berkshire Family History Society and see a display of everyday lives in Berkshire.

Lade Bank Pumping Station built in 1937 with an old cooling system (updated in 2005). The architecture can be traced back to the 1800s when Lade Bank was used for canal boats. The Ruston and Hornsby diesel engines can't be found anywhere else (UK).

The Old Castle was a Fifteenth Century house of high status. By Victorian times it was divided up into five tenanted cottages. This is an exhibition and guided tour exploring what life was like here. The current Manor House is Grade I Listed.

A rare chance to see behind the scenes, learn about cremation and view this rich and beautifully detailed building and its grounds.

Three restored boats on Beverley Beck: visits, tours and boat trips on Mermaid.

The public are invited to attend a guided tour of the town's disused Victorian cemetery, which will include information on its history, the stories of those buried there and what the friends of the Cemetery have achieved.

A hall full of Fishermens' Ganseys old & new. What's a Gansey? Come & find out!

Join us for an art-filled day of discovery and creativity – all for free! Pallant House Gallery will be opening its doors for visitors to explore our collection and experience our current major exhibition 'British Landscapes: A Sense of Place.'

Exhibitions, presentations, tours and an opportunity to meet researchers to find out about those buried in Horton Cemetery and the history of Epsom's five asylums. Visit both the area around the Cemetery and the former Horton Chapel, now The Horton.

Crafts people will be visiting the museum for the day to show their skills and their objects. Come and meet them in the beautiful setting of Bishops Waltham Palace.

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.

Discover the history of the unique Cold-War-era military bunker at Alconbury Weald.

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

You are invited to come along to a church tower near Colchester to see a demonstration of ringing, meet our ringers, and maybe have a go yourself in a safe, friendly environment.

Explore Standen and enjoy our exhibition during Heritage Open Days. Discover the fascinating stories of the Beale family through the Benevolent Beales exhibition, celebrating compassion, community spirit and the people who shaped Standen's history.

Climb into the roof space above one of London's best-kept secrets and come face to face with Hawksmoor's breathtaking ceiling. Explore Teulon's dramatic architecture and uncover tales of radical thinkers and pioneering doctors.

Berwick's imposing Elizabethan Walls are an iconic feature of the town and unique. Why and how were they built and by whom? Join local historian, Jim Herbert on this walk to answer some of these questions.

Crow Nest Park is home to many well-established trees. With the 'Barrowman' in residence, we offer guided walks, explorations of how trees interact with our lives.

Berwick Castle was one of the most important fortresses during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. Probably built by the Scottish King David about 1124, it held his royal mint and was the scene of a decision made by Edward I that would make legends.

Join us for a walk full of local surprises uncovered while researching buildings and features for Broxtowe’s Local Heritage List.

Take a fresh look at Beeston’s blue plaques on a guided tour led by members of the original Blue Plaque group responsible for their installation.

Discover your roots in Macclesfield's textile industry with the guidance of a local family history expert.

Discover the stories, people and traditions that have shaped Cotesbach through the centuries. Explore heritage displays, family history activities, guided walks and traditional crafts.

Walter D Crick was an early member of the Northamptonshire Natural History Society Geology section. We take this opportunity to look at his life and contribution to science. Talk by Bob Purser.

On 19th September, in the Priory Rooms, the revived ‘History on your Doorstep’ event will showcase organisations that promote and preserve our diverse local heritage. Focusing on the everyday working lives of businesses, properties and history.

The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society invites you to join us for our annual great day out for everyone.

This is your chance to see behind the scenes of Droitwich Spa Heritage Centre. This 40-minute guided tour will show you remnants of the building's past and a glimpse into the archives.

A rare opportunity to hear and play the remarkable organ in Colchester Town Hall which provides music for the town's annual Oyster Feast and other civic events.

Tour of the Percy Cane heritage garden with Jill Sinclair. Join the garden volunteers in exploring some everyday tools past and present. Bring along a photo or artefact from your garden shed!

Dig an excavation pit in the heritage garden behind the library to reveal some everyday items from the past. Find out about the history of the garden and the family home known as Oriel House. Event for families and children age 5 - 12+