What is Heritage Open Days?

What is Heritage Open Days?

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A Heritage Open Days event at the Gothic Temple at Stowe, Buckinghamshire

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Rosemary Collins

Published: March 10, 2025 at 10:56 am

What is Heritage Open Days?

Every year in September, historic sites across England throw open their doors for free volunteer-run events, including access to places not normally open to the public. Wherever you live in England, there's bound to be a Heritage Open Days event you can get involved with.

When is Heritage Open Days 2025?

Heritage Open Days 2025 will take place from 12 to 21 September.

What is the theme for Heritage Open Days 2025?

The theme for Heritage Open Days 2025 is 'Architecture'.

Are Heritage Open Days free?

Yes, all Heritage Open Days are free.

Do other countries in the UK offer Heritage Open Days?

Heritage Open Days is England’s contribution to European Heritage Days. Other events in the UK are Doors Open Days in Scotland; Open Doors Days in Wales; and European Heritage Open Days in Northern Ireland.

Rosemary Collins

Features Editor

Rosemary Collins is the Features Editor for Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine.

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