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England’s biggest festival of history and heritage is back this September from 8th – 17th September, with the theme of Creativity Unwrapped.
Every September Heritage Open Days give you the chance to enjoy thousands of free events and experiences at Heritage attractions across the UK, bringing people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. From historic houses to former factories, grave yards and more, all of which are free to enter and many, are only open to the public during the length of the festival.
Several of our members at Visit Heritage are joining hundreds of other attractions to open their doors as part of the festival this year, including the following.
Bosworth Battlefield
Leicestershire CV13 0AD
Running all day on 9th September and with no booking required, the event will include a host of exhibitions giving you a better insight into the battle.
Find out more here
Leighton Hall
Lancashire LA5 9ST
Enjoy timed tours of the house a bird of prey display and free access to the gardens and woodland on 13th September at regular intervals throughout the day. Booking is required, so please book your space by the 13th September.
Find out more here.
Knole
Kent, TB15 0RP
National Trust property Knole sits within Kent’s last medieval deer park and has a host of things going on for visitors on 13th September as part of the festival. Entry is even free to non members.
Find out more here.
Gainsborough’s House
Suffolk, CO10 2EU
As the childhood home of one of Britain’s most important artists, it won’t be a surprise that it is a hub for heritage and culture, It is a Grade I listed building and there are events taking place over 15th-17th September, with no booking required.
Find out more here.
American Museum and Gardens
Bath, BA2 7BD
The award winning Grade II listed gardens and collection of American art is a great way to learn more about the Founding Father’s and our entwined histories. Join in on 16th September, with no booking required.
Find out more here.
Kelmscott Manor
Gloucestershite, GLZ 3HJ
This year will be Kelmscott Manor’s first Heritage Open Day! You’ll find a host of free creative activities all day on 9th September. There is a limited number of tickets available, so booking is preferred, so do make sure to book your space before travelling.
Nymans
West Sussex, RH17 6EB
Another National Trust property that is taking part, non-members can enjoy free entry on 8th and 9th September. The house, which is in partial ruins, features exhibitions exploring Maud Messel, plus a beautiful garden.
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Northampton, NN6 9LY
With a one off special exhibition as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, you can enjoy a number of hidden treasures that have never been on display before.
Canterbury Cathedral
Kent, CT1 2EH
On 8th and 16th September, you can follow a guided tour of the external architecture of Canterbury Cathedral. The tour will give you the chance to learn more about the gargoyles that can be seen along the way, the Cathedral Crypt and the Magna Carta.
Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill
Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
The National Trust’s Hardwick Hall and Stainsby Mill will be open with free entry on 9th and 10th September with pop up expert talks, giving you an insight into Bess of Hardwick and the Elizabethan era.
Ightham Mote
Kent, TN150NT
On 13th September, join the team at Ightham Mote for a free evening tour, giving you a unique insight into England’s most complete moted house.
Lamport Hall and Gardens
Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD
Taking part in Heritage Open Days for the first time, Lamport Hall are opening on 9th September with special tours, art exhibitions and other activities. Booking is required, find out more here.
Learn more about Heritgage Open Days here.
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells the dramatic story of the Battle fought on 22nd August 1485, which marked a major turning point in English history when Richard III lost his life and crown at the hands of Henry Tudor’s army.
Award-winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture-making Gillow dynasty. Unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family, wander through the spectacular grounds and pretty gardens and displays.
Sitting proudly within Kent’s last medieval deer park, Knole is a vast estate where visitors follow in the footsteps of tourists who have visited Knole’s showrooms for 400 years.
Gainsborough’s House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough RA, now a museum with an outstanding collection of his work.
Located in a Grade I listed building, the American Museum and Gardens features collections from the United States and displays that recreate periods of American history, as well as a world renowned folk art, quilt and map collection.
Kelmscott Manor was the iconic country home of William Morris; poet, designer, craftsman, socialist and founding father of the Arts and Crafts movement.
A garden lovers' home for all seasons, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins.
Nestled in rural Northamptonshire, Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens is an elegant Grade I listed country house surrounded by award winning historic gardens, offering a fantastic day out for the whole family.
Canterbury Cathedral is the jewel in Kent’s crown: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mother Church of the Anglican Communion, and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
An icon of Elizabethan architecture, Hardwick Hall, stands proudly on a hilltop bordering North-East Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Hidden away in a secluded Kent valley, is this perfectly preserved medieval moated manor house. Emerging from the natural landscape almost 700 years ago, Ightham Mote is built from Kentish ragstone and great Wealden oaks.
Lamport Hall is a hidden gem in Northamptonshire boasting wonderful gardens, stunning architecture, an impressive art and furniture collection and a full calendar of events.
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