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Heritage Open Days
A selection from the many wonderful churches opening up for England’s largest community heritage festival.
Discover the wonder of the UK’s sacred heritage
Great days out
Seaside specials
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside...
Simply the best
Indulge yourself in the simple things.
Upcoming events
25 May
Yorkshire
Sculpt
A free and exciting art event for the whole family. Follow the trail through beautiful countryside on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, discovering dramatic art installed in historic churches.
4 Sep
Bradford, Yorkshire
By the Hand of… Icons, traditional and contemporary
Chris Czainski has been painting icons for about ten years, as part of her general artistic practice using contemporary techniques.
13 Sep
Various
Heritage Open Days 2019
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences and it’s all free.
Inspire me
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Visitor guide
Art, architecture, walking, cream teas, climbing, sculpture, local history, cycling, letterpress design, labyrinths, stained glass, finding a quiet space, stepping back in time, beer, embroidery and Doctor Who.
Tour operators
We are developing a new area of our website, which will bring you special experiences in sacred places across England, that you or your clients can’t find anywhere else.
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