Every September, free to access events are held across England to celebrate our heritage and history through Heritage Open Days . Heritage Open Days returns in 2026 from Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September. We have lots of exciting events planned this year so be sure to check back on this page to stay up to date on what's on. Participating Sites Thanks to our amazing volunteers and partners across the country, we will be offering free in-person events ranging from walking and guided tours to interior openings, short talks and more. Click on the links to see the events happening at each site. Details on how to book, if neccessary, can be found on the below listings. You can also find out more on the Heritage Open Days website. Visit the Heritage Open Days Website North East of England Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks - Multiple events, tours and workshops including the opening of The Main Guard and "Keeping Our Stories Alive" - (Exhibition running from Fri 11 - Sun 20 Sep). View all events at Berwick-Upon-Tweed Barracks here . North West of England Events have now passed Eltham Palace and Gardens - Free entry open days - Mon 14 and Sat 19 Sep. There will also be Servant Tours running from Mon 14 - Sun 20 Sep each day at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm). South East of England Dover Western Heights - Open Day - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Faversham Stone Chapel, Kent - Open Day - Sun 20 Sep Recluver Towers and Roman Fort - Open Days - Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep St Augustine's Abbey - Sat 19 September St John's Abbey Gate - Open Days - Sat 13, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep St John's Commandery - Open Days - Fri 11 - Sun 20 Sep Upnor Castle - Open Days - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep South West of England Bristol Temple Church - Knights, Blitz and Leaning Towers Tour - Sat 12 and Fri 18 Sep Chysauster Ancient Village - Romans in Cornwall Guided Tour - Sun 20 Sep Halliggye Fogou - 'What is a fogou?' Guided Tour - Thu 17 and Sat 19 Sep Kirkham House - Open Days - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep, 11am - 4pm Knowlton Church and Earthworks - Sacred Earth and Sacred Stone Exploring - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Ludgershall Castle - Cross Walking Tours - Sun 13 and Sun 20 Sep Muchelney Abbey - Revealed Tour - Tue 15 and Sun 20 Sep Muchelney Abbey - Craftsmen and Cloisters: Meet the Medieval Stonemason - Sat 19 Sep North Leigh Roman Villa - Roman Villa Mosaic Open Days - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Okehampton Castle, Devon - Local Lifestyles and the Need for a castle - Wed 16 Sep Okehampton Castle, Devon - Building a castle Workshop - Sat 19 Sep Restormel Castle, Cornwall - From Royal Residence to Romantic Ruin Guided Tour - Sun 13 and Sun 20 Sep

Sherborne Old Castle - Guided Tours - Sun 13, Thu 17 and Sat 19 Sep St Mawes Castle, Cornwall - Canons through the Ages - Sat 19 Sep Stanton Drew Stone Circle and Cove - Guided Tours - Fri 18, Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Totnes Castle, Devon - Open Day - Sat 19 Sep, 10am - 4pm East and West Midlands Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire - Open day - Sun 20 Sep J.W Evans Silver Factory, Birmingham - Spotlight Tour - Sat 12 and Fri 18 Sep Lilleshall Abbey, Shrewsbury - Guided Tour - Fri 18 Sep Rotherwas Chapel, Herefordshire - Tours - Tue 15, Thu 17 and Fri 18 Sep Rushton Triangular Lodge - Open days - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Sibsey Trader Mill - Open Days - Sat 19 and Sun 20 Sep Conisbrough Castle - Medieval Knights at the castle Open Day - Sat 19 Sep Berwick Heritage Open Days Berwick Barracks has lots planned for this year's Heritage Open Days in September. Visit their page to see what's on, and explore Berwick’s history with their packed programme of events. Heritage Open Days We’re proud to support Heritage Open Days , England’s largest festival of history and culture. More to explore Seasonal highlights Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky. Seasonal highlights Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky. Autumn’s the perfect time to take a closer look at historic sites, with the colours of trees changing and the sun getting lower in the sky. THE ENGLISH HERITAGE PODCAST Every object has a story to tell - but how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? Amy Matthews explores tales from unexpected places. THE ENGLISH HERITAGE PODCAST Every object has a story to tell - but how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? Amy Matthews explores tales from unexpected places. Every object has a story to tell - but how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? Amy Matthews explores tales from unexpected places. Become a member today Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historical places with an annual membership. Plus there's free entry for up to six children! Become a member today Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historical places with an annual membership. Plus there's free entry for up to six children! Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of historical places with an annual membership. Plus there's free entry for up to six children! https://www.facebook.com/englishheritage https://instagram.com/englishheritage https://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishHeritageFilm https://twitter.com/englishheritage