Heritage Open Days 2026: 11-20 September Login to save your favourite events Friday, 11 September "Become a Donny Spotter" - an Interactive Family Quiz A Self-Guided Walk for all the family which incorporates a treasure hunt spotting decorative and unusual features on City buildings. Prizes for completed entries "Everyday histories display" examples of Whitchurch women in business A chance for members of the public, normally busy in the week, to visit the museum and view research into Whitchurch women running their own businesses during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 'Ruins and Monuments' 'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings 'This Family Business' 200 Years of Vickers Oils Robert Curphey, archivist at Vickers Oils, tells the story of this 200 year old Leeds family business. 'Where Do You Get Your Local News From?' A talk by Dr Julia Paul Join Dr Julia Paul to discover the oral histories of those involved with Southport's local newspapers, both past and present, and learn more about the difference local news reporting makes to towns like ours.. 10 Year Retrospective Art Exhibition Art Exhibition. 1300 Years of Pontefract History A walk around Pontefract town centre with local historian Eric Jackson, highlighting the history of Pontefract. 2026 Aylesbury Festival Launch Find out what's happening as part of Aylesbury's Heritage Open Days programme for 2026 or join one of the tours of the building to see how it has been transformed. 50 years of Rushmoor Exhibition Explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Aldershot and Farnborough over the past five decades at the Rushmoor 50 Exhibition. 6666 - Four important years in British sail training Gosport has many connections with the sea and with sail training, tall ships, and the races that they take part in. 2026 sees many important anniversaries with the number 6 in them... 75: Towards a New Cathedral A new exhibition marking 75 years since Basil Spence’s new design was first unveiled, Towards a New Cathedral tells the story of the famous and controversial 1951 competition that helped open a modernist chapter for church architecture. 78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House An ordinary terraced house, transformed by the Glaswegian architect, artist and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, for patron WJ Bassett-Lowke, a local businessman and model engineer. The only house in England with Mackintosh interiors. A Guided Tour of Romsey Abbey A guided tour of Romsey Abbey including a visit to the Ringing Chamber. Explore this beautiful building and learn about its 1000-year hisitory with its links to royalty. Discover the fundamental part it played in the development of Romsey. A Guided Walk Through Keynsham's History. Join local walking group Walkers are Welcome and learn something of Keynsham's History. A Talk about the Village of Chilworth and those who lived there The talk will mainly focus on The Fleming family, Richard Searle who rebuilt St. Denys Church in Chilworth at his own expense and the Victorian Sculptor Richard Cockle-Lucas. A Thousand Kisses - Stories of the Kindertransport Lowestoft Railway Station offers another chance to see the critically acclaimed exhibition, A Thousand Kisses, telling the story of the Kindertransport through the experiences of eight children as part of Heritage Open Day’s 2026. A Virtual Tour of 26 High Street in Chelmsford - Dr Benjamin Pugh's Mansion House A virtual tour of 26 High Street in Chelmsford - Dr Benjamin Pugh's Mansion House. A Virtual Tour of 59 New Street - The Old Police Station Join us for this virtual tour of the old place station in New Street, Chelmsford. A Virtual Tour of Saracens Head Hotel A Virtual Tour of Saracens Head Hotel revisits the history of this centuries old building which was one of many coach houses in Chelmsford. A Window to Felixstowe's Past A display of historic pictures displayed in Felixstowe shops showing how they looked in the past. A guided tour of exempt works of art at Upton Viva, Banbury A selection of items from the collection can be seen on a guided tour of about 1 1/2 hours at 1000 on 11th and 14th September. Numbers are limited to 6 on each tour so entry is by pre-booked tickets only and ID must be provided. A hidden gem in the heart of Bungay - St Edmund’s Catholic Church Discover one of the largest baptisteries in England, a wonderful collection of stained glass and wood carving, displays of historical vestments and historic photos A tale of two histories - Pump House Watford A guided tour of the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. This tour will look at the heritage of the building as a pump station and then as its development into a theatre and arts centre. A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch

'Fletcher Moss JP: who was he and what did he do?' a talk by local historian Dr Diana Leitch A walk round Attercliffe The Lower Don Valley was the powerhouse of Sheffield's heavy steel industry and Attercliffe was where its workers lived. Though many buildings have disappeared what remains is a fascinating insight into the life of a once-thriving community. Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture Join us as Abbey House nears 100 years as a museum to celebrate people's everyday memories of this unique space, from the building and its displays to the people who worked & visited here. A talk with a chance to contribute your own memories for 2027 Accrington Lives Ordinary lives, ordinary people? What were the lives of Accrington residents like in times past. Ackworth School : Video Ackworth School is a collection of Grade I, II* & II listed buildings. Aizlewood's Mill Tour - NOW FULLY BOOKED Guided tours of Aizlewood's Mill and much of the historical flour milling equipment on show. UPDATE - all tours are now fully booked. All Saints Church Grade One Listed building. All Saints Church Ridgmont Open Days A rare opportunity to see inside one of Bedfordshire’s premier landmarks and places of worship. Rich in history and architectural splendour. All Saints Church, Newcastle upon Tyne Visitors can enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the only elliptical church in England, whilst being guided through its history. All Saints Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight Grade 11* Listed. Come and explore All Saints Ryde. We'll be opening our doors to welcome you to take a look at the space after our Phase One of building works. Learn about the history of the site, the work that we have done and our future plans. All Saints Church, Wyke Regis A week of Open Days of this important Dorset church. All Saints, Freshwater, Isle of Wight Grade 11* Listed Church All Saints, Godshill, Isle of Wight Grade 1 Listed Church All Saints, Gurnard, Isle of Wight All Saints, Newchurch, Isle of Wight Grade 1 Listed Church Alternative Music in Leeds Alternative Music in Leeds is a self-guided city centre audio trail exploring the major moments of Leeds' alternative music heritage. Discover passwords and codes to unlock stories at each location. Anna Sewell House Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth is the birthplace of the Black Beauty Author Anna Sewell. Redwings Horse Sanctuary took on guardianship of this special building in 2022. Anne of Cleves House Museum Enjoy an insight into Tudor and Elizabethan life at Anne of Cleves House in Lewes. This stunning timber-framed medieval house dates back to the 15th century. Applegate House Air Raid Shelter Explore a rare surviving WWII air raid shelter, built in the grounds of this former clinic. Architectural Tour of the University of Leeds campus Join us for a walking tour exploring the design and history of a selection of the University's architectural gems dating from the 18th Century to the present day. Architecture - Langstone This walk and talk will explore the more interesting architectural aspects of the small coastal harbour of Langstone, gateway to Hayling Island. Architecture at the Sainsbury Centre and Sculpture Park Join us for a unique architectural tour of the iconic Sainsbury Centre and the surrounding Sculpture Park, including a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at the famous Crescent Wing corridor! Have you ever wondered how we look after your history? Come visit Buckinghamshire Archives where we'll take you behind the scenes to see our strongrooms in this guided tour. From gossiping priests to royal charters, who knows what you'll discover? Arlington Court Join us for free entry to Arlington Court as part of the Heritage Open Days and take part in one of free outdoor history walk and talks or cellar tours (which are not usually open to the public). A free art trail map distributed around Leeds, indicating local art and crafter's work in shop venues within the architecturally rich and diverse heritage arcades and shopping malls of Leeds City Centre. Artful Echoes - A selection of works held at Coventry University Archives A specially curated exhibition for Heritage Open Days 2026 showing unseen works by Anthony Hobson, Roy Wilson, Helen Lohmann, Dame Ellen Terry, Frederick Lanchester, Alice Cobert and Peter Eugene Ball. Aston Reading Room Display of local history documents, maps and photos. History of community and lives of servicemen in two World Wars. Research of graves in the churchyard and Aston Hall links to Capability Brown. Research into mining fatalities in local collieries.