On this page you’ll find information about the annual Heritage Open Days (HODS). These will take place on 6-15 September 2024.

Heritage Open Days (HODS) is England’s largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 local people and organisations, and thousands of volunteers. Every year in September thousands of people come together across England 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.

Events can range from the opening of buildings, ‘behind the scenes’ tours, walks and talks. Many are arranged by volunteers and some by owners of the facilities concerned.

We’ll be posting details here of local events for the September 2024 HODS, but you might like to take a look at the national HODS site here.

Please note that the civic society has no say on which properties are opened or events held.

The civic society has not been able to play an active role in the 2024 HODS event. If you are interested in helping us in the future please contact us for details of what’s involved.

Page last revised 25 July 2024.