are a regular
Heritage
Open
Days-goer
there will be
something new
for you to see and do.
Heritage Open Days celebrates England's
Heritage Open
fantastic architecture and culture by offering free
Days is about
access to properties that are usually closed to the
people and places;
public or normally charge for admission. Every
it celebrates
year on four days in September, buildings of every
community and
age, style and function throw open their doors.
refl ects the
It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden
importance
architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of
of the built
tours, events and activities which bring to life local
environment in
history and culture. Last year the event attracted
our lives and to
around 1 million visitors.
our quality of life.
It is organised by
Heritage Open Days offer people a rare local people who
opportunity to explore the more hidden dedicate their spare
and curious aspects of our history. But it's time to opening properties and staging activities,
not just museums and country houses; the and it is their knowledge and enthusiasm that
event encompasses a huge range of venues, makes Heritage Open Days happen."
from tunnels to temples, factories to follies,
breweries to bus garages. There will be guided
It is estimated that 90% of the population live
walks, workshops, exhibitions and cooking
within 30 minutes of a Heritage Open Days event.
demonstrations, role-plays and children's
To fi nd out if your local monument, castle, garden
activities, so events will be educational as well as
or stately home is taking part, visit the HOD
entertaining for all the family.
website.
Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive, English
The website is at www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Heritage, says: "Heritage Open Days this year is
and enables you to search in your local area, or
set to be even bigger than last year, so even if you
call 0844 335 1884.
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