🎓️ And, of course, all our colleagues at the University and College buildings opening their doors this year
For full #OxfordOpenDoors listings, see www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/open-doors
#HeritageOpenDays #HiddenOxford
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🎓️ And, of course, all our colleagues at the University and College buildings opening their doors this year
For full #OxfordOpenDoors listings, see www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/open-doors
#HeritageOpenDays #HiddenOxford
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It’s Day 1 of our #HeritageOpenDays exhibition: #BeyondTheUniform
Ten Lives in Ten Days, starting with Colchester Ladies Hairdresser, Hubert Snow, who served with the Tank Corps.
He went on to become Tank Corps OCA member No.1 and wore his old Tankie jacket for gardening!
Northwich's oldest and most beautiful building ⛪
St. Helen's Church: Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm, guided tours hourly. Grade I listed, c.1350.
👉️ Free, drop-in.
🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/vkuDoqi
Tomorrow we shall be at Newport Minster #IsleofWight for ‘History on your doorstep’. Come and say hello if you’re passing by St Thomas’ Square, doors will be open!
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Walk the tour that's been running for over 50 years 🚶♀️
Free taster of "The Chester Tour" with the Guild of Chester Guides - 45 mins taking in the Walls, the Rows, the Cathedral and the Eastgate Clock.
Tue 15, Thu 17 or Sat 19 Sept.
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/IpT8nnj
✨Today's the day — Heritage Open Days is officially open! 11–20 September.
Uncovering the Everyday History Heroes who shaped our streets. Free events across Chester, can't wait to welcome you.
👉 Explore the full programme, plan your visits and book your spots:
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@heritageopendays starts tomorrow until 20th September! (Bilko's 71st anniversary) Everyone is welcome to visit our new location and revamped displays!
A Tudor townhouse hiding in plain sight on the Rows 🏛️
Bishop Lloyd's Palace opens Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm. Ornate Jacobean ceilings, remarkable carvings, now home to Chester Civic Trust.
Free, drop-in 👉️ buff.ly/KMsMZvu
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A warm welcome to everyone joining us over the coming days to take part in #HeritageOpenDays 2026 - we hope you enjoy your visit!
Discover centuries of stories, explore hidden corners, and be inspired by our programme of free talks and tours ⬇️
Doors normally closed to the public - open just for Heritage Open Days 🕯️
St Mary's Creative Space: Sun 13 Sept, 1-4pm. Medieval roof, 72 monuments spanning four centuries, plus a drop-in zine workshop.
Free, drop-in. 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/AGbBzm9
Heritage Open Days Lewes
11th-13th September 2026
The present theatre (since expanded) was converted from a chapel in the late 1930s with the support of John Maynard Keynes.
Info: friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2026/
A peaceful corner of history, open for one hour only 🕊️
University of Chester Chapel opens for Heritage Open Days: Mon 14 & Wed 16 Sept, 1.30-2.30pm. Tickets limited, booking essential.
🎟️ Book here: buff.ly/j3cZfUm
We’re open every day of #HeritageOpenDays - 11th-20th September!
Come and discover Beyond the Uniform: 10 Lives in Peace and War, an exhibition telling the fascinating true stories of ten people whose lives were shaped by service, in times of both peace and war.
🎟️👇
Not sure where to start this weekend?
We've mapped out two suggested routes through Heritage Open Days!
📆 Saturday - in the city centre
📆 Sunday - in the city centre and beyond.
All FREE!
Build your own route from the full programme:
🔗https://buff.ly/nl8WL97
Ring a bell, climb a tower, walk a Domesday village 🔔
St. Michael's Church, Shotwick: Sat 12 Sept, 10am-4pm. Bell ringing, tower tours, organ playing & guided village walks. Grade I listed, 12th century.
Free, drop-in.
Full details 👉️ buff.ly/Zbp4ko4
We’re looking forward to taking part in #HeritageOpenDays 2026!
We’ll be running guided tours of our College on Sunday 20 Sept - all tours are now fully booked, but please contact us at [email protected] if you’d like to join the waiting list.
Watch art happen right in front of you 🎨
Meet two Cheshire Artists Network artists live at the Grosvenor Museum, Sat 12 Sept, 11.15am-2pm - painting from photos and stitching into old maps of the city.
Free, drop in 👉️ buff.ly/qJYkahZ
Everyday lives of ordinary people
Sat 12 Sep 2026 11:00-15:30 | Family Research Centre, Reading
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Great opportunity for #FamilyHistory Societies to meet new people #HeritageOpenDays @federationfhs.bsky.social www.heritageopendays.org.uk