Many offer unique opportunities to go behind usually closed doors, or are giving the chance to enjoy rarely seen exhibitions or archives. While others are hosting specialist talks or tours to mark the annual festival of the nation’s past.
Here, the Chronicle & Echo has put together 36 Heritage Open Days events that you can enjoy, for free, during September.
To find out more information on other open days across the county and country, visit https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
17. Talk by Lilliana Alani - People, Places and Faces
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD. Our photographice section present a talk by Lilliana Alani - People, Places and Faces. Wednesday 17 September: 2000-2200. Pre-booking not required Photo: Heritage Open Days
18. All Saints Church Brixworth - 1300 Years of Architectural Heritage
All Saints' Church, Church Street, Brixworth, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9BZ. Join The Friends of All Saints Church Brixworth on 20th September for one of our free guided tours, a unique opportunity to explore this architectural masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Brixworth, a village rich in history. Saturday 20 September: Church Tours scheduled at 1100, 1300 and 1500. Booking preferred - email [email protected] Photo: Heritage Open Days
19. Kingsley Park Methodist Church
Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7JF. Kingsley Park Methodist Church first opened its doors in September 1899 and remains a beautiful and welcoming landmark in the community. The building features stunning stained-glass windows and architecture. Saturday 13 September: 1000-1500. Pre-booking not required. Photo: Heritage Open Days
20. Great Fire of Northampton commemoration - walking trail
All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF. A walk around the All Saints Church area of Northampton, spotting buildings affected by the Great Fire of Northampton in 1675. Available any time, just download discover-northamptonshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GFN-Trail-Web.pdf Photo: Heritage Open Days