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/
29. Reimagine Northampton!
Guildhall, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE. Architecture students from Northampton College have been reimagining Northampton, taking an existing heritage asset and suggesting how it could be transformed with heart and, of course, imagination! View their ideas on Saturday 13 September: 1100-1500. Pre-booking is not essential, Photo: Egret West / Heritage Open Days
30. Black Ivory Tales of Northampton Walking Tour
Regents Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2NQ. A one-hour guided heritage walk of Northampton's town centre exploring past and present buildings and landmarks through the lens of the intersections of the English legacy of the town and the lived experiences of ethnic minority communities. Friday 12 September: 12:30-13:35. Pre-booking is not essential Photo: Heritage Open Days
31. Kingsley Park Methodist Church history and architecture talk
Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7JF. A short talk on the church's history and architecture with an afternoon tea option. Saturday 20 September: 1000-1200. Pre-booking not required Photo: Heritage Open Days
32. Geology Talk - Beeby Thompson Northampton's Greatest Scientist?
10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD. An illustrated talk by Bob Purser about Beeby Thompson, a Northampton dignitary and local geologist. Thursday 18 September: 2.30pm - 4.00pm. Pre-booking not required Photo: Heritage Open Days