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/
33. Cogenhoe village Heritage Trail
1 Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1LT. A tour through the village of Cogenhoe. For a guide please contact [email protected], Runs from September 12 to September 21. Photo: Heritage Open Days
34. Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service
Wootton Hall Park, Mereway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BQ. Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service will be opening its doors to visitors with tours behind the scenes, special displays of historic documents and advice from the experts. Saturday 13 September: Tours will start at 09:30, 10:45, 12:00. Pre-booking required, email [email protected] Photo: Heritage Open Days
35. Magistrates Courts Open Day
Northampton Magistrates Court, Campbell Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3EB. For one day, the Magistrates Courts will be open to the public with regular tours of the courts and the cells, and interesting talks and mock trials. It’s the first time this has been possible since 2019. Saturday 13 September: 1000-1600. Pre-booking not required Photo: Heritage Open Days
36. Hunsbury Hill Heritage Trail
Hunsbury Hill Centre, Harksome Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9QX. Discover the history of Hunsbury Hill, Visit the ironstone Hill Fort, Ironstone Railway, and the Hunsbury Hill Farm and house. Sunday 14 September: 11-3pm. Pre-booking not required Photo: Northants ACRE / Heritage Open Days