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Heritage Open Days 2026

Various Venues, Nottinghamshire
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Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September 2026
Various venues in Nottinghamshire
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.

C​​​heck back to see what's on or visit the Heritage Open Days website for the full programme nearer the time.

Friday 11 September
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church | Handmade Book Workshop
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church | The People of St Mary's Guided Tour

Sunday 13 September
Norwood Park | Free entry
Bromley House Library | Family Day, Free Entry
National Justice Museum | Courtroom Trial

Tuesday 15 September
Wollaton Hall | Free entry to the Wollaton Walled Garden

Wednesday 16 September 
Green's Windmill | Free Entry

Thursday 17 September
Green's Windmill | Free Entry

Friday 18 September
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church | Handmade Book Workshop
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church | The People of St Mary's Guided Tour
Clumber Park | Free entry
Green's Windmill | Free Entry

Saturday 19 September
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church | The People of St Mary's Guided Tour
Green's Windmill | Free Entry

Sunday 20 September
Green's Windmill | Free Entry
Framework Knitters Museum | 'From Ruddington to Cromford' Book Talk

 

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Heritage Open Days 2026 (11 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026)

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Special Offers

  • Southwell Holiday Cottages - Lavender Cottage

    Enjoy a special family history themed stay in your own 200-year-old cottage with many free local attractions only a short walk away.

    Lavender Cottage will be brimming with history including:

    • a toy box full of (children’s) historical outfits and dressing up
    • special medieval themed bags with a surprise inside fitting for every little lord or lady staying
    • a well-stocked breakfast hamper with your favourite loaf of bread, milk, cereals, biscuits, butter marmalade and a few flowers from the garden

    A welcome fit for a King/Queen!

    Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 11/09/2026 and 20/09/2026

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