Related Events
The national event calendar is packed with annual event schemes which give you the opportunity to enjoy and learn about aspects of this country’s cultural heritage and built environment. If you are not able to visit any Heritage Open Days events in September you might want to take advantage of some of the events listed on this page.
Museums at Night Weekend
14 - 16 May
A UK wide celebration of museums and galleries co-ordinated by Culture 24, in association with the Museums Libraries and Archives Council and Arts Council England, the initiative is supported by museums, galleries and arts organisations throughout the UK.
http://www.culture24.org.uk/places+to+go/museums+at+night
London Festival of Architecture
19 June - 4 July
A city-wide celebration of architecture in the capital. As London gears up for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games the festival will look at ways that planners, architects and local communities play their part in the development of ‘The Welcoming City’.
http://www.lfa2010.org/index.php
Festival of British Archeology
17 July - 1 August
Building on the success of National Archaeology Week, the Festival of British Archaeology gives you even more chances to discover and explore the rich archaeological heritage of the UK. This 2 week event promises to be even bigger and better than before, providing opportunities for hands-on activities, family-fun, guided tours, craft workshops and much more. Events take place over England, Wales, N. Ireland and Scotland.
http://festival.britarch.ac.uk/
Festival of History
17 - 18 July
This summer a record number of visitors enjoyed an action packed weekend at Kelmarsh Hall estate, Northamptonshire, with over 50 different shows, including aerial displays, jousts, and a Tudor fashion show!
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.9427
European Days of Jewish Culture and Heritage
5 September and 12 - 14 September
Historic synagogues and Jewish heritage sites all over the United Kingdom open their doors to the general public. The theme for 2010 will be ‘Art in Judaism’.
http://www.jewisheritage.org
http://www.bbuk.org
Black History Month
1-31 October
Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for over 30 years, each year growing from strength to strength. Black History Month highlights the achievements of the black community in Britain and uncovers their hidden history.
http://www.black-history-month.co.uk
The Big Draw
1-31 October
Every October over 1000 events use drawing - in many different forms - to connect participants with museum and gallery collections, local heritage or the wider community.
http://www.campaignfordrawing.org
