Visitor Book

Every year, we are encouraged not only by the amount of visitor feedback forms and letters we receive, but also by the high proportion of positive comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Here is a selection of the many comments we received in 2009…

‘Should have done this years ago! And on my doorstep too.’
Talbot Lane Methodist Church, Rotherham

‘Magical, Mysterious. Marvellous!’
Scotts Grotto, Hertfordshire

‘What a lovely way to spend an afternoon.  A beautiful and interesting place and very welcoming people – thank you!’
Elle Swinbank - Holy Trinity Church, Little Ouseburn

‘A treasure trove of history.’
History Fair at St Edmund’s

‘Such a pleasure to hear people talking who are so proud of ‘their’ venue and so knowledgable.’
Marilyn Evans - Mosque, Norwich

‘The first history lesson I liked!’
Anthony English - Dalton Castle

‘Love the Heritage Open Days – Keep them Coming!’
Eileen Lewis - Brighton & Hove

‘Never thought I would ever be on stage at Sunderland Empire. 5 mins claim to fame.’
Sunderland Empire

‘Lots of stuff I’ve never noticed before.’
Bromyard Heritage Trail

‘Feels as though I’m on holiday in my birthplace!’
Andrew Hacker - Bessie Surtees House, Newcastle upon Tyne

‘Uplifted the soul. Wonderful.’
Hazel Wells - St John the Baptist Church, Malden

‘Best visit ever! Can’t wait to return, Shown round by owner who obviously enjoyed sharing his lovely home and garden.  A 5 star event.’
Sue Thomas - Eastnor Castle

‘Fascinating place – kids very excited!’
N Olsen - Herne Windmill, Kent

‘Too much to see in one visit!’
Julia Balding - Ventnor Heritage Museum, Isle of Wight

‘A big thank you to all involved in putting the weekend together.  A very satisfied and newly enlightened family.’
Karen Anderson - Newbury

‘Very inspiring, really want to convert my house!’
Transition Chesterfield – Eco-Homes

‘Interesting beyond expectation.’
Blackpool Tower

‘Yet again, one of the highlights of the year.’
John Cunningham -Littleborough Barn, Kent

‘This has been an eye-opening few days.’
Charles Rothewell - Halifax Town Hall

‘Wonderful to see such beautifully restored buses running through Oxford again.’

‘Excellent, managed to find an ancestor in old photos of the football team.’
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History

‘Brings back a lot of memories…’
Mr & Mrs Rawcliffe - St Hilda’s Church, Hartlepool

‘Have walked past the Mill many times over 15 years but never went inside.  To see its workings is truly fascinating.’
Edwin Walker - Herne Windmill, Kent

‘A First-Class concept – long may it continue.’
Allan Corless - Funny Girls, Blackpool

‘Best afternoon out for a long time.’
Christine Gannon - Blackpool Magic Club

‘I drive past this everyday – nice to see what’s inside.  Ta very much.’
CJ Derbyshire - Ashcombe Toll House, Lewes, East Sussex

‘It’s a revelation – I never knew some of these places existed!  Well worthwhile.’
Valerie Shepherd - Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool

‘Excellent guides - enthusiastic, informative & unhurried.’
Discover High Ashurst

‘We and all the children are hooked and will be on Dartmoor visiting and learning at every opportunity now.’
Explore Medieval Life at a Dartmoor Longhouse

‘Fascinating lecture - would definitely attend future events.’
The Leeds Library

‘Great opportunity to see familiar building in new light.’
Swaffham Museum

‘Nice to see lots of locals visiting that are financially excluded for rest of the year! Amazing amount to be learnt here for the next generation.’

‘Excellent, interesting and astonishing education! English Heritage is wonderful!!’
David Bulbeck - Brighton & Hove

Share your experiences with the Heritage Open Days team, other visitors and our local event organisers! Each entry in the HODs event directory has a feedback form, through which you can send us your comments and suggestions. You can also rate your visit if you like.