HODs Headlines 2016

Numbers up

• A record high of 5293 events
• Put on by an extraordinary 2073 local organisers
• Coordinating over 40,000 volunteers

Connecting communities

• 72% visitors live locally
• 87% of visitors felt HODs made them appreciate their local area more
• 75% of visitors said HODs made them feel more part of their local community
• 76% of volunteers said HODs made them feel more pride in their local area/heritage
• Estimated minimum of £10 million contributed to local economies over the festival

Cultural Gateway

• 40% of visitors had not visited a heritage site in the past 12 months
• 80% of visitors were inspired to visit more in future
• 86% of visitors agree that they are visiting because it is important to support local heritage
• 51% of organisers at sites that are open to the public on other occasions reported seeing a more diverse audience attending

 Many thanks to all who participated, especially our wonderful local organisers - one visitor summed it up for us saying:

Find out more 

• Download the impact report here.
• Festival Spotlights - Explore some of the fantastic events that took part this year
• Case Studies - Hear more from local organisers
• How to get involved - Feeling inspired? Why not join the community?!