More to explore
Our festival is unique but there are lots of other great events throughout the year to explore. So if you like us, check out these!
National Gardens Scheme
Across the country over 3,700 gardens open up for the NGS raising money for nursing, caring and gardening charities. Many are privately owned and open just a few times each year. Some open as part of a group with the whole community involved.
LGBT+ History Month
A series of festivals and events seeking to promote scholarship of this area of often hidden history.
Great Big Green Week
The largest event for climate and nature in the UK. Thousands of events celebrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change and protect green spaces, encouraging others to get involved too.
Festival of Archaeology
Showcasing the very best of archaeology, with special events right across the UK, organised and hosted by museums, heritage organisations, national and countryside parks, universities, local societies, and community archaeologists.
European Heritage Days
Heritage Open Days is part of European Heritage Days, a Europe-wide celebration of our common heritage. 50 countries take part in this joint action by the Council of Europe and the European Commission.
Ride + Stride
A chance to explore thousands of churches, chapels and meeting houses across the country whilst raising money to help care for and maintain these wonderful buildings. Supported by the National Churches Trust in partnership with County Churches Trusts nationwide.
Fun Palaces
Find a place where the arts and sciences meet in a fun, creative way in your local community.
The Big Draw
Every October over 1,500 events use drawing - in many different forms - to connect participants with museum and gallery collections, local heritage and the wider community.
Black History Month
A nationwide celebration of Black history, arts and culture; highlighting the achievements of the Black community in Britain and uncovering their hidden history.
Being Human
A festival of the humanities with hundreds of events across the UK sharing academic research with local communities in fun ways.
UK Disability History Month
Celebrating the achievements of disabled people and providing a platform that focuses on the history of their struggle for equality and human rights. With events taking place throughout England, Scotland and Wales.