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Built on the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain, Verulamium Museum is filled with ancient treasures and some of the finest mosaics outside of the Mediterranean.

Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Sunday 8th September 11.30am - 4pm with history activities for children all day Refreshments will be on sale

Discover 600 years of history with a visit to the only medieval town belfry in England. Marvel at the medieval great bell, Gabriel. Relish the rooftop views and be entertained and educated by the display: “Roof Top Shutter Station at the Clock Tower"

Family Trail

A great chance to see one of the oldest churches in Watford. Located in central Watford this church is at the hub of the community throughout our town's history.

A Walk in the Past: Berkhamsted Place A successor to the castle. Tour includes the surviving servants quarter, kitchen garden with Victorian vinery and the awesome Great Barn, the largest in Herts!

Holy Cross was founded in 1194 during the rule of the crusading King Richard the Lionheart and the crusades must have influenced both the name and the design of the Church – a Greek Cross! Lots of interesting things to see and activities to do.

Two former Foundlings will tell us what life was like for the children in Berkhamsted Foundling Hospital 1935-55. Walking around the present Ashlyns School they will recall memories and feelings of those days.

Visitors will have the opportunity of seeing the original schoolhouse built in 1544 (Grade I listed), to learn something about the history of the school (founded in 1541) and see the beautiful little Victorian chapel.

A trip down memory lane of Berkhamsted Railway

Hidden away behind the village hall in the High Street, this Edwardian timber and corrugated iron men’s club has been lovingly restored and converted into a community museum by Codicote Local History Society, open a few days each year.

A late 19th century Methodist Church, refurbished for modern comfort but original features undiminished. A self-led trail explains key features and a special display tells the story of the building and the congregation.

# Celebration & Formal opening of refurbished station # Refurbished platform & goods van body, rewilded embankment # Exhibition: The history of the station & Hatfield-St Albans Railway # Artefact collection # Guided walks # Pop-Up Café

Explore Hertford's range of architectural styles on these free of charge guided walks as part of Heritage Open Days. This walks will take in the historic buildings between Hertford East and Parliament Square.

Our church will be open all day for visitors to browse and take photographs. We will be selling home-made preserves and we hope for a fine day so visitors can enjoy the pretty and tranquil churchyard.

Handling Session

A detailed tour of the church, pointing out important architectural and historical features. Visit also to Tudor Court House, a much-altered building which has had many uses over the years.

This guided tour identifies the sites and stories behind the many wharves which once existed along the banks of the canal and led to the growth of Berkhamsted in Victorian times. Visitors will learn of the importance of the canals to Berkhamsted.

Explore Hertford's range of architectural styles on these free of charge guided walks as part of Heritage Open Days. This walks will take in the historic buildings between Parliament Square and St Andrew Street.

A guided tour of Berkhamsted's historic town centre, pointing out strategic places of interest.

This is a rare opportunity to see these unique early 16th century Wall paintings, recently featured on Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip. Come and learn what they tell us about the religious turmoil in the area on the eve of Henry VIII's Reformation.

Amersfort, a fine Arts and Craft House and garden, designed by Ernest Willmott and planted by Gertrude Jekyll. Both house and garden are adapted to the surrounding landscape.

People will be able to see the history of fire fighting in the Museum, as well as the equipment now used by the fire fighters of today.

A chance to enjoy a guided tour of one of just two Grade 1 listed buildings in Watford. The tour will cover the history, architecture and artwork of the church, which was built in 1890 in the Gothic Revival style, to the design of John Francis Bentle

A guided tour of the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. This tour will look at the heritage of the building as a pump station and then as its development into a theatre and arts centre.

Explore how children of the past learned about their world through schoolwork, games, toys, and needlework. Discover local history with guided tours, exhibitions, and entry records from the Hitchin British School. Everyone welcome!

Our 1892 Victorian Signal Box will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 7th/8th September. See how railway signalling operated, and how the Signalman moved trains through St. Albans.

Annual Pottery exhibition. Visitors can see and purchase ceramic art from over 30 potters with a variety of styles in this beautiful 13/14 century barn which is privately owned and therefore not usually open to the public.

Discover over 2000 years' worth of history at Royston Museum!

A tour discovering the archives, art and architecture of County Hall, Hertford.

Meet the conservator and see inside the conservation studio at Hertfordshire Archives

Descend into our stores for a behind the scenes tour of Hertfordshire Archives.

Ware’s Grade I listed medieval hall, Place House Hall, will be open on Sunday 15th September. There will be a talk at 1430 on the history of Place House by Miss Dorothy Abel Smith, Chairman, HBPT. Refreshments will be on sale.

A great chance to join the friends of Watford Museum for a history talk hosted especially for Heritage Open Days.

Visit Welwyn Roman Baths, a scheduled monument featuring remains of a third century Roman villa.

Join us for our FREE annual Heritage Open Day at Mill Green Museum and Working Mill on Sunday 15th September 10am-4pm.

Free guided tours of this fine motte and bailey castle with many royal associations led by experienced volunteers from Berkhamsted Castle Trust.

Come and visit St Matthew's Church, the parish church of Oxhey. Its imposing position and distinctive spire have been a familiar local landmark since it was completed in 1880.

A rare opportunity to visit the Grade I listed 11th/12th century St Leonards Church In Bengeo, Hertford. Described by Pevsner as "a rare example of a virtually intact Norman village church"

Costumed actors from Breakaway Theatre Company, Bell Tower tours, Bouncy Castle, Crafts, trails and activities for children, Refreshments (tea, coffee, cake and sausage / bacon rolls)

A fascinating tour of some of the people buried in Rectory Lane Cemetery - how they got here and what their stories reveal about transport routes and connections in bygone Berkhamsted.

An introductory talk outlines the strength of Non-conformity in the area, especially in the villages. This guided tour outlines the story of the Baptists in Northchurch. The tour starts in the Car Park of Northchurch Social Centre.

Two-hour walk around historic Tring town centre starting and ending at Tring Local History Museum. Unsuitable for dogs or small children. Features influence of the Rothschild family in Victorian/Edwardian times.

Hertford Castle will be open for visitors to explore. Plus, the beautiful castle grounds will be transformed to include a small settlement of interactive medieval encampments plus a programme of Viking battle, fire breathing and archery.

Explore the tranquil churchyard and parish church of St Mary’s Hertingfordbury, looking at the graves and monuments which range from simple to the magnificent. Learn about the fascinating stories of those who lie buried here.

See the specialist skills and knowledge involved in preserving the film, TV & screen heritage of the nation. We will host tours, demos and exhibits, all celebrating the BFI collection and the people who work to maintain it.

Royal escapes to and from Berkhamsted Take a stroll through royal routes to and from the castle and stroll through a former royal deer park

A free creative writing workshop to capture your memories of Watford or to use the town as the location for a story. The sessions will be run by David Elliott- member of Watford Writers and lifelong Watford resident.

Take a stroll through Berkhamsted Town to discover the significance of transport routes and royal networks to the town.

Come and explore areas of Panshanger Park not usually open to the public- there’ll be guided walks, tractor tours, talks, information stands and family activities based at the Old Stables off the B1000 entrance.

Come and visit Royston Parish Church for a tour (either self-guided or with a local guide) to discover the history of a place where monks, residents and travellers along the Icknield Way and Ermine Street have prayed for over 850 years.