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 any of the events listed on this page.

Museums & Galleries Month

1-31 May
A UK wide celebration of museums and galleries - this year’s theme is ‘Ideas and Innovation’. Co-ordinated by The Campaign for Museums, a registered charity, 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.mgm.org.uk

The Children’s Society: Walk & Explore Days

Durham - 7 June
Canterbury - 14 June
St Albans - 5 July
Oxford - 12 July
London - 13 September
Bristol - 20 September
Sponsored walking adventures in some of England’s most enchanting historic cities, with extra events and activities to entertain and educate along the way, including characters in costume and free or discounted access to many landmark sites.
http://www.walkandexplore.org.uk

Faversham Open House

5, 12, 19 July
An opportunity to explore some hidden treasures in the beautiful Kent market town of Faversham.
http://www.faversham.org

National Archaeology Week

12-20 July
This is your chance to discover and explore the rich archaeological heritage of the UK. This 9 day 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://www.britarch.ac.uk/naw/

Festival of History

19-20 July
This year, English Heritage’s popular annual event will be held at the Kelmarsh Hall estate, Northamptonshire.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.942

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.blackhistorymonthuk.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