Heritage Open Days 2025
Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture!
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate their fantastic history and culture.
It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
Find out more about Heritage Open Days here.
Some top picks in and around the Dorset National Landscape are:
Corfe Castle – Inside Out Festival
Bridport – Hyde Tennis Club, Quaker Meeting House & Town Hall
Lyme Regis – Guildhall, Belmont and 1930s Festive Mural
Heritage and Geology walks – Blandford & Dorchester
Explore the building that shape our heritage, creativity, and connection.