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.

Looking down past a wooden gate at the ruins of Corfe Castle high on a hill next to a village and surrounding fields and woods on a clear sunny day
Corfe Castle © Nigel Stride

It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

Some top picks in and around the Dorset National Landscape are:

Explore the building that shape our heritage, creativity, and connection.

Find out more about Heritage Open Days here.

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