Sites across Bath & North East Somerset are once again throwing open their doors for Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture.
The Roman Baths Local History Store, Lansdown | Photo © B&NES Council
Running from Friday 12th to Sunday 21st September, the festival offers an opportunity to explore fascinating buildings and landscapes, all completely free.
The 10-day celebration features more than 20 venues offering guided tours, exhibitions, talks, and family-friendly activities.
Highlights include:
- The Roman Baths Clore Learning Centre where visitors can join archaeology sessions and handle real Roman artefacts (12th, 15th and 16th September).
- The chance to go behind the scenes at the Victoria Art Gallery and explore the art stores and hidden collections (18th September, booking required).
- Take a guided tour through Bath Abbey Cemetery and uncover the stories of Bath’s past residents (13th September).
- Tour the award-winning creative Locksbrook Campus, home to art, design and media students at Bath Spa University (21st September).
- View Bath’s Royal Charters, ceremonial regalia and 800 years of civic history at the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall (15th to 19th September).
- Albert Mill in Keynsham where you can step inside the 1700s building to see original machinery and enjoy refreshments in the garden (13th and 14th September).
- Explore interactive models, brass rubbing, and nature trails for children at Saltford Brass Mill (13th, 14th, 20th and 21st September).
- Book a tour with English Heritage of Stoney Littleton Long Barrow near Bath (15th and 16th September).
For the full programme, visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
