Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore.
There are plenty of events to go to and historic places to see in the Reading area – including museum and archive tours, local history and heritage walks, open days at historic houses, gardens, churches and other venues, and much more. There’s everything from Terry’s guided local history walks to the opportunity to learn about (and maybe even have a go at playing) the famous Father Willis organ in the Town Hall.
Further details of what’s on in Reading and all over the country can be found at www.heritageopendays.org.uk. All events are free of charge but please note that numbers for many events are limited so advance booking may be required.