Heritage Open Days 2026
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture every year in September. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
Free of charge and literally on people’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone, whatever their background, age and ability.
There’s fascinating stories to uncover at our historic houses, buildings and museums.
Please remember to check the event website before you travel to avoid disappointment, as opening dates and times may change.
Heritage Open Days will return 11-20 September 2026
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Playtime! | Guildford Museum
It’s Playtime! at Guildford Museum! Enjoy our fun learning exhibition for all the family…
VE Day 80th Anniversary Trail
Our VE Day anniversary self-guided walking trail runs clockwise around the 2 mile circuit of Kenley…
Celebrating R C Sherriff
November 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the Surrey author R C Sherriff (1896-1975)…
Surrey Family HIstory Fair
If you are just curious or interested about your Family History or a seasoned researcher, this is…
Surrey Family History Fair
Interested in starting your family history research, or have started and are stuck, then the Surrey…
County Service of Remembrance | Guildford Cathedral
A choral service including two minutes silence to remember all who have fallen in conflict
Guildford Remembrance Sunday Service
Sunday 9 November We're organising two acts of Remembrance in Guildford this November. They…
Film Screening - All my Life's Buriied Here: The Story Of George Butterworth | Cranleigh Arts
Special Remembrance Day film screening followed by Q&A with the filmmaker in person. The Surrey…
Something you should hear: A Talk on the Cobham Mill |
11 November 11am-12pm A mill has existed in Cobham at least since Doomsday. As it stands today, it…
Moving On: Tracing our Emigrant Ancestors - Tea and Talk
Discover why (and how) our ancestors emigrated and the records we can use to trace their journeys…
Remembrance at RLLM | Rural Life Living Museum
Remembrance at RLLM runs from Wednesday 12th November to Sunday 23rd November 2025. It's a time…
Rudyard Kipling: A Little Something of Myself | The Guildford Institute
Talk by Jonathan Jones This talk will look at English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story…
The Chatley Heath Semaphore Tower by Caroline Stanford
Built in 1822 as part of a communication chain from Whitehall to Portsmouth, the Chatley Heath…
Monthly Introductory Talk to Painshill
Friday 14 November 10:30 am – 11:30 am We all know that Painshill is a stunning, peaceful…
Botticelli – Mystic Beauty | The Guildford Institute
Botticelli was a star of the late 15th century in Florence, a favourite of the Medici family…
Pop on the Box | The Guildford Institute
Talk by Jeff Evans Freelance journalist and television historian Jeff Evans, author of Rock…
Surrey Postcard Club Fair
Thousands of old picture postcards will be available to buy at the Surry Postcard Club's Annual…
Coffee Time Talk: Chilworth Gunpowder Mills | The Guildhall
Thursday 4 December 2025 Pre-booking required: Book your place by emailing…
Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day - 7 December 2025'
Guildford Model Engineering Society Sunday 7 December 11:00 - 15:00 Free Admission Open days at…
At Home in History – reflections on writing the history of domestic life Zoom talk
Professor Jane Hamlett explores how homes shape behaviour, relationships and values, drawing on her…
Concorde Afternoon Tea Experience | Brooklands Museum
14 December 2025 11am - 4pm Enjoy an afternoon tea hosted by former Concorde Cabin Crew. A…
The Concorde Champagne Experience - 20 December | Brooklands Museum
Saturday 20 December 10am - 1pm Champagne Experience - £70 per person Discover what it was…
New Year’s Day Gathering at Brooklands 2026
1 January 2026 10:00 - 16:00 Don't miss our largest annual event, with a vast number of classics…
History of Guildford | Guildford Museum
Thursdays 8 January- 23 April 2026 10.00 am - 12.30 am Cost £95 for 13…
The Psychology of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees | Dorking Halls
Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology's most…
Burns Night | Denbies Wine Estate
Celebration of Robbie Burns commencing in the atmospheric Denbies cellar followed by dinner and…
Chinese Brush Painting- Horses | The Horton Arts Centre
Chinese Brush Painting – Horses Saturday 7th February, 10:30am – 3:30pm Horses are important symbols…