Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days 2024: 6-15 September
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.
By Town
Printable list of Surrey properties opening their doors
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Heritage Open Days website
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Christmas Carol Trail | Guildford Museum
Saturday 30 November to Saturday 4 January (available during open hours) A fun trail around the…
Dostoevsky – His Life and Works | The Guildford Institute
Dostoevsky's works have had a huge influence on writers and readers the world over. His works…
Epsom Hospital cluster heritage exhibition | The Horton Arts Centre
The Horton is the location for the first permanent exhibition dedicated to the fascinating history…
Exhibition: Greetings from Farnham! Postcards Through Time | Museum of Farnham
Celebrate the iconic postcard and discover the changing face of 20th century Farnham. Open Wednesday…
Glimpse Over the Garden Wall | Guildford Museum
Opening the Door to Munstead Wood Friday 29 November to Saturday 22 February 2025 Wednesday…
He's Behind You! Amateur Dramatics in Send and Ripley | Ripley Museum
A look back on 70 years of Amateur Dramatics in Send and Ripley PLEASE NOTE -ONLY SATURDAY MORNINGS
Once Upon A Wotton Christmas
From beginning to end, this is one story you will not be able to put down. Bookmark your magical…
Pat Barker's Regeneration | Frensham Heights
We invite you to immerse yourself in the poignant world of Pat Barker's Regeneration. Following…
Prehistory Exhibition Part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology
Visit Bourne Hall Museum's exhibition on life in the area during prehistory. Items on display…
Soldiers of Surrey: A display from the Surrey Infantry Collection | Guildford Museum
Available during Museum opening hours Wednesday - Saturday 12:00 - 16:30 (last admission 16:00) Free…
Meet Father Christmas | West Horsley Place
Father Christmas has filled his sleigh with presents, fed all the reindeer, made a list and checked…
The Romans are here!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back two thousand years in time, to when the…
Guildford Model Engineering Society Open Day
Guildford Model Engineering Society Sunday 8 December 11:00 - 15:00 Free Admission Open days at…
The Real Mr Selfridge and the History of Modern Shopping | The Guildford Institute
Ian Porter is a historian, novelist and London walks guide, specialising in women's history in…
Forbidden Fruit: Why were so many Women Artists Painters of Still Life? The Guildford Institute
Focusing on British women artists, this course will examine the long and complicated association…
Saving Munstead Wood | The Guildford Institute
Munstead Wood, near Godalming, was the home of Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932). She created a 15-acre…
History of Guildford Course
Classes on Thursday 10am -12.30pm 16 January - 8 May 2005 In partnership with Guildford Town…
Mary Neal and the Suffragettes Who Saved Morris Dancing The Guildford Institute
In the early nineteenth century the Esperance Girls' Club, formed in the slums of London, saved…
Public lecture: Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris – Relearning the Art and Science of the Great Mediaeval Anglo-Franco Cathedrals
The Surrey Churches Preservation Trust (SCPT) is proud to present a compelling public lecture titled…
Denbies Burns Night Celebrations
Celebration of Robbie Burns commencing in the atmospheric Denbies Cellar followed by dinner and a…
Town Crier: Something to Shout About | The Guildford Institute
Jonathan Jones was the Farnham Town Crier for 17 years (from 2003) and will present this…
Degas: Revolutionary Conservative | The Guildford Institute
Edgar Degas was undoubtedly one of the great artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth…
The Wit and Satire of Gilbert & Sullivan | The Guildford Institute
Dr Stephen Goss returns for a further exploration of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. Learn…
Chekhov – His Life and Works | The Guildford Institute
Anton Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a prolific writer of short stories and an influential playwright, as…
The Life and Music of Pianist-Composer Bill Evans | The Guildford Institute
Guitarist Nicolas Meier and pianist Alex Hutton invite you to discover the life and music of…
The Makings Of A Murderer 2: The Real Manhunter | Dorking Halls
Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 22 February 2025
Date: Saturday 22 February 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
100 Years of the BBC | The Guildford Institute
In November 1922, the BBC began with a news report, read twice – once fast, once slow – making the…
Hidden Guildford | Guided Walk - 22 March 2025
Date: Saturday 22 March 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 April 2025
Date: Saturday 12 April 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 26 April 2025
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Heather Quilters Exhibition 2025
An exhibition of beautiful quilts lovingly created by talented quilters from the surrounding area…