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.
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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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1970s Exhibition | Ripley Museum
To celebrate our 50th anniversary we are celebrating the 1970s. The long hot summer. the Guildford…
Awesome Animal Trail | Guildford Museum
Available during opening hours Wednesday - Saturday 12noon - 4.30pm A fun trail around the…
Glimpse Over the Garden Wall | Guildford Museum
Opening the Door to Munstead Wood Friday 29 November to Saturday 22 February 2025 ​​​​​​Wednesday…
Painshill's Fairy Tale Trail | Painshill Park
Enjoy family fun on an adventure through the landscape to discover some of your favourite fairy tale…
Chekhov – His Life and Works | The Guildford Institute
Anton Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a prolific writer of short stories and an influential playwright, as…
February Half Term at Hampton Court Palace
Make this February half term extraordinary and step into a world of mystery at Hampton Court Palace!…
'Light Your Wey' at February half-term | Dapdune Wharf
Light can boost your mood, especially in winter, and kind gestures can light up someone's day…
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 Flood Alleviation Scheme public event 2
Come along to find out more about plans to better protect Guildford from flooding. This is a drop in…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 22 February 2025
Date: Saturday 22 February 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford, GU1…
Meet Bluey and Bingo!
Bluey and Bingo will make multiple character meet and greet appearances during the day and you are…
Open Day: Regency Romance | West Horsley Place
Open Days at West Horsley Place are a wonderful way to explore the fascinating history of the site…
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…
Nooks and Crannies History Tour | West Horsley Place
Explore centuries of history in a charming and beautiful Manor House, open to the public for the…
A guided walk-through Epsom's shadowy past!
Join Bourne Hall Museum & Epsom Picturehouse for a chilling guided walk-through Epsom's…
A guided walk-through Epsom's shadowy past!
There are two walks 3pm to 4.30pm and 6pm to 7.30pm Join Bourne Hall Museum & Epsom Picturehouse…
Peacock and Slug: The Writings of Sir Walter Raleigh | Guildford Institute
The Raleigh family has a close connection with Surrey (The Place at West Horsley). Sir Walter…
Coffee Time Talk: Sixty Years On
Thursday 6 March 2025 ​​​​​​ Pre-book your place by emailing…
The Wild Gardener – William Robinson | The Guildford Institute
Look around the gardens of southeast England and you will find the influence of William Robinson…
Votes for Women at Bourne Hall Museum
Lean about the suffragettes and decide if you wish to join her fight to get the vote for women…
Rembrandt: Why Self Portraits? | The Guildford Institute
The greatest artist of his time, and one of the greatest of all time, Rembrandt gave us many…
30 Years of the Bell, Book & Candle: New Scotland Yard | The Guildford Institute
Geoff Lewry spent 40 years in the Metropolitan Police of which 30 years were spent on the…
Your Choice Willow Basket Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
In this practical, hands-on workshops, you will learn the techniques in weaving a Willow Basket or…
A History of Western Philosophy: Antiquity and the Birth of Reason | The Guildford Institute
Explore the foundational ideas of Western philosophy in 'A History of Western Philosophy…
Still the Hours | Hampton Court Palace
Experience an exclusive after-hours journey at Hampton Court Palace with Still The Hours…
The Concorde Champagne Experience - 21 March | Brooklands Museum
Discover what it was like to fly on Concorde, with a glass of Champagne in your hand. Our Concorde…
Hidden Guildford | Guided Walk - 22 March 2025
Date: Saturday 22 March 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Brooklands Mini Day 2025 | Brooklands Museum
SUNDAY 23 MARCH All types of Mini (including the modern BMW models) are invited to this annual…
The P&O Story | The Guildford Institute
Steve Herra served aboard the QE2 as a purser (later joining the Royal Naval Reserve). This…
Asymmetric Basket Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
This two-day workshop is suitable for beginners and those wishing to explore different weaves. If…
Playtime! | Guildford Museum
It’s Playtime! at Guildford Museum! Enjoy our fun learning exhibition for all the family…
Mother's Day Concorde Afternoon Tea Experience | Brooklands Museum
Sunday 30 March Enjoy an afternoon tea hosted by former Concorde Cabin Crew. A virtual flight…
Open Day: Tudor Tales | West Horsley Place
Open Days at West Horsley Place are a wonderful way to explore the fascinating history of the site…
Open Day: Springtime at Gatton
Enjoy Gatton Park in bloom, including a wide variety of flowering trees and plants in the Japanese…
Coffee Time Talk: Exploring My Local Railways
Thursday 10 April 2025 ​​​​​​ Pre-book your place by emailing…
Guildford Story | Guided Walk - Saturday 12 April 2025
Date: Saturday 12 April 2025 Time: 11:00 Meet at: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
London Bus Museum Spring Gathering 2025 | Brooklands Museum
13 April 2025 10am - 5pm The South East’s biggest, longest-running and best-loved bus…
Playtime Relaxed opening! | Guildford Museum
Wednesday 16 April, 10.30am until 11.30am Booking required, suitable for ages 5 to 12 Enjoy our…
Easter Classic Gathering at Brooklands Museum
Following on from the success of last year, the Easter Classic Gathering is returning to this…
Fake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 26 April 2025
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025 Time: 11:00 Meeting Point: Tunsgate Arch. Guildford…
Open Day: Civil War | West Horsley Place
Open Days at West Horsley Place are a wonderful way to explore the fascinating history of the site…
Coffee Time Talk: William Harvey, Ladies Wear Specialist
Thursday 1 May 2025 ​​​​​​ Pre-book your place by emailing…
Italian Car Day 2025 at Brooklands Museum
3 May 2025 10:00 - 17:00 One of the biggest events of the year at Brooklands, celebrating the…
Coffee Time Talk: The Red Rover Stagecoach
Thursday 5 June 2025 ​​​​​​ Pre-book your place by emailing…
A celebration of Surrey Day and VE Day 80 in Dorking
Come and celebrate Surrey Day and VE Day 80 in Dorking Town Centre. Join in with our pop up street…
Open Day : World War II | West Horsley Place
Open Days at West Horsley Place are a wonderful way to explore the fascinating history of the site…
Mini-Wattle Hurdle Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
Would you like to learn a heritage skill? Join Paul and Lorraine for a Mini-Wattle Hurdle Workshop…
Your Choice Willow Basket Workshop | Hedges and Hurdles
In all our practical, hands-on workshops, you will learn the techniques in weaving a Willow Basket…
Brooklands Relived - Festival of Motorsport Weekend | Brooklands Museum
Capturing the atmosphere of a Brooklands race day, the new style Brooklands Relived sees us take a…
Heather Quilters Exhibition 2025
An exhibition of beautiful quilts lovingly created by talented quilters from the surrounding area…
Capel Military Show
The Capel Military Show returns to Aldhurst Farm in Surrey on 4, 5 & 6 July 2025 to transport…
Stoke Park Railway Gala Weekend
Guildford Model Engineering Society Saturday 5 & Sunday 76July 2025 10:00 - 17:00 Free…