Heritage Open Days 9-12 September

Fancy a cultural day out? Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture.

Organised by volunteers for local people, Heritage Open Days is England’s biggest and most popular voluntary cultural event. Last year the event attracted around 1 million visitors.

Visitors will get a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy these sometimes hidden, often curious and always interesting places completely free of charge. The aim is to encourage you and thousands of others to explore the buildings on your doorstep and to become an active member of the community.

Dr Simon Thurley, Chief Executive, English Heritage, says: “Heritage Open Days this year is set to be even bigger than last year, so even if you are a regular Heritage Open Days-goer there will be something new for you to see and do. This is a chance to explore not just country houses but the history and culture of everything from Buddhist temples and Masonic lodges to mines, farms, pubs and factories."

To browse events in the Kingston-upon-Thames area, visit http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/laa/Kingston-upon-Thames/