Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days 2026: Everyday Histories

Exploring the varied and often overlooked stories of ordinary working people and their daily lives.

11-20 September 2026

Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture! 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.

Events in this series

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Tour of Nottinghamshire Archives

10 September 2026

Nottinghamshire Archives

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Archives Escape! 10am

12 September 2026

Nottinghamshire Archives

#Augmented reality #interactiveexperience #Heritage #puzzles #Escape room

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Archives Escape! 11.30am

12 September 2026

Nottinghamshire Archives

#Augmented reality #interactiveexperience #Heritage #puzzles #Escape room

Heritage

Archives Escape! 1.30pm

12 September 2026

Nottinghamshire Archives

#Augmented reality #interactiveexperience #Heritage #puzzles #Escape room

An old black and white photo of Mr Caunt, a Nottinghamshire Lamplighter.

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Heritage Talk: Exploring Old Occupations - Retford Library

12 September 2026

Retford Library

Book cover with showing liquorice root and sweets

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Heritage Talk: The Liquorice Gardens of Worksop - Worksop Library

16 September 2026

Worksop Library

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Heritage Talk: Newark Castle Past, Present and Future - Beeston Library

16 September 2026

Beeston Library

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Tour of Nottinghamshire Archives

17 September 2026

Nottinghamshire Archives

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