Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days 2025: 12 -21 September

2025 Theme: Architecture

Buildings, bridges and beehives! In 2025 we'll be exploring how we’ve designed and built the world around us.

Heritage Open Days is back for 2025!

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.

Here is some useful information, please click the links below:

Please note: This list is correct as of 25 August. Events may change or be cancelled, so always check the Heritage Open Days website for the latest details, updates, and booking information.

Please note: Since the Heritage Open Days booklet went to print, some events have changed or been cancelled. This includes one of our featured grants, Horsforth Walk of Art. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this trail has been cancelled. However, there are still plenty of Heritage Open Days events happening in Horsforth for you to enjoy.

Important Dates:

Heritage Open Days Registrations Open: March 2025
Leeds Civic Trust Grants open: 12 March 2025
Leeds Civic Trust Grants close: 12 May
Registration for your event to ensure your event is listed in the Leeds Civic Trust HODs booklet: 06 June 2025. Please note registration is open until the 14 August on the national website but if your event isn't registered before the 06 June your event will not appear in the Leeds HODs booklet.
Leeds Civic Trust HODs booklet launch for openers: 08 July 2025
Heritage Open Days Booklets to start appearing in libraries, One Stop Centres and Leeds Museums and Galleries: 14 July 2025
Registration for the Heritage Open Days National Site closes in 14 August 2025
The festival!: 12 - 21 September

Please keep an eye on our social media for further information.

Full information will also be available on the Heritage Open Days website.

Don’t forget, if you need any information, you can email us at office@leedscivictrust.org.uk or drop us a message on instagram or facebook. We are here to help!