Heritage Open Days

Heritage

OPEN DAYS

Experience local history, architecture and culture. All for free during Heritage Open Days.

England’s largest festival of history and culture will return this year and support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery means as well as experiencing local events, visitors can participate in activities much further afield and see even more hidden places. For the first time, the Heritage Open Days (HODs) programme will comprise a mix of in-person and digital events; communities will be able to celebrate the stories of the places and spaces that are important to them while staying safe and adhering to current social distancing measures. Every year around 50,000 volunteers give their time and effort to help create the largest cultural grassroots festival in the country. Last year 5,700 events were organised which welcomed more than 2.4 million visitors. This autumn, some venues and outdoor spaces will open for pre-booked events and visits by small groups, while others will offer virtual tours and digital experiences. This year’s theme is Hidden Nature, which offers an opportunity to discover the nature that exists on our doorsteps, as well as the built heritage. Areas of the countryside that aren’t normally accessible to the public will be opened up and events will reveal the hidden history of not just our natural landscapes, but also gardens, green spaces, urban parks, orchards, vineyards, farms and forests. Annie Reilly, Head of Producing, said: “Over the last couple of months, with time outdoors being limited, access to nature has become even more important to many of us and HODs will give us all something to look forward to. From socially distanced ‘netwalking’ and rural rambles, to nature-inspired art collections, scavenger hunts, food and craft events – we’re excited to see how the theme of ‘Hidden Nature’ is interpreted and used to create exciting online and offline events and activities.” Heritage Open Days is coordinated and promoted nationally by the National Trust with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Every single Heritage Open Days event is free, including access to many sites that usually charge for admission.

A SAMPLE OF HERITAGE OPEN DAY EVENTS IN SURREY

Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands

Visit the Centenary Field where we will be setting aside an area for a picnic. Afterwards continue through the fields alongside the Rye Brook to Ashtead Woods Road. We hope to undertake guided walks, but this is subject to advised “distancing.” September 11 - 20, 10-4pm.

Guided Walk of Hidden Dorking

Join a Dorking Museum guide to see Dorking as you have never seen it before on this walk. You walk past hidden treasures every day. We will point them all out to you. The walk will leave from Dorking Museum and will last 90 minutes. September 20, 11am.

Guided Walk around Betchworth Castle

Join a Dorking Museum guide for a 90 minute tour around Betchworth Castle, includes access to the castle enclosure. The fortified house of West Betchworth was traditionally home to the lords of that manor. Betchworth Castle was built in the 11th century by Robert Fitz Gilbert to be used as an earthwork fortress.

In 1379 Sir John Fitzalan turned it into a stone castle. in the 15th century the castle was rebuilt by Sir Thomas Browne. September 13, 2pm September 20, 2pm

Dorking Heritage Trail

Download the self-guided Dorking Heritage Trail leaflet and explore this delightful market town to discover the secrets of the town’s history and the stories behind the bricks and mortar: its culture and traditions, its people and events. Available anytime.

Guided Walk around The Deepdene Trail

Join a Dorking Museum guide for a 90 minute walk around the Deepdene Trail including access to the Hope Mausoleum. The Deepdene Trail is the exciting project bringing the work and life of Thomas Hope back into focus in Dorking. It builds on the work carried out by the volunteers who have been literally uncovering what remains of his estate around Deepdene and restore his mausoleum. September 12, 2pm September 13, 2pm

Durdans Riding School

See Victorian racing stables where Derby winners were trained in this historic enclave at the foot of the famous Epsom Downs A rare chance to visit the historic racing stables of Lord Rosebery, the racing Prime Minister, used as a stud from 1874 until his death in 1929. Here were bred or trained eleven horses that won Classics including three Derby winners. See the Grade II* listed Indoor Riding School built in 1881 – possibly the last one still in equestrian use. September 11, 9-12noon September 12, 9-12noon September 13, 9-12noon September 14, 9-12noon

Holmesdale Natural History Museum

The Holmesdale History Club Museum in Croydon Road, Reigate will have a special online exhibition featuring tales of hidden nature, local history and highlighting some of the highlights from their collections. Visit them online at www.hnhc.org. uk – during the heritage open days to view the exhibition.

For more a full event listing visit: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

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