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Heritage Open Days 2025
Various Locations
County Durham
County Durham
Book Tickets
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Opening Times
| 2025 (12 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025) |
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Map & Directions
Highlights...
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Sunday, 21st September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Archaeology in Upper TeesdaleJoin Altogether Archaeology on a 4 mile guided walk to see how people lived and used the Teesdale landscape.- more info
Friday, 19th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Church of our Lady of Mercy and St. GodricBetween the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Thorpe Light RailwayAn opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of Thorpe Light Railway, and hear about ongoing projects and future plans.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - St Laurence’s Church, PittingtonVisit St Laurence Church. Refreshments available.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Flass Vale and Orchard TourFlass Vale is a wooded valley close to the centre of Durham City.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Escomb Saxon ChurchHave a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - St James’ Church, HamsterleySt James' Church, Hamsterley. An opportunity to see one of County Durham's Grade 1 listed churches.
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Tuesday, 16th September 2025 - Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and GardensUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is tucked away in beautiful open countryside near Durham City. An arts, heritage and events venue, waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - St Mary the Virgin, EasingtonA 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Sunday, 21st September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Build a Church, Build a Village: St Edmund’s ChurchBuild a Lego church and village; exhibition of plans and photos; talk about St Thomas church, Stanhope by Dr Rob Young.
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Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: North End Allotments and Flass Vale Nature ReserveNorth End Allotments - enjoy a cup of tea and cake, wander around the beautiful allotments, and take home jam/chutney and allotment produce. Something for all the family. Combine it with a walk through Flass Vale.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: St Andrew's ChurchSt Andrews Church has some unique features dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. It is situated in an ancient village which has a diverse history starting with a reference by the Venerable Bede.- more info
Saturday, 20th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days: Cotherstone Old Chapel ProjectFormer Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Guided walk leaflet. Refreshments.- more info
Sunday, 21st September 2025 - Sunday, 21st September 2025
Heritage Open Days - South Moor Heritage Trail WalkOur walk around South Moor Heritage Trail visits prominent locations from a century ago including brickworks, miners rescue station golf course and Memorial Park. Find out about the history and development of the village following this marked trail.- more info
Monday, 15th September 2025 - Thursday, 18th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Brancepeth Castle TourA guided tour of the exterior (weather permitting) and principal rooms.- more info
Friday, 19th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025
Heritage Open Days - Durham Town HallOne of Durham’s best kept secrets, the Town Hall has been a centre of life in this historic city for more than 650 years. Join us for talks and activities including talks from the current Mayor, the Mayor's Bodyguard and the Durham City Freemen.- more info
Sunday, 21st September 2025 - Sunday, 21st September 2025
Heritage Open Days - The StoryBehind the scenes access, site tours, and collection items to view.- more info
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