Heritage Open Days

 

Heritage Open Days

 

Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic historic architecture and culture by offering FREE access to properties which are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.

Every year on three days in September, there’s a chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy FREE access to a wide range of events and activities which bring local history and culture to life.

The city is among the top three venues in the country with its huge range of activities during Heritage Open Days with guided tours , music, and cultural activities in the City Centre, at Gloucester Docks and in the city’s suburbs.

Gloucester’s activities, organised by Gloucester Civic Trust, are many and varied events both old and new that we have on offer for you over the three days will inspire you and bring you a greater understanding of our amazing city, whether you are a local or a visitor, and we encourage you to bring family and friends to join in the events as well.

 

 

 

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Friday September 12th – Sunday September 14th

Full details to be found in brochure below.

Brochure

 
Booking, where required, opens on Monday 4th

Book Tickets

 
 
Other displays and activities that are available across the city can be found below:

 

Displays of History of Gloucester 2025

Tailor of Gloucester Mouse Trail 2025

Places of Interest & Historic Inns 2025

 

To view a list of HOD events in date order, click HERE

 

 

 

 

 

An addition to Gloucester Heritage Open Days programme

 

Robert Raikes                                       ♦  E5

 
Friday 12th September 11.45 & Saturday 13th September 14.30
 
Meet at St Michael’s Tower, The Cross GL1 1PD
 
Duration approx. 1hr  No booking required
 
This walk tells the story of Robert Raikes, newspaper publisher, prison reformer and promoter of the Sunday School movement and shows some of the buildings in Gloucester connected with him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

An addition to Gloucester Heritage Open Days programme

 
A walk and talk around Alney Island Gloucester looking at its history, its future and current management.
 
Monday 15th September at 10.00. Duration: 2 hours. Pre-booking required. Max no. 25
 
Full details HERE
BUY TICKETS

 

 

 

To see a map of the City Centre please click HERE

 

 

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