Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. It takes place every September when 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.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community led 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.
Heritage Open Days runs between 11-20 September 2026
Rooted in faith through the generations
St Leonard’s Church, Church Brow, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4HJ
Multiple dates available
In person – Pre-booking not required
See the generations that have been part of our beautiful church.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/rooted-in-faith-through-the-generations-1.html
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Rooted in faith through the generations
St Aidan’s Church, Station Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JB
Multiple dates available
In person – Pre-booking not required
Exhibitions is church will include old photographs recording historical events
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/rooted-in-faith-through-the-generations-2.html
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St Saviour’s Church, Bamber Bridge.
St. Saviours Church, Church Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AJ
Multiple dates available
In person – Pre-booking not required
St Saviour’s Church building tour including and exhibition of the historic role of the church in the everyday lives of working people linked with Bamber Bridge.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/st-saviours-bb.html
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Songs Of Praise
St Leonard’s Church, Church Brow, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4BH
12th Sep 2026
In person – Pre-booking not required
Enjoy an afternoon of favourite hymns and the stories that make them so special. Light refreshments will also be served.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/songs-of-praise.html
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The Everyday Working Lives of Historic Walton le Dale Walk
by Preserving Preston’s Heritage CIC
Capitol Centre Retail Park, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4AW
20th Sep 2026
In person – Pre-booking preferred
A tour around the village of Walton le Dale, visiting a number of local landmarks, discussing their history and their connection to Everyday Working Lives of the past.
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