IHBC welcomes September Heritage Open Days

ODs, DODs, HODs & EHODs: Open Days for locally-led heritage resources and projects across September

The IHBC welcomes the suite of volunteer-led events across September that open access to local heritage places and resources: Open Doors (ODs in Wales), Doors Open Days (DODs in Scotland), Heritage Open Days (HODs in England) & European Heritage Open Days (EHODs in Northern Ireland), with many supported by IHBC members as volunteers.

[edit] Open Doors (ODs in Wales)

Open Doors (Wales) write … Join the national celebration of Wales’ built heritage: Open Doors 2023…

This September, more than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems will offer visitors free entry, events or guided tours.

It’s all part of Open Doors — Wales’ annual contribution to the European Heritage Days initiative, which invites heritage organisations, private owners, local authorities and others to open their doors or offer activities to the public free of charge during September.

Funded and organised by Cadw, the ever-popular festival of Wales’ built heritage will this year, encourage Welsh residents and visitors alike to explore some of the country’s lesser-known and smaller-scale sites ? several of which are usually closed to the public.

For further information about Open Doors Wales visit: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/whats-on/open-doors

[edit] Doors Open Days (DODs in Scotland)

Doors Open Days writes:

…Unlock Scotland This September!

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old….

For further information about Doors Open Days Scotland visit: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk

[edit] Heritage Open Days (HODs England)

Heritage Open Days writes:

…Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture!…

Every September 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.

For further information about Heritage Open Days England visit: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

[edit] European Heritage Open Days (EHODs Northern Ireland)

European Heritage Open Days writes:

… European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture, which takes place across Europe on the second weekend in September. In Northern Ireland European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is run by the Department for Communities with the support of the Council of Europe and the European Commission.

… EHOD 2023 is taking place over the weekend of 9-10 September 2023. It is a once-a-year opportunity for curious families, architect lovers and heritage enthusiasts to explore buildings and exclusive sites rarely open to the public.

For further information about European Heritage Open Days in Northern Ireland visit: https://www.nienvironmentlink.org/events/european-heritage-open-days-ehod-2023/

This article appears on the IHBC news and blog site as "IHBC welcomes ODs, DODs, HODs & EHODs: Open Days for locally-led heritage resources and projects across September" dated September 1, 2023.

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