Overview
- The festival runs September 12–21 with thousands of tours, talks, walks and one‑off openings at sites that are usually closed or charge admission.
- Nottingham’s Grade II* People’s Hall opens to the public for the first time in decades with volunteer‑led tours highlighting its Georgian interiors and community history.
- Bradford marks Bolling Hall Museum’s 110th anniversary and screens archival film at the newly opened Darley Street Market alongside citywide free events.
- Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre hosts Architecture in the Archives with behind‑the‑scenes access to stores and conservation labs, reflecting this year’s architecture theme.
- Councils, museums and volunteers are coordinating local line‑ups from Guildford to East Lancashire, though some popular events note limited capacity or require pre‑booking.