Overview

• England’s festival runs September 12–21, with media highlighting more than 6,000 free events across Britain this month.
• The National Trust is taking part with free entry offers to hundreds of properties during September across the UK’s heritage weekends.
• Coventry and Warwickshire each confirm more than 50 venues, with highlights such as Coventry Cathedral, St Mary’s Guildhall, Kenilworth Castle and Packwood House.
• North East options include a 1635‑style event at Bessie Surtees House on September 21 and heritage tours at Blackfriars on September 12 and 19, with some activities requiring booking.
• Local councils and volunteers are coordinating extensive free programmes, with Warwick District Council citing a record year for events.