European Heritage Days Deals

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  FREE visits to 1,100+ hidden gems in Scot & Wales

  For buildings that usually charge or are closed to the public

  As part of European Heritage Days, in the last few weeks there were opportunities for people in England to see inside some hidden heritage gems. Now, until the end of September in Scotland and Wales, 1,100+ venues that usually charge or are closed to the public will open their doors. 

  Buildings include grade-listed properties, offices, museums, gardens, attractions and more. For most, you can just turn up on the day (though expect LONG queues for the more popular buildings). However, some do require you to book in advance.

  Doors Open Days Scotland

  You can get free access to 800+ Scottish properties for free on weekends in September as part of The Scottish Civic Trust's Doors Open Days annual architectural festival.

  Properties opening their doors include:

  • Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (Sat 23 Sep, admission to gardens usually free, Glasshouse admission £6.50).
  • Covesea lighthouse, Lossiemouth (Sat 23 Sep only).

  Open Doors Wales

  Until the end of September, you'll be able to see inside 300+ buildings in Wales for free as part of the Welsh Government's historic environment service's (Cadw) annual Open Doors event. 

  Properties you can visit include:

  • Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey (Sat 23 & Sun 24 Sep, usually £6).
  • Denbigh Castle, Denbigh (Sat 23 & Sun 24 Sep, usually £4 - pre-booking required).

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  FREE hidden gem visits in Ldn, Scot & Wales

  For buildings that usually charge or are closed to the public

  As part of European Heritage Days, last week there was an opportunity for people in England - outside of London - to see inside some hidden heritage gems. This weekend in London - and until the end of September in Scotland and Wales - 1,850+ venues that usually charge or are closed to the public will open their doors. 

  Buildings include grade-listed properties, offices, museums, gardens, attractions and more. For most, you can just turn up on the day (though expect LONG queues for the more popular buildings). However, some do require you to book in advance.

  Open House London

  This year 750 venues are participating in Open House London from Sat 17 Sep to Sun 18 Sep (full list of participating venues).

  Some of the hidden gems you'll be able to visit include:

  • The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe (Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sep, usually closed to public). First come first served, expect long queues.
  • Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe (Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sep, usually £6).
  • The Walthamstow Pumphouse museum, Winchester House (Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sep, usually only open Sun).

  Doors Open Days Scotland

  You can get free access to 800+ Scottish properties for free on weekends in September as part of The Scottish Civic Trust's Doors Open Days annual architectural festival.

  Properties opening their doors include:

  • Pollok House, Glasgow (Sun 18 Sep only, usually £6.50).
  • Cairn O' Mohr Winery, Errol - Perth & Kinross (Sun 25 Sep only, usually £6).
  • Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep, admission to gardens usually free, Glasshouse admission £6.50).

  Open Doors Wales

  Until the end of September, you'll be able to see inside 300+ buildings in Wales for free as part of the Welsh Government's historic environment service's (Cadw) annual Open Doors event. 

  Properties you can visit include:

  • Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey (Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep, usually £6).
  • Denbigh Castle, Denbigh (Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep, usually £4 - pre-booking required).
  • The Old Lock Up, Llangollen (Sat 17 & Sun 18 Sep, admission is usually free but there will be special activites on these days).

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