Heritage Open Days 2025
Heritage Open Days is back 12th - 21st September and promises to be bigger and better than ever!
What to expect
Heritage Open Days is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Northamptonshire’s unique historic buildings and sites. Many of these sites are usually restricted access or charge for entry – but for the event they will be open and free of charge, allowing you to find out about the area’s vibrant culture and heritage like never before!
Heritage Buses
Northampton’s beloved heritage double-decker buses are back, running from George Row on 20th and 21st September - a perfect way to explore the town in vintage style. Keep an eye on this page for route and timetable updates, and look out for printed schedules at Northampton Museum and library soon.
The classic buses will also be returning to Daventry on 13th September, after being such a crowd-pleaser last year. Don’t miss your chance to hop on and enjoy the ride!
Theme
This year’s theme is architecture and design - a very fitting theme for Northamptonshire! From grand stately homes and medieval churches to quirky shoe factories and fantastic market towns, every corner tells a story!
Browse the list below for the full calendar of events taking place this year to mark Heritage Open Days in Northamptonshire.
Don't forget to tag us in your photos over the week using #DiscoverNorthamptonshire - we may even repost our favourites!
Heritage Open Day Events
St John the Baptist Church, Plumpton – Open Days
I Spy Northampton Market Square Architecture Trail
Big Battlefield Walk Weekends – The Battle of Edgcote
