According to Chaucer, April is the month for pilgrimages!

On the blog British Pilgrimage Trust walk us through ancient paths, modern pilgrimage, and the tradition of the wayfarer's dole.

Discover more here: heritageopendays.org.uk/resource/ancie…

📸 © British Pilgrimage Trust

Join us next month for in person workshops full of inspiration, connections, and tips! 💡

We'll be visiting London, Leicester, Exeter, Swindon, Newcastle and Preston this May

Find out all the details here and book now to avoid disappointment: ow.ly/yZcZ50R7kK7

Want to learn more about #HODs ? Our free HODs 101 webinar has you covered with:

📅 An intro to HODs
💡 registration & resource basics
☕ Community cafe - connect with HODs organisers from across England!

📆 Wed 24 Apr, 11am-12:30pm

Find out more here: heritageopendays.org.uk/get-involved/h…

2024 marks Heritage Open Days' 30th anniversary, and we need YOU!

We're creating a #30for30 gallery showcasing stories from throughout the festival's history. If you've ever been involved in the festival, we'd love to hear from you!

Find out more: ow.ly/fgbN50R3VGT

Day 2 at Delapré Abbey for the Historic England/ArchaeologyUK Wellbeing Conference, featuring uplifting stories & insights from our members including Heritage Open Days National Churches Trust The Charterhouse and more. 'Heritage can give people what they didn't know they needed.' 🌱

Explore 'Forgotten Battles: Gender in the Armouries' an exhibition created by LGBT+ volunteers & researchers, on display at Leeds Royal Armouries until Nov 2024

From Chevalière D’Éon to Henry VIII's armour see the collection here: ow.ly/ij6v50QGy35

📸© Royal Armouries

Thanks to New Wave funding Heritage Open Days we have opportunities for young creators.

Come along to our drop-in sessions - a chance to find out more and you tell us about your ideas 💡

All kinds of creative welcome spread the word and bring your friends! 📣🎬📝🧑‍🎨🎭🎥