A museum stuffed with vintage TVs and radio, a walk discovering the City's Black Tudors, and a behind-the-scenes snoop at the British Library.
All feature as part of the Heritage Open Days taking place this September, running from 12-21 September 2025.
In all, we've counted 34 London-based happenings this year, happening in the city's museums, palaces, mills, churches, cemeteries and various other cultural nooks and crannies that may have escaped your attention. It's all free, and a lot of events don't even require pre-booking.
Here's a selection of events ruffling our truffles:
- A chance to explore Dorich House Museum, the 1930s former studio home of the sculptor Dora Gordine (various dates from 12-21 Sept)
- Go behind the scenes at the British Library Centre for Conservation to see how over 170 million items are preserved (13 Sept)
- Join the Cemetery Club for a Second World War themed walk around Tower Hamlets Cemetery (12 Sept)
- Visit the moated manor at Scudbury (13-14 Sept)
- Learn about the architecture and heritage of Willesden Jewish Cemetery (14 Sept)
- A visit to the place we once suggested might be the best shed museum anywhere, Dulwich's British Vintage Wireless and Television Museum. It's also home to Stooky Bill (20 Sept)
- Hear untold tales of Black Tudors as you roam the streets of Southwark, in this adventure for kids (20 Sept)
All Heritage Open Days events are free to visit/do, but you'll need to book in advance for some. Peruse the calendar, and plan from there.
The same month also sees Open House Festival (14-22 Sept). We'll be bringing you more on that when we have it.
Heritage Open Days, 12-21 September 2025.
