Every September, thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate the UK’s fantastic history and culture.
The event offers opportunities to see hidden places and try out new experiences for free.
We have rounded up the events taking place in around around Bristol next week (September 12 to 14).
A full list of locations can be found here.
Here are 17 historical places in Bristol that you can visit this week for Heritage Open Days:
1. Three Kings at Foster's Almshouses
Learn about the stories and traditions behind the chapel on September 13 from 10am to 3pm | Allen & Harris
2. University of Bristol, Theatre Collection
Take a behind-the-scenes tour offering a fascinating glimpse into the University’s Theatre Collection on September 13 from 10.30am to 11.45am and from 2.40pm to 15.45pm | Google Maps
3. Discover Gorgeous Architecture at John Wesley's New Room and free museum entry
Discover architectural and special highlights from our archives with our Head of Collections on September 13. There will be architecture and Georgian inspired family themed activities and costumes to try on at The Chapel from 10.30am to noon and 1pm to 3pm. Plus, visitors will receive FREE museum entry on September 13 and 20 too. | John Wesley's New Room via Google Maps
4. M Shed - Electric Dreams walking Tour, Electric Wonderland? Women and the 1930s Modern Home by Sarah Yates
On September 13 from 1am to 12.30pm, join the Women's Engineering Society as they follow in the footsteps of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) formed in 1924 and a Bristol branch was established in 1929. The tour explores electricity in infrastructure, entertainment and education. On September 12 from 11am, explore Bristol’s dockside haunts of smugglers and slavers, pirates and privateers. And on September 13 from 1pm to 2pm, join the Women's Engineering Society as they continue the Electric Dreams Festival celebrating the formation of the Electrical Association for Women 101 years ago. | Google Maps