Dates: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
All events are free. Booking opens early August
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community festival of local history and culture. Sudbury is proud to take part once again.
Every September, we celebrate the people, places and stories that make our town unique. Hidden spaces open up. Local experts lead guided walks. Workshops, talks and activities bring our history to life. And every event is free to attend.
2025 Theme: Architecture
This year's focus is on the buildings that tell Sudbury’s story. From medieval timber frames to Georgian shopfronts and Victorian civic buildings, explore the architecture that shaped our streets.
Free Guided Tours
Join expert-led walking tours starting from the Heritage Open Days pop up next to the Gainsborough Statue on Market Hill, CO10 2EA.
Tours last between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Booking opens early August.
Talks, Creative Workshops and Open House Events
Hear from local historians, get hands-on in our creative sessions and step inside buildings not usually open to the public.
Free to Explore
As well as our organised events, take time to enjoy Sudbury’s green spaces, historic water meadows and distinctive architecture at your own pace.
Whether you are local or visiting for the weekend, Heritage Open Days in Sudbury is a great opportunity to see the town differently.