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Warrington Town Hall, one of the town’s historic civic buildings

Warrington opens its doors for ten days of free heritage discovery

Heritage Open Days returns to Warrington from 11 to 20 September, with historic venues, guided walks, policing history, bell ringing, rugby heritage and rare behind-the-scenes access to Parr Hall.

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Performers and a DJ launching Culture Night Belfast 2026

Belfast Culture Night returns with more than 200 free events across the city

Culture Night Belfast returns on 18 September with more than 200 free, family-friendly events, quiet spaces and activities across venues from City Hall to the Oh Yeah Centre.

Crowds enjoying live music at Rock at the Castle in Hertford

Hertford’s free castle music festival puts family-support charity centre stage

Rock at the Castle returned with three stages, an inclusive SEND area and fundraising for Home-Start Hertfordshire, which supports families with young children.

People cycling at Leicester's Open Streets event

Leicester streets turn into a free playground for bikes, art and family creativity

Open Streets returns to Leicester’s Waterside area with free adapted cycling, street art, music, workshops and family activities.

A BBC Introducing live music event

BBC Introducing LIVE will bring free music-industry events to ten UK cities this November

Emerging musicians and creators will get access to live performances, workshops, panels and networking through BBC Introducing LIVE events around the UK.

People enjoying Culture Night in Belfast

Culture Night Belfast will fill the city with more than 200 free events in one evening

Culture Night Belfast returns on 18 September with more than 200 free, family-friendly events across the city.

Belfast Botanic Gardens preparing for the annual Autumn Fair

Belfast’s free Autumn Fair returns with flowers, food, music and a 40th birthday for bonsai

Belfast’s free Autumn Fair returns to Botanic Gardens on 12 and 13 September with family entertainment, heritage tours, workshops and floral displays.

A historic Welsh site promoted by Cadw

Hundreds of historic places across Wales will open for free this September

Cadw's Open Doors festival is returning with free access, guided tours and behind-the-scenes visits at historic sites, community buildings, archives and cultural attractions across Wales.