Heritage Open Days in Thanet

Thanet

Type:Museums

Various locations in Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs
Dickens House Museum - Credit Tourism at Thanet District Council

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Every September, much of England’s fantastic architecture and culture is celebrated during Heritage Open Days, when many historical buildings open their doors to the public, giving you the chance to visit for FREE. Discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities at buildings of every age, style and function in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. 

This year the Heritage Open Days festival running between Friday 12th - Sunday 21st September with the theme ‘Architecture’ - from buildings and bridges to beehives, exploring how we’ve designed and built the world around us”

Open Days this year in Thanet, Kent include

  • Ramsgate Tunnels Exhibition (12th - 21st September)
  • The Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum (12th - 21st September)
  • St John's Church (12th - 13th September)
  • Dickens House Museum (12th - 13th September)
  • Sonic Trail (12th - 14th September)
  • The Grange & St Edward's Presbytery (12th - 15th September)
  • Isle of Thanet: Architecture Through The Decades (12th - 14th, 16th - 17th & 19th - 21st September)
  • Paradise Lost (13th September)
  • Guided walk of Margate High Street and St John's Church (13th September)
  • Shrine of St Augustine & The National Pugin Centre (13th September)

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