Heritage Open Days 2026

Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Days

11-20 September 2026

Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Heritage Open Days 2026 run from 11-20 September 2026.

Written Here: Luton's Everyday Histories come to the Long Gallery
Exhibitions

Written Here: Luton's Everyday Histories come to the Long Gallery

Long Gallery exhibition showcasing an exhibition of short pieces of writing for…

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | See description for dates and times
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UKCCA 50th Anniversary HAT Expo Exhibition
Exhibitions

Celebrating Luton Carnival 50th Anniversary

Luton’s International Carnival is celebrating its 50th year on Sunday 24th May…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
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Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear
Exhibitions

Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear

Expressions in Headwear presents the work of millinery (hat-making) students…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
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Luton150 Exhibition
Exhibitions

Luton150 Exhibition

In 2026, Luton Borough celebrates its 150th anniversary. To mark this milestone…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm (closed Fridays and Saturdays)
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Inventory Team Treasure Trove
Exhibitions

Inventory Team Treasure Trove

A display of objects chosen by our team of Collection Volunteers while they

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm, closed Fridays and Saturdays, open every day during school holidays
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Heritage Open Days: Talks - Luton 150: stories from the town 1876-2026
Talk

Heritage Open Days: Talks - Luton 150: stories from the town 1876-2026

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11:30am - 12:30pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
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Heritage Open Days: Tour of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Galleries
Event

Heritage Open Days: Tour of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Galleries

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 1:30pm, 2:15pm and 3pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
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Heritage Open Days: Tour of Wardown House, Museum and Galleries
Event

Heritage Open Days: Tour of Wardown House, Museum and Galleries

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 1:30pm, 2:15pm and 3pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
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Past Events

UKCCA 50th Anniversary HAT Expo Exhibition
Exhibitions

Celebrating Luton Carnival 50th Anniversary

Luton’s International Carnival is celebrating its 50th year on Sunday 24th May…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
DONATE More info
Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear
Exhibitions

Morley College London: Expressions in Headwear

Expressions in Headwear presents the work of millinery (hat-making) students…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm
DONATE More info
Inventory Team Treasure Trove
Exhibitions

Inventory Team Treasure Trove

A display of objects chosen by our team of Collection Volunteers while they

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm, closed Fridays and Saturdays, open every day during school holidays
DONATE More info
Written Here: Luton's Everyday Histories come to the Long Gallery
Exhibitions

Written Here: Luton's Everyday Histories come to the Long Gallery

Long Gallery exhibition showcasing an exhibition of short pieces of writing for…

Hat Factory Arts Centre - | See description for dates and times
DONATE More info
Behind the seams: Secrets From the Women's Fashion Collection
Exhibitions

Behind the seams: Secrets From the Women's Fashion Collection

Showcasing exciting discoveries uncovered during a volunteer-led inventory of…

Hat House - | 10am - 4pm (see description for dates)
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Luton150 Exhibition
Exhibitions

Luton150 Exhibition

In 2026, Luton Borough celebrates its 150th anniversary. To mark this milestone…

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11am - 5pm (closed Fridays and Saturdays)
DONATE More info
Heritage Open Days: Talks - Luton 150: stories from the town 1876-2026
Talk

Heritage Open Days: Talks - Luton 150: stories from the town 1876-2026

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 11:30am - 12:30pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
Book Now More info
Heritage Open Days: Tour of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Galleries
Event

Heritage Open Days: Tour of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Galleries

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 1:30pm, 2:15pm and 3pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
Book Now More info
Heritage Open Days: Tour of Wardown House, Museum and Galleries
Event

Heritage Open Days: Tour of Wardown House, Museum and Galleries

Sunday 13th September 2026 & Sunday 20th September Join us at Wardown House

Wardown House, Museum and Gallery - | 1:30pm, 2:15pm and 3pm Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th September Only
Book Now More info
Written Here: Viewing & get-together
Event

Written Here: Viewing & get-together

See Luton’s everyday histories brought together through short-form writing,…

Hat Works | 5pm - 7pm
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