- The Heritage Open Days festival will offer free admission to hundreds of England's historical and heritage sites from 12 to 21 September.
- Visitors can explore a diverse range of attractions, including museums, stately homes, churches, and National Trust properties, without charge.
- Highlights include opportunities for shipwreck archaeology in Hampshire, tours of a Cold War-era military bunker in Cambridgeshire, and a Black Tudor history walk in London.
- While all activities are free, some require advance booking, and visitors should check the Heritage Open Days website for details and local listings.
- The festival, founded in 1994, aims to make history and culture more accessible, with last year's event attracting many new visitors and fostering local pride.
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Hundreds of England’s top attractions will be free in September