Heritage Open Days Festival 12-14 September

Heritage Open Days Festival
12 – 14 September 2025

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest community-led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.

Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from 12th, 13th and 14th September.

Plus, join us for a variety of free-to-enter talks with Mary Montagu-Scott, Chair of the Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust, plus a bonus talk with historian, Marc Heighway on Beaulieu River in WW2 on Friday 19th September at 2pm.

Please quote the code HOD25 on arrival at the Buckler’s Hard Museum to access your free admission as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.

Please note, talks are first-come first first-served.

Timings & Tours

• Friday 12 September:
  11.30am – Talk by Mary Montagu-Scott
• Saturday 13 September:
  11.30am -Talk by Mary Montagu-Scott
• Sunday 14 September:
  11.30am – Walking tour of the village history with Mary Montagu-Scott
• Friday 19 September:
  2pm – Beaulieu River in WW2 with historian Marc Heighway