Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free.
Head along to to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public! Shaw House will be FREE of charge to visit on the Heritage Open Days. Explore the newly dressed historical rooms, our ‘Dressed for Shaw’ costume exhibition, and the newly developed gardens. The English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’ will be open. Younger visitors can enjoy crafts in theActivity Room and playing outside in the playpark, NEW for 2026.
Areas of the House that are not usually accessible will be open including the ‘forbidden corridor’ on the second floor and the basement tunnel. During the day there will be introductory talks available in the Great Hall which will provide the perfect start to your visit.
Visitors can also pre-book to visit to the Elizabethan bake house which was discovered during restoration and is one of the very special features of Shaw House.
The café will be open and alternative areas for seating will be provided.
