Fancy a freeby? Take your pick from TWENTY venues and activities around town – all FREE TO ENTER on 11, 12, 13 September as part of HERITAGE OPEN CIRENCESTER, England’s largest festival of history and culture.

‍ Here are just three ideas to whet your appetite but there are so many amazing visits to choose from. Check out www.cirencestercivicsociety.org.uk for more details or pick up a programme from the Information Centres in town. Please note some events require tickets to be booked.

‍On Sunday 13th: book your seat at the Barn Theatre/Cinema to watch historic scenes of Cirencester brought to life, including Queen Elizabeth 11’s visit in 1963 7.30pm - 8.30pm

‍Heritage Open Cirencester is hosted by Cirencester Civic Society, supported by Daniel Bingham Foundation and the many businesses, charities, organisations and volunteers taking part in Heritage Open Cirencester.

Heritage Open Weekend September 11-13th 2026 – Cirencester Civic Society