Heritage Open Days 2010

The 2010 Heritage Open Days cycle is about to start and we would like you to be part of it. Despite the change of organisation last year, 2009 was more successful than ever, with over a million visitors estimated to have taken advantage of the 4,100 events on offer. Thank you to all of you who helped make it happen, and here's to making this year’s event, which runs from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 September, even more enjoyable!

To download our official invitation to participate, please click on the links below:

Make it Happen leaflet

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/documents/01_A5_Make_it_happen_2010_final.pdf

2010 Get Involved flyer

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/documents/01_A5_Get_Involved_Flyer_2010_final.pdf

Registration Packs

The packs will be sent out in mid-March and the first closing date for registration is 1 May. This ensures your entry will be processed in time for the launch of the web-directory in mid-July, and your place on the mailing list for the first batch of promotional materials that are sent out shortly afterwards. Our final closing date is 1 August.

Check Your Contact Details

To make sure that the registration pack reaches the right person, please check and update your contact details by 28 February. If you register more than one event, you can also tell us whether you want extra copies of materials. To check now, please click here

Existing Organisers - Organiser Forums

For the first time this year, we will be running a series of regional organiser forums in March. As well as being an opportunity to meet other local organisers, we want to hear your views on how HODs can be improved, and give you a chance to discuss specific issues and share your experiences. For more information and to book a place, please click here, or download our organisers' forums leaflet at

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/documents/forum_leaflet_and_booking_final_export.pdf

New Organisers - Training Workshops

The English Heritage Outreach team is planning to run some training sessions in selected locations. These provide the opportunity to meet fellow organisers and learn more about participating in the scheme. If you are interested in attending, please contact us to find out if there is one in your area.

For up to date information and to find out more, please visit our website

http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Or if you have any queries please get in touch at:

hods@english-heritage.org.uk or call us on 0844 335 1884.

We look forward to working with you.

Yours sincerely,

Katja Condy - Heritage Open Days Manager

Sarah Holloway -Heritage Open Days Co-ordinator