This September during the National Heritage Day scheme you can explore our historic properties completely free of charge. From informative talks to exhibitions, interactive activities to family trails, you’ll find plenty to enjoy at Snape Maltings and The Red House.

Bookings opening soon.

Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 September, 10am – 4pm

Echoes of the Maltings: A 19th-century Industrial Adventure

Prior to taking its place as a world-renowned home for music, Snape Maltings was a loud, dusty and bustling inland port. In the 1880s, entrepreneur Newson Garrett transformed this quiet spot on the River Alde into the largest malting operation in Suffolk. Step back in time this Heritage Open Day and discover what life was really like for the workers who shaped this landscape over a century ago.

Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 September, 10.30am – 4.30pm

The Red House: 300 years of Everyday Life

Long before it became a home for artists, The Red House was a massive 1000-acre coastal farm. This Heritage Open Day, explore its deep agricultural roots from an 18th-century powerhouse to a 1912 Dairy School. Join us for live history talks, a family detective trail, archival photo displays and a hands-on milking challenge!

Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 September, 11am – 3pm

Church Walk: The Loveliest House in the World?

Step inside a hidden modernist gem! In 1962, the famous conductor and festival organiser Imogen Holst moved into into this tiny, ultra-efficient home before it even had a roof. This Heritage Open Day, peek into her soundproofed music room, become a diary detective to spot her funny everyday notes, and build your own folk instrument in her garden.