September: it’s the month of the harvest moon (usually); Vogue’s most celebrated issue; and the dominion of Virgos and Libras. But it’s also when the UK, and much of Europe, opens doors usually closed to the public, with various organisations offering rare and free access to architectural gems, cultural institutions, science hubs, courts, palaces, medieval castles, embassies – and houses that you could never afford to own.
The Open House festival (London), Heritage Open Days (England), Doors Open Days (Scotland), Cadw’s Open Doors (Wales) and European Heritage Open Days (Northern Ireland) have created programmes that celebrate the culture, history and contemporary life of the UK.
