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The Festival of British Archaeology is one of many annual national events taking place throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to enjoy and learn more about the cultural heritage that the UK has to offer and to make use of these fantastic resources.

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Heritage Open Days
September
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture.
Carrick-a-Rede; National Trust site in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Archaeology Days (Northern Ireland)
June
June sees the start of a summer long series of archaeological and historical events and festivities to celebrate National Archaeology Days in Northern Ireland. There are a wide variety of interesting and exciting events taking place at historical sites and monuments across Northern Ireland.
Scottish Archaeology Month
September
Scottish Archaeology Month celebrates Scotland’s rich archaeological heritage through a diverse programme of free events held all over the country. Taking place every September, it aims to make archaeology more accessible to the wider public and to encourage awareness, understanding and appreciation of the nation’s archaeology.
FOH 2007
Festival of History
English Heritage’s popular annual event. The Festival of History 2009 will be held 25 & 26 July at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire.
Black History Month
1–31 October
Black History Month has been celebrated across the UK every October for over 30 years, each year growing from strength to strength. Black History Month highlights the achievements of the black community in Britain and uncovers their hidden history.
London 2012 Open Weekend
The London 2012 Open Weekend celebrates art, culture, sport, and everything that makes up the London 2012 Games. This year is a three-day celebration for the whole of the UK, from 24–26 July. The aim is for organisations and venues across the UK to really open up, challenge themselves to do something different, something exciting. It is an opportunity for the public to join in, try something new, be inspired by London 2012.

In 2009 the Open Weekend will take place on 24–26 July, enabling the CBA to link the Festival in with London 2012 Open Weekend and gain additional publicity for all organizations involved. The timing which coincides with the Festival of British Archaeology is helpful in allowing us to ensure that archaeology across the UK is fully represented in this high profile project.