Hundreds of buildings, boats and sites open their doors for free this weekend
For 23 years thousands of unusual buildings around the country let in visitors for the four day 'Heritage Open Day' weekend
See Kate Prout's report on some of the more unusual experiences of Heritage Open Days in our region
Many of the sites taking part in Heritage Open Days are normally closed to the public so the four day festival, running from 7th - 10th September, is a chance to see some rare and interesting sites. For the first time there will also be guided walks in Wivenhoe telling the story of former LGBT residents.
To browse all the Heritage Open Days in your area click here