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Four ways to explore Britain’s most historical secrets for free in September
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SEPTEMBER is a great month to explore some of Britain’s most exciting historical secrets.
Many properties that are usually closed to the public are opening their doors, and others are waiving their entry fee.
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Plus, there are thousands of events around the country bringing history to life.
CASTLES TO CLOCKTOWERS: In England, Heritage Open Days runs until a week tomorrow, with more than 5,000 events nationwide.
Film buffs can see inside Stourhead House in Wiltshire, where the film version of Pride And Prejudice was made, and which is normally closed to the public.
Or families can watch a free re-enactment of English Civil War battles at Chester Castle.
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Find events near you at heritageopendays.org.uk.
NATIONAL TREASURES: As part of the week-long festival, many National Trust and English Heritage sites will be offering free entry, as well as tours and talks, on selected dates this week.
Check the Heritage Open Days site to find out dates and times and whether pre-booking is necessary.
CAPITAL EXPERIENCE: London’s Open House Festival, which runs from September 14 to 22, allows public entry to some of the capital’s most extraordinary private homes, government buildings and historic sites that are normally closed.
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Best of all, it’s free, but some venues require pre-booking, so check at programme.openhouse.org.uk.
WALKS, TALKS AND TOURS: The other UK nations are holding their own history celebrations this month.
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Northern Ireland is taking part in European Heritage Days on September 14 and 15, with free entry to around 260 buildings, monuments and landmarks.
In Wales, events are being held throughout September through the Open Doors festival.
Details at cadw.gov.wales.
In Scotland, doorsopendays.org.uk is a free festival this month celebrating locations throughout the country.
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POP into Danish bakers Ole & Steen this week to see its new autumn menu.
Pick up a cardamom bun for £2 instead of the usual £3.95.
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KEEP your PJs on and head to Ikea today.
The store’s Family loyalty scheme members who shop in nightwear can claim a free hot breakfast and a £15 discount when spending £50 or more in-store today.
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THE Longchamp Le Pliage navy medium bag, above, £110 from John Lewis, is a classic.
You can get the look for less with Mango’s shopper bag, below, £22.99.
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Little helper
THIS weekend sees the return of McDonald’s Fun Football Sessions.
Book kids aged five to 11 into the autumn coaching groups at 1,500 locations – at mcdonalds.co.uk/football.
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GET three £10 Playmobil carry-case sets for £20 at Argos, including the City Life Puppy Playtime set.
They are perfect for kids’ birthdays.
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