Visitor Book
Every year, we are encouraged not only by the amount of visitor feedback forms and letters we receive, but also by the high proportion of positive comments. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Here is a selection of the many comments we received in 2008.
Love Heritage Days!
Visitors to Lulworth Castle
Brilliant idea and offered spectacular discoveries – exceeded expectations!
Visitor from Pudsey – Live Theatre, Newcastle
I have resolved to make the effort to visit more historical properties because I enjoyed the HODs very much.
Visitors are so fortunate that local people are prepared to give up their precious weekends in order to give the public so much pleasure.
Edna from Fulham
This is a wonderful scheme – we look forward to it every year.
Jennifer from Lancashire
An excellent way to learn about how rich in history, building and people the area is.
Charles from Chester Le Street
I think these heritage days are a great idea. The learning opportunities are endless for both young and old.
Mike from Canterbury
A wonderful chance to see inside buildings of which we were not aware and to learn from the people in them.
Miles from Newcastle on Tyne
As a single parent hosting an overseas student it was a tremendous help to me to show her English heritage at no cost to either of us.
As we are both pensioners. It was wonderful to visit so many places of interest free of charge.
Cathryn and Fred in Ventnor
Very interesting – the more you look the more you find.
Conisbrough St Peter, South Yorkshire
Magical and brilliant!
New Hall Water Mill, West Midlands
A true gem, made wonderfully interesting with guided tour – thank you so much.
Mike and Keith from Milton Keynes - Rectory Cottages Trust.
Thank you to all concerned with the Tyne and Wear HODs. A wonderful, if very intense and tiring, packed three days for us.
Ian from Houghton Le Spring
A really interesting day. Even my young 4 year old boys loved it. Storytelling was fab idea also.
Okehampton Castle
Visited Guildford (Surrey) on the Saturday – so impressed with the buildings which were open and the high standard and enthusiasm of the guides.
Yvonne from London
A real treasure – will be back with friends.
the 16th Century Painted Room, Ledbury
Lovely stuff.
Child at Moseley Museum
Encouraging and inspiring.
Interwoven Freedom, SCAWDI, Birmingham
Stunning – what amazing local talent.
Littlebourne Barn Open Art Show
Most interesting – always wondered what lay behind closed doors!
Plymouth Proprietary Library
Fantastic – a super way for children to learn about history.
Primary School - Washington Millennium Centre, Sunderland
This building has fascinated me for years and it’s even better inside. Thank you.
Zoar Chapel, Canterbury
A wonderful resource for the village.
Bishop’s Waltham Museum, Hampshire
Wonderful, will be recommending and revisiting!
Restormal Castle
Amazing and extremely interesting. I loved the old tower. Would be willing to volunteer if you ever need them.
Bagots Castle, Coventry
Church on my doorstep been meaning to come in, very interesting especially the history of Chorley.
St George, Lancashire
Amazing church – will definitely be back for a longer visit.
Holy Trinity, Penn, Buckinghamshire
What a lovely setting for a celebration of our heritage.
Kiplingcotes Signal Box, Yorkshire
Wonderful memories. Thank you.
HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire
A fascinating glimpse into the past.
Settle Signal Box, North Yorkshire
I thought the open day was enjoyable for all ages and really helped me learn about the community I live.
Houldsworth Past Times, Hands on Heritage, Cheshire
A fantastic opportunity to open up the cultural heart of the city. Well done!
James from Southsea - Square Tower, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Share your experiences with the Heritage Open Days team, other visitors and our local event organisers! Each entry in the HODs event directory has a feedback form, through which you can send us your comments and suggestions. You can also rate your visit if you like.
