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Heritage Open Days at Gibside
Gibside · 11 Sept – 13 Sept 2026
10:00am–5:00pm on all listed dates
Enjoy free entry to Gibside during Heritage Open Days, with the chapel crypt open across all three days. Friday includes traditional demonstrations and hands-on activities such as apple pressing, while separately booked Banqueting House tours take place on Saturday and Sunday. Gibside’s grounds and play spaces are also open to explore.
What it costs
Entry to Gibside is free for this event. Banqueting House tours on 12 and 13 September require separate booking through the Landmark Trust; the checked source does not state a tour charge.
Will it suit your family?
Open to the general public. The official listing specifically mentions visits with children and Gibside’s play spaces.
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