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Heritage Open Days at Greenway

Follow in the footsteps of bestselling crime writer Agatha Christie at her holiday home Greenway.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers.

Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - and it's all FREE.

Between 12-13 September, explore Greenway, 'the loveliest place in the world.'

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Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Other

Dogs welcome. If travelling to Greenway by car, you'll need to book a parking space in advance via the website. Parking charges apply.

Upcoming events

'Voices of the garden' immersive audio trail at Greenway 

Step back in time on an exciting new trail, 'Voices of the garden' as, HistoryScapes, an immersive audio app, brings Greenway’s garden to life.

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18 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 167 other dates or times

Gardening for nature at Greenway 

On this guided tour by the Head Gardener, gain insight into how the teams are working hard to restore nature at Agatha Christie's former holiday home.

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21 May to 22 Oct 2026
at 14:00 to 14:45+ 3 other dates or times

Seal talk at Greenway's Boathouse 

Did you know grey seals and common seals can be spotted on the river at Greenway? Join Sarah Greenslade, founder of The Seal Project, for a talk about these fascinating animals down at Greenway's Boathouse.

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on
25 May 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00

D-Day at Greenway 

Join us to commemorate Greenway's connection to this key historic moment of the Second World War with a military display outside the house.

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6 Jun 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30