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Cork Heritage Open Day

15
August
2026

Cork Heritage Open Day

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Cork Heritage Open Day Events
Cork City Hall Purple (1)

Buildings Going Purple for Heritage Week
Victorian Classroom Old Cork Waterworks Experience (1)

Cork Heritage Open Day celebrates the amazing architecture and history of the built heritage in Cork City and sees over 42 buildings open their doors free of charge for one day only!

The Metropole Hotel
Victorian Quater Scavenger Hunt

This year Cork Heritage Open Day is celebrating its 21st anniversary and several historical guided street walking tours, talks, exhibitions & family events on our rich heritage will also take place. All events are free

Family Friendly Events

Cork Heritage Open Day Programme 2026

Cork Heritage Open Day is a unique celebration of the built history of Cork. Enjoy guided tours of over 42 buildings in Cork, historical walking tours on the streets of Cork, history talks, exhibitions and family friendly events.
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Buildings History

Cork Heritage Open Day features 42 buildings which have been grouped into civic, commercial, cultural, military, sacred spaces, educational and historic. Learn about the history of the buildings and the role they have played in shaping Cork and its people.
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Heritage Week

Organised by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week is taking place from August 15th to August 23. Cork Heritage Open Day marks the start of National Heritage Week in Cork. The theme of National Heritage Week is "Heritage at Risk", focusing on endangered natural habitats, historic structures, and fading traditions.
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Contact
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Online Tours

Celebrate the built heritage in Cork and take part in an online tour of participating buildings in Cork Heritage Open Day.
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About

Organised by Cork City Council, Cork Heritage Open Day is taking place on Saturday August 15th and is a wonderful celebration of the built history of Cork. Cork Heritage Open Day began in 2005 and this year celebrates its 21st anniversary!