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Festival Week: 13th-19th September 2021
We are now accepting expressions of interest to take part in the 2021 event, you will find information on how to apply below.
Festival Week: 13th-19th September 2021
We are now accepting expressions of interest to take part in the 2021 event, you will find information on how to apply below.
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Now in its 32nd year, Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual programme of open buildings, guided walks and talks, delivered over 1 week in September, for free.
Participants take part for different reasons, from wanting to raise the profile of their building or organisation, to wanting to attract new members to doing it purely for fun! With the event attracting a large audience each year, the festival is a fantastic opportunity to engage with new people. |
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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival in 2021...
In 2021, we hope we will be able to get back into buildings but we must be prepared for any eventuality, and so many elements from the 2020 digital festival will return. Set out below are the three categories that you can participate in. We’ve made a few changes to the festival format to ensure the most accessible and safe event possible, so make sure you have all the up to date info before applying.
Our 2020 digital event was a great success, with participants working hard to take their usual event online. In 2021 we are keen to continue to support participants in realising their digital ambitions so please do get in touch if you’d like to discuss your event.
Our 2020 digital event was a great success, with participants working hard to take their usual event online. In 2021 we are keen to continue to support participants in realising their digital ambitions so please do get in touch if you’d like to discuss your event.
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Buildings
At heart of the Glasgow Doors Open Days programme are buildings, open to the public for exploring, tours and exhibitions. Over the years we have had a huge variety, from the grand Clyde Port to the humble Police Box and private residences, we are always interested in new and unusual spaces. You can enter your building for digital and in person visits: |
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Digital visits
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In person visits
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NB - You are welcome to apply to participate in the festival with a digital offering only, but if you are participating with an open building for 'in person' visits you must also have a digital offering of some kind and we will be glad to discuss this with you.
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Trails
Every year we host around 50 trails led by passionate locals, taking members of the public on tours of the city. Trails are hugely popular every year, the festival audience is always curious to find out more about the rich heritage on their doorstep. |
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Some trails, are staples of the programme, always popular, other newer entries give our returning audience something new to discover. Whether you are a returning trail leader or brand new to Doors Open Days - we want to hear from you!
Are you a young person who would like to lead a trail?
Want to tell the story of Glasgow as you see it? We will be running workshops for young tour guides who want to take part - get in touch with you ideas!
You can enter as a Digital or In Person Trail:
Are you a young person who would like to lead a trail?
Want to tell the story of Glasgow as you see it? We will be running workshops for young tour guides who want to take part - get in touch with you ideas!
You can enter as a Digital or In Person Trail:
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Digital Trail
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In Person Trail
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Digital Events
Talks, seminars and workshops are an integral part of the programme. In 2020, thousands of people logged on to hear talks on varied topics, from the Glasgow garden festival to commemorating difficult histories. These events are a great way to reach your community and find new audiences too.
It's very unlikely that we will be able to hold events which draw a crowd in September so our events programme of talks and and workshops will be taking place online, using Zoom or a similar platform.
You could present a:
Talks, seminars and workshops are an integral part of the programme. In 2020, thousands of people logged on to hear talks on varied topics, from the Glasgow garden festival to commemorating difficult histories. These events are a great way to reach your community and find new audiences too.
It's very unlikely that we will be able to hold events which draw a crowd in September so our events programme of talks and and workshops will be taking place online, using Zoom or a similar platform.
You could present a:
- Webinar
- Workshop
Festival Theme: Sustainable Communities
With the COP-26 conference coming to Glasgow in November, the theme of this year’s Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is 'Sustainable Communities' and we are asking our participants what sustainability means for built heritage and their community.
While it may not be immediately obvious how you can contribute to this discussion within the context of your heritage project, this is an opportunity to get creative and reach out to your community to get their ideas.
For information on the festival theme, and ideas on how you can take part, click here.
While it may not be immediately obvious how you can contribute to this discussion within the context of your heritage project, this is an opportunity to get creative and reach out to your community to get their ideas.
For information on the festival theme, and ideas on how you can take part, click here.
Submitting an Expression of Interest
In a change from previous years, in 2021 we are inviting expressions of interest, detailing your plans for your open building, trail or digital event.
In no more that 250 words, tell us what you plan to do. Make sure you make it's clear if its an open building, a trail or a digital event. We are particularly interested to hear from folk who's event is in line with the festival theme, 'Sustainable Communities'.
You are welcome to submit more than one expression of interest for various events.
Click here to submit your expression of interest.
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday 21st April.
Remember...
- For open buildings, remember you must have some kind of digital offering.
- Keep it simple - bullet points are great!
- Not sure about something? Get in touch with the coordinator for help at doorsopendays@gbpt.org.
In a change from previous years, in 2021 we are inviting expressions of interest, detailing your plans for your open building, trail or digital event.
In no more that 250 words, tell us what you plan to do. Make sure you make it's clear if its an open building, a trail or a digital event. We are particularly interested to hear from folk who's event is in line with the festival theme, 'Sustainable Communities'.
You are welcome to submit more than one expression of interest for various events.
Click here to submit your expression of interest.
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday 21st April.
Remember...
- For open buildings, remember you must have some kind of digital offering.
- Keep it simple - bullet points are great!
- Not sure about something? Get in touch with the coordinator for help at doorsopendays@gbpt.org.
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Resources
Here you will find all the resources you need to participate in Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival. Still got questions? Get in touch at doorsopendays@gbpt.org |
Missed our Creative Planning Session?
Catch up by watching the recording above. |
Our Event Organisers Handbook has all the information you will need to run a successful event, from advice on digital events to risk assessments. Click here to download.
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Download our Participants Information Booklet which has all the information you will need to get you up to speed with changes to the festival format for 2021.
Click here to download. |