THIS weekend Heritage Open Days are on throughout the region.
This national event celebrates England's architecture and culture by offering free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Check www.heritageopendays.org.uk to find out what doors will be opening in your area.
Meanwhile Crawley Black History Month will launch on Saturday with a fun day in Queens Square.
On Sunday at The Hawth Theatre the Miss Pole Dance UK championships come to town - also featuring a men's pole dancing contest.
In East Grinstead Absolute Bowie – the only David Bowie act to be endorsed by Bowie's own drummer – is coming to Chequer Mead theatre on Saturday.
In Croydon a new free photography exhibition at Fairfield Halls launched yesterday. Faces of Fairfield (Part lll) completes a trilogy of exhibitions of work by Frazer Ashford, in celebration of Fairfield Halls' 50th Anniversary.
In Surrey the annual Banstead Countryside Day is back at Banstead Woods on Sunday. This free family event is set to attract thousands of visitors.
Meanwhile the Margaret Browne Quality Antiques Fair will hit Dorking Halls on Sunday, with pottery, porcelain, jewellery, rugs and fine furniture all on offer.
