Heritage Open Day: Visit and discover this historic private four-acre garden. A formal city centre garden which has belonged to the Bishops of..... more >

Bishops House, Norwich NR3 1SB

Wed 11 Sep 24

The Flint Room

Heritage Open Day: The Flint Room, residing in St John De Sepulchre Church, is a one of Norwich's little hidden gems... more >

183 Ber Street, Treetops, Norwich NR1 3HB

Tue 10 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Norfolk

Celebrating the past, building our future: An RSPCA Story

Heritage Open Day: Visit this special exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch, which coincides with... more >

The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF

Tue 10 Sep 24

Thetford Open Studios

Heritage Open Day: Meet the Makers and Artists! We have a lovely selection from local makers and artists, who will be exhibiting their work... more >

Maker’s Cottage, 20 Magdalen Street, Thetford IP24 2BN

Tue 10 Sep 24

Great Yarmouth Holidays Through The Decades

Heritage Open Day: Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea have been resorts visited by millions of visitors since the mid 18th Century... more >

Great Yarmouth Borough Council, Town Hall, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QF

Tue 10 Sep 24

The Guildhall Regalia Display

Heritage Open Day: Thetford has 800 years of mayoralty and the regalia will be on display in the council chamber, along with other civic items... more >

The Guildhall, The Marketplace, Thetford IP24 2DS

Tue 10 Sep 24

Transportation Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Come and take a wonder around our exhibition dedicated to all those poor unfortunate souls who were transported to Australia in... more >

The Guildhall, The Marketplace, Thetford Town Council, Thetford IP24 2DS

Mon 9 Sep 24

Felbrigg Hall and Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Explore inside the Hall and imagine what it might have been like to have lived or worked there... more >

Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, Norwich NR11 8PR

Mon 9 Sep 24

Norwich School Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Explore at your leisure Norwich School's medieval chapel, packed full of heritage. A guide will be available on the day... more >

69-71A The Close, Norwich NR1 4DD

Mon 9 Sep 24

The Knights of Skirbeck in The Walks

Heritage Open Day: Medieval Knights encampment has been set up in the Walks Knights of Skirbeck are here to bring you a spectacular day of medieval... more >

The Walks, London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 1PE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Gaywood Guided Tour

Heritage Open Day: Guided walk around Gaywood. Free Guided Walk by one of our qualified Town Guides - Gaywood 10... more >

Meet outside King Edward Seventh School, Gaywood Road, Gaywood, King’s Lynn PE30 2QB

Sun 8 Sep 24

King's Lynn Under Siege - English Civil War re-enactors

Heritage Open Day: Experience life in the English Civil War In 1643, Marmaduke Rawdon was commissioned to raise a regiment in Oxford to fight for... more >

The Walks, London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5ER

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Faith's Church, Gaywood

Heritage Open Day: A lovely medieval church. St. Faith's Church lies in the heart of Gaywood, which was not part of King's Lynn until..... more >

St. Faith’s Church,, Gayton Road,, King’s Lynn PE30 4DZ

Sun 8 Sep 24

South Gate

Heritage Open Day: An historic Gateway. Take the bus â€“ see timetable in the programme or on our website Norwich and Norfolk Medieval Association..... more >

South Gate Roundabout, London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5SX

Sun 8 Sep 24

Wenns Chop House

Heritage Open Day: Beautifully renovated buildings. Two attractive but contrasting buildings make up the complex formerly known as Wenns. No... more >

Wenns Chop House, 9-10 Saturday Market Place, Smithfield Cottage, King’s Lynn PE30 4EQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Saturday Market Place - performances and market

Heritage Open Day: The historic Saturday Market in front of The Minster. There will be Norfolk Heritage Market, highlighting the flavours of Norfolk..... more >

Saturday Market Place, King’s Lynn PE30 5DQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Jewish Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: A quiet and spiritual space. In the Millfleet next to Hillington Square is a little brick compound with 16th-century brick in some..... more >

Lincoln Tavern, 13 Millfleet, King’s Lynn PE30 5EG

Sun 8 Sep 24

WhataHoot Gin Distillery

Heritage Open Day: Upstairs at the Distillery â€“ Demonstrations of Gin Making with Q&A The WhataHoot Distillery is a 16th-century warehouse, packed... more >

7a King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1ET

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Guildhall of St George - Shakespeare performed here

Heritage Open Day: Unique historic theatre. See the floorboards that Shakespeare once trod The site was given to the already existing Guild of St..... more >

King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1HA

Sun 8 Sep 24

T. S. Vancouver (Sea Cadets Training ship - on land)

Heritage Open Day: A ship on land The Training Ship Vancouver is the home of the Kingâ€™s Lynn Sea Cadets... more >

South Quay, King’s Lynn PE30 5DS

Sun 8 Sep 24

Evershed House

Heritage Open Day: Clever restoration with Hanseatic touches. This former merchantâ€™s house dates from the late 17th century... more >

23-25 King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1DU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Burkitt Homes Boardroom

Heritage Open Day: Victorian philanthropy Almshouses set in a quadrangle around a little garden. 1909 of red brick in a Tudor style with a two-storey..... more >

Queen Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1HU

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Ann's House

Heritage Open Day: A Grand Design This large Grade 2 Listed house was built around 1670, using stone from an earlier building on the site and there... more >

St Ann’s Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1LT

Sun 8 Sep 24

Live and Let Live Public House, Windsor Road

Heritage Open Day: Lovely traditional pub with traditional pub games. Traditional â€˜back street boozerâ€™ with traditional pub games... more >

Windsor Road, off London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5PL

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, West Lynn

Heritage Open Day: The beautiful church across the river. The church was rebuilt further inland c.1271 after its predecessor was washed away... more >

108 St Peter’s Road, King’s Lynn PE34 3LB

Sun 8 Sep 24

King's Staithe Square - events and good causes

Heritage Open Day: Traditional singing, music and dancing, a vintage bus and charity volunteers to find out more about their work... more >

King’s Staithe Square, King’s Lynn PE30 1RD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Majestic Cinema

Heritage Open Day: Unusual cinema survival. Open morning only 1000-1300. Note early opening and closing. Tours every 30 minutes... more >

Tower Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1EJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

All Saints' Church

Heritage Open Day: Unique anchorhold. The oldest church in King's Lynn. All Saintsâ€™ Church is the oldest building in the town, with parts..... more >

Hillington Square, King’s Lynn PE30 4EQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

The New Caister Lifeboat boat talk and tour

Heritage Open Day: In 2024, Caister Lifeboat welcomed its new Medina Class lifeboat into service as part of a £3... more >

Caister Lifeboat Station, Skippers Walk, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5DJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Heritage Open Day: Visit Gressenhall for free as part of Heritage Open Days - and see some object conservation up close as part of the day's... more >

Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DR

Sun 8 Sep 24

Crown and Mitre

Heritage Open Day: This lovely traditional pub with a nautical theme. This lovely traditional pub is believed to have origins dating back to the 16th..... more >

Ferry Road, King’s Lynn PE30 1LJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Hanse House

Heritage Open Day: Unique historic survival. Behind the 18th-century street faÃ§ade is a building of great interest, the Hanseatic Warehouse (late..... more >

8 South Quay, King’s Lynn PE30 5GN

Sun 8 Sep 24

Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Uncover the history of Cromer Pier, the iconic 151-metre-long Victorian structure. Enjoy a brass band on the pier, then step into..... more >

The Pier, Promenade, Cromer NR27 9HE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Vicarage House - Open Garden for NGS

Six acre garden with walled garden, gravel garden, sunken garden, cutting garden and small arboretum. Further cottage style long borders around house..... more >

Vicarage House, Thetford IP24 1PE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Beck House - Open Garden for NGS

A ¾ acre garden surrounded by open countryside, tirelessly updated over the past four years by the current owners... more >

Beck House, Norwich NR9 5LP

Sun 8 Sep 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Washington, an IHG Hotel, Emerson, Washington, Tyne and Wear NE37 1LB

Sun 8 Sep 24

High House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Three acre plantsman's garden developed and maintained by the current owners, over the last 40 years... more >

High House Gardens, Thetford IP25 7PU

Sun 8 Sep 24

28-32 King Street

Heritage Open Day: View this house with its Norman interior. The oldest secular house in King's Lynn... more >

28-32, King Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1HQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

St John The Evangelist Church

Heritage Open Day: The Church in The Walks. Open from 1200. In 1843 John Motteux, then the owner of Sandringham, was forbidden to sit in a pew at St..... more >

Blackfriars Road, King’s Lynn PE30 1NT

Sun 8 Sep 24

Friends Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: Truth, simplicity, equality and peace. Bridge Street begins with Quaker Meeting Room also known as The Friends House... more >

Bridge Street, King’s Lynn PE30 5AB

Sun 8 Sep 24

King's Lynn Public Library

Heritage Open Day: A little Carnegie gem with usually unseen extras for Heritage Open Days. King's Lynn Library will be open for an opportunity..... more >

Millfleet, King’s Lynn PE30 5EZ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Ferry Lane Social Club

Heritage Open Day: Fantastic river views and real ale. A wonderful private club open for the day. Great views of the river from the over water..... more >

Ferry Lane, King’s Lynn PE30 1HN

Sun 8 Sep 24

Baden Powell Fishing boat (LN138)

Heritage Open Day: The only survivor of King Lynn's cockling fleet See the BADEN POWELL, named after the hero of Mafeking and founder of the... more >

At the pontoons, South Quay, King’s Lynn PE30 5DT

Sun 8 Sep 24

London Road Methodist Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Surprise Victorian interior with music. There is a service at 1030 which everyone is welcome to join... more >

London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5EJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church

Heritage Open Day: Unique Replica Holy House inside. All are welcome at the 11.30 am Mass or the 4 pm Vespers and Benediction Built in 1897 to a..... more >

London Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5HQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

King's Lynn Archives

Heritage Open Day: History documented. Kingâ€™s Lynn has one of the finest collections of borough archives in the country... more >

Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, King’s Lynn PE30 5DQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Hardwick Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Every gravestone tells a story. Hop on the bus to meander in peace and tranquillity... more >

Hardwick Road, King’s Lynn PE30 5BD

Sun 8 Sep 24

Tuesday Market Place - World War II Air Raid Shelters

Heritage Open Day: World War II shelters. Visit the underground air raid shelters from WWII. This should be a very realistic visit to a unique..... more >

Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn PE30 1EX

Sun 8 Sep 24

Groundworks Art Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Discover Environmental Artistry! This is an art gallery for art and the environment... more >

17 Purfleet Street, King’s Lynn PE30 1ER

Sun 8 Sep 24

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Things to do around Norfolk

If you're planning a day out in Norfolk, here are some delightful activities to consider:

1. Clap with the Seals at Blakeney Nature Reserve: Head to the north coast of Norfolk and explore the Blakeney Nature Reserve. This picturesque area features salt marshes, tidal mudflats, sand dunes, and farmland. You'll be treated to close-up views of seals lounging lazily on shingled beaches. Take a guided tour to witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat.

2. Wander the Postcard-Perfect Norwich Cathedral Quarter: Capture some stunning photos in Norwich's Cathedral Quarter. Explore the historic streets, admire the impressive architecture, and soak in the charming atmosphere. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Norwich Cathedral itself, a magnificent medieval masterpiece.

3. Walk Along Cromer Pier: Head to Cromer and stroll along its iconic pier. Enjoy panoramic views of the North Sea, breathe in the fresh sea air, and perhaps treat yourself to some traditional fish and chips. The pier also hosts events and shows, making it a lively spot for visitors.

4. Learn About Norfolk's History at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: Dive into Norfolk's past at the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Explore fascinating exhibits, discover local history, and appreciate the art collections. The castle itself is an impressive Norman structure, offering both educational and aesthetic experiences.

5. Visit the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth: If you're a fan of marine life, head to the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth. Get up close to fascinating sea creatures, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy interactive displays. It's a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Remember, Norfolk has something for everyone – from natural beauty to historical sites and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy your day out exploring this charming county!