Heritage Open Day: Join NNAS members for a free lecture on the results from excavations of a Middle Anglo-Saxon malting complex at Sedgeford in West... more >

Castle Hill, Norwich NR1 3JU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Norfolk Family History Society

Heritage Open Day: On Heritage Open Days, we will welcome visitors to the Research Centre and assist them with their family history research... more >

70 St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Greyfriars Arts Space

Heritage Open Day: Quirky local art at Greyfriars Arts Space. A group of artists will be having an exhibition of their work at Greyfriars Art Space..... more >

Greyfriars Art Space, Custom House, Purfleet Quay, King’s Lynn PE30 1HP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Norfolk

Attleborough Heritage Group

Heritage Open Day: A themed on our townâ€™s history of the Turnpike, Railways in and connected to Attleborough... more >

Town Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough NR17 2AF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Great Ellingham One-Place Study presents 'GREAT ELLINGHAM CONNECTED'

Heritage Open Day: An imaginative exhibition exploring some of Great Ellinghamâ€™s fascinating history... more >

The Crown Public House, 30 Church Street, Great Ellingham, Attleborough NR17 1LE

Sat 7 Sep 24

St. Bart.â€™s, Brisley: Heritage Festival

Heritage Open Day: A celebration of local history and village life. Learn about both well-known and lesser-known individuals and families from days..... more >

Church Street, Brisley, Dereham NR20 5AA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Mid Norfolk Family History Society - Immigration and Emigration - Comings and goings in history.

Heritage Open Day: This year, we are looking at how people travelled around in the past. Contrary to popular belief, our ancestors often went looking..... more >

Church House, Church Street, Dereham NR19 1DN

Sat 7 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

Sat 7 Sep 24

Two Day Willow Hare Garden Sculpture Workshop with Deb Hart

Make a fantastic large Hare to adorn your garden. Come and join Deb Hart, a renowned willow artist and tutor, for a fun weekend at Norfolk Creative..... more >

Norfolk Creative Arts, 71 Gayton Road, Grimston, Norfolk PE32 1BG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cromer Museum

Heritage Open Day: An exciting opportunity to explore Cromer Museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days... more >

Cromer Museum, East Cottages, Tucker Street, Cromer NR27 9HB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Feline Care September Pop Up Shop

Pop Up Shop in the car park at Feline Care Cat Rescue, Saturday 7th September, 10am - 1pm Summer Sale!... more >

Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling NR16 2QN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Dereham Assembly Rooms

Heritage Open Day: The Dereham Assembly Rooms were built in 1756 and are not normally open to the public... more >

Dereham Assembly Rooms, Ruthen Place, Dereham NR19 2TX

Sat 7 Sep 24

St. Andrew's Church, Gorleston

Heritage Open Day: The church will be open for visitors to come and take a look around. There will be opportunities to find out about the history of..... more >

Church Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth NR31 6LR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: An early 19th century Quaker Meeting House, in a walled garden which was once the burial ground... more >

Friends Meeting House, Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth NR30 1LN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Last Orders

Heritage Open Day: A temporary exhibition featuring historic and modern photographs of some of the largely now bygone pubs of Harleston as well as... more >

The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Royal Naval Hospital Great Yarmouth

Heritage Open Day: Discover a Grade II* listed building. Built in 1811, it is an ex-military hospital and barracks... more >

Royal Naval Hospital, Queens Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Horsey Windpump

Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Heritage Open Day and discover the rich history of the windpump with free admission into the iconic building... more >

Somerton Road, Horsey, Great Yarmouth NR29 4EE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Derehamâ€™s rail links - in war and peace

Heritage Open Day: Trains, talks, that old station atmosphere, and more. Something for everyone, including crafty kids!... more >

Station Road, Dereham NR19 1DF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Fakenham Gasworks Museum

Heritage Open Day: England and Wales's last remaining complete gasworks, a gem of Britain's industrial heritage and a window on working... more >

Fakenham Gasworks Museum, Hempton Road, Fakenham NR21 7LA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Time and Tide Museum

Heritage Open Day: An exciting opportunity to explore Time and Tide museum with free entry for Heritage Open Days... more >

Time & Tide Museum, 16 Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Anna Sewell House

Heritage Open Day: Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth is the birthplace of the Black Beauty Author Anna Sewell... more >

26 Church Plain, Great Yarmouth NR30 1NE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Now and Then

Heritage Open Day: Follow a trail of buildings dating back to 1600s with photos of now and then during their evolution... more >

Market Place, Harleston IP20 9AD

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Fishermen's Hospital Almshouse Great Yarmouth

Heritage Open Day: Built in 1702, for â€˜decayedâ€™ fishermen, these splendid almshouses are at the north end of the marketplace... more >

No 8, Fishermen’s Cottage, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth NR30 1ND

Fri 6 Sep 24

Great Yarmouth Minster Bell Tower and Silver Collection

Heritage Open Day: Visit the ringing chamber at Great Yarmouth Minster and see the twelve bells in action, and take a look at an exhibition of some... more >

Church Plain, Great Yarmouth NR30 1NE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Voices in the Church

Heritage Open Day: Listen to local people as they take a journey through the history of St Marys Church, and the association with a local family who... more >

St Mary’s Church, High Road, Redenhall, Harleston IP20 9QS

Fri 6 Sep 24

Childrens Artwork

Heritage Open Day: Mayflower based artwork created by children from the local school will be on display throughout the town... more >

St. John’s Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Visit our peaceful round towered church & eco friendly churchyard

Heritage Open Day: We are a delightful grade I listed round towered medieval church building which overlooks the rolling fields that surround the eco... more >

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Hemblington NR13 4EF

Fri 6 Sep 24

Connecting with the Past

Heritage Open Day: Craft activities and displays focusing on history of The Mayflower, in co-operation with the American Library... more >

Harleston Library, Swan Lane, Harleston IP20 9AW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Animals in the Church

Heritage Open Day: Walk around the church in search of animals. Some are in plain sight, some more hidden... more >

St Mary’s Church, High Road, Redenhall, Harleston IP20 9NZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Motown & Soul, a Night of Floor Filler Classics SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS LEFT - PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED BOOKING OR OFFICIAL TICKET DO NOT BUY tickets from 3rd party sellers... more >

Canary Social Club, 104 Thorpe Rd, Norwich NR1 1RT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum

Heritage Open Day: A little gem of a museum housed in Dereham's oldest domestic building, a row of three thatched cottages that survived a town... more >

St. Withburga Lane, Dereham NR19 1ED

Fri 6 Sep 24

Norfolk Coast Photography Workshop | Cromer to Hunstanton

Norfolk Coast - Photograph abandoned boats, windmills, nature reserves, dunes, coastal erosion, estuaries, harbours and seascapes. | North Norfolk more >

Blakeney NR25 7ND

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cromer Signal Box

Heritage Open Day: A signal box where visitors can operate levers and see signals and points work. At this Grade II listed signal box, the lever..... more >

North Norfolk Retail Park, Holt Road, Cromer NR27 9ST

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Nicholas Church, Dereham

Heritage Open Day: We will explore the journey of St Withburga from Holkham to Dereham in 654AD. Exhibition of St Withburga and her sister, St..... more >

St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Dereham NR19 1DN

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Andrew's Church, Eaton

Heritage Open Day: Come and discover St Andrew's Church 13th-century thatched church with a 15th-century perpendicular styled tower... more >

St. Andrews Church, 41 Church Lane, Eaton NR4 6NW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Romans, Romans and Monks: Burgh Castle

Heritage Open Day: Discover one of the best preserved Roman Walls (ROMANS) in the whole of the United Kingdom, get up close to this ancient monument... more >

Burgh Castle Fort, High Road, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth NR31 9QQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Cowper Memorial Congregational Church

Heritage Open Day: The Cowper Memorial Congregational Church, located between Boots and the Coop Supermarket, is locally known by Dereham residents... more >

36 Market Place, Dereham NR19 2AP

Fri 6 Sep 24

Dereham Windmill

Heritage Open Day: Dereham Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill set in extensive grounds with a picnic area... more >

Dereham Windmill, Greenfields Road, Dereham NR20 3TE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Display: 'Our Journeys to Saint Johns'

Heritage Open Day: Catholic means 'universal' and the Catholic Church preaches the Gospel of Christ across the globe, in Europe, Asia,... more >

Cathedral House, Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA

Fri 6 Sep 24

Display: 'Finding Catholicism.' The route to becoming a Catholic

Heritage Open Day: Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? This display provides information for anyone who is considering starting on the journey..... more >

Cathedral House, Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PA

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Lost Industries, Shops and Trades of Old Norwich

Heritage Open Day: A free exhibition of catalogues, bill-heads and ephemera illustrating some of the shops, factories and manufacturers now lost to... more >

The City Bookshop, 10 Davey Place, Norwich NR2 1PQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Norwich Arts Centre

Heritage Open Day: See inside the award-winning multi-arts venue housed within a Grade 1 listed deconsecrated church... more >

51 St. Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PG

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, South Walsham

Heritage Open Day: Discover a medieval church full of interesting features The Church will be open every day... more >

The Street, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

The South Asia Collection

Heritage Open Day: Explore The South Asia Collection housed in our beautiful Grade II listed Victorian roller-skating rink... more >

The South Asia Collection, 34-36 Bethel Street, Norwich NR2 1NR

Fri 6 Sep 24

Walsingham Methodist Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Visit and see a largely unspoilt 18th Century Methodist Chapel in historic Walsingham... more >

High Street, Walsingham NR22 6BY

Fri 6 Sep 24

154 years of continuous play

Heritage Open Day: Come and see one of Norwichâ€™s â€˜hidden gemsâ€™ where outdoor bowls has been played for 154 years... more >

30 Trafford Road, Norwich NR1 2QW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Thorns DIY Paintings

Heritage Open Day: Thorns DIY was established in 1835 and the building itself is enriched in history. We are inviting visitors to look at some..... more >

22 Exchange Street, Norwich NR2 1AT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Romans, Romans and Monks: Caistor Roman Town

Heritage Open Day: A visit to this town, the capital city of East Anglia during the Roman Period, (ROMANS) and the geocaching trail will open your... more >

Caistor Roman Town, Caistor St Edmund, Norwich NR14 8QN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Pull's Ferry Norwich

Heritage Open Day: Come and find out about the history of Pull's Ferry and see inside the Watergate room... more >

Pull’s Ferry, Ferry Lane, Norwich NR1 4DH

Fri 6 Sep 24

Edwardian Pleasure Wherry Hathor at How Hill House, Ludham

Heritage Open Day: Step aboard a famous Norfolk Pleasure Wherry, built in 1905, learn about her Egyptian themed interior and experience the plush... more >

How Hill Trust, How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham NR29 5PG

Fri 6 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!