Breckland
Properties and events in Breckland
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"Next train's gone..."
Visit County School Station - the only one on the MNR that was built in the distinctive Great Eastern Railway architectural style. Explore the station, discover the history of the Watts Naval School, and see a miniature railway in action.
A History of Ancient House in 100 Objects Exhibition
A History of Ancient House in 100 Objects is a community-curated exhibition to celebrate the museum's fascinating and eclectic collection - from a 100,000-year-old hand axe to a 1990s Skid Lid bike helmet, and anything and everything in between!
All Saints' Croxton
Step back in time and explore the hidden treasures of our local round tower church at our exclusive Heritage Event!
Ancient House Lino Print Workshops
Lino printing workshop hosted at Ancient House Museum and led by a local artist. Visitors will be invited to explore the museum and chose imagery from the collections/ architecture to create their own print that they can take home!
Attleborough – Listed Buildings Plus
OPEN DOORS - A display of many of the Listed Buildings, and others of interest in the town. Pick up a plan. Take a leisurely walk around Attleborough and look at some of the notable buildings in the town. Refreshments available.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
A little gem of a museum housed in Dereham's oldest domestic building, a row of three thatched cottages that survived a town fire in 1679 and a Zeppelin raid in 1915
CQ Iceni - Contemporary Textile Exhibition
Contemporary Textile Exhibition Join CQ Iceni for this fantastic FREE to enter exhibition, where you will also find things to buy, refreshments and a tombola!
Dereham Assembly Rooms
In December 1798, Jane Austen wrote “My father reads Cowper to us in the morning, to which I listen when I can.” Come along and explore the links between Jane and William Cowper, her 'beloved poet', who is buried in St Nicholas' Church.
Dereham Windmill
Dereham Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill set in extensive grounds with a picnic area. On each of the five floors there are illustrated explanations on what happened in each area, when the mill was full of noise and floor dust.
Flower Festival
Yearly flower festival in st Andrew’s church Kilverstone. Round tower church dating from 11th century
Frederick's Painting Collection Museum Trail
Discover just a few of the paintings Prince Frederick Duleep Singh gave to Ancient House and the people of Thetford. Spot all the paintings in the museum to win a small prize. Suitable for all ages.
Great Cressingham Victorian School Open Day
For more than thirty years Great Cressingham Victorian has welcomed thousands of scholars on school trips . Schools have visited from all over East Anglia. This open weekend is an opportunity for the public to visit this iconic school and museum.
Great Ellingham One-Place Study presents ‘Our Village-Our History-Our Story’
A new & inspired local history exhibition following the Heritage Open Days theme of Architecture. In the function room of the Crown Public House, the presentation will explore some of the stories behind many of the village's buildings and structures
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Heritage Open Day
Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional working farm to the lives of the residents of the Victorian workhouse.
Historical Town Centre Free Church
The Cowper Memorial Congregational Church, located between Boots and the Coop Supermarket, is locally known by Dereham residents as "The Church in the Marketplace." it commands prominence in the centre of the town.
Maharajah Duleep Singh
Discover the incredible story of the last ruler of the Punjab and his connections to Thetford through this special event!
Making a Museum!
Learn about how this museum was created over 100 years ago. Discover the vital behind the scenes work which goes into keeping the museum collections safe. Make your own mini museum to take home!
Marking the Milestones
Visit Dereham Station as we mark 200 years of the 'modern' railway and 30 years of the Mid-Norfolk Railway. Trains in action, that old station atmosphere, informative displays, and more... something for everyone!
Narborough Bone Mill
See our 16 foot waterwheel turning, original brick floors & remains of Victorian mill buildings, model of mill, finds uncovered during excavations in our visitor centre which is a mini replica of the original building. Have a guided tour of the site.
Oxburgh Estate
Make the most of free entry to Oxburgh Estate on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Explore Victorian Gothic interiors, curious collections, peaceful woodland walks and colourful gardens.