Breckland

Properties and events in Breckland

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"Next train's gone..."

County School, North Elmham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

21 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

All Saints' Croxton Church, Croxton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

21 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AD
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Town Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St. Withburga Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1ED
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Croxton Village Hall, Croxton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LN
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Dereham Assembly Rooms, Ruthen Place, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2TX
In person
Pre-booking not required

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, Greenfields Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3TE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

St Andrew’s Church, Kilverstone, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2RN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Yearly flower festival in st Andrew’s church Kilverstone. Round tower church dating from 11th century

Frederick's Painting Collection Museum Trail

21 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Old School, The Street, Great Cressingham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6NL
In person
Pre-booking not required

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’

The Function Room at The Crown Public House, 30 Church Street, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1LE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Beetley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DR
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Cowper Memorial Congregational Church, 36 Market Place, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

21 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover the incredible story of the last ruler of the Punjab and his connections to Thetford through this special event!

Making a Museum!

21 White Hart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Dereham Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Belgrave House, Main Road, Narborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1TE
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Oxburgh Estate, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.