Norwich
Properties and events in Norwich
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156 years of continuous play
Come and see one of Norwich’s ‘hidden gems’ where outdoor bowls has been played for 156 years. Active club in delightful garden setting with an interesting thatched summer house.
A Black History of Norwich
Sandy Hislop's talk celebrates the diverse contribution of black people to the history of Norwich
A Step in Time - Walking Tour
A Step in Time is a guided tour looking at the public clocks, and some sundials, on display on the buildings of Norwich.
A.F. Scott the individualist and his architecture: Swedenborgian Chapel
Architect A.F. Scott (1854-1936) designed from the traditional to reinforced concrete. His great granddaughter tells how his religious beliefs, independent travels & fantastic knowledge of structural engineering informed his work in Norwich & beyond
An Evening of Dickens — a free dramatic reading
Step gently back in time and join us for a most enchanting evening of words, candlelight, and theatrical delight… 165 years after Dickens himself performed at The Halls.
Architecture at the Sainsbury Centre and Sculpture Park
Join us for a unique architectural tour of the iconic Sainsbury Centre and the surrounding Sculpture Park, including a behind-the-scenes exclusive look at the famous Crescent Wing corridor!
Arthur Patterson aka 'John Knowlittle' - An Exhibition of the Life & Work of Norfolk's Most Enigmatic Naturalist
A free exhibition chronicling the books, articles and cartoons written by A H Patterson
Assyria to the Atlantic - A Norwich Sculpture Trail
A Norwich Sculpture Trail from City Hall Lions to Barbara Hepwoth's Atlantic.
AudaTours Norwich Audio Tour: At Work
Norwich Audio Tour: At Work follows 17 stops from Strangers' Hall to Dragon Hall, tracing weavers, clerks, shoemakers, bargees and merchants through the city’s one-square-mile working past.
Backstage Past: Talks and Tours
We are pulling back the curtain at Norwich Theatre Royal, revealing the heritage of our building through talks, a display of archival posters, programmes and playbills, and a fun building tour.
Before County Hall there was Bracondale Lodge - a talk and tour
Bracondale Lodge was demolished to make way for the construction of County Hall in 1966. It was constructed for the surgeon Philip Martineau with parkland designed by Humphry Repton. Hear about its history before a tour of the grounds.
Beginners Granny Square Workshop
Learn how to crochet a classic granny square in this beginner-friendly workshop with Hannah of Wheely Good Crochet. Using simple stitches, create a versatile design that can be turned into blankets, clothing, and more.
Behind the Scenes at The Forum Tour
A wonderful opportunity to see behind the scenes of this Millennium building, including the Millennium Library Stacks Room and views from the outer balcony. The tour will provide an insight to the building's operations and history.
Bell Tower Tour
An opportunity to get up into the historic Mancroft Bell Tower.
Beyond the Wrapper: Collaborative Collage Workshops
Help create collaborative artworks from donated chocolate and cocoa packaging. Inspired by “Everyday Histories”, these workshops explore links between daily chocolate use and cocoa-growing communities worldwide.
Bike/Stride trail around NHCT churches
Check-in at St Martins at Palace for your bike-ride or walk around our churches as part of the Norfolk Churches Trust sponsored bike ride, or make a donation direct to NHCT.
Boardman and Skipper walking tour
This 2-hour guided walking tour celebrates the architectural legacy of the great Victorian/Edwardian Norwich architects Edward Boardman and George Skipper.
Building Heritage Together: A Community Tile Project
Join Mud Hub at Carrow House for a creative Heritage Open Days event. Make or paint a tile inspired by Norwich and the building’s history, contributing to a collaborative artwork. Plus exhibitions and pottery wheel taster sessions.
Caroline Colman: The Creator of Wellbeing in the Workplace - Talk
Join John Osborne for a fascinating talk on Caroline Colman, delving deeper into the famous Colman family of Norwich.
Carrow House Creatives Studio Tours
Explore Level 5 Studios at Carrow House and meet 28 Norwich creatives. Enjoy studio tours, live craft demonstrations, exhibitions, and a pop-up shop - offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at this vibrant creative community.