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An opportunity to visit the Control Tower at the former Royal Air Force West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk. Opened in 1939 and closed in 1994, this RAF station has a rich history which is preserved and retold at the tower.

🎶 An Afternoon of Brahms – Free Concert! 🎶 Join us for a truly special afternoon with the incredible Cambridge Chamber Collective as they perform Brahms’ String Sextet No.1 in B♭ major, Op.18.

Step into history at the Herring Smokehouse Museum – Great Yarmouth’s oldest smokehouse! Explore this hidden gem, meet passionate volunteers, enjoy our new café, and discover the past at the former Potteries – now the On-Your-Side Centre!

A talk and tour of UEA's British Archive for Contemporary Writing with a display of original writers' archives.

A signal box where visitors can operate levers and see signals and points work.

An Exhibition of some of the oldest properties in Brisley, Norfolk and the stories about people and families who lived there.

We will take you on a relaxed tour of this wonderful medieval building. You will visit the Treasury, go behind the scenes to the Sacristy, tread The Processional Way, see the Lady Chapel and much more.

The Old Skating Rink – a Grade II listed architectural gem tucked away in the heart of Norwich. This remarkable landmark is open to visit year-round, but not many know the story of its life. Join us to discover its interesting history.

An opportunity to visit the Norfolk Wherry Trust boatyard, home of Albion, a 125 year old 'black-sailed' trading wherry.

Pubs to barbers, outfitters to book shops - discover the shops of yesterday's Aylsham through the windows of the shops today's Aylsham. Some of shops are displaying photos of their shops from the past. Pick up a trail to find them all.

Partnering with the Norfolk and Norwich Archaeological Society, Hungate is proud to host the exhibition 'The View From Here', showcasing the shortlisted submissions to the Plunkett Prize Photographic Competition 2025.

Discover the story of Rackheath, former airbase and home of the 467th Bomb Group in this fascinating talk and panel discussion.

Pick up your Self-Guided tour at the Museum. opening time as below, or download at: www.dissmuseum.co.uk

Norwich Cathedral's famous stone roof bosses are unique in that they tell stories. These carved bosses illustrate not just the Bible stories they depict, but also show how the stonemasons imagined the architecture of the past.

Julian Haggett talks about and demonstrates St Peter Mancroft's Collins organ.

At the heart of our town.

This walking tour led by Paul Dickson explores Norfolk architect George Skipper's (1856-1948) Victorian/Edwardian legacy in Cromer. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Enjoy a 1940's style sing along with acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisa Redford.

Within Holkham Park, nestled in a woodland is a hidden Temple. Join us to sneak a peek inside!

Grade I listed 14th Century medieval church having Saxon origins. Unique features include; stained glass from Langley Abbey, France and Germany; medieval and Georgian wall paintings and monuments to the Beauchamp Proctor family

See the interior of this unique 18th century building usually closed to the public except for Sunday services and public events. Join a bookable guided walk with historian Charles Lewis on 13 Sept or 20 Sept at 1400. Live art performance Fri 12 Sept.

This tour takes us to the north bank of the Wensum, an ancient part of the city with a fascinating collection of buildings.

Back for 2025! Victorian philanthropy.

A local architect discusses the historic Norwich buildings being cared for and opened to the public by arts organisations.

Grade 1 listed St. Edmund Church..... from its Norman roots to its present-day role.

Children's shield craft activity and trails within the church

Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth is the birthplace of the Black Beauty Author Anna Sewell. Redwings Horse Sanctuary took on guardianship of this special building in 2022.

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

The church is a Grade 1 Listed Building on the at risk register. Guides will be available to give information about the history of the building and inform visitors about the programme of work to be carried out relating to the roof restoration.

Meet the Makers and Artists! We have a lovely selection from local makers and artists, who will be exhibiting their work. Some will also be demonstrating and all are always pleased to chat about their creations.

An historic Gateway.

Building fashion has changed over the years. Take a guided walk around Harleston and see inside buildings across the ages.

Discover Environmental Artistry!

Architectural photographer Robert Bilbie showcases his work of two architects, George Skipper (1856-1948) and A.F. Scott (1854-1936) who have left a legacy of prominent buildings in Cromer

Celebrate Cromer Pier’s heritage with live music from the Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band (1–3pm) and a special short documentary in the Pavilion Theatre (10am–3pm), created for Heritage Open Days and narrated by Norfolk’s own Olly Day.

Go behind the scenes at our 1901 Edwardian theatre with a guided tour exploring its architecture, backstage secrets and stories from over a century of performance. A rare chance to step onto the stage and into the building’s past.

Come and see one of Norwich’s ‘hidden gems’ where outdoor bowls has been played for 155 years. Active club in delightful garden setting with an interesting thatched summer house.

Exploring the medieval painted ceilings of 1430 and 1470.

Come and see films showing the work of the RNLI saving lives at sea over the last 200 years. Join us for films, games, entertainment and activities for all ages at Cinema City, Norwich.

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

In 1943, the crew of a US Eighth Air Force B-17 bomber prepares for its 25th and final bombing mission over Germany before returning home to the USA.

A first-hand account of what it was like keeping your money safe in an age before banks.

A wonderful opportunity to see behind the scenes of this Millennium building, including the Millennium Library Stacks Room. The tour will provide an insight to the building's operations and history.

Explore historic Dragon Hall, now home to the National Centre for Writing, and take a full guided tour of this fascinating building. Learn more about the architectural and social history of this 15th Century building.

Built in 1788 the House was bought by the WI in 1952. There will be tours of the House, an archive exhibition, walking treasure hunt of Norwich and WI refreshments.

15th century building - look for the line of the old quay.

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.

Car lover's delight

The Architectures of Grief: A thought-provoking, interactive session exploring key questions in our understanding about grief and how it shows up in our lives and in our cultures.

Come and join us for tea, cake, and a chat about volunteering with NHCT.