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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Children's shield craft activity and trails within the church

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.

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.

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.

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

Fire has played a significant role throughout Norwich history. This tour will look at some of the places affected and how the city responded.

Tour of a mainly 16th - 20th Century grade II listed building including its rare ‘donkey wheel’; and learn something about Elizabeth Fry and the Gurney family, residents of the building for over 100 years.

The MRDC gallery was completed in 2018 and contains one of only four 'bell ringing simulators' in the world. Its bell tower is world famous because in 1715 the first ever peal was rung. You will see both.

A restored Victorian garden in the centre of Norwich, with a Gothic fountain and Italianate terrace, formal planting and woodland walks.

Discover the hidden architectural details that bring Carrow House to life in this sophisticated drawing workshop for young people (aged 7–16) and their adult companions (if they wish to).

A walk visiting a number of churches to illustrate the basic issues in the religious, social and political conflicts that arose in the tumultuous days of the Reformation and afterwards.

Blickling Hall is a wonderful collection of obvious and not so obvious symbolism that was itself part of the wider world of Tudor-Stuart symbolism. Historian Dr Victor Morgan reveals some of the meaning that have been lost over the centuries.

Dr Mary Fewster talks about Norwich Civic plate, some of which is on display at St Peter Mancroft throughout the Festival.

Discover how bodies and buildings interact in Reflex Theatre’s playful workshop. Blend movement, space, and story using physical theatre—no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity. Ideal for performers, dancers, designers, and dreamers.

Rediscover the art of putting pen to paper in this relaxed journaling session, inspired by letters and scrapbooks from the American Library archive. No materials or prior experience required!

Guided tours to areas of Happisburgh Lifeboat Station not normally open to the public and meet some of the crew. Get an insiders view of training sessions not normally available to the public.

Stained glass bathes its surroundings in colourful light that continues to fascinate us. Learn how skilled glassworkers have, through the centuries, used their expertise to make our cathedral glow.

Learn basic repair techniques for your clothes, inspired by wartime resourcefulness and resilience, in this hands-on workshop.

An illustrated history walking tour of Aylsham which will take in the Market Place, old railway line and the Workhouse site. The walk will be illustrated with a number of archive photographs so that the past and present can be seen in situ.

A guided stroll along King Street, exploring the street’s chequered past with local guides. Hear about the street that has been trodden by wealthy merchants and religious communities, by those who came to work and those who made it their home.

Come and see the Assembly House through the eyes of 8-14 year olds. Our young guides have worked & played hard to find the juiciest details from the House's past, and launched their own paper guide. For one day only, come and hear it from them.

Come and visit our beautiful Synagogue with its stained glass windows which give the building its feeling of peace. There is a new permanent timeline of the history of the Jewish people in Norwich and three talks to learn about Judaism.

Follow the extraordinary story of Ben Kuroki, the first Japanese American war hero - an airman over North Africa, Europe and Japan.

Come look around the beautiful, medieval former Church, now known as the Flint Room, which is one of Norwich's most unusual and historical wedding venues.

Medieval church now used as studio spaces by 12 artists, with art exhibition area. Group exhibition and a chance to look around the church.

Join us as we explore how medieval devotional and liturgical practices shaped the physical form of Norwich Cathedral. Our tour will show how the architecture met the religious needs of the middle ages.

Try your hand at zine making with local artist Evan Thomas. Be inspired by real life stories of WWII and get started on your own zine. No experience needed - just bring your creativity! All materials provided.

Wheatfen Nature Reserve was the home of Ted Ellis, [1909-1986]. Ted was known as 'The Peoples Naturalist'. He was one of the first to communicate his passion for nature via newspapers, radio and TV.

Fiddlesticks Northwest Clog Dancers will be performing in Norwich city centre on 13th September

This walk explores some of the people and events which made this special landscape for both nature and humans. The creation of the site as a park in the 19th century was fraught with controversy and conflict which have left their mark on the heath.

A HODS Only event to meet the Happisburgh Lifeboat crew. Understand the development of the Lifeboat Service in Happisburgh, looking in detail at some of the rescues carried out from our station.