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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.

Visit St Mary Coslany Church in Norwich, a round tower church dating from the 11th century, now home to Mander Auctioneers & Valuers. Come and talk to local church experts and have your jewellery, art, antiques and collectables valued for free.

Step back this Heritage Open Day to 1912 where the story of Horsey Windpump began.

Wonderful local artefacts. Experience the Astounding Inventions Museum Trail and see The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour Exhibition. Unfortunately the Sea Henge exhibit is currently closed for refurbishment.

St Joseph's Catholic Church: a masterpiece of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. A parish church for Sheringham, which, aside from the town's war memorial, is Sheringham's only listed building.

Join us for behind the scenes tours of the Sainsbury Centre, a tour of the Sculpture Trail, and the history of the architecture of the Ziggurats and the first UEA buildings designed by Denys Lasdun.

An exhibition celebrating 'natures architects' and charting the evolution of community nature recovery from idea to a concept which has been adopted across the country.

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!

A great chance to explore Cromer Museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.

With the arrival of the Romans came new building techniques, never seen before by the native population, which must have appeared to them like an alien planet. Our guides will share the story of how to build like a Roman.

A fascinating stroll around East Anglia's best preserved Roman ruins as you discover a Roman Fort and the history of the site over two millennia.

In this talk, Heather Jermy, General Manager at Blickling Estate, explores an inspiring international twinning project that links two historic sites facing the shared challenge of climate change.

Originally the Banking Hall last occupied by Barclays Bank.

Visit a mini Anglo-Saxon camp with experienced living historians to discover what life was like for ordinary people around the time the Winfarthing Woman was buried with her fine golden jewellery.

A tour of the Britons Arms including the residential, and attic spaces with information about the context and details of the building.

This late 15th-century Red Mount Chapel was a wayside chapel for pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. Tom Bryan a lute player will be playing a selection of instruments.

This Grade II* listed neoclassical building was designed by the architect John Patience and built in 1826.

A tour outlining the role of the Cloister in monastic life, and how this changed during the Middle Ages; and a look at the fine architecture and magnificent roof bosses in which their faith was expressed.

Explore this medieval church set in a large green churchyard with its wealth of memorials and the only 17th-century brick tower in the city.

Join Naomi of Inanna's Festival for a 'noticing the details' stroll up the medieval alley of St Andrew's Hill, once known as the 'Seven Steps'

Unique anchorhold. The oldest church in King's Lynn.

Recently conserved Row 111 House and the Old Merchant’s House were built in the early 17th century as wealthy merchants’ residences, but later sub-divided into tenements.

Uncover the courage and sacrifice behind the fateful Kassel Mission through rare archival footage and first hand accounts in this documentary-style film.

History tales from our streets

A 6.5 mile walk that visits 4 historic Churches, exploring their history and some lovely countryside. A part of Haveringland's Festival about Church Architecture- especially the way the Victorians changed them.

The wartime daily routine on a British bomber base in South Eastern England is revealed through the eyes of newly arrived Flying Officer Peter Penrose in this renowned wartime drama.

Learn about some of the significant buildings along Marine Parade that have contributed to the town's holiday industry - and not all are as they seem!

Enjoy free admission to Lynn Museum, plus a fun family trail.

A Lynn Landmark!

Join artist and creative practitioner Donna Thompson to discover the beautiful Frosterley marble at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich. This workshop invites visitors to explore the Cathedral and be inspired by its architecture.

Pykerells House is one of only 6 thatched buildings remaining in Norwich and is Grade II listed.

Explore the large wine vault.

The town will be rocking to the choir singing

Tour – A unique opportunity to visit the Centre, take part in a guided convoy tour of the former station in your own car to see the many features of this iconic Battle of Britain and Cold War station and get up close to our Jaguar.

Discover a medieval church full of interesting features. Two churches in the same churchyard is an unusual feature

Oldest round tower church in Norwich, dating from late 11th century. Norwich School painter John Crome married here in 1792. Famous lithographer Robert Ladbrooke buried in church 1842.

Come and visit our beautiful Grade I listed building. This former Chapel, built in 1715, is now a vibrant theatre with a year-round programme of professional and community performances.

Find out about the history of Norwich Puppet Theatre, the church of St James in Whitefriars where we are based, and the surrounding area of Pockthorpe.

Mousehold Heath History Walk focuses on the story of St William's Chapel and Kett's Rebellion.

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

Discover the history of the shop, from its small beginnings as Bonds drapers shop in 1879 to the John Lewis & Partners shop it is today.

How the rich lived.

Explore the dungeon and climb up the tower of the former Lighhouse

Visit Tend Collective at Heritage Open Day to explore our creative therapy spaces and learn how relationships shape young minds. Tour our "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain rooms and join in a hands-on activity celebrating the people who support us.

Hidden from view - a secret arch and garden.

Guided walk around Gaywood.

80 years after the end of WWII, a war predominantly no longer remembered within living memory, a new project comes to Norfolk honouring the history of our local community, and the influence of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during the war.

Join us for a special guided tour of the Silver Wings Exhibition.

Discover the jewel in the crown of Great Yarmouth’s seafront. Find out about the royal connections on a tour of The Royal Assembly Rooms with its stunning high ceilings, variety of crests and masonic heritage.

Walk across Norwich to explore the legacy of 4 generations from the family of non-conformists A.F. Scott & Sons, architects. Hear about the pioneering work in architecture, & their contributions to the religious, social & political fabric of Norwich