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

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!

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.

At the heart of our town.

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

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

Discover Environmental Artistry!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Drop in to this large historic church to discover Blofield's connections with members of the famous Paston family. Enlarged in the 14th century from a previous, smaller building Blofield church has seen worship and welcomed visitors since the 1420s.

Get your building binoculars on! Unusual bricks, odd shaped windows, interesting engravings .... follow the trail and see if you can find the buildings where all the photos have been taken. Can you spot all the features?

An 00 gauge running model of the Harleston Railway Station and Yard.

Hungate will be taking part in The Norfolk Churches Bike Ride - Saturday 13th September 2024, and we will be open extra hours to accommodate walkers and cyclists. Visit us from 9-5. See our other event for more special activities for HODs.

Join us at Wymondham Abbey Station for a day of historical pictures, memorabilia and talks... at no charge.

Tour of well-preserved ruins of a Norman House.

Also known locally as Nelson’s Monument. Completed in 1817, it is a tribute to the life and achievements of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson.

Upstairs at the Distillery – Demonstrations of Gin Making with Q&A and a little jazz.

Join us for a talk that discusses the stained glass in the windows of the South Transept. Designed by Dunstan Powell in the early 1900s, these windows depict a wide variety of subjects, from the Old and New Testament, as well as from English history.

Affectionately known as The Gingerbread Town.

Explore this vibrant community history museum for free and discover Norwich's fascinating past

Learn more about the architecture of the library, and of the architecture books in the collections.

The building was erected by Augustine Steward who made it his home around 1545, since then it has hosted many distinguished visitors, including Queen Elizabeth 1 who visited the premises in 1578 and observed a pageant from a first floor window.

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

A Unique Community Museum.

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.

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

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.

The Lydia Eva is Great Yarmouth's last steam drifter. Built in 1930 she acts as a floating museum of the town's herring fishing industry and is still capable of going to sea. Come aboard and discover how the fishermen lived and worked.

A survival from Lynn's Tudor economy and detailed models of Lynn's historic buildings.

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

Traditional crafts being demonstrated and for sale.

An historic Gateway.

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.

Back for 2025! Victorian philanthropy.

The Quaker Graveyard is a hidden gem tucked behind a Carrstone wall on Priory Road.

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

A modest building... from Quaker Hall to Salvation Army Hall, serving the community for over 300 years.

Car lover's delight

Traditional music and dancing, a vintage bus and charity volunteers to find out more about their work.

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

The Town Band plays some old favourites.