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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 I who visited the premises in 1578 and observed a pageant from a first floor window.

Explore Time & Tide Museum and discover the heritage & story of Great Yarmouth for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.

The City of Norwich School is open to the public on Saturday 12th September from 1000 to 1400 for the Norfolk Heritage festival.

Dereham Windmill is a Grade II listed windmill set in extensive grounds with a picnic area. On each of the five floors, there are illustrated explanations of what happened in each area, when the mill was full of noise and floor dust.

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.

Unusual cinema survival.

Truth, simplicity, equality and peace.

At the heart of our town.

Come and see exhibits rarely seen before from the Museum's stores. See the Sea Henge exhibit.

How the rich lived.

Have a whale of a time.

A ship on land.

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

Unique merchant house lovingly restored by its present owners.

Discover Environmental Artistry!

View this house with its Norman interior. The oldest secular house in King's Lynn.

Home of the King's Lynn Conservancy Board, who are responsible for the shipping in the river and the Wash approaches.

Free professional appraisals for your jewellery, art and antiques inside an 11th century round tower church. Visitors welcome to explore the church.

See and hear Norfolk's response to Napoleon.

Medieval Knights encampment has been set up in the Walks

For more than thirty years Great Cressingham Victorian has welcomed thousands of scholars on school trips . Schools have visited from all over East Anglia. This open weekend is an opportunity for the public to visit this iconic school and museum.

A short 30 minute talk introducing some interesting Hungate parishioners from 1450-1850

Free display of Bramerton Christadelphians’ collection of Bibles & facsimiles of very rare Bibles, many 100s of years old, showing how the Bible has been preserved & commemorating the 500th anniversary of Tyndale's faithful translation into English.

Tracking our heritage to our Roots takes us on a journey to discover more about the railway folk who lived, loved and travelled our line from 1846.

Echoing the traditional everyday histories of many of the inhabitants of Aylsham, the Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be in the centre to demonstrate a spinning wheel and a loom and invite visitors to have-a-go.

St John Maddermarket Church in the heart of Norwich Lanes is a 500-year old city church with explosive history!

There really is something for all to enjoy on a visit to this cargo-carrying wherry. Watch demonstrations of loading cargo and ropework. See Maud's Timeline of photos. Watch videos and learn more in the Pop-Up Museum. Take a unique family photo.

Dereham Assembly Rooms were built in 1756 and reflected the town's growing affluence in Georgian times.

A little gem of a museum housed in Dereham's oldest domestic building, a row of three thatched cottages that survived town fires in 1581 and 1679, and a Zeppelin raid in 1915.

Make the most of free entry to Oxburgh Estate on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September. Explore Victorian Gothic interiors, curious collections, peaceful woodland walks and colourful gardens.

The ordinary is often extraordinary, and Diss Museum will be celebrating the remarkable lives of everyday workers from Diss and district. The weekend event shines a light on the town’s rich industrial heritage, with a focus on brush and lace making.

See our 16 foot waterwheel turning, original brick floors & remains of Victorian mill buildings, model of mill, finds uncovered during excavations in our visitor centre which is a mini replica of the original building. Have a guided tour of the site.

Hungate will be taking part in The Norfolk Churches Bike Ride - Saturday 12th September 2026, 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.

RBL Remembrance Garden open.

As Blofield Church approaches its 600 years anniversary drop in and explore its wonderful stained glass created by master craftsmen and learn the stories of the lives of people in our village to whom they are dedicated.

A new and imaginative local history exhibition providing a glimpse of life in Great Ellingham during the 1930s and 1940s.

Discover Norfolk’s rural history over 50 acres of glorious countryside, from the traditional working farm to the lives of the residents of the Victorian workhouse.

Dickleburgh Village History Group has a collection of photographs, documentation, census records and artefacts that cover all aspects of village life historically and present. We welcome visitors to come and explore.

Meet the Makers and Artists! Free creative event in Thetford town centre. Explore a lovely selection from local makers and artists. Some will also be demonstrating and all are always pleased to chat about their creations.

An opportunity to visit the Norfolk Wherry Trust boatyard, home of Albion, a 128 year old 'black-sailed' trading wherry.

St Mark’s is a Victorian church with a spectacular interior, containing a gallery with a striking rood screen by Temple Moore, a war-memorial chapel with a Temple Moore reredos and some finely sculpted stations of the cross.

Follow a cartoon trail of local shopkeepers and help them get to the correct shop.

Visit the ringing chamber at Great Yarmouth Minster, learn about and try the art of bell ringing.

Celebrate the ARC's 10th anniversary, and 100 years of Thinking Day, when Girl Guides remember friends all over the world - 11.5 million members in 153 countries. Celebrate enjoying displays, finding out about 1920s Guide Nora or play a wide game

"Coast and Country" - a unique exhibition of oil paintings by John S Applegate over the weekend of 12th and 13th September. Refreshments available.

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.

Dr Oliver Coulson's lecture will explain how the current uses of the Trust's church buildings are not necessarily new. Find out how medieval churches were actually used 600 years ago.

An opportunity to informally meet members of the Lodge of Unanimity No102 and ask questions about membership and Lodge history. See the Lodge furniture set out as it would be for a Lodge meeting along with some of our Regalia.

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

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.