North Norfolk

Properties and events in North Norfolk

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Walsingham Methodist Chapel

High Street, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit and see a largely unspoilt 18th Century Methodist Chapel in historic Walsingham. Soak in the atmosphere and see our displays.

Cromer Signal Box

Behind the Argos/Halfords loading bays and the Old Cemetery, North Norfolk Retail Park, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9ST
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Cromer Museum

Cromer Museum, East Cottages, Tucker Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exciting opportunity to explore Cromer Museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days.

Fakenham Gasworks Museum

Fakenham Gasworks Museum, Hempton Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7LA
In person
Pre-booking not required

England and Wales's last remaining complete gasworks, a gem of Britain's industrial heritage and a window on working peoples domestic and working life. See the amazing process of turning coal into Town Gas and the uses the by-products found.

Horsey Windpump

Somerton Road, Horsey, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Celebrate Heritage Open Day and discover the rich history of the windpump with free admission into the iconic building. Find out how drainage mills work, the importance they play in the landscape and how this windpump was brought back to life.

St Seraphim's Guided Tours of Chapel Icons, Heritage Gallery and The Quiet Garden

St Seraphim's Chapel, Station Rd, Little Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6EB
In person
Pre-booking required

Visitors will have a guided tour of the chapel icons, heritage gallery and Quiet garden, with refreshments after the tour.

Earthwork archaeology of West Runton.

West Runton National Trust, Roman Camp, Upper Sheringham, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TB
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the earthwork archaeology of West Runton on this afternoon walking tour, taking in its history from the Anglo-Saxon period up to World War II.

Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre

The Pier, Promenade, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Uncover the history of Cromer Pier, the iconic 151-metre-long Victorian structure. Enjoy a brass band on the pier, then step into the Pavilion Theatre to watch a short film that explains the vast history of The Cromer Pier Show and the pier itself.

Skipper and Scott’s lasting legacy for Cromer

Outside Cliftonville Hotel, Alfred Road/Runton Road junction, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AU
In person
Pre-booking required

A day to explore the legacy of these two Victorian/Edwardian architects. Hear the fascinating stories, and see the buildings they designed on walks led by Judith Merrill, great-granddaughter of A.F. Scott and Paul Dickson tour guide.

Museum of the Broads

Poors Staithe, The Staithe, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the Museum of the Broads for free! Discover the stories of the Broads, its history and heritage. Films and activities for all ages. Cyclists, walkers, families and dogs very welcome. Broads themed shop and small cafe. Picnic area by river.

Felbrigg Hall and Gardens Open Day

Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore inside the Hall and imagine what it might have been like to have lived or worked there. Visit the walled garden to see fruits and vegetables growing – and keep a look out for our hens!

From Sewers to Seaside Splendour

Alfred Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9AU
In person
Pre-booking required

Cromer surveyor and architect A.F. Scott, (1854-1936) left a legacy of hotels, houses, shops, public works & churches. Hear fascinating stories, explore his architectural styles on a walk with his great granddaughter, holder of the Scott archive

Wartime archaeology of Sheringham Park

Sheringham Park National Trust, Sheringham Park, Upper Sheringham, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TB
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the wartime archaeology of Sheringham Park on this afternoon walking tour, including a chance to visit our restored World War II pillboxes, usually closed to the public.

Attics and Cellars tours - Felbrigg Hall

National Trust, Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR
In person
Pre-booking required

Follow our amazing guides as they take you down to our Tudor cellar and up to our Jacobean and Restoration Period Attics. Go behind the scenes and see some of the collection that we have in storage.

A.F. Scott the individualist & his architecture

Cromer Museum, East Cottages, Tucker Street, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HB
In person
Pre-booking required

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 Cromer & beyond