South Norfolk
Properties and events in South Norfolk
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Childrens Artwork
Mayflower based artwork created by children from the local school will be on display throughout the town. The school choir will perform a specially arranged song and children will read specially written poetry.
Behind the Scenes Corn Hall!
Join us at The Corn Hall this Heritage Open Days on a guided tour and discover its hidden heritage.
Connecting with the Past
Craft activities and displays focusing on history of The Mayflower, in co-operation with the American Library.
Now and Then
Follow a trail of buildings dating back to 1600s with photos of now and then during their evolution.
Voices in the Church
Listen to local people as they take a journey through the history of St Marys Church, and the association with a local family who travelled on the Mayflower.
Animals in the Church
Walk around the church in search of animals. Some are in plain sight, some more hidden. From eagles to lions, from tortoise to lamb. Follow a mini safari trail and see how many you can find.
Romans, Romans and Monks.
From Caistor Roman Town to Burgh Castle and on to St Benet's Abbey, 3 iconic heritage sites in Norfolk will host a geocache challenge for everyone to enjoy.
Last Orders
A temporary exhibition featuring historic and modern photographs of some of the largely now bygone pubs of Harleston as well as some relevant artefacts.
The Railway Remembered
A 00 gauge model railway illustrating Harleston Station as it might have been in the early 20th century with photographic exhibition and contemporary footage from the last days of the train service in the 1950s.
St Mary’s and the Mayflower
Hear about St Mary’s Church, Redenhall and its connection to the Fuller family who sailed to America on the Mayflower, followed by organ recital.
A rescued railway - Wymondham's lost rail route
Just what was involved in getting trains back on the abandoned railway between Wymondham and Dereham - and now, in keeping it safely operational? And where does Wymondham Abbey Station fit in?
St. Michael's Church, Langley
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
Whitlingham Heritage - Hands on with History
Join our volunteers at the Flint Barn Café, after hours, to hear tales from the rich history of this 280 acre site. Get hands-on with historical artefacts and explore photos and maps of the Park's development during the last 30 years.
What did Sir John do for us?
Discover more about St John P Boileau and how he contributed to how Norfolk's architecture looks today.
Travellers Tales
A walk and talk highlighting sites relevant to transport, travel and fairs in Harleston through the years.
Step Inside the Old House
Guided tour of domestic and commercial rooms from an 18th Century drapery premises with a 16th Century core. The owners are also allowing access to the gardens to see the exterior of outhouses including the early 19th Century Fire Engine Store.
John Innes Centre: Let's Talk About Scent
An illustrated talk by scientist Mikhaela Neequaye and tour of our rare botanical books. Discover how plants attract pollinators by altering smells. How do flowers produce different aromas and how have these adaptations evolved?
Private Resistance
A rehearsed reading of Private Resistance. An intriguing look at an alternative history and Churchill’s secret guerilla army, ready to go underground and fight behind the lines in the event of Nazi invasion.
Mayflower Food Festival
Collect stamps on a Mayflower themed food trail around town for a chance to win Vouchers which can be redeemed in local shops.
Quadram Institute: Hidden worlds of health, food, and microbes
TOURS and TALKS - Join scientists and NHS clinicians at the Quadram Institute for talks and tours, including the bioscience floors and Europe's largest endoscopy unit.