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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

Join us for an evening of theatre all about the convicts transported over to Australia from Thetford and Norfolk.

Make the most of free entry to Oxburgh Estate on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September. Especially for Heritage Open Days, enjoy 'Curiosites and Cabinets' in the house and take in the wonderful views from the gatehouse roof.

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?

Follow a trail of buildings dating back to 1600s with photos of now and then during their evolution.

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.

Thetford has 800 years of mayoralty and the regalia will be on display in the council chamber, along with other civic items. The sword and mace take pride of place within Thetford's Mayoral regalia.

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 on what happened in each area, when the mill was full of noise and floor dust.

Visit Gressenhall for free as part of Heritage Open Days - and see some object conservation up close as part of the day's events!

How was the ground plan for this Norman cathedral devised? How did the masons source, design, shape and bond the stones to produce this wonderful building? How did the woodworkers craft and assemble the remarkable wooden furnishings?

We meet in 'The Friend's Room', in the Pavilion by the bandstand, for a short presentation and visual display of old photographs. Afterwards, a walk by the Lily Pond to the boating lake (with rooftop views of the park) and finally a train ride.

Come and celebrate the Girlguiding Norfolk's ARC's Museum Accreditation award by finding out all about the amazing history of guiding. Join in with practical activities to learn more about being a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or Ranger over the years.

Discover the Dad's Army Museum this Heritage Open Days.

An exciting opportunity to explore the Tolhouse Gaol museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days.

The Old Skating Rink is in the heart of Norwich and open to visit, but not many know the story of its remarkable survival. Join us to discover its interesting history and how it found new life as home to The South Asia Collection.

We'll be throwing open our doors to give guided backstage tours of our original Edwardian building, offering insights into how things work behind the scenes and showing you parts of the building that are not normally accessible to the public.

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.

Routes and networks through the collections of Norwich Cathedral Library, beginning with the oldest book in the collection, printed in 1474.

Join a guided tour of the Rosary to learn about its history and some of the notable people buried in one of Nowich's hidden treasures.

Hear about buildings mentioned in John Preston’s book, “The Picture of Yarmouth” – an illustrated account of public establishments in the town.

An exciting opportunity to explore Time and Tide museum with free entry for Heritage Open Days.

We'll screen an exclusive selection of films from EAFA’s collections responding to this year's theme; images and voices on film that convey a sense of community in your part of the UK.

The Head Verger will take you on a relaxed tour of this wonderful medieval building. You will visit the Treasury, go behind the scenes to the Sacristy, tread The Processional Way, see the Lady Chapel and much more.

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

Visit our historic site and learn about the fascinating history of the Great Hospital, first established in 1249 and still used today as accommodation for those in need. Go inside the stunning heritage buildings spanning from Norman to modern times.

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.

This guided ground floor tour explores the Victorian Gothic Revival movement and the place of the Catholic Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Norwich, in that movement.

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.

Take a guided tour of Drove Orchards Fruit Farm.

The City of Norwich School is open to the public on Saturday 14th September from 1000 to 1500 for the Norfolk Heritage festival.

In order to build this cathedral, a means of getting the building materials to the site was devised. This tour starts at Pull’s Ferry, works its way through the Lower Close and will follow the man-made routes which allowed the construction to start.

Come and see one of Norwich’s ‘hidden gems’ where outdoor bowls has been played for 154 years. Active club in delightful garden setting.

A walk looking at the life expectancy of Norwich citizens, the diseases they suffered from, and the development of medical services, from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century.

Trains, talks, that old station atmosphere, and more. Something for everyone, including crafty kids!

Keith Carlton looks at how two remarkable Norfolk women - Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe - were able to flourish.

Static opening Sunday 8th September 11AM to 4PM. Static opening Sunday 15th September. 11AM to 4PM. Free Steam Up Wednesday 11th September. 11AM to 4PM.

In August 1578, during her East Anglian progress, Elizabeth I stayed in Norwich for a week and attended a service at the Cathedral, where her Boleyn ancestors are buried. This tour focuses on contemporary and other visible reminders of this visit.

Listen to extracts from letters, diaries and journals showcasing people’s travel to and around Norfolk during their holidays over the past 200 years.

An imaginative exhibition exploring some of Great Ellingham’s fascinating history. Displays showing village roads and ancient footways, connected village families and community interaction by way of former clubs, societies & meeting places.

The Jenny Lind celebrates its 170th anniversary this year, and to highlight this, Richard England (paediatric surgeon) and Stephen Gillam (GP and past president) talk about the evolution and development of the Norwich Medico-Chirurgical Society.

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

This walking tour focuses on the often-overlooked western area of Norwich, within the city walls and ‘over the water’.

The Grade II listed church will be open from 10am on Saturday 14th September 2024. Stewards will be on hand to show you around and answer any questions. Information about the history will be available.

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

There is a nationally important wall painting on the North wall of the church that depicts the life of St Christopher but when one looks into it, there is so much more to it...

We know Julian of Norwich as an author and a recluse, but her connections go far and wide. This tour will explore the many connections in her time and subsequently, which have made her a world figure and Norwich a centre of pilgrimage in her name.

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.

Explore the many reformations during the cathedral's history. Foundation, monastic times, the Reformation, dissolution of the monastery, religious changes of the 16th century, Civil War, Restoration, 19th century developments to the current day.

St. Georges Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG. Come and visit St. George's Theatre, a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. The former Chapel built in 1715, has been transformed into a working Community Theatre.

Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves Commission tour of Norwich City Cemetery (Earlham Road).