Norfolk Events
Past Events In Norfolk
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Tolhouse Gaol
Thu 18 Sep 25
Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SH
Heritage Open Day: Explore one of the oldest gaols in the country, dating back to the 12th century, for free as part of Heritage Open Days 2025...
Lipstick, Bubblegum and Parachute Brides - Wartime Glamour at the Forum
Thu 18 Sep 25
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1BH
Heritage Open Day: The Costume and Textile Association celebrates how women boosted morale in the 1940s through fashion, hair and makeup...
The Eastern Festival 2025- Ladies Day
Thu 18 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
Ladies Day is BACK and Better than Ever
As ever, we round off a fantastic Eastern Festival with the ever-popular Ladies Day, and this one you won’t...
Eastern Festival Ladies Day
Thu 18 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse,
Jellicoe Road, Norfolk NR30 4AU
As ever, we round off a fantastic Eastern Festival with the ever-popular Ladies Day, and this one you won’t want to miss!...
Felbrigg Hall Walled Garden Open Day
Thu 18 Sep 25
Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, Norwich NR11 8PR
Heritage Open Day: Visit Felbrigg Hall's beautiful Walled Garden on this open day. A delightful garden with double flower borders, vegetable...
Eastern Festival- John Muskier Fillies Stakes
Wed 17 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse,
Jellicoe Road, Norfolk NR30 4AU
Dive into the world of flat racing at the Eastern Festival, where on Day 2 you can expect to see sporting stars rush by as you witness the spectacle...
Thetford Open Studios
Wed 17 Sep 25
Maker's Cottage, 20 Magdalen Street, Thetford IP24 2BN
Heritage Open Day: Meet the Makers and Artists!
We have a lovely selection from local makers and artists, who will be exhibiting their work...
FREE taster session with the Norwich/Thorpe Rock Choir
Wed 17 Sep 25
Thorpe End Village Hall, Plumstead Road, Thorpe End, Norwich NR13 5BU
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Norwich Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Dep Leader...
The Eastern Festival 2025- John Musker Filles Stakes
Wed 17 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
reat yourself mid week and enjoy some competitive sporting action! Gather your friends and family and join us for Day Two of the Eastern Festival in...
The Architectures of Grief
Wed 17 Sep 25
Carrow House, 301, King Street, Norwich NR1 2TG
Heritage Open Day: The Architectures of Grief: A thought-provoking, interactive session exploring key questions in our understanding about grief and...
Strangers' Hall
Wed 17 Sep 25
Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL
Heritage Open Day: Explore this hidden gem in the heart of Norwich for free. This beautifully preserved 14th-century house is a captivating blend of...
Bishops House Garden
Wed 17 Sep 25
Bishops House, Norwich NR3 1SB
Heritage Open Day: Visit and discover this historic private four-acre garden. A formal city centre garden which has belonged to the Bishops of...
Victorian Churches - reinvention or ravaging?: a talk on how old churches were rebuilt in the 19th c
Wed 17 Sep 25
Haveringland Church, off Norwich Road,, Haveringland, Norwich NR10 4PW
Heritage Open Day: As part of our 'Victorian Churches - reinvention or ravaging?' programme, join us for a talk that focuses on...
Norwich Magistrates Court, Norman House beneath the Undercroft
Wed 17 Sep 25
Norwich Magistrates Court, Bishopgate, Norwich NR3 1UP
Heritage Open Day: Tour of well-preserved ruins of a Norman House. Tour of Norwich Magistrates Court including a chance to see the well-preserved...
The Eastern Festival 2025- Gents Day
Tue 16 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
reat yourself mid week and add a touch of excitement and some sporting action! Join us for the opening day of the Eastern Festival 2025 in Great...
Eastern Festival- Gents Day
Tue 16 Sep 25
Great Yarmouth Racecourse,
Jellicoe Road, Norfolk NR30 4AU
Treat yourself mid-week and add a touch of excitement and some sporting action! Join us for the opening day of the Eastern Festival 2025 in Great...
Norwich School Chapel
Tue 16 Sep 25
69-71A The Close, Norwich NR1 4DD
Heritage Open Day: Explore at your leisure Norwich School's medieval chapel, packed full of heritage. A guide will be available on the day...
Come visit our beautiful former Church which enjoys weddings all year round.
Tue 16 Sep 25
The Flint Room (former St John De Sepulchre Church), On Ber Street and Finkelgate junction, Norwich NR1 3HB
Heritage Open Day: Come look around the beautiful, medieval former Church, now known as the Flint Room, which is one of Norwich's most unusual...
FREE taster session with the King's Lynn Rock Choir
Mon 15 Sep 25
Springwood High School, Queensway, Kings Lynn PE30 4AW
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Kings Lynn Rock Choir.
The local Kings Lynn choir is run by vocal...
St George's Theatre
Mon 15 Sep 25
King Street, Great Yarmouth NR30 2PG
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit our beautiful Grade I listed building. This former Chapel, built in 1715, is now a vibrant theatre with a...
Discover Thetford’s Restored Icon: The Guildhall Clock Tower
Mon 15 Sep 25
Guildhall, Market Place, Thetford IP24 2AL
Heritage Open Day: Thetford Town Council welcomes you to see the newly restored Clock Tower, Clock face and Cupola at the historic Grade 2 listed...
St Peter's Church, West Lynn
Sun 14 Sep 25
St Peter's Church, 108 St Peter's Road, King's Lynn PE34 3LB
Heritage Open Day: The beautiful church across the river. The church was rebuilt further inland c.1271 after its predecessor was washed away...
Hampton Court Secret Garden
Sun 14 Sep 25
Hampton Court, Nelson Street, King's Lynn PE30 5DX
Heritage Open Day: Hidden surprise. The 15th century riverside warehouse forms the western range of Hampton Court and is accessed from St...
Hanse House
Sun 14 Sep 25
Hanse House, 8 South Quay, King's Lynn PE30 5GN
Heritage Open Day: Unique historic survival with food, drink, a talk and entertainment. Behind the 18th-century street façade is a building of great...
The Knights of Skirbeck in The Walks
Sun 14 Sep 25
The Walks, London Road, King's Lynn PE30 1PE
Heritage Open Day: Medieval Knights encampment has been set up in the Walks Knights of Skirbeck are here to bring you a spectacular day of medieval...
T. S. Vancouver (Sea Cadets Training ship - on land)
Sun 14 Sep 25
South Quay, King's Lynn PE30 5DS
Heritage Open Day: A ship on land. The Training Ship Vancouver is the home of the King’s Lynn Sea Cadets...
Sommerfeld and Thomas Warehouse
Sun 14 Sep 25
The South Quay, King's Lynn PE30 5GN
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to see inside. A rare opportunity to look into the entrance of the Sommerfeld and Thomas warehouse, a Grade II...
London Road Methodist Chapel
Sun 14 Sep 25
London Road Methodist Chapel, London Road, King's Lynn PE30 5EJ
Heritage Open Day: Surprise Victorian interior with music. 1858–9 Gault brick façade, round-arched windows on three bays, centre bay projecting...
Hardwick Cemetery
Sun 14 Sep 25
Hardwick Cemetery, Hardwick Road, King's Lynn PE30 5BD
Heritage Open Day: Every gravestone tells a story. When the King’s Lynn churchyards were full, the Corporation laid out this fine Victorian...
Tour Guide Walks: Historic Lynn
Sun 14 Sep 25
Town Hall / Stories of Lynn., Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn PE30 5DQ
Heritage Open Day: History tales from our streets A free walk with a Red Badge Town Guide around the historic town of Lynn...
St Faith's Church, Gaywood
Sun 14 Sep 25
St. Faith's Church, Gayton Road, King's Lynn PE30 4DZ
Heritage Open Day: A lovely medieval church. St. Faith's Church lies in the heart of Gaywood, which was not part of King's Lynn until...
Live and Let Live Public House, Windsor Road
Sun 14 Sep 25
Live and Let Live, Windsor Road, off London Road, King's Lynn PE30 5PL
Heritage Open Day: Lovely traditional pub with traditional pub games. Traditional ‘back street boozer’ with traditional pub games...
St Ann's House
Sun 14 Sep 25
St Ann's Street, King's Lynn PE30 1LT
Heritage Open Day: A Grand Design. This large Grade II Listed house was built around 1670, using stone from an earlier building on the site and there...
Purfleet Quay - East Norfolk Militia
Sun 14 Sep 25
Purfleet Quay, King's Lynn PE30 1HP
Heritage Open Day: See and hear Norfolk's response to Napoleon. A small group of militia are sent to Lynn in response to the Napoleonic threat...
Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church
Sun 14 Sep 25
Our Lady of the Annunciation, London Road, King's Lynn PE30 5HQ
Heritage Open Day: Unique Replica Holy House inside. Built in 1897 to a design by W. Lunn and replacing an earlier church of 1845 by A.W.N. Pugin...
Lynn Museum
Sun 14 Sep 25
Lynn Museum, Old Market Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn PE30 4EQ
Heritage Open Day: Wonderful local artefacts. Experience the Astounding Inventions Museum Trail and see The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour...
Highgate Methodist Chapel
Sun 14 Sep 25
Highgate Methodist Chapel, Highgate, King's Lynn PE30 1PU
Heritage Open Day: A little treasure This is a pleasing though unadorned building of 1850. Unchanged on the outside, it is very different inside,...
Crown and Mitre
Sun 14 Sep 25
Ferry Road, King's Lynn PE30 1LJ
Heritage Open Day: This lovely traditional pub with a nautical theme. This lovely traditional pub is believed to have origins dating back to the 16th...
Fen Falcons in The Walks
Sun 14 Sep 25
The Walks, King's Lynn PE30 5EP
Heritage Open Day: A fascinating display of birds of prey! You will see several birds of prey close up and in flight...
Evershed House
Sun 14 Sep 25
23-25 King Street, King's Lynn PE30 1DU
Heritage Open Day: Clever restoration with Hanseatic touches. This former merchant’s house dates from the late 17th century...
Groundworks Art Gallery
Sun 14 Sep 25
Groundworks Art Gallery, 17 Purfleet Street, King's Lynn PE30 1ER
Heritage Open Day: Discover Environmental Artistry! GroundWork shows the work of contemporary artists who care about how we all experience the...
King's Lynn Minster
Sun 14 Sep 25
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn PE30 5DQ
Heritage Open Day: At the heart of our town. A stately cruciform church founded in 1101 by bishop Herbert de Losinga and forming part of a...
Burkitt Homes Boardroom
Sun 14 Sep 25
Queen Street, King's Lynn PE30 1HU
Heritage Open Day: Back for 2025! Victorian philanthropy. Almshouses set in a quadrangle around a little garden...
South Gate
Sun 14 Sep 25
South Gate Roundabout, London Road, King's Lynn PE30 5SX
Heritage Open Day: An historic Gateway. Norwich and Norfolk Medieval Association Meet an Archer from the 100-years war, a Man at Arms (town-militia...
High House Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Sep 25
High House Gardens, Thetford IP25 7PU
Three acre plantsman's garden developed and maintained by the current owners, over the last 40 years...
Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre - Open Doors
Sun 14 Sep 25
The Pier, Promenade, Cromer NR27 9HE
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Cromer Pier’s heritage with live music from the Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band (1–3pm) and a special short...
National Trust - Horsey Windpump
Sun 14 Sep 25
Horsey Windpump, Somerton Road, Horsey, Great Yarmouth NR29 4EE
Heritage Open Day: Step back this Heritage Open Day to 1912 where the story of Horsey Windpump began. Join us in celebrating Heritage Open Day where...
Frederick's Painting Collection Museum Trail
Sun 14 Sep 25
21 White Hart Street, Thetford IP24 1AD
Heritage Open Day: Discover just a few of the paintings Prince Frederick Duleep Singh gave to Ancient House and the people of Thetford...
A History of Ancient House in 100 Objects Exhibition
Sun 14 Sep 25
21 White Hart Street, Thetford IP24 1AD
Heritage Open Day: A History of Ancient House in 100 Objects is a community-curated exhibition to celebrate the museum's fascinating and...
Tuesday Market Place - World War II Air Raid Shelters
Sun 14 Sep 25
Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn PE30 1EX
Heritage Open Day: World War II shelters. Experience the sights and sounds of life during World War II while exploring the air raid shelters located...
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Things to do around Norfolk
If you're planning a day out in Norfolk, here are some delightful activities to consider:
1. Clap with the Seals at Blakeney Nature Reserve: Head to the north coast of Norfolk and explore the Blakeney Nature Reserve. This picturesque area features salt marshes, tidal mudflats, sand dunes, and farmland. You'll be treated to close-up views of seals lounging lazily on shingled beaches. Take a guided tour to witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat.
2. Wander the Postcard-Perfect Norwich Cathedral Quarter: Capture some stunning photos in Norwich's Cathedral Quarter. Explore the historic streets, admire the impressive architecture, and soak in the charming atmosphere. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Norwich Cathedral itself, a magnificent medieval masterpiece.
3. Walk Along Cromer Pier: Head to Cromer and stroll along its iconic pier. Enjoy panoramic views of the North Sea, breathe in the fresh sea air, and perhaps treat yourself to some traditional fish and chips. The pier also hosts events and shows, making it a lively spot for visitors.
4. Learn About Norfolk's History at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: Dive into Norfolk's past at the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Explore fascinating exhibits, discover local history, and appreciate the art collections. The castle itself is an impressive Norman structure, offering both educational and aesthetic experiences.
5. Visit the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth: If you're a fan of marine life, head to the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth. Get up close to fascinating sea creatures, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy interactive displays. It's a fun and educational experience for all ages.
Remember, Norfolk has something for everyone – from natural beauty to historical sites and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy your day out exploring this charming county!
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1. Clap with the Seals at Blakeney Nature Reserve: Head to the north coast of Norfolk and explore the Blakeney Nature Reserve. This picturesque area features salt marshes, tidal mudflats, sand dunes, and farmland. You'll be treated to close-up views of seals lounging lazily on shingled beaches. Take a guided tour to witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat.
2. Wander the Postcard-Perfect Norwich Cathedral Quarter: Capture some stunning photos in Norwich's Cathedral Quarter. Explore the historic streets, admire the impressive architecture, and soak in the charming atmosphere. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Norwich Cathedral itself, a magnificent medieval masterpiece.
3. Walk Along Cromer Pier: Head to Cromer and stroll along its iconic pier. Enjoy panoramic views of the North Sea, breathe in the fresh sea air, and perhaps treat yourself to some traditional fish and chips. The pier also hosts events and shows, making it a lively spot for visitors.
4. Learn About Norfolk's History at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: Dive into Norfolk's past at the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Explore fascinating exhibits, discover local history, and appreciate the art collections. The castle itself is an impressive Norman structure, offering both educational and aesthetic experiences.
5. Visit the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth: If you're a fan of marine life, head to the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth. Get up close to fascinating sea creatures, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy interactive displays. It's a fun and educational experience for all ages.
Remember, Norfolk has something for everyone – from natural beauty to historical sites and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy your day out exploring this charming county!