2025 Heritage Open Days: top events in Norfolk
Delve into the Norwich Theatre Royal archives. Photo: Norwich Theatre Backstage Past: talks and tours at Norwich Theatre
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
Explore the heritage of Norwich Theatre Royal with a history talk, archival displays, and a backstage tour of the 1930s auditorium. Join the team as they pull back the curtain, revealing the heritage of the building with an exciting history talk. You’ll be able to see a display of archival posters, programmes and playbills and have the opportunity to tread the boards backstage.
Friday September 12, 10am-3pm
Pre-booking required
Great Yarmouth Fishermans Hospital. Photo: Luke Whitcombe Fishermen’s Hospital Almshouse
Market Place, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1ND
Built in 1702, for ‘decayed’ fishermen, these splendid almshouses are at the north end of the marketplace. Visitors can explore one of the cottages and join special presentations on the history of the buildings at 11am and 2pm each day it is open.
Friday September 12, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21: 10am-4pm
Pre-booking not required
Learn about Wymondham's railway heritage. Photo: Ian Mcdonald Railways Around Wymondham
Wymondham Abbey Station, Becketswell Road, Wymondham, NR18 9PH
Enjoy historical displays, engaging talks, and spend the day celebrating Wymondham’s railway history. There will be special charity and local business stalls, and lots of fun and games for children. The MNR train service to Dereham will even be operational – so you can watch heritage steam or diesel locos in action!
Saturday September 13: 10am–3.30pm
Pre-booking not required
There's a chance to visit the East Anglian Air Ambulance base in Norwich. Photo: East........
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