11:34 10 September 2015
(Top left) Happisburgh Lighthouse, (top right) Thetford Guildhall, (bottom left) Pulls Ferry in Norwich and (bottom right) Hopton Ruined Church
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Fascinating venues across the county are opening their doors from today for the annual Heritage Open Days festival.
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Wherry Hathor will be on the Wensum in Norwich at Pulls Ferry.
Picture: James Bass
With more than 230 free events across Norfolk, the open buildings, guided tours, walks, exhibitions and performances have already been booking up.
Co-ordinated by Norwich HEART (Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust), the heritage spectacular will run from September 10 to 13.
A free brochure of events is available from venues across Norfolk and at www.heritagecity.org/hods.
Here are 10 events you can just drop in to
Priory Gardens, which will be open as part of the Heritage Open Days
1. The Guildhall, Thetford: There has been a guildhall on the site since the 14th century. The current building was used as courtrooms until the second half of the 20th century. There will be two performances of The Capable Convict Henry Kable and in the large court there will be Georgian-themed costumed characters and an opportunity to handle historical objects. Upstairs is the Jack Pilling Art Gallery, providing exhibition space to artists and a coffee shop.
Saturday, September 12: 10am to 4pm.
The Capable Convict Henry Kable performances: 1.30pm, 3pm.
2. Wherry Hathor at Pulls Ferry, Norwich: This is a rare visit to Norwich by the unique pleasure wherry, built in 1905 for the Colman sisters. It is an iconic symbol of the Edwardian discovery of the Broads as a holiday destination. Newly relaunched, her colourful Egyptian-themed interiors have been restored to their original grandeur by the Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust.
Thursday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm.
3. Priory Gardens, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth: Groups and schools will be exhibiting their local heritage projects within the setting of Priory Gardens.
There will be a marquee housing a vintage tearoom and various activities will be taking place too.
Sunday: 10am to 4pm.
4. Tea and Memories at The Swan Hotel, Harleston: The Tea and Memories event invites people to share memories and memorabilia from days gone by. Bring old photographs, letters, granny’s recipe book or grandad’s medals and share memories of life in the Waveney Valley. You can hear about the Great War project being run by Waveney Archaeology Group and tea and cakes are provided.
Sunday: 3pm to 5pm
5. Market Place, North Walsham: Making History! Arts North Norfolk gives people the chance to look at the town’s heritage by experiencing its rich history through everyday objects, photographs and stories. There is a historical treasure trail for children too.
Thursday to Saturday: 9.30am to 4pm.
6. Hopton Ruined Church (the Old St Margaret’s Church), Hopton-on-Sea: Another chance to see the conservation work on the early medieval grade II-listed ruin. Visitors of all ages will also have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities.
Friday to Sunday: 10am to 3pm. Friday: Flintknapping demonstration 10am to 3pm.
Saturday: Nature workshop 10am to 3pm.
Sunday: Archaeology activity day 10am to 3pm.
7. St Barnabus’ Church, Russell Street, Norwich: An early 20th-century church with six stained glass windows and a war memorial, listing 200 servicemen of the First and Second World Wars.
Thursday to Sat: 10am to 4pm.
Sunday 12pm to 4pm.
8. Blickling Estate Manor House, Wolerton Road, Itteringam: This distinctive farmhouse is part of the Blickling Estate and has been let for many years. Now empty, visitors will have the chance to look around this 16th-century house for the first time.
Saturday: 11am to 3pm.
9. Happisburgh Lighthouse, north Norfolk: Built in 1791, Happisburgh Lighthouse is the only independently operated working lighthouse in the UK. Saved from closure by the local community in 1988, it is now managed by the Happisburgh Lighthouse Trust. Visitors can even climb the tower (112 steps) as part of a guided tour.
Sunday: 1pm to 4pm.
10. Princes Street Reformed Church, Princes Street, Norwich: The church building has been refurbished to provide a flexible space within the sanctuary. A glazed screen is incorporated in the design, allowing a street view of the sanctuary.
Thursday to Saturday: 10am to 4pm. Sunday: 12pm to 4pm.