Explore, experience and enjoy!

Save the date: Friday 11 - Sunday 20 September 2026

Norfolk Heritage Open Days is a celebration of our county, and our country's history - from the recent to the long ago, and is free for everybody to enjoy. We hope to see you again next year at Heritage Open Days events. In the meantime, there's plenty on in our home of The Forum: from exhibitions to festivals.

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Support Norfolk HODs

Norfolk Heritage Open Days is coordinated by The Forum Trust, a registered charity. By donating, you're helping us to continue to deliver Norfolk Heritage Open Days in the future - so everybody can enjoy free events celebrating the history of our county. Thank you for your support.

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Find out more about Heritage Open Days

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

England’s largest festival of history and culture