HODs celebrates all of Norwich’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to events and interesting properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. There will be open buildings, guided tours, exhibitions, talks and music and dance performances across the city linked to the theme.
There were over 20 new events for 2010 including: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse opening their doors; tours of Eaton Park; the opening of the training ship Lord Nelson by the Norwich Sea Cadets; an exhibition by the Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society in The Mall; tours of a 15th century undercroft of an 18th century house on St Giles Street; tours looking at the history of the gaol at Norwich Castle; guided walks around the Cathedral Quarter, Mousehold Heath and industrialised Norwich; a day celebrating Norwich Market at The Forum. Most of the old favourite events will also be back including tours of the Great Hospital and Earlham Hall.
HODs in Norwich is co-ordinated by Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust, a private, charitable trust set up to act as an umbrella organisation for all of the heritage on offer in Norwich.
Look out for the free events brochure in cultural venues, tourist information centres, libraries, local post offices, cafes and shops across Norfolk from August 2011. Events will also be listed on www.heritagecity.org/hods from teh beginning of August 2011.
To receive a brochure by post or email at the start of the booking period, call 01603 305575 or send your name and email or postal address to
info@heritagecity.org.