England’s largest and most popular voluntary cultural event – is back in Norwich and will run between
Thursday, 9th and Sunday, 12th September, with around 150 free events celebrating the city’s fantastic heritage for everyone to enjoy.
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 are over 20 new events for this year 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.
Michael Loveday, Chief Executive of HEART said: “Heritage Open Days is a great celebration of our heritage and culture and with such a wide and varied events programme this year we hope there is something for everyone.”
Look out for the free events brochure in cultural venues, tourist information centres, libraries, local post offices, cafes and shops across Norfolk from 2nd August. Events will also be listed on www.heritagecity.org/hods from 2nd August.
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.