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Heritage Open Days 2010 events
Welcome to the Norwich Heritage Open Days events calendar. Here you will find a complete and up-to-date list of all the events HEART is coordinating in Norwich and further afield in 2010. For events in South Norfolk, the Broads and Greater Yarmouth click here.
Please use the categories on the left-hand column to narrow down the search to the type of event you are interested in, the dates you are available and so on. A list with events that meet these criteria will then be displayed. If few or no events appear please try again using fewer search categories.
Then click 'Add to your itinerary' for any events you are interested in. You can view your itinerary at any time by clicking on 'Itinerary' on the right and continue to add to it or delete events. Once you are happy with your itinerary you can use the buttons at the bottom of it to print it out or email it to yourself or a friend, family member or colleague. You can do as many different searches as you like, simply click 'Start a new search' on the left.
Please note that some events require pre-booking - these are marked with a B in a red box. You can pre-book from 2nd August by filling in, printing out and posting off this booking form with a stamped addressed envelope to allow us to post out tickets (or you can use the booking form in the hard copy brochure). There is a question and answer section about booking with more information.
20 Elm Hill
Visit the ground floor and undercroft of a Tudor Merchant's House used for trading cloth with Holland in the 16th century.
More Information:
Pre book from 2nd August via Norwich HEART on http://www.heritagecity.org/hods/brochure-and-booking-form.htm or for more information telephone 01603 305573 (no telephone booking).
Unfortunately this event is currently FULLY BOOKED. If there are any returned tickets, they will be released to Norwich Tourist Information Centre from Tuesday, 31st August. Tel 01603 213999.
A Walk Along Ber Street Hills
A 1hr walk along the Ber Street Hills during which we remember Norwich's many Pleasure Gardens of the 18th and 19th centuries, one or two vanished churches, and see the finest surviving section of the city wall. Notes, maps and pictures will be available.
More Information:
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Any returned tickets will be available at Norwich TIC in The Forum from September 1st.
All Saints' Church
Medieval parish church now All Saints Centre open to all. The building is in the care of Norwich Historic Churches Trust. Mainly 15th century with many interesting features. prayers in the chapel midday Friday.
Westlegate, opp John Lewis
Thurs-Sat: 10.00-16.30
Art & Architecture on UEA Campus
The UEA invites you to discover the University's heritage architecture, including Denys Lasdun's iconic Ziggurat buildings. UEA has won 26 architectural awards and the Ziggurats, Teaching Wall and Library are Grade ll listed buildings.
At the University of East Anglia campus.
Thurs-Sat: 09.00-17.00
Beating the Bounds: the Georgian Parish Boundary Markers
A guided walk by David A Berwick (author of Beating the Bounds in Georgian Norwich). Tour last approx 1 hour 30 minutes. Event best suited to adults.
More Information:
Pre book from 2nd August via Norwich HEART on http://www.heritagecity.org/hods/brochure-and-booking-form.htm or for more information telephone 01603 305573 (no telephone booking).
Unfortunately this event is currently FULLY BOOKED. If there are any returned tickets, they will be released to Norwich Tourist Information Centre from Tuesday, 31st August. Tel 01603 213999.
Bishop's House Gardens
The origins of the garden go back to 1145. Now a beautiful secluded 4 acre space in the city centre, featuring many rare plants and a 400 year old pear tree.
Near the Norwich Courts on Bishopgate
Thurs: 10.00-16.00, Fri: 10.00-16.00
Boardman House
Built by eminent Norwich architect Edward Boardman in the late 19th century, these fine offices now house Age Concern Norwich and other organisations.
Redwell St. Between London St and Elm Hill, next to St Michael at Plea Church
Thurs-Fri: 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00
Bowhill and Elliott
Established in 1874, Bowhill & Elliott are one of the last shoe manufacturers working in the city, where once there were hundreds. Come and see the historic shop interior and join the tours of the workshop beneath, where traditional slippers are being made.
More Information:
Pre book from 2nd August via Norwich HEART on http://www.heritagecity.org/hods/brochure-and-booking-form.htm or for more information telephone 01603 305573 (no telephone booking).
65 London Street, near Bank Plain
Unfortunately this event is currently FULLY BOOKED. If there are any returned tickets, they will be released to Norwich Tourist Information Centre from Tuesday, 31st August. Tel 01603 213999.
Broad House Hotel
Broad House Hotel is set in 24 acres of ground including a meadow, small woodland and formal grounds. The beautiful 16th century Queens Anne residence is located in the heart of the world renowned Norfolk Broads.
More Information:
Please call 01603 783567 to book
Located between Norwich and Wroxham.
Thurs -Sun: 11.00
Supported by HM Treasury's Invest to Save Budget