Save the date: Fri 11 - Sun 20 Sep 2026

HODs 2025: wrapped

We're preparing for another fantastic year of discoveries, stories, and community spirit. 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. The 2025 festival ran from 12-21 September, with an incredible 397 events across Norfolk. Once again, Norwich had the largest programme of any city in the country, and was a close second to West Yorkshire for the biggest programme in England.

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Interested in being part of Norfolk HODs?

Sharing stories, celebrating communities and bringing people together is at the heart of the festival. Hundreds of organisations, businesses and voluntary groups take part in Norfolk HODs each year, giving their time and expertise to showcase the very best of the county’s rich history to local visitors and those from further afield - It's completely free for organisations and individuals to take part in Heritage Open Days.

Registration opens from 2 March 2026.

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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