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Become a Norfolk Heritage Open Days Event Organiser

Annually around 200 organisers from established organisations, businesses and voluntary groups take part in Norfolk Heritage Open Days, giving their time and expertise to showcase the very best of Norfolk’s rich heritage to local visitors and those who travel from further afield.

In return, taking part in England’s largest free festival of history and culture can offer a range of opportunities your organisation can benefit from including:

  • exposure to an audience of thousands each year 
  • a gateway to the heritage sector to encourage future visits
  • national, regional and local PR as part of a nationwide festival
  • reaching new and diverse audiences by sharing your stories at in-person or online events
  • connecting with other local organisations and communities
  • generating economic activity
  • take a look back at the impact of the 2021 Festival here

Registrations are open!

You can register your event now on the national Heritage Open Day website - Click here to register your events

Please note the deadline has now passed for your event to be included in the Norfolk HODs listings brochure, but you can still take part and have until 11th August to register your event.

Contact us

To find out more about organising an event contact Katie Ellis or Sam Joyce in the Norfolk HODs team:  

Organiser FAQs

  • How do I register a HODs event?

    You can register an event on the national Heritage Open Days website - https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/organising/how-to-get-involved

    Here you will find a step-by-step guide to registering your event. Event registration is open until 11 August 2022.

  • Can I be included in the Norfolk Heritage Open Days brochure?

    The deadline has now passed for your event to be included in the Norfolk HODs listings brochure, but you can still take part and have until 1st August to register your event on the national website. Visit https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/organising/how-to-get-involved

  • Where should I direct visitors for Norfolk Heritage Open Day information?

    Encourage visitors to visit the website norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk where they can find out more about Heritage Open Days, visiting Norfolk and click through to the national site heritageopendays.org.uk for online event listings.

  • How do I contact the Norfolk HODs team?

    Email [email protected] or call 01603 727989.