Broadland Highlights

A district named after the beautiful Norfolk Broads National Park.

Make an adventure a day in Broadland, with a selection of the HODs events, and perhaps visit the wonderful marshland and woodlands, taking the opportunity to learn all about it’s fascinating heritage and so much more. 

RAF Coltishall Heritage Centre

Take the unique opportunity to visit the RAF Heritage Centre in picturesque Coltishall, and take part in their escorted convoy tour of the former RAF station, stopping to see many of the features of this famous Battle of Britain station. The tour, undertaken in the comfort of your own car, will certainly spark your imagination when visiting buildings that still reflect their roles throughout the Station's life. You'll hear stories and first-hand experiences of the Cold War and onward as your guides are all former station personnel! Booking required, Sat 7, Sun 8, Thu 12 & Sun 15 Sep: 10am, 12pm & 2pm.

Norwich Printing Museum - Routes, Networks, Connections

Be amazed by the collections of Norwich Printing Museum, on display on the stunning National Trust's Blickling Estate, which demonstrate the connections between Norwich, its people and culture, and the printers and industry of the nation, continent and beyond!

This year, they've taken inspiration from the 2024 Heritage Open Days festival theme (Routes, Networks, Connections), and cleverly highlighted these themes through the history and development of printing. Originating in China in the seventh century, printing then spread globally through various routes. The Norwich Printing Museum showcases the European phase of this history from the late Middle Ages to the present. Developed by Peter Jarrold over forty years through his industry network, the Museum is now an independent Trust at the National Trust's Blickling Estate. Its collections highlight the connections between Norwich, its culture, and the wider printing industry. No booking required, Fri 6-Sun 8 & Fri 13-Sun 15 Sep: 11am-3pm.

Historic Blofield

Visit the large historic church and discover the history of Blofield by exploring old maps, aerial views and photographs of people who have lived here, witness how the village has changed over time, and what's stayed the same. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a walking treasure hunt around the village! No booking required, Sun 15 Sep: 1pm-5pm.

Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre

All aboard the ARC Express! Celebrate the Girlguiding Norfolk's ARC's Museum Accreditation award by finding out all about the amazing history of guiding. You can join in with practical activities to learn more about what it was like to be a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or Ranger over the years. The Girlguiding Norfolk Archive Resource Centre (ARC) in Coltishall will host a time travelling weekend with a railway theme. Expect a timetable packed with things to see and do including a 1940s camp kitchen activity, where you can try your hand at Blitz cooking, guiding uniforms fashion show, an exhibition showing the Royal Family’s role in the Movement and, of course, a buffet serving delicious tea, scones and cake. You can also take the Tenderfoot Test, which Guides had to complete before being enrolled in 1910, games, quizzes and a unique mosaic trail around the grounds, campfire songs and more! No booking required, Fri 13-Sun 15 Sep: 10am-4pm.