North Norfolk Highlights

Maritime traditions, medieval religious sites, historic industries and early archaeology all form part of its distinctive story.

With 45 miles of coastline and a countryside rich in market towns, churches and country houses, North Norfolk has a deep and varied heritage.

Cromer Museum

Tucker Street, Cromer, NR27 9HB

Set inside a converted row of original fishermen’s cottages, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the area’s rich maritime heritage and geological history. Discover Cromer’s history as a Victorian seaside resort and the scandal of its mixed bathing!

Sat 12-Sun 13 Sep: 12pm-4pm. No booking required.

The Fakenham Gasworks Museum

Hempton Road, Fakenham, NR21 7LA

One of the last intact gas works left in the world, see how 'Town Gas' was made. New for 2026 is a permanent exhibition of the printing heritage of Fakenham and the men and women who worked in the industry.

Sat 12, Sun 13, Sat 19 & Sun 20: 10am-4pm. No booking required.

How Hill Trust

How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham, NR29 5PG

Experience a captivating open day at the How Hill Trust, a stunning Edwardian estate nestled in the Norfolk Broads. Highlights include open gardens, house tours, woodland walks and heritage displays including marshman and thatching tools.

Sun 20 Sep: 10am-3pm. No booking required.

Norfolk Wherry Trust

Horsefen Road, Ludham, NR29 5QG

Visit the Norfolk Wherry Trust boatyard, home of Albion, a 128-year-old 'black-sailed' trading wherry. Albion is a living museum and it remains only one of two trading wherries still sailing today.

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep: 10am-3pm. No booking required.