South Norfolk Highlights

South Norfolk’s market towns, villages and river valleys reveal layers of history stretching from the Iceni and Romans to medieval rebellion and the age of rail.

Brushes, Bobbins, and Banter

St Mary's Church, Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4QQ

The ordinary is often extraordinary, and Diss Museum will be celebrating the remarkable lives of everyday workers from Diss and district, shining a light on the town’s rich industrial heritage, focussing on brush and lace making.

Sat 12 Sep: 11am-4pm, Sun 13 Sep: 1pm-4pm. No booking required.

Dickleburgh Village History Group

The Reading Room, Burston Road, Dickleburgh, IP21 4NQ

Explore the collection of photographs, documentation, census records and artefacts that cover village life historically and present.

Thu 17 Sep: 2pm-4pm & Sat 19 Sep: 10am-3pm. No booking required.

The Reapers’ Year

The Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston, IP20 9AS

A staged reading of a play, first performed in 1984, written to mark the 100th anniversary of farm labourers gaining the vote. This revival features a cast of local performers and songs performed by Sound Tradition live on stage.

 Fri 11 Sep: 7.30pm. No booking required.

Routes to Roots

Wymondham Abbey Station, Becketswell Road, Wymondham, NR18 9PH

Explore Norfolk's stations' histories and hear the stories of the people who, from 1846, served their communities, working on, living in or being connected with the railway line from County School to Wymondham and beyond. Tour the signal box and enjoy a fun-packed day of railway living histories at this family-friendly event.

Sat 19 Sep: 10am-4.30pm. No booking required

Step Inside the Steam Age

Forncett Industrial Steam Museum, Low Road, Forncett St Mary, NR16 1JJ

Step into the industrial past and take a guided tour, explore a remarkable collection of working machinery, and enjoy the magic of a traditional 16mm film screening. A truly immersive place. Tours at 11am.

Sun 13, Wed 16, Sun 20 Sep: 11am – 4pm. Booking required via [email protected]