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History & heritage in Norfolk
Norfolk’s history is layered into the landscape, from medieval towns and churches to grand houses, castles and sites that shaped the county’s story. Explore heritage attractions that bring the past to life through buildings, collections and places where the details still feel close to the surface.
It’s also a strong option for families, with plenty of sites offering engaging interpretation and space to explore at your own pace.
Have a browse for inspiration or go directly to a business listing below.
Featured History & Heritage
Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and… Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Museum of the Broads
The only museum dedicated to the origins, wildlife, industries and people of this unique… The only museum dedicated to the origins, wildlife, industries and people of this unique…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
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Woodforde's Brewery Tours
Discover how we brew your favourite beers, with a Woodforde's Brewery Tour.
North Norfolk Railway
From Sheringham to Holt, the North Norfolk Railway runs through the county's most stunning coastal…
Bure Valley Railway
Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the…
Lynn Museum
A treasure trove celebrating West Norfolk’s heritage, and the home of Seahenge – the extraordinary…
Museum of the Broads
The only museum dedicated to the origins, wildlife, industries and people of this unique…
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Bircham Windmill
Bircham windmill is a lovely family day out, with windmill museum, bakery, tearooms, gift shop and…
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