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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.
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster… The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can…
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020 Shortlisted for Historic House Garden of the Year Award 2020
Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.
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Sainsbury Centre
The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum with a unique perspective on how art can foster…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
Thursford Collection
Thursford Collection is open during the summer as a working museum of mechanical organs, Wurlitzer…
NT Sheringham Park
Sheringham Park is the most complete and best preserved example of a park and house designed by the…
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum (The North End Trust)
An independent social history Museum depicting the story of the North End fisherfolk.
Cromer Museum
Discover the geological history of Norfolk’s coastline in these charismatic fishermen’s cottages.
Museum of Norwich at The Bridewell Museum
From medieval times to modern day, the Museum of Norwich tells the story of the city's industries…
Sandringham
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…
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