You're spoilt for choice this September with hundreds of free events and activities taking place across the county.
England's biggest festival of heritage and culture will take place over two long weekends on September 6 to 9 and 13 to 16.
From an abandoned train station to a secret garden, this is just a selection of places with tickets still available this Thursday to Sunday for the first set of open days.
NORWICH
1. Extraordinary Women: Harriet Martineau
Dragon Hall
September 8, 7pm to 8pm
Hobday, author of Encounters With Harriet Martineau, gives an evening lecture on this extraordinary woman.
Harriet Martineau was a pioneering journalist, radical thinker and citizen of Norwich.
Learn more about her eventful life during this talk.
Pre-book: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk/hods
2. The Britons Arms
Elm Hill
September 6 to 7, 10am/11am
This remarkable building, now a coffee shop and restaurant, dates back to the 14th century.
It is one of the last thatched buildings in the city and is of national importance.
Approximately 30 minutes.
Pre-book: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk/hods
READ MORE: Norfolk's hidden places prepare to welcome visitors for a celebration of the county's history3. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist Twilight Tour
Unthank Road
September 7, 9pm
Visit the highest vantage point overlooking Norwich at twilight. See lights and sights normally only seen from the air.
Approximately 30 minutes.
Pre-book: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk/hods
4. Eastern Daily Press tours
Prospect House, Rouen Road
September 7, 11am/1pm/3pm
During the 19th century, three prominent Norwich nonconformists decided to set up a newspaper to rival the Norwich Mercury. So began The Norfolk News.
READ MORE: Journey below the streets of Norwich to discover curious tunnels and hidden undercroftsBy 1861 stamp duty on newspapers was abolished, paving the way for the introduction of a daily newspaper.
The Norfolk News company, with the backing of Jeremiah James Colman, launched the Eastern Counties Daily Press on 10 Oct 1870.
Archant now open their doors to you for a tour of Prospect House led by editor David Powles and head of news Ian Clarke.
Pre-book: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk/hods
5. The Bear Shop Garden
Elm Hill
September 6 to 7, 11am to 4.30pm, September 9, 11am to 4pm
Considered to be based on a design by Gertrude Jekyll, this terraced garden behind a 15th century house in the historic Cathedral quarter of Norwich is a hidden treasure. Plants will also be for sale.
READ MORE: Celebrate wonderful Weird Norfolk on Heritage Open Days6. Talking Statues
From September 8, launch 12pm to 1pm at The Forum
If Norwich's statues could talk, what stories would they tell? Heritage Open Days 2018 sees the launch of the Talking Statues project around the city. Famous names including Stephen Fry, Olivia Colman and Norwich writers Sarah Perry and Emma Healey have written and lent their voices to bring the statues to life.
THETFORD
7. Former Atomic Weapons Bunker Tours
Gorse Industrial Estate at Barnham
September 8 and 9, 10.30am to 5pm
Visit a scheduled monument to the Cold War, where the atom bombs Blue Danube and Red Beard were maintained.
The tour also includes a voluntary climb up a 25ft watchtower.
The tour lasts approximately three hours.
Pre-book by calling 01842 753149 or email kw.eldred@btinternet.com
8. Dad's Army Museum
The Old Fire Station
September 8, 10am to 4pm
The museum tells the story of this classic television programme, its links with Thetford, where the location shots were filmed and the history of the Home Guard.
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9. Great Yarmouth Library
Tolhouse Street
September 8, 11am
A unique opportunity to go underground and take part in a guided tour of Great Yarmouth Library basement led by a local expert.
The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Pre-book with Great Yarmouth Library on01493 844551 or email yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk
10. Burgh Castle tour
September 9, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Discover the fascinating past of one of the best preserved Roman monuments in Britain with one of the volunteer tour guides.
Meet your guide at the interpretation shelter near the main car park.
The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
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11. Felmingham Old Station tour
September 6 to 7, 11am to 3pm
A rare chance to see inside this abandoned station building, which has remained much the way it was inside when the line closed in 1959.
The old railway line and butterfly reserve are free to explore but tours of the station must be pre-booked.
The tour lasts approximately 30 mins.
Pre-book with Mark Webster on 07843 069567 or email m.webster@tcv.org.uk
12. Horsey Windpump
September 6 to 9, 10am to 4.30pm
See conservation in action as Horsey Windpump's sails will soon be turning for turning for the first time in 75 years.
Discover her eventful story and speak to the team involved with her restoration.
13. Waxham Great Barn craft weekend
Coast Road, Waxham
September 8 to 9, 10.30am to 4pm
Explore a magnificent thatched Tudor Barn with local craft demonstrations on Saturday and Craft Fair on Sunday. The barn is also dog friendly.
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14. Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
Kingsmuir, Low Road, Forncett St Mary
September 9, 11am to 3pm
Experience the fascinating story of steam power from the early beginnings in 1698, through the 250 years of the industrial revolution, right up to the steam turbine used today.
15. Wymondham Vintage Day
September 9, 10am to 4pm
Wymondham town steps back in time with its third annual Vintage Day!
Come and enjoy a display of classic cars and motorcycles, take a ride on a vintage bus, join the guided walk around the town or indulge in a proper vintage tea.
Listen to live music in the Market Place and travel by train with the Mid-Norfolk railway between Wymondham and Dereham.
To see the full programme of free events and search in your area visit the Heritage Open Days website
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