Norfolk Heritage Explorer

The study of landscapes has a long tradition within the Department of History at the University of East Anglia. To coincide with the 50th anniversary of UEA, the Landscape Group (Research) will be holding their first annual study day on 26 October 2013. The study day will draw together... read more

FREE admission, and so much more! Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse and the Historic Environment Service mark Heritage Open Day Sunday 15 September 2013 10am – 5pm As part of the Heritage Open Days, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is pleased to open its doors for FREE on Sunday 15th... read more

The summer is a busy time for many of us at Norfolk Historic Environment Service, so here are a few things that we have been involved in that you may have missed. Restoration Home Our historic buildings specialist Stephen Heywood featured in a recent episode of the BBC's Restoration... read more

Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse with a special day devoted to the rich and diverse archaeological heritage of our county. Meet experts from the Norfolk Historic Environment Service as you venture through the ages. Discover what life was like... read more

Project volunteers discussing at prehistoric burial mound at Blood Hill near Thetford (© Norfolk County Council) Thetford Forest contains a large number of archaeological sites, including burial mounds, deserted settlements, rabbit warrens, historic buildings, flint mines and World War... read more

Norfolk Historic Environment Service will be exhibiting at the Breaking New Ground conference next week. This event will be an opportunity for the public to find out about exciting new projects that will be taking place in the Brecks. See the press release below for more details... read more