Culture in Norfolk
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum - Dickleburgh
A testament to the Americans who came to Thorpe Abbotts to fight in World War II, this museum offers rich collections housed inside the original airfield control tower.
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life - Thetford
Stunning Grade I listed Tudor merchant's house containing rich collections, films, animations and guides that convey the story of Thetford, its residents and the Brecks.
Beccles & District Museum - Beccles
Grade I listed 16th century building housing exhibits relating to Beccles and the surrounding areas, including displays that reflect the town's importance as a clock/watch-making centre.
Bircham Gallery - Holt
Gallery showcasing a wonderful collection of British art and craft by acclaimed contemporary artists, modern art masters and emerging talent.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum - Dereham
Delightful medieval cottage contains Dereham's local history and archeology museum, as well as the colourful story of Bishop Bonner.
Brandon Heritage Centre - Brandon
A splendid permanent collection telling the history of the market town of Brandon, from the Stone Age to the present day.
Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens - Diss
Fine collection of working steam locomotives which tour the magnificent 20-acre gardens, featuring over 8000 species. Also hosts the Dad's Army museum.
Charles Burrell Museum - Thetford
A fascinating step into the world of Charles Burrell, world renowned industrialist, and the people that laboured at his machinery works.
City of Norwich Aviation Museum - Norwich
Volunteer-run museum dedicated to the preservation of Norfolk's aviation history, with a vast array of aircraft and artifacts displayed.
Colman's Mustard Shop & Museum - Norwich
Nostalgic display of items from Norfolk's iconic brand, with a wide range of powder and prepared mustards, many exclusive to the shop in the delightful Royal Arcade.
Cromer Museum - Cromer
Inside a quaint Victorian fisherman's cottage, a fascinating recreation of Cromer life in the 19th century with a splendid photography display.
Dad's Army Museum - Thetford
Celebrating Thetford's nine years doubling as Walmington-on-Sea, the museum pays tribute to the series and the real home guard of World War II.
Diss Museum - Diss
Located in two former butcher's shops in the historic market place, frequently changing history displays of the market town and its surrounding area.
Dragon Hall - Norwich
Part of the 'Norwich 12' collection, a magnificent Grade I listed trading hall built in 1430, named after the beautifully carved dragon in the crown post roof.
Ecotech Centre - Swaffham
Exhibition area, education centre, organic garden, heritage orchard, gift shop and cafe at the UK's first multi-megawatt wind turbine.
Elizabethan House Museum - Great Yarmouth
Interactive museum in an historic 16th century quayside building that evokes the lives of families here from Tudor to Victorian times.
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History - Fakenham
England's only surviving gasworks - a Scheduled Ancient Monument - housing a museum that glimpses into cultural, social and industrial heritage.
Forncett Stream Museum - Forncett St Mary
A unique collection of stationary steam engines that offers an intriguing insight into our industrial and social heritage.
Great Yarmouth Row Houses & Greyfriars' Cloisters - Great Yarmouth
Historical remnants of a network of alleyways linking Great Yarmouth's main thoroughfares, containing delightful period fittings and furniture.
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - Gressenhall
Museum of life on the land in an historic workhouse in 50 acres of unspoilt grounds, home to rare breed and traditional farm animals.
Holkham Hall - Holkham
Magnificent Palladian Hall built as a vision of an Italian villa in the 1750s, with opulent interior decoration, at the heart of a 25,000 acre agricultural estate, including the Bygones Museum of Farming and a deer park. Winner of the Best Visitor Attraction (50,000+ visitors) category in the 2012 EDP Tourism Awards.
Iceni Village Nature Reserve & Museums - Swaffham
Fascinating recreation of a village occupied by the pre-Roman Iceni tribe, also features a nature trail and traditional farming museum.
King's Lynn Arts Centre - King's Lynn
One of England's oldest surviving guildhalls, now hosting a lively programme of comedy, music, dance, drama, cinema and visual arts.
King's Lynn Corn Exchange - King's Lynn
Behind the grand Grade II listed façade, the Corn Exchange is King’s Lynn’s lively cultural hub showing events from classical concerts to comedy in an attractive and comfortable setting.
Maddermarket Theatre - Norwich
Opened as a permanent recreation of an Elizabethan theatre, now with a diverse range of company and visiting productions.
Norfolk Motorcycle Museum - North Walsham
A must for motorcycle enthusiasts, a fine collection of over 80 motorcycles from the 1920's to the 1960's, providing a fascinating insight into the history of the motorcycle industry.
Norwich Castle - Norwich Norfolk's Top Ten
The imposing limestone walls of Norwich Castle and the largest mound in the country were constructed from 1067 as a palace for William the Conqueror, and remain one of the finest secular Norman buildings in Europe. From the 14th to the 19th century the castle was used as a gaol, but since 1894 the interior has been altogether more welcoming as Norfolk's premier museum, housing a peerless collection of the Norwich School of Artists among its many treasures.
Norwich Playhouse - Norwich
In an historic former maltings, the Norwich Playhouse theatre with its popular bar, leafy riverside terrace and galleries is now a superb venue for the performing arts.
Norwich Puppet Theatre - Norwich
Housed in a listed medieval church near Norwich Cathedral, this internationally renowned theatre is dedicated to pioneering puppetry with year round children’s shows and workshops.
Norwich Theatre Royal - Norwich
The art deco Theatre Royal stages a dynamic mix of performances from the world of drama, dance, opera, comedy, music and shows including the popular annual pantomime.
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