Protecting Norfolk's built heritage
Historic Norfolk is a charity that protects and promotes the built heritage of Norfolk
We seek to achieve this by being:
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A CATALYST for building conservation initiatives, working in partnership with others
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A CHAMPION for conservation through campaigning, fundraising and raising public awareness of our work
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A CUSTODIAN for important buildings where no independent economic and sustainable use exists
Historic Norfolk, established in 1977 as the Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust, has been instrumental in saving over 20 historic buildings that might otherwise have been lost.
Today we manage five properties:
Waxham Great Barn, Oulton Chapel and Burial Ground, Becket's Chapel in Wymondham, Thurton Lodges and Homersfield Bridge. You can find out more about each of these on the Properties page.
We are entirely self-financing and the charity is managed by an active volunteer board of trustees with one part-time employee.
Meet Us During Heritage Open Days
As part of this year's Heritage Open Days, our Trustees will be available at our historic buildings to welcome visitors, answer questions and share their knowledge about these wonderful places.
Waxham Great Barn
15 September, 11.00am–3.00pm
17 September, 11.00am–3.00pm
Becket's Chapel
16 September, 9.30–11.00am (outside exhibition hours)
16 September, 4.00–5.30pm
17 September, 9.30–11.00am
17 September, 4.00–5.30pm
18 September, 4.00–5.30pm
Come along, explore these fascinating historic buildings and have a chat with the people who help care for and preserve them. We look forward to welcoming you!
Oulton Chapel
12 September – Join us for the Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride!
9.00am–5.00pm
13 September, 11.00am–3.00pm
19 September, 11.00am–3.00pm
20 September, 11.00am–3.00pm
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Become an Historic Norfolk Trustee
Are you interested in helping preserve Norfolk’s historic built environment?
Historic Norfolk has vacancies for one or two new Trustee Directors.
We are keen to hear from individuals with the time and enthusiasm to support our work. Experience in building, heritage, business or board leadership are a prerequisite for joining our board.
To find out more please email secretary@historicnorfolk.org.uk
You can find out more about our current trustees on the About Us page.