Image Copyright Norfolk Heritage Open Days England’s largest festival of history and culture is open for registrations: so local people, organisations, charities, venues, and sites can open their doors and share their stories. Festival Dates: 8-17 September 2023 Norfolk Heritage Open Days (HODs) 2023 celebrates the unique history and culture of Norfolk. Now, people from across the county are encouraged to get involved and register to hold their own event in this free festival, which takes place 8-17 September 2023. Coordinated by The Forum, Norfolk Heritage Open Days 2022 was once again the largest participating county across England. For 2023, the Norfolk Heritage Open Days producers are looking forward to welcoming new organisers, and firm favourites, as well as showcasing the county’s hidden gems. The theme for 2023 is ‘Creativity Unwrapped’, celebrating England’s amazing history of imagination and artistic achievements. The Creativity Unwrapped theme gives organisers the chance to create an event inspired by creativity; from photography to art to fashion to craft to writing to architecture! Katie Ellis, Norfolk Heritage Open Days Event Producer, says “Norfolk Heritage Open Days gives people from across the county the chance to explore and celebrate Norfolk’s rich history, and is always hugely popular with visitors. “The Creativity Unwrapped theme is a fantastic opportunity for organisers to take advantage of Norwich and Norfolk’s rich history of creativity, from Norwich’s status as UNESCO City of Literature to the wonderful tradition of art and craft across the region. “This year, we have already begun collaborating with heritage organisations, businesses and voluntary groups to create the programme. We would be thrilled to see new venues and community groups take part this year, so they can reach new audiences and promote their work.” Heritage Open Days gives organisers the chance to tell the stories they’re passionate about, reveal hidden gems, and open their doors to new visitors. 91% of 2022’s Norfolk organisers would recommend other organisations take part in HODs. Venues and organisers interested in taking part can register their interest by emailing [email protected] or visiting norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk/get-involved The registration deadline for inclusion in the Norfolk Heritage Open Days Brochure is 26 May 2023. The Norfolk Heritage Open Days programme is coordinated and promoted by The Forum Trust with support from Norwich City Council, Broadland District Council, Thetford Town Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, South Norfolk Council, North Norfolk District Council, Visit North Norfolk and many local organisations and individuals. Images can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fl-7rtDRhXgLBPE5lPhlsY4aJIwl_8gK/view?usp=share_link