HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

RAF Coltishall Heritage Centre, Badersfield, Norfolk

Take part in a unique guided convoy tour of the site in your own car and see many features not normally available to the public. From Spitfires and Hurricanes to Lightnings and Jaguars, the rich 66-year history of the station will unfold and come to life during your visit. Pre-booking: Required

Cromer Signal Box, Cromer, Norfolk

Visit the only signal box of its type in existence (Grade II listed) and take control of the levers to operate the points and signals. Now an outpost of the North Norfolk Railway, the site offers interesting tools, sections of railway and plenty of signalling history. No booking required

Cromer Museum, Cromer, Norfolk

Find out why Cromer is renowned as a geological area of international importance on a visit to the town’s museum. Find out about the famous West Runton mammoth, marvel at a cast of the skull of a Mosasaur and step inside a cosy Victorian fisherman’s cottage. No booking required

Dereham’s Fiery Dragon - and other Railway Relics

The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF

Watch the ‘fiery dragon’ as it arrives/departs and get a close look at the loco from the station platform. Listen as a retired railwayman reminisces about life on the tracks and keep an eye out for the fireman replenishing the train’s tank from the water crane. No booking required

Hunstanton Lighthouse

The Lighthouse, Lighthouse Close, Hunstanton, PE36 6EL Go down into the dungeon then climb the stairs to the top of the tower to enjoy views over the Wash. Discover the history of the lighthouses on the site as well as the importance of the adjacent Marconi listening station and its role in the 1916 Battle of Jutland. Pre-booking: required

Attics and Cellars tours - Felbrigg Hall

National Trust, Felbrigg Hall, Felbrigg, Norwich, NR11 8PR Follow a guide as they take you down to the Tudor cellar and up to the Jacobean and Restoration Period Attics – areas not normally open to the public. Go behind the scenes and see some of the collections in storage. Pre-booking required

Set in Your Ways: Creativity Unwrapped!

The Courtyard Barn, Blickling Hall, Blickling, Norwich, NR11 6NF

Visit the country’s only working print museum and take a rare opportunity to get a little ink on your fingers. See letterpress and printing methods in operation then join in and trying printing for yourself. No booking required.

8-17 September; heritageopendays.org.uk

Mackerel Trips • Full Day Trips

Wreck fishing • April to end November

During the summer months, sea fishing is a real treat for holiday goers with fishing trips between 3 and 10 hours. The Wells harbour is walking distance from Pinewoods Holiday Park. Wells-Next-the-Sea enjoys an abundance of wildlife supported by golden, sandy beaches.

BJR Marine, Norfolk Sea Fishing Trips West Quay, Wells-next-the Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AT

Tel: 07990 518337 www.norfolkseafishingtrips.com