Harleston Heritage Open Days

16/09/2025

Wonderful turn out for the 'Tracing the history of your home" talk at the library. Thank you to Norfolk Records Office and everyone who came.

Explore England's changing landscapes through historic aerial photography, showcasing the growth and transformations of urban and rural areas.

13/09/2025

Great morning with Lauren from Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Harleston Library...
Rescued a poorly hedgehog in the garden, lots of bugs found and the Library Lodge is now well under construction.
Lauren is here till 3 o clock, plenty of time to join in.
Mervyn is here demonstrating the ancient craft of whittling.
Crafts and play in the Library if it does ☔

12/09/2025

There was a preview of the Open Arts exhibition in the carvery at the Swan Hotel yesterday. There are some fantastic pieces of work. Definitely worth a visit. Heritage Open Days is officially open

10/09/2025

OPEN DAYS are fast approaching.
Saturday 13th Harleston kicks off with some great Town events, workshops and displays
HARLESTON LIBRARY has a "bug"tastic activity run by The Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Drop in for some Habitat building, crafts and play 11:30 - 3pm - no need to book.
*** Still a few spaces left on the "Tracing the history of your home" run by The Norfolk Record Office at the library.
For full details of activities and how to book pick up a leaflet (LIBRARY or H.I.P) or contact Harleston Library 01379 852549

06/09/2025

Hope you've all had a chance to check out Harleston's amazing Open day free activities.
Don't forget the county has lots on offer during the week and our Friends in Winfarthing are travelling back in time with an Anglo Saxon Village Saturday 20th Sept, just drop in for a visit.

Visit a mini Anglo-Saxon camp with experienced living historians to discover what life was like for ordinary people around the time the Winfarthing Woman was buried with her fine golden jewellery.

02/09/2025

We are approaching the start of Heritage Open Days. There are lots of things planned for the first Saturday: market stall, events, activities, exhibitions, walks and trails. Harleston is the place to be on Saturday 13 September. Look to https://www.harlestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/heritage-open-days for more details.

27/08/2025

Remember to book your tickets. The booking office opens at 10am.

26/07/2025

Would you like to display some of your nature photographs. There will be an exhibition in The Swan Hotel as part of Heritage Open Days.

15/06/2025

There will be an Open Art exhibition in The Swan as part of Heritage Open Days in September. This is your chance to display your artwork.

15/05/2025

Redenhall with Harleston Town Council yesterday voted to allow use of the Market Place on 13 September, for the opening event of this years Harleston Heritage Open Days. We will be using our sub theme, as Harleston welcomes everyone to town, with a celebration of natures architects and natural products.

The first HODS Saturday will see market stalls flood the market place and hopefully expand into the yards of The Cap Harleston and Harleston Swan Hotel. There will also be guided walks, self guided trails, children's activities in Harleston Library, and many exhibitions throughout the town.

For more information please visit: https://www.harlestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/hods/the-beauty-of-nature or email: [email protected]

17/04/2025

The Harleston Heritage Open Days programme is looking very good with contributions from many local groups. Today is a spotlight on an 'Open Art Exhibition' in The Swan Hotel. It is an opportunity for artists of all standard to get involved.

Entry to the exhibition is free and there will be no charges or commission on any sales. The artists will receive all of the money.

Here is some artwork from a similar exhibition.

https://www.harlestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/hods/open-art