The Forum, Norwich

15/09/2026

We hope you're enjoying HODs 2026! If you've attended an event already this year, please take a few moments to fill out our visitor survey...

Tell us about your experience and be entered into a prize draw to win either a £50 or £25 high street voucher! We'd love to hear what you thought. Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorfolkHODs26

14/09/2026

A little recommendation from us... 🏛️✨

Heritage Open Days are back and running until 20th September, and there are some fantastic free events taking place across Norfolk, including at our big sister library Norwich Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at the The Forum, Norwich.

If you enjoy local history, discovering hidden stories or exploring somewhere new, it's well worth a look.

Find out more here: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

We also have a few printed Norfolk programmes available here at Gorleston Library if you'd like to browse what's on. 📚Norfolk Library and Information Service

14/09/2026

WHAT’S ON: MIDWEEK
Mid September and starting to feel all autumnal 🍂

Events Calendar https://norwich.mumbler.co.uk/events/
Classes & Playgroups https://norwich.mumbler.co.uk/kids/playgroups-classes/

Main events are all around Norfolk Heritage Open Days 🌳
Family time Vintage Special and Quantum Leap Library at Harleston Library
Heritage Open Days Hub The Forum, Norwich
Great Yarmouth Minster Bell Tower

If you’ve seen anything we’ve missed (for this week or future) please comment below 😊

12/09/2026

Driving Home opens tomorrow as part of our Norwich Theatre Beyond programme 🚕

If you're lucky enough to have tickets to this unique immersive experience, please head straight to The Forum, Norwich at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time.

Enjoy the show!

11/09/2026

Norfolk Heritage Open Days is here 🎉 It's time to try something new and discover our county's rich history & heritage.

Every day until Sunday 20 September, you can delve into the past and discover little known stories and fascinating facts. There a hundreds of drop-in and open-doors events to enjoy, so get exploring! You can pick up your daily drop-in Norwich events lists and brochures from The Forum to help you on your HODs adventures.

Here in the building, we are delighted to host the 'Portraits of Life' exhibition, which was originally exhibited in 2019, and is back with an extended collection of photographs from the Jack Roberts Archive. You can also enjoy films of Norwich courtesy of the East Anglian Film Archive - remember how Norwich once was, or see it in a way you've never seen before!

Discover more at https://f.mtr.cool/daffyb6573
Heritage Open Days (HODs) is England’s largest community led festival of history and culture, which celebrates our local history, traditions, community and cultural heritage.

11/09/2026

Heritage Open Days starts today! 🎉

Ten days of free events across Norfolk, right through to 20 September.

If you didn't manage to book something you wanted, it's worth checking back. Spots can open up if people cancel, so click into the event and see what it says.

Nothing booked at all? No problem. There are loads of drop-in events too, no booking needed, just turn up on the day.

Got something booked or going the drop-in route?

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

🎭 Got a creative idea that could bring people together in Norwich?

Our Small Culture Grants are now open, with funding of between £500 and £7,500 available for cultural and community projects across the city.

Last year, funding supported everything from theatre and performing arts to community music, dance and festivals celebrating Norwich’s history and heritage.

This year, we’re trialling a simpler two-stage application process. The first step is to complete a short Expression of Interest form so we can check whether your project is eligible and suitable for funding.

📅 Expressions of Interest close Wednesday 30 September.

Find out more and submit your Expression of Interest

https://gettalking.norwich.gov.uk/culturegrants