Events at the Museum of the Broads

2013 EVENTS 'Amazing!' 'Beautifully done.'

The 2013 Exhibition: The Lost Railway of the Broads - Opened by railway historian, Nigel Digby.

Discover the story of the railway that ran from North Walsham to Great Yarmouth. Part of the old M&GN network, it ran for over 70 years and closed in February 1959. See how important the railway was to the Broadland holiday industry and feel its loss to local people. Hear about life in a railway family on our audio guide tour. Plus photos, exhibits, and models to enjoy. If you love trains or nostalgia, don't miss this one!

Model of Potter Heigham Bridge.

The Floods Remembered Exhibition
Sat 25 May - Mon 27 May

By kind permission of David Stannard. Film show and exhibition detailing the impact of the floods on Norfolk, using people's memories of the events. Friends' Preview on Friday 24 May. See Friends' page.

Collectors' Day
Sunday 09 June 1030-1600

See people's amazing collections and meet the collectors. Take a river trip on Falcon and have a BBQ lunch. If you have a collection you would like to display, then please contact Di Cornell at the Museum.

Steam Day
Sunday 30 June 1030-1600

Joining our steam launch, Falcon, will be cars, engines and anything steam. Always a popular day for all the family. Take a river trip on Falcon and have a BBQ lunch.

Watercolour Challenge
Sunday 07 July 1100-1500

Watch the artists create a masterpiece in just 4 hours. Judging by and tips from Alwyn and June Crawshaw.
Artists please book in advance: £6.

Grand Model Boat Display
Sunday 14 July 1030-1600

Model boats in and out of the water - unmissable! Largest display in Norfolk created by 3 local clubs. Take a river trip on Falcon and have a BBQ lunch.

'Bootiful' Broads Brass Concert
Saturday 27 July 1900-2130 (doors open 1815).

Bring a picnic and enjoy this concert by the riverside. Music played by the award winning Norfolk Wherry Brass Band. Take a river trip on Falcon. Concert tickets £7.50 in advance or on the door.

Broads Family Day
Sunday 11 August
1030-1600

Come and meet Broadland characters and organisations. Have a go at fishing, see a wherry, take a river trip on Falcon and have a BBQ lunch. Loads of family activities. Join us for a fun day out!

Barton Regatta
Sunday 25 August and Monday 26 August

Please book in advance.

Enjoy the sailing at the famous, annual Barton Regatta. Take a river trip in style on board our Victorian steam launch, Falcon, to watch the racing. £7 per person. Trips leave on the hour from 1100 with an hour at Barton before returning to the Museum.

Heritage Open Days and Craft Fair
Saturday 14 and
Sunday 15 September

Enjoy the Museum and its collections for FREE! Meet local craftspeople who are keeping heritage crafts alive and take the chance to do some early Christmas shopping. Take a river trip on Falcon and make it a full day out (see charges below).

Steam cars in 2012.

Enjoying a concert by the river.

Making pirate parrots at 2012's Family Day.

Falcon sailing on Barton Broad.

Normal Museum entry charges for all events, except the Norfolk Wherry Brass Concert which is £7.50, and the Heritage Open Days when entrance is free. Passengers on Falcon for the Barton Regatta Days who do not wish to look round the Museum, may just book the boat trip.

Falcon trips from the Museum, on Events days, take 25 mins and cost Adults £3.00, Children £2.50. Different charges for Go Wild at Barton Broad and for the Barton Regatta days.
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The BBQ is cooked by trained Museum volunteers. Charges apply.

Events held in 2013 - See our Facebook page for photos.

An Evening of Talent
at Horning Village Hall
Saturday 27 April

Compered by Ian Masters
What a fantastic evening! Thanks to all who took part and thanks especially to Barrie and Reg for organising a very successful fundraiser!

Boat and Fishing Jumble
Sunday 05 May

A really successful morning. Loads of bargains to be had and lots of people through the door. Thanks to Di for organising this annual event, and to all her helpers on the day.

Go Wild at Barton Broad
Sunday 12 May

Falcon joined this popular, event at Barton Broad. Plenty of passengers on a day of variable weather!