Events Calendar
Boat and Fishing Jumble
Sun 05 May 2019, 9:00 to 12:00
The Sheringham Shantymen in concert
Fri 24 May 2019, 19:00 to 19:30
Waterways and Waterside Heritage: Trade and Industry
Sat 8 June 2019, 10:00 to 15:30
Broads Hidden Heritage – Waterways and Waterside Heritage. Professor Tom Williamson from the University of East Anglia will share his recent research on Broadland Staithes, at the Museum of the Broads. Places are free but limited, please book in advance.
Art Challenge
Sat 15 June 2019, 11:00 to 15:00
Open to all artists in any media. Tuition from judge Su Chisnell. £10 per artist (book in advance).
Steam and Sail Day
Wed 7 August 2019, 10:00 to 15:45
In partnership with the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust – pre-book only, £25.
Travel back in time to the late Victorian and Edwardian eras! Set off from the Museum by steam to Barton Broad, take a sail in a wherry yacht and then return to the Museum by steam. Museum entry included in the price. In partnership with the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust – pre-book only. £25.
Steam and Sail Day
Wed 28 August 2019, 10:00 to 15:45
In partnership with the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust – pre-book only, £25.
Travel back in time to the late Victorian and Edwardian eras! Set off from the Museum by steam to Barton Broad, take a sail in a wherry yacht and then return to the Museum by steam. Museum entry included in the price. In partnership with the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust – pre-book only. £25.
Art Activity Day
Wednesday 14 August 2019
Use textiles and natural materials to create artworks inspired by Broads wildlife and landscapes. With artist, Jo Couldrey.
Wildlife Discovery Day
Wednesday 21 August 2019
Meet the RSPB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust to see how you can encourage wildlife. Wildlife themed activities and the chance to spot water wildlife on a river trip (extra charge).
Sail to Barton Regatta
Sunday 25 & Monday 26 August 2019 10:30 – 14:00
Take our steamboat, Falcon, to watch the racing at Barton Regatta. £10 adult, £5 child.
Heritage Open Days
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September 2019
Free entry as part of the National Heritage Open Days Festival. Discover the heritage and history of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, board a wherry yacht courtesy of the Wherry Yacht Charter Trust. Find out about the former M&GN Railway line that closed 60 years’ ago and take a river trip (cost).
Heritage Open Days
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September 2019
Free entry as part of the National Heritage Open Days Festival. Discover the heritage and history of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads, meet the History Hildas and find out how life for those living in the Broadland area was both reliant upon and shaped by the environment in which they lived. Find out about the former M&GN Railway line that closed 60 years’ ago and take a river trip (cost).
Hallowe’en Trail
Friday 18 to Thursday 31 October 2019