Heritage Walks

There are a series of guided and self guided walks around Harleston. These range from an introduction and welcome to the town to an in depth delve into a specific aspect of the town, its history and heritage.

Guided Walks

Walks run from May to September, meeting at 12:00 outside the museum off Broad Street. Tickets are £5 payable to the guide on the day.

Printed Walks leaflets are available from the Museum and Harleston Information Plus at 8 Exchange Street, Harleston IP20 9AB.

Sat 11 Jul
Firefighting
Harleston Museum
Details
11 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ, UK
Harleston has never had a great fire! Discover the history of the firefighters who have ensured it’s safety.
Multiple Dates
Wed 15 Jul
Welcome to Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
15 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
This is the overview introduction to Harleston.
Sat 25 Jul
Famous People of Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
25 Jul 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ, UK
Harleston has been the home to many notable people from Archbishop, and Cromwell's Parliament to Banking and Brewing, and even a Mayflower Pilgrim.
Sat 08 Aug
Over Here and Over Paid
Harleston Museum
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08 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad St, Harleston IP20, UK
Hear about the role played in WWII as a friendly invasion of Americans came to Norfolk.
Multiple Dates
Wed 12 Aug
Welcome to Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
12 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
This is the overview introduction to Harleston.
Sat 22 Aug
Architecture
Harleston Museum
Details
22 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ, UK
Harleston has examples of buildings from nearly every century since the 15th. We will explore some of them and marvel at the sheer variety.
Multiple Dates
Wed 26 Aug
Welcome to Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
26 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
This is the overview introduction to Harleston.
Sat 05 Sept
Who do you think you are Kidding
Harleston Museum
Details
05 Sept 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad St, Harleston IP20, UK
Harleston’s defence against the Nazis and what would have happened if they had invaded. A fascinating snapshot of this period of history.
Multiple Dates
Wed 09 Sept
Welcome to Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
09 Sept 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
This is the overview introduction to Harleston.
Multiple Dates
Wed 23 Sept
Welcome to Harleston
Harleston Museum
Details
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 – 13:30
Harleston Museum, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
This is the overview introduction to Harleston.