Meet Dereham

This is a repeat of a recent history walk to some more Norwich sites, with stories attached!

Please bring £2 for group fees and £2 extra for the honesty box at The Plantation Gardens, which is an optional extra if the weather behaves!!

We'll meet at The Forum for hot drinks first and then cover ( amongst other spots on the way), Bethel Street, Upper St Giles, St John's Cathedral and ( optional) The Plantation Gardens.

We will stop for a light lunch/ refreshments ( optional) en route and return to The Forum.

This will be at a moderate pace, and you're welcome to walk as much or as little as you choose.

Suitable footwear advised plus suitable clothes and enquiring minds! 😉

There will be a charge of £2 each to cover group fees.

This is a fun quiz for teams of up to 6.

Please note that the entry fee is going to be either £2.50 or £3 now....tbc...

There will, however, be a 3rd prize too from this week, and a chance to also win the musical bingo game at the end of the evening! 😃

The format will be the same..with a picture round, general knowledge and news items/ questions, history, music, geography, sport, films, etc.

We meet at 7.30 pm for warm-up drinks (!) and the quiz starts at 8 pm.

There is free parking in Dereham close to the pub on Commercial Road, opposite the police station.
Send me a message if you need info on where to park or have any other queries.

We always sit in the area directly to your left as you enter the pub, so we're easy to find.

Bring yourself and your extensive knowledge..... or come along for a drink and some fun.

We will meet at 11 am at The Squire's Pantry, which is on your right as you enter the main hall courtyard. After refreshments, the plan is to take a look around the hall and the stunning interior.
The hall has existed from Tudor Times, but there has been an estate here since pre Norman times.
The hall has been owned and shaped by 3 different families, and if you are interested in the history, take a look at the website, which provides lots of great details before the visit.

Following the hall tour, I'm planning to look around The Walled Garden and take a short walk to the family church.

After.......there is also a bookshop, shop, plant shop, parkland and walking trails of different lengths to choose from... or you may just want more coffee!

. Toilets on site in the courtyard buildings.
. Dogs on leads allowed ( not all areas - see website)
. Postcode NR11 8PP

Entry is £15 - see website for concessions.

Car parking is £5

All free to National Trust members.

No member's fee for this.

Message me if you have any queries.

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Play games, make friends, and show your skills, have some fun....

NB: Meet at 7 pm TO EAT first and arrive by 8 pm if you're coming for the games. The conservatory of The George Hotel is booked for the group from 7 to 10 pm.

There are a selection of games available but please bring favourites or new alternatives if you'd like to!

Free parking is available at the rear of the building plus The Cherry Tree car park and in The Market Place.

This event will cost £1.00 (in cash, please), to pay towards members' fees.

We aim to have fun, and all you need is enthusiasm; or if you aren't feeling competitive, you can just come along for the company and refreshments!!