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Practical work on Kett's Heights. All welcome to come and help. Tools provided.
The next practical working sessions will be on the following Wednesdays 10am - 1pm:-
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
All welcome to come along and help. Stay as long as you want. Tools provided.
May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
All welcome to come along and help. Stay as long as you want. Tools provided.
The 2019 season's next FREE guided tour is on Sunday June 2nd. Come along and be shown around Kett's heights and learn a little of its interesting history! If you can't make this tour then don't forget there are tours on the first Sunday of every month. Last tour of 2019 October 6th.
If you represent a group that would like a free guided tour at another time please do get in touch with us via our contact page
PLANT SALEWe will be holding our annual plant sale on Saturday 25th May (see poster for details) to raise funds for our work on Kett’s Heights. Do come along and get some bargains.
We would welcome any donations of potted up plants of any type (herbaceous, veg, houseplants, herbs). If you able to provide any please let us know via our Contact Page to arrange delivery during the week prior to the sale. If you have any spare pots that could be used by keen gardeners who have run out please get in touch with us via our Contact Page and we will arrange collection. |
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Other dates for your diary in 2019
Sun 21 July tbc Get Creative Day – Mobiles, movement and motion
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Shardlake’s journey to Kett’s Heights
St Matthew's Church, Telegraph Lane West, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4JA
A 20 minute illustrated presentation in St Matthew's Church will trace the route of C.J.Sansom’s fictional lawyer, Matthew Shardlake, from Norwich Castle to Kett’s Heights. Followed by a guided tour of the Heights, Robert Kett’s HQ.
Robert Kett and his 16,000 followers besieged the city from here in 1549 and you will be able to see for yourselves what a strategic position this was. Subsequently the Heights were bought by the 19th century gas company and the manager created steps and garden terraces on the steeply wooded slopes. You will be able to follow the labyrinthine paths and steps around the site until you reach the ruins of St Michael's Chapel where Kett set up his HQ, and the stunning panorama.
Opening Times
Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred
Kett's Heights is free to explore but booking for the talk and tour is advisable.
Booking opens: 23 July 2019 07:00
Booking closes: 21 September 2019 14:00
Access Information
Access Information: St Matthew's Church is fully accessible and provides parking, toilets and refreshments. The route to Kett's Heights involves some steep slopes and Kett's Heights has a flight of steps at the entrance which can be negotiated by push chairs but not by wheelchairs. There are no facilities on Kett's Heights.
Additional information
Additional Information: Max 60 people per tour/session.
Whole event takes 90 minutes approx
Contact for the day: Vanessa Trevelyan 07851 766 315
Directions
Directions to St. Matthew's Church: Telegraph Lane West is straight on at the top of Gas Hill.
St Matthew's Church, Telegraph Lane West, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4JA
A 20 minute illustrated presentation in St Matthew's Church will trace the route of C.J.Sansom’s fictional lawyer, Matthew Shardlake, from Norwich Castle to Kett’s Heights. Followed by a guided tour of the Heights, Robert Kett’s HQ.
Robert Kett and his 16,000 followers besieged the city from here in 1549 and you will be able to see for yourselves what a strategic position this was. Subsequently the Heights were bought by the 19th century gas company and the manager created steps and garden terraces on the steeply wooded slopes. You will be able to follow the labyrinthine paths and steps around the site until you reach the ruins of St Michael's Chapel where Kett set up his HQ, and the stunning panorama.
Opening Times
- Saturday 14 September: Talk and tour 1430
- Wednesday 18 September: Talk and tour 1430
- Sunday 22 September: Talk and tour 1430
Booking Details: Pre-booking: Preferred
Kett's Heights is free to explore but booking for the talk and tour is advisable.
Booking opens: 23 July 2019 07:00
Booking closes: 21 September 2019 14:00
Access Information
Access Information: St Matthew's Church is fully accessible and provides parking, toilets and refreshments. The route to Kett's Heights involves some steep slopes and Kett's Heights has a flight of steps at the entrance which can be negotiated by push chairs but not by wheelchairs. There are no facilities on Kett's Heights.
Additional information
Additional Information: Max 60 people per tour/session.
Whole event takes 90 minutes approx
Contact for the day: Vanessa Trevelyan 07851 766 315
Directions
Directions to St. Matthew's Church: Telegraph Lane West is straight on at the top of Gas Hill.
Looking back 2018
The free guided tours that take place on the first Sunday of each month resumed on Sunday April 1st (Easter Sunday) and ended on 7th October with another sunny day and over 20 people attending. We had another successful Get Creative day on Saturday 23rd June (we all had a fun time) and the Crude Apache's musical show 'At the Turning of the Tide' on July 15th was excellent. Unfortunately the 'fun' dog show on July 28th had to be cancelled due to the extremely hot weather. Heritage Open Days in September were also very well attended.
We are always searching for new events so if you have any ideas that you think would be suitable for Kett's Heights please let us know. The lower green area is perfect for small events/shows etc. If you are looking for a suitable (and free) venue to put on a small event or performance then please contact us using the form on our contact page and we will discuss your proposals with you. Now the major events of 2018 are over we we'll start thinking about planning 2019!
The free guided tours that take place on the first Sunday of each month resumed on Sunday April 1st (Easter Sunday) and ended on 7th October with another sunny day and over 20 people attending. We had another successful Get Creative day on Saturday 23rd June (we all had a fun time) and the Crude Apache's musical show 'At the Turning of the Tide' on July 15th was excellent. Unfortunately the 'fun' dog show on July 28th had to be cancelled due to the extremely hot weather. Heritage Open Days in September were also very well attended.
We are always searching for new events so if you have any ideas that you think would be suitable for Kett's Heights please let us know. The lower green area is perfect for small events/shows etc. If you are looking for a suitable (and free) venue to put on a small event or performance then please contact us using the form on our contact page and we will discuss your proposals with you. Now the major events of 2018 are over we we'll start thinking about planning 2019!
| 2018-review-1.pdf |
or read the 2018 review by clicking HERE