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Friends of Kett's Heights
photo-gallery 2020 - 2025
“You can stand at Kett’s Heights... on the steepest part of the escarpment next to the one surviving remnant of the chapel Kett used as his head quarters, and on a clear day you’ve got a magnificent view. You feel that you can almost reach out and touch the cathedral spire - that was a real highlight for me.” C.J. Sansom (1952 - 2024) - Author of "Tombland", in the excellent Shardlake series.
Some photos from the recent visit of the Little and Great Plumstead cub scouts evening. Paddy conducted the tour and later they had fun doing a quiz. It was really lovely evening and the children were delightful.
Our Plant Sale on Saturday May 31st 2025 was very well attended and a lot of healthy looking plants were sold. It was a lovely day for the event and a few people looked very summery!
The building of the new Ladbrooke Place entrance Oct 2023 - August 2024
Dec 10th 2024- The new entrance is officially opened by Lord Mayor Cllr Vivien Thomas
September 2024 - New signposts to lead the way from the Ladbrooke Place entrance to the viewpoints. Our thanks to Norwich Fringe Project for installing them.
July 2024 - New entrance almost finished! Green Flag awarded!
April 2024- Kett's Heights open again but the new wheelchair friendly entrance is not quite finished yet. Hopefully June 2024
January 2024 - Progress with the path from the entrance gate up to the piggeries and the new entrance from Ladbrooke Place.
These works are funded by the Greater Norwich Growth Board to the value of £320K. A very significant investment!
These works are funded by the Greater Norwich Growth Board to the value of £320K. A very significant investment!
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October 2023 - work has now begun which will improve general access for all and provide wheelchair access from Ladbrooke Place to the viewpoint. These works are funded by the Greater Norwich Growth Board to the value of £320K. A very significant investment!
September 2023 Our Heritage Open Day event was rather sparsely attended but hardly surprising considering it was over 30C! The only dog to attend won first prize. Everyone enjoyed themselves despite the heat. Thanks to those who did come, lovely to meet you.
April 2023 - The first free guided tour of 2023. 21 people attended.
March 2023 - The new stone seat at the viewpoint
February 2023 - The snowdrops in full bloom by the entrance gate
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The last free tour of the 2022 season on Sunday October 2nd. Lovely Autumnal weather.
August 2022 - A visit from the Open Network Group
July 2022 The July Sunday tour and the Plant Sale!
May 2022 Kett's Heights is now in full Spring mode and looks amazing!
March 2022 The new 'sensory garden' under construction in front of the 'herb garden'.
February 2022 Snowdrops by the entrance to Kett's Heights
January 2022
Storms Malik & Corrie in the final days of January managed to take down another tree
Storms Malik & Corrie in the final days of January managed to take down another tree
July 2021
A cold Spring and a cool, wet Summer so far! The Herb Garden and Wild Flower plot look good though!
A cold Spring and a cool, wet Summer so far! The Herb Garden and Wild Flower plot look good though!
May 2021
Spring in full glory!
Spring in full glory!
February 9th 2021
Snow transformed the Heights for a short while!
Snow transformed the Heights for a short while!
December 2020
We have recently installed a new explanatory sign at the top of the main entrance path in front of the lower green. This replaces the sign that has been there since the 1980's and was a little out of date. The sign was designed and produced by The Friends in conjunction with Norwich City Council and Norwich Fringe Project. (click on images to enlarge)
We have recently installed a new explanatory sign at the top of the main entrance path in front of the lower green. This replaces the sign that has been there since the 1980's and was a little out of date. The sign was designed and produced by The Friends in conjunction with Norwich City Council and Norwich Fringe Project. (click on images to enlarge)
Tuesday October 20th.
After all the recent dull, rainy weather it was good to get up to Kett's Heights yesterday with 5 others and plant 500 more snowdrops, 90 bluebells & 40 each of daffodils & tulips. I went back in the evening late sunshine to take a few photos!
After all the recent dull, rainy weather it was good to get up to Kett's Heights yesterday with 5 others and plant 500 more snowdrops, 90 bluebells & 40 each of daffodils & tulips. I went back in the evening late sunshine to take a few photos!
The Herb Garden & newly refurbished wall & seat. July 2020
(Many thanks to our 'builder', David Howarth and main herb garden workers Jane & Kath.)
(Many thanks to our 'builder', David Howarth and main herb garden workers Jane & Kath.)
Flora & Fauna on Kett's Heights in June 2020 - captured by David Howarth (click on photo to enlarge)
Some of the Practical Work Group on the viewpoint in February 2020 - rounded up by Tilly the dog!
(click on photo to enlarge)
(click on photo to enlarge)
February 2020 - Snowdrops & berries & views!
January 18th 2020 - Viewpoint after some pollarding of trees blocking the vista.
