Tours
Interested in Green Building
Building your own eco-home? Looking to renovate in a sustainable way? Interested in installing renewable energy? Wanting to improve the efficiency of your own home? Come and speak to local people who are one step ahead and have much to share.
Green Buildings in Norfolk - Open Days
Since 2007, CPRE Norfolk have hosted a unique programme of guided tours at eco-homes, low-impact dwellings and energy-efficient buildings in Norfolk. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn firsthand how renewable energy and sustainable building design works in practice by meeting the owners, architects and builders responsible for some of the most groundbreaking properties in Norfolk. Whatever your interest, there is much to inspire, discover and learn.
Open Days - The Film
Support
CPRE Norfolk is grateful to the Energy Saving Trust for their support of the Open Days, as well as to the homeowners, architects and builders that have conducted tours and opened their buildings. A 7 Step Guide for those wishing to organise their own Open Days event in their area has been produced by the Energy Saving Trust, in conjunction with CPRE Norfolk and other event organisers across the country. The Guide is available to download below.
Exhibition and Fair
Information about sustainable building techniques and renewable energy are also available from the Greenbuild Fair at Felbrigg Hall on the 2nd weekend in September every year. Greenbuild, organised by North Norfolk District Council, is the region's leading green lifestyle event and attracts experts and specialists in all manner of sustainable products, low-carbon innovations and green techniques. It is free to attend.
Previous Open Days Events
2011
Tours included: the Hautbois Centre in Coltishall, The White Cottage in Filby, Grove Barn in Upton and Little Haven, Broome.
Download <2011 Open Days Brochure>
2010
Tours included: New Victory Hall in Neatishead, Low Carbon Community in Reepham, Station House in Salhouse, Victory House in Fakenham and Copys Green Farm in Wighton.
Download <2010 Open Days Brochure>
2009
Tours included: Cob Bale Roundhouse in Banham, Sedum House in Gimingham, the Eco-Shed in Potter Heigham, Skelton Road Social Housing Scheme in Diss, Ingleside in West Walton, The Straw Cottage in Cawston and End Cottage in Long Stratton.
Download <2009 Open Days Brochure>
2008
Tours included: Ecostessey Park in Costessey, Greengauge Homes in Lingwood, the Straw Barn at Snetterton, Marshams Barn at Kenninghall, Stonebridge Farm in Ingham, The Old Barns in Stoke Holy Cross, Itteringham Mill and Cley Marshes Visitor Centre.
Download <2008 Open Days Brochure>
2007
Tours included: Honingham Earth Sheltered Social Housing Scheme, Jasmine House in Blakeney, Dragonflies in Little Snoring, Deepdale Farm, Cedar House in North Elmham, Ralph’s in Plumstead and the ZICER building at the University of East Anglia.
Download <2007 Open Days Brochure>
Links and Further Information
Download <7 Step Organisers Guide for Energy Saving Open Homes events>