Heritage Open Day: A HIDDEN JEWELL in the heart of the Norwich. Come and visit our beautiful building opened in 1892 and designed by A F Scott... more >

34 St. Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1LL

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Giles Church, Norwich

Heritage Open Day: With a 15th century brass lectern and the tallest church tower in Norwich, this striking medieval building is not to be missed... more >

St Giles church., 75 Upper St Giles Street, Norwich NR2 1AB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Silver spoons and much more...

Heritage Open Day: An Exhibition highlighting some of the Ticktum Trust collection of about 400 silver spoons & other items, dating from Middle Ages... more >

St Peter Mancroft Church, Hay Hill, Norwich NR2 1QQ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Norwich Community Choir - Thursday daytime group

Norwich Community Choir is the friendly local choir for anyone who loves singing! There are no auditions and you don't need to read music... more >

Cringleford Pavilion, 6XF Oakfields Rd, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 6XE

Thu 5 Sep 24

Holkham Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

C18 Walled garden approx 6½ acres divided into six distinct areas which inc ornamental, exotic, kitchen, cutting flower glasshouse area and vineyard... more >

Holkham Walled Garden, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB

Wed 4 Sep 24

Norwich Community Choir - Sprowston Tuesday group

Norwich Community Choir is the friendly local choir for anyone who loves singing! There are no auditions and you don't need to read music... more >

St Cuthberts Church Hall, 1 Wroxham Road, Sprowston NR7 8TZ

Tue 3 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Campbells Meadow, King’s Lynn PE30 4WQ

Sun 1 Sep 24

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world... more >

Holiday Inn Norwich City, Carrow Rd, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1HU

Sat 31 Aug 24

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Norfolk

Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to..... more >

The Retreat, Forest Holidays, Thorpe Forest IP24 2RX

Fri 30 Aug 24

Escape to Mulligans Norwich

Mulligans Norwich has revealed that almost a third of people said that insects are the worst thing about summer. 29... more >

Mulligans Norwich, Unit 4a, Riverside Leisure Park, Wherry Rd, Norwich NR1 1EE

Fri 30 Aug 24

Hindringham Hall Gardens

Beautiful privately owned gardens open twice a week- TUESDAYS 2-5 and WEDNESDAYS 10-1 until October 9th Shortlisted for the Historic House Garden of... more >

Hindringham Hall Blacksmiths Lane Hindringham NR210QA NR21 0QA

Wed 28 Aug 24

Aylsham Show

A traditional Agricultural Show, but with exciting Main Ring and Attractions. Main Ring featured the Paul Hannam Quad Bike Displays, Dog Scurry,..... more >

Blickling Park, Blickling Aylsham NR11 6NF

Mon 26 Aug 24

Acre Meadow - Open Garden for NGS

Dramatic, intensely planted mix of exotic and other late season plants, complementary and contrasting combinations of foliage and flowers, building... more >

Acre Meadow, Great Yarmouth NR31 9DU

Sun 25 Aug 24

Garden Photography Workshops | Private Garden | Coventry

Coventry - Garden Photography Workshop- macro, close-up or abstract - gardens offer endless opportunities to practise and perfect image-making. more >

45 Hathaway Road, Coventry CV4 9HW

Sun 25 Aug 24

Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day

Classic Car Show and Family Fun Day. Lots of show Cars. Bar, Phoenix Birds of Prey, Food Vendors, Small Business Stalls, Craft..... more >

ELSING HALL. DEREHAM, NORFOLK. NR20 3DX

Sun 25 Aug 24

Cobweb Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

A small cottage garden on the edge of the village with mixed borders, a sunken greenhouse, pergola, and a wildlife pond... more >

Cobweb Cottage, Swaffham PE37 8AY

Sun 25 Aug 24

Red Ant Toy Fair

Toy Fair. We have at least 18 sellers with over 35 tables of collectables and toys for sale from Corgi to Barbie to Triang to..... more >

Willow Centre, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 7JJ

Sat 24 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

Dalegate Market PE31 8FB

Thu 22 Aug 24

Merry Wives of Windsor - Open Air Shakespeare

The Pantaloons return for the second of their Summer shows, with their hilarious take of this Shakespeare tale... more >

Dalegate Market Main Road Burnham Deepdale PE31 8FB

Thu 22 Aug 24

A Celebration of the Best of British Animals and Landscapes

Members of the Natural World Art Society present for sale original paintings of British animals and landscapes... more >

Becket’s Chapel Church Street Wymondham NR18OPH

Mon 19 Aug 24

Holme Hale Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard and replanted in 2016-17. Soft palette of herbaceous plants inc some unusual varieties and provide a..... more >

Holme Hale Hall, Thetford IP25 7ED

Sun 18 Aug 24

Cley Harbour Day

A great day out for all ages: live music, bar and BBQ, best dressed pirate under 12, have-a-go canoe racing, walking the plank and much more!... more >

The Quay (near the Windmill), Cley next the Sea, Norfolk NR25 7RP

Sun 18 Aug 24

Hoveton Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Explore the 15 acre gardens and woodlands taking you through the seasons. Mature walled herbaceous and kitchen gardens... more >

Hoveton Hall Gardens, Norwich NR12 8RJ

Sun 18 Aug 24

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

How Hill NR29 5PG

Sun 18 Aug 24

Charnwood - Open Garden for NGS

A summer garden which has been evolving over the last three years. It has mixed and herbaceous borders, topiary, a small vegetable garden, a wildlife..... more >

Charnwood, Norwich NR13 5RD

Sun 18 Aug 24

New Earth: The Seventh Day of Creation

Join artist Abbey Stirling on a journey through the seven days of creation as she presents an exhibition of paintings and illustrations this August... more >

West Acre Gallery, Abbey Farm River Road, West Acre PE32 1UA

Sat 17 Aug 24

Magpie Centre Open Day

We are West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association - the Magpie Centre. At our Open Day, watch equine related demonstrations, have a carriage..... more >

Wallington Hall, South Runcton, on the A10 between South Runcton and Stow Bridge turn offs PE33 0EP

Sat 17 Aug 24

Summer holiday Sewing Classes with Pippa Pease

A three full day block of sewing classes with a tutor’s guidance. A fantastic opportunity to start a project, leave it overnight and return the next..... more >

Norfolk Creative Arts, 71 Gayton Road, Grimston, Norfolk PE32 1BG

Mon 12 Aug 24

Robin Hood

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's... more >

Dilham Playing Field NR28 9PT

Sun 11 Aug 24

Bluebell Barn - Open Garden for NGS

Garden and meadow in total covering two and a half acres and newly planted by the current owners over the last four years... more >

Bluebell Barn, Dereham NR20 5BJ

Sun 11 Aug 24

Severals Grange - Open Garden for NGS

The gardens surrounding Severals Grange are a perfect example of how colour, shape and form can be created by the use of foliage plants, from large... more >

Severals Grange, Wood Norton NR20 5BL

Sun 11 Aug 24

Fiddian's Folly - Open Garden for NGS

The garden at Upwood Farm (affectionally known as Fiddian's Follies), has been described as quirky, full of surprises and generally very... more >

Fiddian’s Folly, Norwich NR11 7LA

Sun 11 Aug 24

50 Years Of Fender - The Stratocaster Story

Friday 9th August | Corn Hall Diss 50 Years of Fender tells the fascinating story of the iconic ?? Stratocaster ??... more >

Dorn Hall, Diss IP22 4LB

Fri 9 Aug 24

Brick Kiln House - Open Garden for NGS

Two acre country garden with a large terrace, lawns and colourful herbaceous borders. There is a contemporary designed pergola garden, sculptures and..... more >

Brick Kiln House, Norwich NR15 1UJ

Sun 4 Aug 24

33 Waldemar Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

A surprising and large suburban garden of many parts with an exciting mix of exotic and tropical plants combined with unusual perennials... more >

33 Waldemar Avenue, Norwich NR6 6TB

Sun 4 Aug 24

August Stamp Fair

A flourishing Stamp Fair, organised by the Norwich and Norfolk Philatelic Society. Plenty to appeal to collectors, young and old... more >

South School Hall, Hewett Academy, Gate 3, Hall Road, NORWICH NR1 2PW

Sat 3 Aug 24

The Lost World Open Air Theatre Show

EDP People's Choice Award Finalists 2021 Strange Fascination Theatre celebrate their tenth year to bring you, ‘The Lost World’ by Arthur Conan... more >

Ladybelt Country Park, Hethersett Rd, East Carleton, Norwich NR14 8HX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Old Catton Horticultural Club Summer Show

There will be displays of flowers, vegetables, fruit, flower arrangements, and cookery and photography classes... more >

St Margaret’s Church Hall, Blacksmiths Way, Old Catton, Norwich NR6 7DT

Sat 3 Aug 24

Charlie Haylock takes “An Eccentric Look at East Anglia”

Charlie Haylock, one of East Anglia’s leading entertainers, and author of several books, gives a witty and unique insight into rural East Anglia –... more >

Bergh Apton Church, School Road, Bergh Apton NR15 1BX

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Kings Lynn

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Campbells Meadow, King’s Lynn PE30 4WQ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Kings Lynn

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Campbells Meadow, King’s Lynn PE30 4WQ

Sat 3 Aug 24

Burgh Fete & Barbeque

Burgh next Aylsham will hold its annual FÊTE AND BARBEQUE on Saturday August 3 at 6 pm in the churchyard... more >

St. Mary’s Church, Burgh, Norwich NR11 6TR

Sat 3 Aug 24

Feline Care August Pop Up Shop

Pop Up Shop in the car park at Feline Care Cat Rescue, Saturday 3rd August, 10am - 1pm Clothes from 50p per item Bric a brac 50p an item Books,... more >

Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling NR16 2QN

Sat 3 Aug 24

A Night of Northern Soul

Every other month I arrange with different DJ's from around the country to come along to the club & play records from their collections... more >

Canary Social Club, 104 Thorpe Rd, Norwich NR1 1RT

Fri 2 Aug 24

Walking & Writing the Waveney Valley

'The River Waveney, stretching for nearly 60 miles source to sea, marks the boundary between Norfolk and Suffolk... more >

Diss & District Bowls Club, Lower Denmark Street, Diss IP22 4BE

Fri 2 Aug 24

The Long Barn - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful informal garden with ha-ha creating infinity views across ancient parkland. Strong Mediterranean influence with plenty of seating in large..... more >

The Long Barn, Norwich NR15 1QX

Sun 28 Jul 24

Ferndale - Open Garden for NGS

acre garden, paved area with seating surrounded by borders of shrubs and flowers. A pond with water feature... more >

Ferndale, Norwich NR14 8NL

Sun 28 Jul 24

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Things to do around Norfolk

If you're planning a day out in Norfolk, here are some delightful activities to consider:

1. Clap with the Seals at Blakeney Nature Reserve: Head to the north coast of Norfolk and explore the Blakeney Nature Reserve. This picturesque area features salt marshes, tidal mudflats, sand dunes, and farmland. You'll be treated to close-up views of seals lounging lazily on shingled beaches. Take a guided tour to witness these adorable creatures in their natural habitat.

2. Wander the Postcard-Perfect Norwich Cathedral Quarter: Capture some stunning photos in Norwich's Cathedral Quarter. Explore the historic streets, admire the impressive architecture, and soak in the charming atmosphere. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Norwich Cathedral itself, a magnificent medieval masterpiece.

3. Walk Along Cromer Pier: Head to Cromer and stroll along its iconic pier. Enjoy panoramic views of the North Sea, breathe in the fresh sea air, and perhaps treat yourself to some traditional fish and chips. The pier also hosts events and shows, making it a lively spot for visitors.

4. Learn About Norfolk's History at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery: Dive into Norfolk's past at the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Explore fascinating exhibits, discover local history, and appreciate the art collections. The castle itself is an impressive Norman structure, offering both educational and aesthetic experiences.

5. Visit the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth: If you're a fan of marine life, head to the Sea Life Centre in Great Yarmouth. Get up close to fascinating sea creatures, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy interactive displays. It's a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Remember, Norfolk has something for everyone – from natural beauty to historical sites and family-friendly attractions. Enjoy your day out exploring this charming county!