What's On in Norfolk

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Your local leisure centre

Address: Norfolk

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Reef Leisure Centre (Sheringham) and Victory Swim and Fitness Centre...

Summer Circus and Water Spectacular

Venue: Great Yarmouth Hippodrome

Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

See circus acts and the world famous water spectacular where the entire ring sinks to reveal a gigantic swimming pool

Holt Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.holtfestival.org

Annual arts festival with a range of events - see the website for details

King's Lynn Festival

Venue: Kings Lynn

Website: www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk

See the website for programme of events

Feast In The Park

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Street food concessions with a 'Mini Feast' smaller selection of food of food vendors on Mondays to Fridays.

Raveningham Sculpture Trail

Venue: Castell Farm

Website: www.waveneyvalleysculpturetrail.wordpress.com

Established annual exhibition of contemporary artworks through 3 acres of semi-wild meadows, gardens and woodland

Insects of Norfolk

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-19-insects-norfolk

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of insects in this photographic exhibition by Gail Ashton

6 Weeks of Summer Fun at Banham Zoo

Venue: Banham Zoo

Website: www.zsea.org/banham

Fun activities, weekly themed events and more

Enchanted Pensthorpe

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Immersive and multi-sensory trail themed on well-known fairytales with a nature based twist

Sporting Summer at Chantry Place

Venue: Chantry Place

Website: www.chantryplace.co.uk

Free daily sports themed trail, podium photo opportunity, plus a range for funa nd free sporting activities on selected dates. The Community Sports Foundation will host free activities every Tuesday on...

Summer Circus at Pleasurewood Hills

Venue: Pleasurewood Hills

Website: www.pleasurewoodhills.com

Breathtaking, edge of the seat entertainment with the talents of Circus Hassani

Summer Fun! At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Farm-focused fun and activities all about the temporary exhibition, 'Making the Rounds: stories of workhouse nurses told in textiles.' Haymaking Week on 22nd to 28th July celebrating haymaking, wildflowers...

Summer Fun! At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Farm-focused fun and activities all about the temporary exhibition, 'Making the Rounds: stories of workhouse nurses told in textiles.' Haymaking Week from 22nd to 28th July celebrating haymaking, wildflowers...

Summer holidays at Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

w/c 20th July - Ferret Week, w/c 29th July - Sheep Dog Week, w/c 5th August - Horse and Donkey Week, w/c 12th August - Bug week, w/c 19th August - Sheep and Goat Week, w/c 26th August to 3rd September...

Summer of Fun at Wroxham Barns

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

More details to follow

Summer of Play at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Activities for all the family including badminton, tennis, giant Jenga, a garden state and lawn games such as croquet amongst activities

Summer of Play at Horsey Windpump

Venue: Horsey Windpump

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/horsey-windpump

Badminton, hoola hoop competition, races, giant Jenga and more

Summer of Play at Morston Quay

Venue: Morston Quay

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/morston-quay

Throwing games, giant Jenga, balancing beams, hoola hoop competition, traditional games, create a band with musical instruments and more

Summer of Play at Morston Quay

Venue: Morston Quay

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/morston-quay

Throwing games, giant Jenga, balancing beams, hoola hoop competition, traditional games, create a band with musical instruments and more

Summer of Play at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Kick croquet, Hook-a-swan, sports day races, badminton, natural obstacle course or creative nature-based activities in the den building area

Summer of Play at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Kick croquet, Hook-a-swan, sports day races, badminton, natural obstacle course or creative nature-based activities in the den building area

Wizard Maze and Play

Venue: North Norfolk Wizard Maze

Website: www.nothnorfolkwizardmaze.co.uk

Special event with a themed maze and activity site

Yarmouth Stadium Motor Racing

Venue: Yarmouth Stadium

Website: www.yarmouthstadium.co.uk

See the website for details

Old Hunstanton Flower Festival

Venue: St Mary's Church, Old Hunstanton

Website: www.visitnorfolk.com

Floral displays, plant sales, refreshments, bric-a-brac, books, clothes and toys and raffles

Blakeney Regatta and Greasy Pole Challenge

Venue: Blakeney

Website: www.blakeneyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Visit the website to find out more

Meet Marshall from Paw Patrol at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Marshall from Paw Patrol will be at the Fire engine rally on 27th July

Shrek The Musical Jr

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

Performance based on the film and musical from The Garage Performance Academy

Worstead Festival

Venue: Worstead

Website: www.worsteadfestival.org

Local art and craft stalls, food and drink, activities, attractions and workshops, demonstrations, music and entertainment. Under 16s go free

Yarmouth Stadium Motor Racing

Venue: Yarmouth Stadium

Website: www.yarmouthstadium.co.uk

See the website for details

Dyke Dipping at Thorpe Marshes

Venue: Thorpe Marshes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-28-dyke-dipping

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes

Meet Fireman Sam at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Fireman Sam will be making appearances throughout the day

Mundesley Motorshow

Venue: Mundesley

Website: www.facebook.com/mundesleymotorshow

Event presenting the best in vintage, classic and retro cars and motorbikes and raising money for local charities

Around The World in 80 Days

Venue: Maddermarket Theatre

Website: www.maddermarket.co.uk

Performance based around the classic story from The Norwich Players Theatre Company

Dino craft

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Drop in crafting inspired by the Dinosarium exhibition, make a dino egg, design your dino or just have fun with the materials

Dino Craft

Venue: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Drop in crafting inspired by the Dinosaurium exhibition, make a dino egg, design your own dino or just have fun with the materials

Dyke Dipping at NWT Hickling Broad

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-30-dyke-dipping-nwt-hickling-broad

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes

Live Pro Wrestling at the Pier

Venue: Britannia Pier

Website: www.britannia-pier.co.uk

Wrestling show

Miraculous minibeasts at Hickling Broad

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-30-miraculous-minibeasts-hickling-broad

Join in and forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting

Dyke dipping at Cley Marshes

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-31-dyke-dipping-cley-marshes

Join in at the custom-built platform and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in ponds and dykes

Five Children and It

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Stage adaptation of E Nesbitt classic children's novel with live music and puppetry from This Is My Theatre

Five Children and It

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Show based on the classic children's novel with live music and puppetry throughout from This Is My Theatre

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes: All of a flutter - explore the amazing world of butterflies

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-07-31-nwt-sweet-briar-marshes-all-flutter-explore-amazing-world-butterflies

Discover what butterflies and caterpillars can be found at Sweet Briar Marshes

Bugs and Beasts at Waterloo Park

Venue: Waterloo Park

Website: https://norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/bugs-and-beasts-2024

Free event for families with free drop-in activities with a nature twist, workshops and big family shows for ages 3 to 12

Milkshake! Live On Holiday

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Join popular Milkshake! Friends and characters in this brand new show

Mini Monsters

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Drop-in to get up close to these fantastic minibeasts, reptiles and inverterbrates

Mini Monsters

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Drop-in and get up close to these fantastic minibeasts, reptiles and inverterbrates

Mini Olympic Games: Mini Track Day

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: https://castlequarternorwich.co.uk/event/mini-olympics/

Kick off the month with exhilarating activities like mini hurdles, long jump and an obstacle course. Bring your energy and compete for fun!

Mrs Armitage On Wheels

Venue: Farnham Maltings

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

40 minute interactive, energetic show adapted from Quentin Blake's classic tale for ages 3+

Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage On Wheels

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.scoottheatre.com

Interactive, energetic family show suitable for age 3+ featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy

Fascinating fossils

Venue: Outside the beach café, West Runton

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-02-fascinating-fossils

Discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast

Marine Day

Venue: West Runton Beach

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-02-marine-day

Ceelbrate National Marine Week where Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be joined by a number of organisations that have a connection with the coastlien and marine life

Rockpool rummaging at West Runton Beach

Venue: West Runton Beach

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-02-rockpool-rummaging

Explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

High energy adaptation of the classic story by Le Navet Bete

Africa By Night

Venue: Africa Alive

Website: www.zsea.org/reserve

Evening access to the Zoo, wild entertainment, Safari Road Train, Keeper Talks and Enrichment Demonstrations. More to be announced

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach Road)

Venue: Salthouse Beach Road

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-03-beach-clean-salthouse-beach-road

Beach clean

Bubbles and Beats

Venue: Pleasurewood Hills

Website: www.pleasurewoodhills.com

Record breaking bubble artists and carnival drums

Children's Fun Day at Costessey

Venue: Costessey Centre

Website: www.costessey.org.uk

Free entry and parking - rock climbing wall, science experiments, picnic in the park with dinosaurs, local groups providing activities, fancy dress competitions, games and more

Gorleston Clifftop Festival

Venue: Gorleston

Website: www.clifftopfestival.info

Weekend of family fun - see the website for more details

Guided Family Sculpture Trails at Sainsbury Centre

Venue: Sainsbury Centre

Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk

Special Sculpture Park tour planned for a younger audience with activities and stories along the way. All ages are welcome, but the tour is particularly suitable for ages 7 to 12

Norwich Yoga Festival

Venue: Whitlingham Country Park

Website: www.norwichyogafestival.org

Festival to celebrate yoga, local businesses and activities for children

The Lost World

Venue: Ladybelt Country Park

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/strange-fascination-theatre

Fun family adventure told with handmade puppets, exciting storytelling and colourful characters

Cromer Lifeboat Day

Venue: Cromer Pier and Promenade

Website: www.facebook.com/rnlicromer

Free event to help raise money, visit the two stations, see the boats, meet the volunteers and see dramatic rescue demonstrations by the crew and lifeguards

Free family fun day

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-04-free-family-fun-day

Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre

Free Family Sundays at Sainsbury Centre

Venue: Sainsbury Centre

Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk

Look, explore, draw and more with a different Sainsbury Centre artist and theme each month. See the website for details

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com

Quieter experience for those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. See website to book

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com

Quieter experience for those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. See website to book

Sheringham Carnival Week

Venue: Sheringham

Website: www.sheringhamcarnival.com

See website for details

Sunlit Sundays

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Art and nature focused activities inspired by Norwich Castle's temporary exhibition 'Sunlight: Roger Ackling'

Sunlit Sundays

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Art and nature focused activities inspired by Norwich Castle's temporary exhibition ' Sunlight: Roger Ackling'

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Stow Hall Gardens

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

Family friendly production of the classic story from IKP

Wayland Show

Venue: Watton

Website: www.waylandshow.com

One-day agricultural show with livestock competitions, horticulture and cookery displays, competitions, dog show, children's rides, trade stands, vintage vehicles, tractors and more

Insect mobile making workshop with Alice Lee

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-05-insect-mobile-making-workshop-alice-lee

Fun workshop

Live Pro Wrestling at the Pier

Venue: Britannia Pier

Website: www.britannia-pier.co.uk

Wrestling show

Relaxed Early Bird Opening at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Relaxed early bird openings for visitors who would prefer a calmer start to their visit

Relaxed Early Bird Opening at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Relaxed early bird openings for visitors who would prefer a calmer start to their visit

Sea dipping at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: Holme Dunes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-06-sea-dipping-nwt-holme-dunes

Sea dipping activity - see website for details

Search for sharks at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: NWT Holme Dunes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-06-searching-sharks-nwt-holme-dunes

Find out more about sharks that can be found along the Norfolk coast

Mini Mayhem (7 to 8 year olds)

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Three days of theatre activities where young actors will have the chance to create characters, stories, scenes and plays

Fascinating fossils

Venue: Outside the beach café, West Runton

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-02-fascinating-fossils

Discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast

Mini Olympic Games: Mini Field Day

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: https://castlequarternorwich.co.uk/event/mini-olympics/

Test your skills with foam archery, hoop toss and bean bag toss. Perfect for all ages, these challenges will bring out your competitive spirit!

Rockpool rummaging at West Runton Beach

Venue: West Runton Beach

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-08-rockpool-rummaging

Explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline

Seaside Fun Day

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Seaside fun day with the classic seaside pastime of Punch and Judy performed throughout the day

Seaside Fun Day

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Seaside fun day with the classic seaside pastime of Punch and Judy performed through the day

2024 Balloon Festival - Old Buckenham Festival

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Three day festival weekend with live music, street food, BBQ Grill, beer festival, children's entertainemnt, ballooning equipment and memorabilia

Guided Family Sculpture Trails at Sainsbury Centre

Venue: Sainsbury Centre

Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk

Special Sculpture Park tour planned for a younger audience with activities and stories along the way. All ages are welcome, but the tour is particularly suitable for ages 7 to 13

North Norfolk Music Festival

Venue: Church of Our Lady St Mary, South Creake

Website: www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com

See website for schedule of concerts

Run Sandringham 24

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Trail running race against the clock with camping available and free kids race on Friday night

1940's Weekend

Venue: City of Norwich Aviation Museum

Website: www.cnam.org.uk

Classic cars and motorcycles, military vehicles, re-enactors, open cockpits and entertainment

Ari-Fest East

Venue: Chapelfield Gardens

Website: www.thearifest.com

Food, drinks, music, drumming, DJ, storytelling, live performances, face painting, African Games, party, dance, workshops

Children's Wildlife Watch - Rockpools, rocks

Venue: Meet outside the beach café

Address: West Runton Beach

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-10-childrens-wildlife-watch-rockpools-and-rocks

Explore the only rocky shore habitat along the whole of the north Norfolk coastline

Kidz Pop Party

Venue: The Corn Hall

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

Unique concert experience bringing together all your favourite pop hits, dance floor-Fillers and childhood classics to create a combination of live music, dance and comedy

Peppa Pig at Pettitts Adventure Park

Venue: Pettitts

Website: www.pettitts.co.uk

Meet Peppa at intervals throughout the day

Robin Hood

Venue: Westacre Theatre Grounds

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Outdoor perfromance of the classic story from The Pantaloons

Steam in Miniature

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2024/steam-in-miniature

See the website for details

Steam In Miniature

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Gathering of model steam engines - see website for details

Chairty Fun Ride at Lexham Estate

Venue: Lexham Estate

Website: www.lexhamestate.co.uk

Charity ride in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance

Dragonfly and Damselfly Safari

Venue: RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

Website: www.events.rspb.org.uk

Discover the Fen's dragonflies and damselflies and practise your identification skills, on this glorious, laid-back meander through the reed beds, meadows and marshes

Superheroes of Nature

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Fully immersive and fun summer trail alongside other activities like crafts, games, pond-dipping and flamingo talks

ABBA Tribute Open Air Concert

Venue: Bressingham Hall and High Barn

Website: www.bressinghamhall.co.uk

Listen to all your family ABBA favourites

Crafty creations

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Join in to create woodland works of art using natural materials

Crafty Creations at Hickling Broad

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-13-crafty-creations

Create woodland works of art using natural materials

Dino Night

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Booking essential. Special evening of creative dino inspired fun and chance to explore the museum after hours including the Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures exhibitin. Meet a T-Rex, walk through the...

Dino Night

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Booking essenial. Special evening of creative dinosaur inspired fun and chance to explore the museum after hours the Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures exhibition. Meet a T-Rex, walk through the Jurassic...

Dyke Dipping at NWT Hickling Broad

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-13-dyke-dipping-nwt-hickling-broad

Join in and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes. The experts will be on hand to help you identification

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Spectacular spirals (wild art session)

Venue: Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-13-nwt-sweet-briar-marshes-spectacular-spirals-wild-art-session

Explore the amazing world of spirals in nature and work together all of the place these twirling patterns can be found

Brillian Birds

Venue: NWT Cley Marshes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-14-brilliant-birds

Learn about the birds at NWT Cley Marshes

Ancient Romans at Lynn Museum

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Explore history with hands on activities, crafts and a fun family trail - booking recommended

Bones and Body bits at NWT Ranworth Broad

Venue: NWT Ranworth Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-15-bones-and-body-bits-nwt-ranworth-broad

See website for details

Brilliant birds at NWT Ranworth Broad

Venue: NWT Ranworth Broad

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-15-brilliant-birds-nwt-ranworth-broad

Learn about the birds at NWT Ranworth Broad

Dino Squad - Mid Norfolk Railway

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Meet some of your favourite dinosaurs with dinosaur activities, photo opportunities and displays

Mini Olympic Games: Footpool

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: https://castlequarternorwich.co.uk/event/mini-olympics/

Enjoy a unique blend of football and pool! This fun twist on both sports is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

Brickologists LEGO Fun Day

Venue: The Corn Hall

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

LEGO Challenge, 'Free Build' area, Duplo area, car building and downhill race tracks, Minifigure hunt and more

Dracula

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

All-singing, all-dancing adaptation of Bram Stoker's story for ages 6+

Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing and the Dinky Donk Pop-Up Stand

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: www.castlequarternorwich.co.uk

Take photos and enjoy a gentle cuddle with the therapy dinosaurs

Miraculous minibeasts at NWT Foxley Wood

Venue: NWT Foxley Wood

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-16-miraculous-minibeasts-nwt-foxley-wood

Search for minibeasts at the Reserve

The Greatest Showman

Venue: Dunston Hall

Website: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/dunston-hall

Outdoor screening of the much-loved musical before the movie

Tremendous trees at NWT Foxley Wood

Venue: NWT Foxley Wood

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-16-tremendous-trees-nwt-foxley-wood

Discover the trees at NWT Foxley Wood nature reserve

Cromer Carnival

Venue: Cromer

Website: www.cromercarnival.co.uk

See website for details

Mamma Mia

Venue: Dunston hall

Website: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/dunston-hall

Outdoor screening of the much-loved musical with a soundtrack of disco and party classics from the 70s and 80s to enjoy before the movie

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Nibbles for families in nature

Venue: NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-17-nwt-sweet-briar-marshes-nibbles-families-nature

Explore the Marshes, take a picnic and enjoy a whole bunch of family-friendly activities

The Lost World

Venue: Hoveton hall

Website: www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk/events

Outdoor performance of the classic story told with handmade puppets, exciting storytelling and colourful characters

The Wind In The Willows

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Hilarious tale for all the family from Boxtree Productions

Hoe Bird Walk

Venue: Hoe Rough and Beetley Meadows

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-18-hoe-bird-walk

Help record birds at the Hoe Rough Reserve

Hoveton hall Gardens for National Garden Scheme

Venue: Hoveton Hall

Website: www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk

Charity opening of the gardens

Sunlit Sundays

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Art and nature focused activities inspired by Norwich Castle's temporary exhibition ' Sunlight: Roger Ackling'

The Lost World

Venue: The Plantation Garden

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/strange-fascination-theatre

Fun family adventure told with handmade puppets, exciting storytelling and colourful characters

Sea dipping at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: Holme Dunes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-20-sea-dipping-nwt-holme-dunes

See the website for details

Searching for sharks at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: NWT Holme Dunes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-20-searching-sharks-nwt-holme-dunes

Meet at NWT Holme Dunes to search for shark egg cases, and help identify sharks

Hamlet

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Outdoor performance of the classic Shakespeare tragedy from the Lord Chamberlain's Men

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Bird box making workshop

Venue: NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-21-nwt-sweet-briar-marshes-bird-box-making-workshop

Bird box making workshop

Fascinating fossils

Venue: Outside the beach café, West Runton

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-22-fascinating-fossils

Discover what our fascinating fossils can tell us about the ancient Deep History Coast

Five Children and It

Venue: Sennowe park

Website: www.sennowepark.com

Show based on the classic children's novel with live music and puppetry throughout from This Is My Theatre

Merry Wives of Windsor

Venue: Dalegate Market

Website: www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

Open air theatre production of Shakespeare's play from The Pantaloons

Mini Olympic Games: Mini Sports

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: https://castlequarternorwich.co.uk/event/mini-olympics/

Dive into a variety of sports including basketball, boxing and badminton. It’s a great way to try something new and have a blast!

Really Wild Thursday

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-22-really-wild-thursday

Enjoy free family-friendly hands on activities

Rockpool rummaging at West Runton Beach

Venue: Meet outside the beach café

Address: West Runton Beach

Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-08-22-rockpool-rummaging

Explore one of the best rocky shore habitats along the whole of the North Norfolk Coastline

The Adventures of Captain Calamity

Venue: The Corn Hall

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

Comical stage show with mind-blowing magic, silly songs, gigglesome games, super science and beautiful bubbles

Festival of Archaeology at Oxburgh

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.archaeologyuk.org/festival

See the website for full schedule of events

Festival of Archaeology at Oxburgh

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.archaeologyuk.org/festival

See the website for full schedule of events

An Ideal Husband

Venue: Hoveton hall

Website: www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk/events

DOT Productions return with their own adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic

Buster's 100th Birthday Bash: Roller Gathering

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2024/busters-100th-birthday-bash-roller-gathering

Kids Go Free August Bank Holiday

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Kids go free (max 2 per booking). 2 children will be deducted at checkout when you enter the online discount code

Kids Go Free August Bank Holiday

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Kids go free (max 2 per booking). 2 children per booking will be deducted at checkout when you enter the online discount code

Treasure Island

Venue: Hoveton hall

Website: www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk/events

Exciting retelling of the classic story from DOT Productions

Festival of Archaeology at Oxburgh

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.archaeologyuk.org/festival

See the website for full schedule of events

Festival of Archaeology at Oxburgh

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.archaeologyuk.org/festival

See the website for full schedule of events

Live Pro Wrestling at the Pier

Venue: Britannia Pier

Website: www.britannia-pier.co.uk

Wrestling show

The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck

Venue: Houghton Hall Park

Website: www.quantumtheatre.co.uk

Outdoor adaptation of the classic story by Beatrix Potter from Quantum Theatre

Beauty and the Beast

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Outdoor performance of the classic fairytale from Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Birds and Beasts

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Norfolk Wildlife Trust volunteers will be on site with interesting activities about birds and animals and how they compare to our ideas of dinosaurs

Birds and Beasts

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Norfolk Wildlife Trust volunteers will be on site with interesting activities about birds and animals and how they compare to our ideas of dinosaurs

Mini Olympic Games: Indoor Surfing

Venue: Castle Quarter

Address: Norwich

Website: https://castlequarternorwich.co.uk/event/mini-olympics/

Catch the wave on our indoor surf simulator! Experience the thrill of surfing without getting wet—ideal for aspiring surfers of all ages.

Relaxed Early Bird Opening at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Relaxed early bird openings for visitors who would prefer a calmer start to their visit

A Midsummer Nights Dream

Venue: Bressingham Hall and High Barn

Website: www.bressinghamhall.co.uk

Performance of Shakespeare's classic from Chapterhouse Productions

A Midsummer Nights Dream

Venue: Bressingham Hall and High Barn

Website: www.chapterhouse.org

Outdoor production of the Shakespeare play from Chapterhouse

The Lost World

Venue: Whitlingham Country Park

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/strange-fascination-theatre

Fun family adventure told with handmade puppets, exciting storytelling and colourful characters

Free Family Sundays at Sainsbury Centre

Venue: Sainsbury Centre

Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk

Look, explore, draw and more with a different Sainsbury Centre artist and theme each month. See the website for details

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com

Quieter experience for those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. See website to book

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com

Quieter experience for those with autism and other neurodiverse conditions. See website to book

Launch event of Razzamataz Norwich Centre

Venue: Razzamataz Norwich Central

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

Free limited places available - contact them via norwichcentral@razzamataz.co.uk

Launch event of Razzamatazz Norwich Central

Venue: Razzamataz Norwich Central

Website: www.razzamataz.co.uk

Free limited places - available - contact 07454041131

Heritage Open Days - Art Attack

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Heritage Open Days - Eaton Park Routes, Connections and Networks

Venue: South East Quadrant

Address: Eaton Park

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Presentation and visual display of old photographs, walk and train ride

Heritage Open Days - Stories From Norwich Theatre

Venue: Norwich Theatre

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

All ages welcome for a theatrical exploration of the archive, including activities for families and adults to get creative

Heritage Open Days - Eaton Park Routes, Connections and Networks

Venue: South East Quadrant, Eaton Park

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Presentation and visual display of old photographs, walk and train ride

Heritage Open Days - Stories From Norwich Theatre

Venue: Norwich Theatre

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

all ages welcome for a theatrical exploration of the archive, including activities for families and adults to get creative

Dear Zoo

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Stage adaptation of the timeless children's classic book

Model and Miniature Show

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

Model show with something for all ages

Model and Miniature Show

Venue: Strumpshaw Hall

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

Model show with something for all ages

Anthony Gormley - Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large sclae installations across the grounds and in the house

Antony Gormley's Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large scale installations featuring 100 lifesize scultures distributed across 300 acres of the park

Autumnal Fun at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Activities including a leaf challenge, welly wanging and more

Bare Bones

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Great Yarmouth,

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide

Exhibition inviting visitors of all ages to explore the beauty and secrets of animal skeletons

Bare Bones

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide/whats-on/bare-bones

This fascinating exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the beauty, and secrets, of animal skeletons. Skeletons help us understand how animals move, but they can tell us much more; these intricate...

Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail

Venue: Bayfield Hall

Website: www.bayfieldhallsculpture.com

Sculpture trail featuring works by 45 artists from across the UK set in the private gardens of Bayfield Hall. Under 18s go free - see website for tickets

Circus and Water Spectacular

Venue: Hippodrome Circus,

Address: 43A St George's Road, Great Yarmouth

Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

Circus acts and the world famous water spectacular where the entire ring sinks to reveal a gigantic swimming pool

Cocomelon Song Time

Venue: Sea Life Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Join JJ and all the little ones from Melon Patch Academy to meet incredible animals and discover how to keep them safe in the oceans and find the missing words to complete the exclusive SEA Life song

Cromer Pier Show

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Variety show with 8 metre wall, traditional scene sets, bespoke costumes, lighting effects and more

Cromer Pier Show 2022

Venue: Cromer Pier

Address: The Promenade, Cromer

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Variety show with new guest stars every week. Visit the website to see the lineup

Dame Magdalene Odundo at Houghton Hall

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Exhibition showcase existing and new works spanning Odundo's 30 year career

DigiFest

Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.timeandtidenorfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections

Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.timeandtide.norfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition looking at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs

Discover Sharklife

Venue: Sealife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

Fun activitiy trail and challenges throughout the aquarium, enjoy visual games

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT

Venue: Welney Wetland Centre

Address: Wisbech

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin's Blake's drawings and journey around the wetland as part of their summer events

Get Ready with Snap

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/events/events-search/eventdetails?id=cfdbbee2-a220-ee11-9599-943c708cc496

Make your own finger puppet and explore the museum together, a self-led craft activity and trail for families. Every day at the Museum of Norwich during the summer holidays, Tuesday – Saturday, 10am...

Go Go Discover Trail

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.breakcharity.org.uk/gogodiscover

Family trail with dinosaur sculputres to find in Norwich and Norfolk

Hullaballoo

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich

Website: www.norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk

Storytelling, craft, face painting and the Puzzling Park Trail

Keeping It Regal

Venue: Norwich

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle

City wide trail exploring what 'being regal' means to us today. Visit the website for a downloadable map

LAMB FEEDING AND LAMBING LIVE

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Address: Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

See the new lambs as well as lots of other baby animals being born during the spring

Lamb Feeding and Lambing Live

Magic of Thailand Festival

Making The Rounds: Stories of Workhouse Nurses Told In Textiles

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections

MATILDA THE MUSICAL (FILM SCREENING)

Nature Spy

Venue: Hoveton Hall Estate

Address: Hoveton

Website: www.hovetonestate.co.uk

Nature trail around the grounds

Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Arts and cultural festival - see the website for more details

Parasquawks Flight of Very Fancy Colours

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich

Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Spot the Parasquawks and run wild as a family with all the rather curious creatures in this very fanciful adventure

RETRO GAMES: A GAMING JOURNEY FROM ARCADE TO ZX SPECTRUM

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars’ Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX.

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/timetide/ whats-on/retro-games

Exhibition charting the rise of computer gaming from 80s to the present day with the chance to play games using vintage and contemporary technology.

Sean Scully at Houghton Hall

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Exhibition at Houghton Hall

Spring Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

Spring's Blossoming at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom with a family trail and other ways to explore spring in the House

Step Inside Oxburgh Hall

Venue: Oxburgh hall

Address: near Swaffham

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Eplore Oxburgh's ground floor showrooms, along with the Oxburgh Hangings, North Corridor and North Bedroom upstairs

Strangers' Hall Challenge

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/events/events-search/eventdetails?id=26bb72ce-af20-ee11-9599-943c708cc496

Sunlight: Roger Ackling

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Exhibition of the artist's work prompting important conversations about the status of the object, the significance of material, the processes of making and the transformative power of display

The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Moon themed exhibition wher eyou can discover the science and mythology behind our nearest neighbour, find out about historic discovery and exploration and encounter astonishing astonish objects incluidng...

The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Castle Hill, Norwich,

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Exhibition exploring how the history of Indian textiles is a global story of Empire, conflict and luxury lifestyle which has contemporary relevance connnecting to ethical trade, consumerism and attitudes...

The Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House

Venue: Assembly House

Address: Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

Traditional or children's afternoon teas

Venue: Dobbies Garden Centre

Website: www.eventsdobbies.com

Afternoon tea options with unlimited tea and coffee refils

Walk Norfolk

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pathmakers.org.uk

Access friendly walking fstival running throughout the month with a walk for everybody of all abilites. Find out more and sign up via the website

Wild Expeditions: Unearth the Past

Venue: Banham Zoo

Address: Banham

Website: www.zsea.org

Unlock the Mysteries of the Natural World, Extinction Trail, Dinosaur Ranger Experience

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