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Woof: A Celebration of Dogs

1st January-28th June 2025

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Brand new exhibition celebrating canine companions throughout time featuring natural history , archaeology and art works

IACF Norfolk Antiques Fair

22nd-23rd March 3025

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Event stocked with timeless pieces and indoor and outdoor pitches

18 hole mini golf in the Parkland

5th April-22nd May 2025

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Putt your way around an 18 hole mini-golf course in the Parkland

Easter

Eggs Marks The Spot - a swashbuckling Strumpshaw Easter Egg hunt

5th April-22nd May 2025

Venue: Strumpshaw Fen

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

Captain Benjamin Bittern has hidden his treasure of golden eggs all over the reserv, but he can't remember where! Help track down all the eggs and you will win a rewqard at the end of your adventure....

Spring Afternoon Tea

22nd April-30th June 2025

Venue: Assembly House Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

See the website for details

Woof: A Celebration of Dogs

22nd April-28th June 2025

Venue: Lynn Museum - King's Lynn

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Brand-new exhibition celebrating the canine companion through time, featuring natural history, archaology and art works of both local and national importance

VE Day Celebrations

3rd-11th May 2025

Venue: Nothe Fort

Website: www.nothefort.org.uk

Themed celebration crafts, themed treats and cream tea platter, party games

Home Education: VE Day

8th-8th May 2025

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Join the costumed characters to find the extraordinary stories behind VE Day

River of Hope

9th-25th May 2025

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Large scale iinstallation suspended in the roof of The Forum bringing together the work of over a dozen Norfolk schools

Pretty Muddy 5K

10th-10th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course at your pace to raise money from Cancer Research

Pretty Muddy Kids

10th-10th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Fun packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6 to 12 (over 1.2 m tall) raising funds for Cancer Research

The Hunstanton Fun Dog Show

10th-10th May 2025

Venue: Glebe House School

Website: www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk

Fun dog show and other activities including a giant inflatable obstacle course

Wildlife Watch - Reptiles and amphibians

10th-10th May 2025

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Trust and spot reptiles and amphibians as they come out of hibernation

1940s day

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Attractions, living history and more - see the website for details

Norwich 10K

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

10K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 3K

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 5K

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

The Norwich Nine

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

Intergenerational collaboration between Bootworks Theatre Company and a local group of nine year old children. Recommended for ages 9+ - the show may address issues unsuitable for younger audiences

Vintage Bus Day

11th-11th May 2025

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

See the website for details

Cromer Crab and Lobster Festival

16th-18th May 2025

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromercrabandlobsterfestival.co.uk

oin in over the weekend of 16-18 May when festivities start with an opening concert on Cromer Pier. Over the weekend visit Cromer to celebrate its rich seafaring heritage with stalls, cookery demos, fun...

Harleston and Waveney Art Trail

17th-18th May 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.hwat.org.uk

Entry to studios and workshops is free, browsers are welcome and work can be purchased direct from the artists

Magic of Thailand

17th-18th May 2025

Venue: Harbourside (Baiter) Park

Website: www.magicofthailand.co.uk

Authentic Thai cusine, Thai crafts, produce and clothing, traditional dance and music, Muay Thai Boxing, Children's Rides and more

Norwich Bubble Rush 2025

18th-18th May 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.each.org.uk

Family fundraising run with four bubble stations along the route

Stody Lodge Gardens Open Day

18th-18th May 2025

Venue: Stody Lodge Gardens, Norfolk

Website: www.stodyestate.co.uk

Pre-2000 classic vehicles, including coaches, tractors and motorbikes

Anne Boleyn Walk

19th-19th May 2025

Venue: Blickling Estate

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

Costumed procession - see the website for details

Speakeasy - Toast at the Festival

20th-22nd May 2025

Venue: Speakeasy Tent, Festival Gardens, Norwich

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Three days of poetry, spoken word, storytelling and performance - see the website for details. Prt of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival

The Spectaculr Suit with Hayley Wells

23rd-23rd May 2025

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

Join illustrator Hayley Wells for a vibrant, interactive storytelling session that celebrates identity, individuality and self-expression

Cocomelon at Pettitts Family Adventure Park

24th-24th May 2025

Venue: Pettitts Family Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

Meet JJ at intervals throughout the day

Holkham Whodunnit Trail

24th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Historical whodunnit event where you search the Walled Garden for hidden clues and free craft activity

Hunt for the Golden Scarab with MG Leonard

24th-24th May 2025

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

Workshop suitable for young people aged 8 to 13

Nature by Rail

24th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Free prize for every child on completion of the I Spy nature trail on the train journey

Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally

24th-24th May 2025

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

See the website for details

Thorpe St Andrew Scarecrow Trail

24th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Thorpe St Andrew

Website: www.

Maps can be purchased from River Green Pantry (Yarmouth Road), Little Park Café (Thorpe Rec) or Thunder Lane Post Office. £2 donation to support Friends of Hillside

Whitsun Week

24th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Explore Junior Farm and Fun park with access to friendly animals, petting session, indoor soft play, rides, mini golf,jumping pillows and more

Monster Country

25th-25th May 2025

Venue: Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Website: www.monstercountryfestival.com

Day of country music, monster trucks, kids' activities, stunts and thrill rides and more

Children's Nature Workshop: Make a Natterjack Toad Card

26th-31st May 2025

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Learn about one of Holkham's most fascinating residents and create your own card

Children's Under The Sea Cupcake Decorating Workshop

26th-26th May 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Limited availablity - see website for details

Norwich Games Festival

26th-31st May 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.norwichgamesfestival.co.uk

Programme of events, workshops, shows, talks and more

Spring Makers Market

26th-26th May 2025

Venue: The Cathedral of St John The Baptist

Website: www.sjbcathedral.org.uk/events

Local small businesses - refreshments available

Family Forest School

27th-29th May 2025

Venue: Sandringham Estate

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Laid back, traditional forest school with bugs, crafts, sensory learning, swamp, scavenger hunts and more. Booking essential and parents must stay with their children for each session

Rockpool Rummaging at West Runton

27th-27th May 2025

Venue: West Runton Beach

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

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

Cowboys, Cowgirls and Cows Puppet Making Workshop for Families

28th-28th May 2025

Venue: Norwich Puppet Theatre

Website: www.puppettheatre.co.uk

Make Puppets in this family workshop

Dyke Dipping at Cley Marshes

28th-28th May 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.

North Norfolk Open Studios

28th May-8th June 2025

Venue: North Norfolk

Website: www.northnorfolkstudios.co.uk

Open studio event for 128 artists

Outhere Festival

28th-31st May 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.outtherearts.org.uk

International festival of outdoor arts and circus - see the website for the full line-up of events

Shrek Festival

28th May-1st June 2025

Venue: Maddermarket Theatre

Website: www.maddermarket.co.uk

Production by Limelight Theatre Company

Bones and body bits at NWT Holme Dunes

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: Ranworth Broad

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

See the website for details

Dyke Dipping at NWT Ranworth Broad

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: Ranworth Broad

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Join this session to find out what lurks in the unseen watery world

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Treemendous Trees

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: NWT Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Join a local entomologist to find out more about the amazing insects that live on the Marshes

Picnic in the Park Raceday

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Website: www.greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk

Day of racing, sunshine and picnic vibes with live entertainment and activities for kids including face-painting, balloon modelling. Punch and Judy children's entertainment. Children 17 and under go...

The Dino Squad Express

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Meet multiple types of dinosaurs throughout the experience, dinosaur themed refreshments, exciting dino activities at Dereham's Station and onboard

Yucky Yarns

29th-29th May 2025

Venue: Starts at Front Gates of Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.greatyarmouth.gov.uk

Guided walk to learn about the horrendous history of Great Yarmouth. Recommended for ages 6 to 11

Africa By Night

30th-31st May 2025

Venue: Africa Alive

Website: www.zsea.org

Exclusive evening access to hundreds of animals, wild entertainment and food truck galore

Brilliant Birds

30th-30th May 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the brilliant birds at the Marshes

Fossils and Dinosaurs Family Event

30th-31st May 2025

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Handle real fossils, make some paleontologist pudding and try your hand at a range of dinosaur crafts

NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Beautiful Butterflies

30th-30th May 2025

Venue: Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

See how butterflies can inspire creativity with activities aimed at children from 5 to 11 years old

Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival Fundraiser

31st May-1st June 2025

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.brancasterstaithe-shantyfest.co.uk

Weekend of music, community as coastal charm

Great Yarmouth Comic Con

31st May-1st June 2025

Venue: Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Website: www.gycomiccon.co.uk

See the website for details of guests and entertainment

Hey Duggee

31st-31st May 2025

Venue: Pettitts Family Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See Hey Duggee at intervals throughout the day

Free family fun day at Cley Marshes

1st-1st June 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Visit Cley for free with family friendly activities in the Education Centre

Quiet at the Aquarium

1st-1st June 2025

Venue: Sealife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seashorses while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyalbe experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Pre-book only

Quiet at the Aquarium

1st-1st June 2025

Venue: Sealife Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seahoreses while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Pre-book only

Quiet at the Aquarium

1st-1st June 2025

Venue: Sealife Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seahoreses while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Pre-book only

Teachers Fundraiser

1st-1st June 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Show from the Stage School teachers to raise funda for the Summer production of Little Shop of Horrors

35th Anniversary Gala at Bure Valley

7th-8th June 2025

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Two visiting locomotives and an intensive train service on both days

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

7th-7th June 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

7th-7th June 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help keep Norfolk beaches pristine for wildlife

Pier 2 Pier Norfolk

7th-7th June 2025

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.each.org.uk

Event raising funds for Each - participants must be 16+ on the day of the event

Sea Inside

7th June-21st September 2025

Venue: Sainsbury Centre

Website: www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk

Experimental contemporary artworks creating a unique oceanic experience

Sing It Animation

7th-7th June 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Fun-filled cabaret style concert taking you on a magical journey through favourite movies

Sense and Sensibility

8th-8th June 2025

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

Fun, fast-paced and faithful new adaptation of the Jane Austen classic

The Paw In Hand Dog Show

8th-8th June 2025

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Family friendly dog show

Children's 'Father's Day' Cupcake Decorating Workshop

14th-14th June 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Creative and delicious activitiy where at the end your child will take home a gift box of 6 vanilla cupcakes

Summer Garden and Outdoor Living Fair

14th-14th June 2025

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Wide range of stalls with plants, crafts and decorative items and other gardening goodies - see the website for exhibitor list

Bluey at Pettitts Famiy Adventure Park

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Pettitts Family Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See Bluey at intervals throughout the day

Father's Day at Pensthorpe

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Treat a loved one to free park entry - terms and conditions apply, see the website for details

Father's Day at Wroxham Barns

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

See the website for details

Father's Day Savoury Afternoon Tea

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Special afternoon tea, with children's afternoon available on request - limited number of spaces available

Free Cycle Rides on Father's Day

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Fun cycle around Holkham Park (and beyond with either , dad, grandad or guardian riding free - see the website for details

Mattishall Fun Day

15th-15th June 2025

Venue: Mattishall Fun Day

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk/events

With street food van, face painter, ice cream, music, bouncy castles, trampoline and more

Morley Festival

20th-21st June 2025

Venue: Morley, NR18 9SU

Website: www.morleyfestivalnorfolk.co.uk

Family friendly festival - see the website for details

Moomins at the Museum for Refugee Week

21st-21st June 2025

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.ancienthouse.norfolk.gov.uk

Ancient House Junior History Club invites you to learn about the connections between the Moomins and Refugee Week and find out about all the different people who have made Thetford their home over the...

Native2Norfolk Food and Drink Fair

21st-21st June 2025

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Tasty treats to try and buy from local producers and street food vendors

Summer Fayre at Pensthorpe

21st-21st June 2025

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Shopping stalls, food trucks and live musiclive music. Free entry for members and under 16s

Wheels Festival

21st-22nd June 2025

Venue: Great Yarmouth

Website: www.facebook.com/gywheelsfestival

Festival featuring classic cars, motorbikes and everything else wheels with sub-events

Norwich Classic Car Show

22nd-22nd June 2025

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

100s of classic, retro and vintage bikes, cars and supercars, kids funfair, stalls, display arena and more

GoGo Safari

23rd June-30th August 2025

Venue: Across Norwich and Norfolk

Website: www.break-charity.org/gogosafari

Colourful display of animal sculptures supporting the local charity Break

Safari HQ

23rd June-30th August 2025

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.break-charity.org/gogosafari

As part of the GoGo Safari event, a one-stop shop for exclusive merchandise, join exciting pop-up events and other activities

Kings Lynn 3K/5K

24th-24th June 2025

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Race raising funds for Cancer Research

Residents Race Day

27th-27th June 2025

Venue: Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Website: www.greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk

Event for residents in selected postcodes - see website for details

School fete - Eaton Primary School

27th-27th June 2025

Venue: Eaton Primary School

Website: www.eatonprimary.co.uk

School fete taking place from 3:15 to 5pm

Steam Gala 2025 Weekend

27th-29th June 2025

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

See the website for details

The Elmer Adventure

27th-29th June 2025

Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Stage show

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

5th-5th July 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help keep Norfolk beaches pristine for wildlife

Bressingham Bricks

5th-5th July 2025

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Exhibition featuring a variety of brick build displays and trade stalls

Longitude Festival

5th-5th July 2025

Venue: Big Pitch, Norwich

Website: www.norwichhigh.gdst.net

Fairground rides, music and food stalls celebrating 150 years of Noriwch High School for Girls

Potty Festival Sheringham

5th-6th July 2025

Venue: Sheringham

Website: www.pottyfestival.com

Event committed to promoting the tradition of Morris dancing, folk dancing and folk music - see the website for full detials

Wings and Wheels

5th-6th July 2025

Venue: City of Norwich Aviation Museum

Website: www.cnam.org.uk

Celebration of incredible aircraft, classic cars, motorcycles and military vehicles, military re-enactment, open cockpits with guided tours and live entertainment

Free family fun day at Cley Marshes

6th-6th July 2025

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Visit Cley for free with family friendly activities in the Education Centre

Pavilions 124th Birthday Afternoon Tea

6th-6th July 2025

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Afternoon tea with children's afternoon tea available on request. Booking recommended as limited spaces available

Quiet at the Aquarium

6th-6th July 2025

Venue: Sealife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seahoreses while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities. Pre-book only

Thursford Gala Day

6th-6th July 2025

Venue: Thursford

Website: www.thursford.com

See the grounds transformed into a showcase of mechanical organs, classic vehicles, world-leading performances and vintage steam engines

Yucky Yarns

6th-6th July 2025

Venue: Starts at Front Gates of Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.greatyarmouth.gov.uk

Guided walk to learn about the horrendous history of Great Yarmouth. Recommended for ages 6 to 11

Dereham Blues Festival

11th-12th July 2025

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Multiple bands throughout the day, trains running throughout the day to Wymondham

Lord Mayor's Weekend 2025

11th-13th July 2025

Venue: Norwich City Centre

Website: www.norwich.gov.uk/lmw

See the website for full scheudle of events

Action Arena Norwich

12th-13th July 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.actionarena.co.uk/norwich

Inflatable adventure courses tailored to different age groups and heights

Norfolk Open Studios 2025

12th-27th July 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.norfolkstudios.org.uk/norfolk-open-studios-2025

See the website for details

Strumpshaw Tree Fair

12th-13th July 2025

Venue: Strumpshaw Hall

Website: www.strumpshawtreefair.co.uk

Celebration of wood crafters, artisans and more - under 12s go free

Westival 2025

12th-12th July 2025

Venue: Fryer Field, West Moors

Website: www.westmoors-tc.gov.uk

Live music, displays, birds o fprey, kids craft tent, circus skills, woodcarving, rides, climbing wall, bouncy castle, face painting, penalty shoot out, stalls, food nd drink

Wildlife Watch - dragonflies and damselflies

12th-12th July 2025

Venue: Hickling Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wildlife Watch sessions where you will be tracking down dragonflies and damselflies

Classic Car Day

13th-13th July 2025

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Multiple type of vehicles on display throughout the day - trains running throughout the day to Wymondham

Weeting Steam Engine Rally

18th-20th July 2025

Venue: Fengate Farm

Website: www.weetingrally.co.uk

Fun family day out filled with the nostalgia of steam

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

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

Theatre & Cinema

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

Dame Magdalene Odundo Exhibition

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Showcase featuring both established pieces and new creations spanning Odundo's illustrious 30 year career

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

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

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

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 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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