WHAT'S ON
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Norfolk has many events, including fairs, markets, carnivals, exhibitions, concerts and shows.
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Find out what's ON in Norfolk using our FREE online guided tours in pictures. Plan your next holiday, weekend away, short break or day trip to coincide with your favourite event
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Here is our pick of some of the Events coming up in Norfolk in 2010
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| 11th March |
Reopening of Sheringham Level Crossing on the North Norfolk Railway. 2.15pm.
A red letter day in the history not just of the Poppy Line, but of railway preservation. At 2.15pm that day, Britannia steam loco no.70013 Oliver Cromwell will bring the first passenger train over the crossing for 46 years. The opening ceremony will be performed by Pete Waterman, OBE, emphasising the importance of the event to the preservation movement as a whole. |
| 12th - 14th March |
Celebration Steam Gala, North Norfolk Railway. Day Rover Tickets £13.
Locos definitely confirmed are N2 1744, N7 69621, J15 65462 and Ring Haw, plus a diesel loco. An intensive 6-train service is being scheduled each day, and the Quad-Art set will be in operation. Vintage buses will be running in support. |
| 14th March |
Mother Day Special, Bure Valley Railway. Treat your mother to a special train package, including lunch at the Whistlestop. (Advanced booking required). |
| 14th March |
BeWILDerMum's Day, BeWILDerwood. Have fun with your Mum and bring her to BeWILDerwood for FREE! Make her a flowery treat to take home and don't forget a BIG hug for her too! |
| 26th March |
Norfolk Charity Ball at Sprowston Manor. Tickets £40. Street Child of Sierra Leone are hosting a fabulous Charity Ball at the Norfolk Suite located in the beautiful grounds of Sprowston Manor, Norwich on the 26th March 2010.
This spectacular evening will consist of welcome drinks, a delicious three course meal with wine, auction/raffle and disco. There will also be a short presentation from the charity. Guests will include General Sir Richard Dannatt, former head of the British army and Chloe Smith local MP who will also be the after dinner speaker. |
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| 1st - 9th April |
Easter Trail, Bygones Museum, Holkham Hall. Entry £4.
The Bygones Museum, with its exhibition of domestic and agricultural memorabilia, complements the grandeur of the Hall and allows visitors to relive memories, or learn about life in times gone by. The adjacent History of Farming Exhibition illustrates how a great estate such as Holkham works and has evolved. |
| 2nd - 5th April |
Easter Eggspress, Bure Valley Railway. Free Easter Egg for every child when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult). |
| 2nd - 11th April |
Swampy's Steady Spoon Dash, BeWILDerwood. Dare to walk the wobbly walk for an Easter treat? Swampy has a spoon dash challenge all week. Keep your balance to win your prize, then make Easter cards inside! |
| 3rd April |
Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day at Barningham Hall.
Entry £3 (adults £1.50). Families from across North Norfolk are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day at the historic Barningham Hall, Matlaske, NR11 7HY, on Saturday 3rd April, between 11am and 3.30pm. As well as an Easter Egg trail around the gardens and Hall, children will be able to take part in activities such as crafts and face painting. A hog roast will be served at lunchtime with teas, coffees and home-made cakes will be available throughout the day. |
| 9th - 11th April |
Craft and Food Fair, Sandringham. Entry £6.
Quality crafts from some of the country's finest artists, designers and craftsmen will be on display this year, together with demonstrations of many rare and unusual skills. There's something for everyone to enjoy at this perennially popular event, including puppet shows and amusements for the children and a wide range of catering facilities. |
| 11th April |
Norfolk Boat Jumble, Norfolk Showground. Open 10am. Entry £3.
Now in it's 16th year, the Norfolk Boat Jumble is a popular and favourite event with boating, fishing and watersports enthusiasts. |
| 17th - 18th April |
Vintage Bus Weekend, North Norfolk Railway. |
| 17th - 18th April |
Macmillan Sponsored Walk, Bure Valley Railway. After a relaxing train ride, walk the Bure Valley footpath in aid of a local good cause. |
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| 1st - 3rd May |
Everything Goes, Bure Valley Railway. Come and see all available Bure Valley Railway engines and coaches in action. Intensive timetable will apply. |
| 1st- 3rd May |
Soopa-Doopa Spring Spree! BewWILDerwood. Go in search of woodland creatures hiding high and low, and learn a bit about the WILD world around you, as you go. |
| 2nd May |
Wymondham Old Timers Car Rally, Pensthorpe. The 'Old Timers' return once again to put on a fine display of the antique and exotic auotmobiles. This year they are raising money for the 'Teenage Cancer Trust' as well as other good causes. |
| 2nd - 3rd May |
Hickling Broad Sailing Regatta. Various classes of sailing boat race on Hickling Broad. |
| 7th - 9th May |
Norfolk Spring Garden Show, Norfolk Showground. Open 9.30am. Entry £5.50.
The show will once again bring the creativity and passion of the regions top floral and landscape designers to Norfolk, delivered in stunnings displays as well as strong environmental message for gardening in the climate we live in. Coupled with an extensive array of garden and floral retail products, great food and entertainment for the whole family. |
| 7th - 20th May |
Norfolk and Norwich Festival. The world’s best arts festivals have two things in common – a fabulous programme of events and a stunning, inspirational location. On both counts the Norfolk & Norwich Festival gets top billing. A vibrant mix of new and old, Norwich is one of Europe’s finest festival cities and, with the picturesque Norfolk countryside only minutes away, there’s plenty to entertain visitors of all ages. |
| 9th May |
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival, Oulton Broad. Dragon boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity in Britain today - as well as the most fun! Up to 10 people paddle each 30’ boat with a drummer at the front beating time and a helm at the tail steering a straight course. No previous experience is required, just plenty of team spirit! |
| 9th May |
Gala Concert by the Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band, St Andrew's Hall, Norwich commencing at 6.30pm. Tickets available priced at £14.00 and £16.00. |
| 11th May |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 18th May |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 22nd May |
Wild about the Wensum, Pensthorpe. Entry £4 per car.
An event for all the family and is a great opportunity to celebrate the natural history and heritage of the Wensum Valley, with loads of activities from a mini beast exploration to guided walks, nature quizzes and treasure hun |
| 29th - 31st May |
Nature by Rail, Bure Valley Railway. Get closer to nature seen on or around the railway. |
| 29th - 31st May |
Minty's Birthday Party, BeWILDerwood. It's party time! Come in fancy dress, if you can, to celebrate Minty's birthday. She's our smallest, naughtiest, greenest Crocklebog! There'll be some classic party games and lots of Twiggle merriment. |
| 30th -31st May |
Fairy Fair, Holt Hall. Tickets around £6.50.
Fun, magic and nature comes to Holt Hall this spring as the Fairyland Trust’s renowned Fairy Fair makes a return. The Norfolk based charity with a national reputation for introducing families to flowers, wildlife and trees through magical creations will run the fair amidst the stunning 35 hectares of gardens, ancient woods and lakes over the late may bank holiday.
The Fair will feature nine of the Fairyland Trusts workshops including: Magic Wands, Magic Wings, Fairy Crowns, Fairy Gardens, Wildflower Fairies, Wizard Shields, Magic Potions, Fairy Books and Witches Pets. A great day out for the entire family, other activities include Pixie Post office, storytelling, Pirate Fete, trails to the Fairy Queen, Cooking with Trolls, music, puppet shows plus craft and food stalls and much more. |
| 5th June |
Gardening, Craft and Food Fair, Pensthorpe. This event combines three of the countries favourite past times and is filled with local produce and the finest crafts and plants this region has to offer. |
| 5th - 6th June |
Mixed Traffic Gala, North Norfolk Railway. |
| 5th - 6th June |
Three Rivers Race, Norfolk Broads. The Three Rivers Race is, for many, the premier sailing event on the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. It is organised by Horning Sailing Club. |
| 8th June |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 12th - 13th June |
Ivor the Engine Weekend, North Norfolk Railway. |
| 19th - 20th June |
Thorpe Hamlet Midsummer Garden Festival 2010. Cost £5.
More than 20 gardens open - many with amazing views of Norwich .
Sculptures, dance display, jazz band, creative exhibition in church, organ duet and plant sales. Refreshments. |
| 20th June |
Fathers Day, Bure valley Railway. Treat your father to a special train package, including lunch at the Whistlestop. (Advanced booking required). |
| 22nd June |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 25th - 27th June |
Sandringham Horse Driving trials. Entry Free.
The speed and skill of horses and drivers round the testing Sandringham course makes a fascinating day out. |
| 27th - 28th June |
Muckleburgh Military Display Weekend, Muckleburgh Collection. Displays by regular and territorial army. Vehicle Rides, Arena Activities, Vehicle Parades. |
| 30th June - 1st July |
Royal Norfolk Show. The Royal Norfolk Show is the largest two day agricultural show in the Country, with a reputation for still maintaining its agricultural element. The Show is host to a large variety of livestock and horses, small livestock, cookery theatre and food hall, countryside area with displays and woodland crafts, village green entertainment and two full days of Grand Ring entertainment for all the family with free grandstand seating. If you have never experienced a county show before don't miss out, we offer over 10 hours of entertainment for everyone. |
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| Every Saturday & Sunday in July |
Strawberries and Steam, Bure Valley Railway. Get into the spirit of Wimbledon, each fare-paying passenger receives Free local strawberries with cream. |
| 4th July |
Vintage Transport Festival, North Norfolk Railway. The railway's annual Vintage Transport Festival has become one of the "must attend" events for owners of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. There is so much to see and do with everything from marine engines and bicycles to Rolls Royces and tractors on show. |
| 13th July |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 15th - 18th July |
Latitude Festival, Near Southwold. Popular music and arts festival. |
| 16th - 18th July |
North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival. Beer, food, drink and entertainment are all available over the three days at Sheringham station. |
| 27th July |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 27th - 31st July |
Wroxham Broad Sailing Regatta. Open regatta 30th July.
Sailing races on Wroxham Broad. |
| 28th July |
Sandringham Flower Show. Entry £7.
The Sandringham Flower Show is a very firm favourite in the events calendar, mixing local village flower and produce competitions, trade stands, amateur and professional display gardens and a wealth of arena events. It is always the busiest day of the year on the estate, welcoming over 20,000 visitors. |
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| 1st - 8th August |
Sheringham Carnival. Carnival Day 4th August. After a very successful 2009 Carnival we are now planning the 2010 Sheringham Carnival and we would like to make it even better than 2009, which was our most successful Carnival yet. |
| 10th August |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 12th - 13th August |
Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival. With around four hours of precision and breathtaking flying acts on show, our sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival. There is something for everyone whatever age, with funfairs, rides, simulators, stalls, caterers, trade stands, music and above all a great family atmosphere! |
| 13th to 15th August |
Craft and Food Fair, Sandringham. Living Heritage Craft Shows return to Sandringham in July, offering skills such as wood turning, glass blowing and lace making, as well as falconry displays, ferret races and puppet shows throughout the day. This popular show offers a full day out for all the family. |
| 14th - 20th August |
Cromer Carnival. Carnival Day 18th August. A week long traditional summer Carnival of family fun and events culminates in a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more. |
| 24th August |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 28th - 30th August |
Barton Broad Sailing Regatta. Open Regatta 30th August.
Various sailing races on Barton Broad, the 2nd largest of the Norfolk Broads. |
| 3rd -5th September |
Grand Steam Gala, North Norfolk Railway. The NNR's late summer gala is the curtain raiser to similar events around the country. Showcasing a mix of visiting and home locomotives, it's as popular with visiting holidaymakers as it is with enthusiasts. |
| 11th - 12th September |
Sandringham Game and Country Show. The Game and Country Show was a new event for Sandringham, and we are delighted that it will be returning this September. Whole areas devoted to falconry, fishing, wildfowling, archery and many other country sports and pursuits, together with lots of activities for families (and their dogs!) makes this event a true celebration of country living. |
| 14th September |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 18th - 19th September |
1940's Weekend North Norfolk Railway. Over the years this event has attracted more and more visitors and more and more exhibitors. It is widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. |
| 25th - 26th September |
Steam Gala, Bure Valley Railway. Visiting engines get the chance to let off steam, together with the Bure Valley Railways own fleet of locomotives all in action. Intensive timetable will operate. |
| 28th September |
Guided Walk, East Ruston Garden. Cost £40 (includes lunch).
Alan Gray will be taking a guided tour of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. |
| 2nd October |
Model Railway Exhibition, Bure Valley Railway. Broadland Model Railway Club in Conjunction with Bure Valley Railway - Aylsham Model Railway Exhibition located at the Jubilee Centre, Aylsham. Special connecting train service from Wroxham at 10:00 to convey passengers to Aylsham which includes a super deal ticket, particularly if pre-booked for all inclusive admission to the exhibition, as well as the return train journey. |
| 23rd - 24th October |
Altogether Now! on the North Norfolk Railway. Wanted - Children to help run the Poppy Line! Here's a rather special half term treat! The Poppy Line is offering children the chance to help run the railway and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. Altogether Now is happening this weekend! Find out how an engine works, watch the signalman operate the signal box, wave the flags for the guard. What does a stationmaster do? Visit Professor Fanthorpe to learn about the science of steam, listen to railway stories, sing railway songs and even visit the engine & carriage shed. But watch out for Morgan the Railway Cat! |
| 23rd - 31st October |
Spooky Express, Bure Valley Railway. Join our Railway Bear for a week of spooky fun! FREE travel for every child when accompanied by a farepaying adult (maximum 2 children per adult, train only) |
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