This beautiful new exhibition explores how bridges – physical and symbolic – have inspired artists from Norfolk and beyond, in particular their importance in the work of JMW Turner. The centrepiece of the exhibition is the magnificent early oil painting, Walton Bridges, painted by Turner in 1806, and acquired for Norfolk Museums in 2019 with the […]

Norwich Works: The Industrial Photography of Walter & Rita Nurnberg shines a spotlight on the remarkable and beautiful photographs by Walter and Rita Nurnberg capturing post-war working life in three Norwich factories. Their journey from the archives to the gallery wall is a fascinating one of chance and rediscovery. The story began in 2020 when […]

Gainsborough’s House, the national centre for the study of Gainsborough, Suffolk, will present two special exhibitions opening on 11 November 2023 and running until 10 March 2024. In View: Rebecca Salter at Gainsborough’s House will be the first solo museum show in the UK dedicated to the work of the British abstract artist Rebecca Salter, President of […]

For families looking for some free festive activities as the Christmas excitement builds, Castle Quarter will host another of its popular sculpture trails. This year, it will feature six jolly snowmen located around all four levels of Castle Quarter. The snowman trail starts on 13 November and runs through to 24 December. Collect or download a trail […]

Suffolk Archives’ latest exhibition ‘Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk’ is now open at The Hold in Ipswich, and explores historical and contemporary experiences of migration to Suffolk since the end of World War II.­­­­ ‘Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk’ has been co-curated by Suffolk Archives, a Suffolk County Council service, with local community groups. Made possible by The National Lottery […]

An art collective from the picturesque Waveney Valley is heading to Bungay for a one-off exhibition. Harleston & Waveney Art Trail collective (HWAT), based on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, will be exhibiting at The Bell Gallery this winter. It’s the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the work of this […]

Wymondham Abbey’s popular Christmas fair will be bursting with even more fabulous crafts, local produce and bespoke gifts than ever on Saturday 2nd December. The town’s historic Abbey will host more than 70 stalls, with the Spangle Steel Pan Band adding to the festive experience.  For the first time, the event will extend into the Abbey […]

Penguins Go Pop are playing their final gig of the year at one of their favourite venues The Louis Marchesi in Tombland Norwich on Sunday 3rd December. The gig from 7-10pm and free entry will be their last of the year before taking a 4-month break to record and write songs for the follow up to […]