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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme - Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:2026 will see numerous gardens in Norfolk opening for The National Garden Scheme “By Arrangement” with a few exclusively opening for these bespoke visits. These wonderful\, often hidden gems are really worth exploring if you are keen to return to a garden you love\, perhaps missed a public open day or simply want to explore somewhere completely unchartered. \nFull details are included in the Garden Visitors’ Handbook or online at ngs.org.uk/norfolk-by-\narrangement. Why not contact a garden owner directly and enjoy a day out with your friends and family? \nChestnut Farm\, Beck House and Horstead House are all open by arrangement in March. \nOf the 18 gardens opening By Arrangement this year\, the following are not holding public openings making your visit all the more special. They include new and exciting gardens to explore as well as some firm favourites. \nBECK HOUSE\, Weston Longville\, Norwich March to October for groups of 10+. Tirelessly updated by the current owners\, this garden is bordered by shallow becks and has many different border styles. Large patio areas and lots of vertical interest with pergolas and specimen trees.\nBROADWAY FARM\, Scarning\, Dereham. June to July for groups of between 15 and 35. A ½ acre cottage garden surrounding a C14 clapboard farmhouse. A plantswoman’s garden with colourful herbaceous borders and well planted pond.\nDALE FARM\, Dereham. June to July for groups of between 15 and 40. A plant lover’s garden with over 1000 plant varieties in exuberantly planted borders with sculptures. Collection of 150 hydrangeas and a wide choice of plants for sale.\nDUNBHEAGAN\, Westfield. June to July for groups of 20+. Relax and enjoy the garden where the rare and unusual rub shoulders with the more recognisable plants in this ever-changing plantsman’s garden. Lots to explore with a riot of colour all summer.\nHIGHVIEW HOUSE\, Roughton July to October for groups of between 20 and 80. A two acre garden designed and maintained by current owners over last 20 years. Over 12\,000 plants to encourage wildlife and Home of the National Collection of Salvia microphylla cvs and relatives.\nHOE HALL\, Hoe\, Dereham. 15 May to June for groups of between 10 and 50. The main visual is a walled garden featuring a long white wisteria walk. Set in the grounds of a Georgian rectory and surrounded by parkland\, the garden incorporates a wide variety of planting.\nSOUTHGATE BARN\, South Creake. May to June for groups of between 6 and 12. NEW! A 1 ¼ acre garden full of interest and a borrowed view. Recently restored with abundant planting and colourful herbaceous borders.\nVICARAGE HOUSE\, Great Holkham. May to September for groups of between 10 and 40. Developed over the past 35 years\, this 6 acre garden includes a walled garden\, gravel garden\, sunken garden\, cutting garden and small arboretum. \nBefore visiting a garden\, it is advisable to check the website for up to date information at\nwww.ngs.org.uk.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/national-garden-scheme-norfolk/
LOCATION:Norfolk – various venues\, Norfolk\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:The Jacket Women: Single Mothers of the Workhouse exhibition - Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse will explore the lives of single mothers who lived in the workhouse from the 1830s to late 1860s. The Jacket Women: Single Mothers of the Workhouse will feature prints and installations by Norfolk-based artist Maria Pavledis\, together with objects representing the lives of women and children at Gressenhall. \nBetween 1777 and 1948\, Mitford and Launditch Union Workhouse – now Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse – was home to some of the most vulnerable people in rural Norfolk. Its purpose was to provide accommodation\, food and work for those who did not have enough money to support themselves. Conditions were designed to discourage people from seeking assistance unless they had no other options\, which meant long working hours and a limited diet. Families were often separated\, with inmates divided up by gender and age. Single mothers became known as the ‘Jacket Women’ due to the distinctive jackets that they were made to wear as part of their uniform. \nIn this new exhibition\, artist and printmaker Maria Pavledis presents work responding to the story of the ‘Jacket Women’\, also reflecting on her own experience as a single parent. Pavledis invited members of her community to pose for a series of large-scale prints that will be on display in the exhibition. Drawing on literature and dance\, the prints’ ethereal presence and unique texture seek to evoke memory and emotion as well as historical narratives. Also on show will be jackets\, created with fragile Japanese mulberry paper. The pieces all explore the diverse personal circumstances that may have led the ‘Jacket Women’ to the workhouse’s door\, whilst serving as a testament to their resilience and survival. \nThe works have been produced using techniques including monoprint\, drypoint and etching. Pavledis has also experimented with the process of eco-printing – which involves soaking and steaming organic matter to release natural pigments – using plants foraged on the Gressenhall site. \nAlongside this exhibition\, a small number of workhouse objects representing the lives of women and children in the workhouse will be on display\, curated by PhD candidate Charlotte Kirklin. Charlotte is investigating the material culture of the workhouse as part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council funded collaborative doctorial partnership at Anglia Ruskin University.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/the-jacket-women-single-mothers-of-the-workhouse-exhibition-gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse/
LOCATION:Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse\, Gressenhall\, Norfolk\, NR20 4DR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
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SUMMARY:Seven Decades of Contemporary Art - Norfolk Contemporary Art Society at Norwich Castle
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Gurney Gallery \nNorwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery \n28 March 2026 – 28 February 2027 \nA new exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of Norfolk Contemporary Art Society (ncas) will open at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery this March. Since its foundation in 1956\, ncas has supported the Castle to collect and display the work of contemporary artists including LS Lowry\, Colin Self\, Bridget Riley and Roger Ackling. Seven Decades of Contemporary Art will highlight a fascinating selection of more than 30 artworks that have been purchased with the support of ncas. \nThe innovative works on display reflect ncas’ longstanding commitment to making sure that new approaches to the visual arts are represented in the collections at Norfolk Museums Service. Recent additions to the collection supported by ncas include Florence Peake’s performance-based figurative paintings; and photographic work by Daniel & Clara\, exploring imagined narratives in a country estate. Work from ‘Wall Existing’\, a multi-layered photographic survey of Norwich’s medieval city walls by Robert Filby and Glen Jamieson\, will also be exhibited. \nThese recent acquisitions will be shown alongside highlights from the early decades of ncas’ activity including ‘Landscape with Farm Buildings’ (1954) by LS Lowry\, a purchase which inspired the formation of ncas; and ‘Man entering a Boiler House’ (c.1956) by Prunella Clough\, which was the very first work collectively acquired by ncas members. The Society built up an impressive collection of contemporary artworks in the 1950s and 1960s\, including work by Mary Potter\, Keith Vaughan\, Eduardo Paolozzi\, Bernard Meadows\, Allen Jones and Colin Self\, many of whom had strong connections with East Anglia. \nIn the 1970s ncas began working with Norwich Castle and national funding organisations to acquire high profile contemporary artworks. Early examples on display in the exhibition include paintings by John Hoyland\, Howard Hodgkin and Bridget Riley. At the same time\, ncas continued to support the Castle to collect work by artists with a direct connection to the region. Many of the exhibiting artists have been influential teachers and students at Norwich University of the Arts or have made work that responds in new ways to the East Anglian landscape. \nTogether\, the artworks presented in the exhibition signal the changing ideas and relationships that have sustained the presentation of contemporary art at the Castle over seven decades\, foregrounding artists who are experimenting with the conditions of painting\, sculpture\, photography and performance. \nDerek Morris\, Five Windows with Sky\, 2005\, stainless steel. Purchased with the support of an anonymous donor\, The Art Fund and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation © The Estate of Derek Morris
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/seven-decades-of-contemporary-art-norfolk-contemporary-art-society-at-norwich-castle/
LOCATION:Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery\, Castle Hill\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3JU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260512T173915Z
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SUMMARY:Miranda Boulton: Chain of Flowers exhibition - Colman Project Space\, Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Chain of Flowers\, an exhibition of new oil paintings by Cambridge-based artist Miranda Boulton will open at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery this May. Boulton’s practice explores ideas around memory and time\, referencing the traditions of still life painting and abstraction with a mixture of vigorous and delicate marks. \nIn preparing this exhibition\, Boulton researched the influential British still life painters Emily Stannard (1802-1885) and her niece Eloise Stannard (1829-1915)\, who were both prominent members of the Norwich Society of Artists\, one of the biggest 19th century British art movements outside of London. Despite coming from artistic families both faced systemic challenges to pursue careers as painters. During the 1820’s\, Emily Stannard travelled to the Netherlands to study the paintings of Jan Van Huysum\, receiving permission to copy his work at Trippon House (now the Rijksmuseum)\, where her copies were praised for their accuracy by the Museum Director. Boulton recently retraced Emily Stannard’s journey\, examining Van Huysum’s and other related works at the Rijksmuseum. \nFollowing this trip\, she created an initial series of oil paintings on paper before moving to canvas. Boulton intentionally avoids direct referencing\, preferring to respond to the memory of the original painting\, allowing intuition and spontaneity to guide the final composition. In direct contrast to the highly detailed style of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age of Painting\, a reference Boulton cites\, she uses thick impasto oil paint\, layered and pushed around the canvas\, often utilising spray paint to partially obscure the underlying imagery. Paint is built up and scraped back\, and different marks are used: large blurry gestures\, ribbon-like brushstrokes\, intricate details and soft buttery spray paint. The finished paintings retain an oblique feel of the original source\, gently nudging association. They reveal themselves to the viewer through the speed and rhythm of the marks. As meditations on the history of art\, they create a ‘chain of flowers’ passed between generations of artists\, shining a light on the past in the present. \n  \n \nGarlands and Wreaths II – Miranda Boulton\, Courtesy of the Artist and Patricia Fleming Gallery \n 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/miranda-boulton-chain-of-flowers-exhibition-colman-project-space-norwich-castle-museum-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery\, Castle Hill\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3JU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260501T130238Z
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SUMMARY:What is the Meaning of Life? series of exhibitions - Sainsbury Centre\, UEA\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:This spring the Sainsbury Centre will ask What is the Meaning of Life? with a season of exhibitions and projects which delve into the\nfundamental questions of human existence\, from rulemaking to time\, creativity and play.\nLiving by the Rule: Contemporary meets Medieval\n16 May – 4 October 2026\nExploring the idea of routine and regulation\, Living by the Rule: Contemporary meets Medieval reflects on the ‘rules’ that we live by today\, through a dialogue between medieval experiments in a different way to live\, and modern reflections upon how life is organised.\nPlay Power\n16 May – 4 October 2026\nExploring the concept of play in human cultures\, Play Power reflects on the broader significance of play and how this is integrated into our daily lives. Would we live a more meaningful life if play were a central focus of day-to-day living?\nJoy Like Time\n20 June – 15 November 2026\nJoy Like Time explores how memory\, ritual and renewal intersect through the work of internationally renowned artists – and how they have found life’s meaning through their practice via craft and repetition. \nThe What is the Meaning of Life? season also includes two newly commissioned artworks: Life in the Multiverse: Libby Heaney\, a participatory digital installation using quantum computing; and CATKINS FOREVER: Ruth Ewan\, which sees the artist working with people across Norfolk to unearth their personal stories relating to plants and trees.\nTICKETS\nAdmission included in our Universal Ticket\, available at Gallery Reception. \nShirley Baker\, Four girls playing on pavement in Hulme\, Manchester\, 1965. Courtesy of Mary Evans Pictures Library.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/what-is-the-meaning-of-life-series-of-exhibitions-sainsbury-centre-uea-norwich/
LOCATION:Sainsbury Centre\, University of East Anglia\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR4 7TJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260601T162020Z
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SUMMARY:Edmund and the Great Heathen Army - Moyse's Hall Museum\, Bury St Edmunds
DESCRIPTION:This summer at Moyse’s Hall we will celebrate King Edmund in life and in death\, like never before. \nThrough academic partnership\, we will meet Edmund in his 9th Century world\, before exploring the rise and fall of his cult. \nFamily trails every day\, with workshops and daytime events on selected dates\, as well as an evening lecture series. \nDates: Saturday 6 June – Sunday 4 October\nTimes: Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)\nSunday 10am – 4pm (last admission 3pm)\nAdmission: Adults £5.50\, Child (5 – 16) £4\, Full Time Student £4. Family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £19. Under 5s FREE (no ticket required)\nVenue: Moyse’s Hall Museum\, Bury St Edmunds
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/edmund-and-the-great-heathen-army-moyses-hall-museum-bury-st-edmunds/
LOCATION:Moyse’s Hall Museum\, Cornhill\, Bury St Edmunds\, Suffolk\, IP33 1DX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260604T123229Z
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SUMMARY:Constable 250 events - National Trust Flatford
DESCRIPTION:The National Trust at Flatford is preparing for a busy summer as it celebrates the 250 years since the birth of John Constable\, one of the England’s most famous and much-loved landscape artists.  \nBorn in nearby East Bergholt on 11 June 1776\, John Constable’s father\, Golding Constable\, owned the watermill at Flatford and John spent this youth exploring and sketching the local landscape. The charming hamlet was the inspiration for some of his most well-known paintings including The Hay Wain and Flatford Mill  \nHis paintings are of international significance and the scenes that inspired them are still recognisable at Flatford today. 250 years on from this birth\, tens of thousands of visitors flock to Flatford from around world to see the views that inspired Constable’s iconic landscapes.  \nThis summer\, the team Flatford are planning a host of events and activities to mark 250 years since the birth of this much-loved artist including:  \n·        Maintaining a Masterpiece Walk – Friday 19 June\, 10.30am – 12.30pm  \nNational Trust Countryside Manager Dave Piper will lead a walk throughout the landscape taking a closer look at how his team manages the famous Constable views.  \n·        The Rivers and Skies – Art Residency with Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton   \nIn collaboration with the Essex Cultural Diversity Project\, artists Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton celebrate Constable’s 250th birthday with a community art project called The River and Skies. The artists will darken the Granary and fill the building with light – projection-mapping clouds\, maps\, and Constable’s paintings across the beams.   \n Drop-in sessions will take place on Saturday 20 June andSunday 19 Julywhen visitors will be invited to become part of the artwork\, picking up cameras and interactive tools to shape and respond to the visuals in real time. Tom and Phoebe will be working with local schools and community groups to develop the final immersive\, multi-sensory installation which will be open at Flatford from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August.   \n·        Colchester and Ipswich Art Societies ‘Draw-in’ – Friday 10 – Monday 13 July  \nJoin the Colchester and Ipswich Art Societies in the Granary for a “Draw-In” with drop-in art activities and tuition for artist of all ages.   \n·        Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour – Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August  \nThe Hold will visit Flatford with their Suffolk Archives on Tour exhibition. This converted trailer and stall will have a Constable 250 theme\, with a chance to discover more about Constable along with craft activities for children.   \n·        Constable 250: The Hay Wain Open Air Theatre – Friday 28 August   \nJoin Packing Shed Theatre for a play inspired by The Hay Wain which imagines the story of the people in the painting and explores what their lives may have been like.   \nAs well as the full programme of events\, volunteers will be hosting guided tours on most days to learn more about the life and work of Constable.  \nThis summer’s activities at Flatford are part of wider celebrations throughout the region to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of this much-loved artist.   \nFor more details of these and other events visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford     \nBridge Cottage by the River Stour at Flatford
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/constable-250-events-national-trust-flatford/
LOCATION:Flatford\, Flatford\, Suffolk\, CO7 6UL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260622T125624Z
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SUMMARY:The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour exhibition - The Hold\, Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:The chance to touch a real moon rock\, marvel at a giant inflatable solar system\, and explore Suffolk’s space stories awaits adventurers to Suffolk Archives’ free\, family friendly summer exhibition. \nThe Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour\, a touring exhibition from Bespoke Scientific\, touches down at The Hold Ipswich from 26 June to 19 September. \nDiscover the science and mythology of the moon. Re-live historic moments in lunar discovery\, including how the space race unfolded and the lead up to the 1969 moon landing. Explore how the moon influences our natural environment from tides and seas to nighttime animals. \nLearn about Alice Grace Cook\, a pioneering female astronomer from Stowmarket. Search for the truth behind the mystery of the Rendlesham UFO. Look to the sky with local astronomical groups to understand how you can safely observe its wonders closer to home. \nThere is loads happening alongside the exhibition. \nBlast off with the pop-up Wonder Dome Planetarium in August. Fully immersive shows that’ll take you on a thrilling trip through the cosmos and its many wonders – from the birth of planets to the death of stars. \nBook on to Suffolk Archives’ space-themed craft sessions\, including relaxed options; and look out for free craft pop-ups in Suffolk Libraries. The Hold also has star-studded films for littles one with WALL-E and E.T. and a fun trail. \nEnjoy a step-free Stars of Science walk highlighting Ipswich’s contributions to science and exploration. There are also talks about Suffolk archaeologist Basil Brown’s work in astronomy and an evening with Space East about technological developments happening here in Suffolk. \nFind out more and book tickets: www.suffolkarchives.co.uk \nThe exhibition includes a giant\, inflatable\, solar system installation by Glow Inflatables suspended from the ceiling of The Hold in Ipswich\, the home of Suffolk Archives. Credit: Suffolk Archives
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/the-moon-meet-our-nearest-neighbour-exhibition-the-hold-ipswich/
LOCATION:The Hold\, Ipswich\, IP4 1LN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260701T185017Z
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SUMMARY:The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape exhibition - Christchurch Mansion\, Ipswich\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the second exhibition to celebrate John Constable’s 250th Birthday anniversary\, The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape is running from the 11th July – 4th October. Experience Constable’s iconic Hay Wain in Suffolk for the first time\, alongside national major loans and rare works from his childhood home to explore themes of landscape\, place and walking.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/the-hay-wain-walking-constables-landscape-exhibition-christchurch-manshion-ipswich-suffolk/
LOCATION:Christchurch Mansion\, Ipswich\, IP4 2BE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260610T114533Z
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SUMMARY:Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail
DESCRIPTION:Launching on 18 July and running until 31 August\, the Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail will encourage families\, visitors and residents to uncover clues hidden across the city centre. Organised by VisitNorwich\, part of Norwich Business Improvement District (BID)\, and supported by headline partner Norwich Cathedral\, the trail coincides with the UK’s National Year of Reading and celebrates Norwich’s identity as England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.\n\nThe Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail is free to take part in and can be enjoyed at participants’ own pace throughout the school holidays.\n\nVisitors can pick up a free trail map and visit locations across the city in search of storybooks displayed in shop windows and venues. Each stop will reveal a letter clue\, with visitors challenged to crack the hidden message to be in with the chance of winning a range of prizes.\n\nThe City of Stories Summer Trail gives visitors the chance to experience the city’s historic streets\, landmarks and businesses in new and unexpected ways\, uncovering stories inspired by Norwich’s past. Running alongside the trail there’ll be special book-themed pop-up activities too.\n\nThe long summer holiday break needs filling and in Norwich there’s a good mix of activities and free and low-cost things to do to keep families happy. So as well at the City of Stories Trail\, expect free street entertainment each Sunday in August with Norwich Summer Sessions\, Explorer Packs at Norwich Cathedral to borrow\, and free entry Sundays and Mondays alongside a programme of special events at Dragon Hall (home of the National Centre for Writing).\n\n* City of Stories Summer Trail maps\, event information and additional activities will be available via the VisitNorwich website.\n* Physical copies of the trail map will be situated at participating venues including Norwich Cathedral and in John Lewis Norwich\, at the Norwich BID office in the Forum on Millennium Plain\, and will be handed out by Norwich City Hosts during the summer holidays.\n* Completed entries can be submitted online using a QR code found on the trail map\, by email\, or via dedicated post boxes located at Norwich Cathedral and in John Lewis Norwich.\n* Entries for the competition must be received by 4 September 2026.\n\n(credit VisitNorwich)
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norwich-city-of-stories-summer-trail/
LOCATION:Norwich Cathedral\, The Close\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 4EH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTSTAMP:20260727T160739Z
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SUMMARY:David Shenton: Kindly Ease The Tension exhibition - Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The first major retrospective exhibition of the work of pioneering artist David Shenton will go on show at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery this July. Curated by artist Ian Giles\, Kindly Ease The Tension will feature more than 150 works bringing together cartoons\, illustrations\, paintings\, clothing\, knitted artworks and large-scale textiles. \nDavid Shenton moved to Norfolk in the 1970s working as a teacher and in the Education Department at Norwich Prison before becoming a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. Except for a spell in London\, he has lived in Norwich ever since. Kindly Ease The Tension traces his artistic journey via early textile works made at Loughborough College of Art – through to his fulltime employment as a freelance cartoonist – to his later largescale textile pieces. Taken together the works represent a joyful\, deeply human journey. \nHighlights on display include: \n\nThe ‘Duvet of Love’\, an extraordinary memorial to friends lost during the AIDS epidemic. Comprised of thousands of button badges arranged into a mosaic portrait on a plain black duvet cover\, it is a portrait of two men embracing.\nThe patchwork quilt zine ‘My Four December Weddings’\, which tells the story of how\, long before civil partnerships and marriage equality in the UK\, David and his partner John found a quiet way to record their relationship: by adding both their names to a Tesco Clubcard account.\nA hand-knitted version of the banner celebrating Justin Fashanu’s Goal of the Season for Norwich City against Liverpool in 1980. Fashanu was the first openly gay professional footballer and scored what is often cited as one of the best goals in English football history. Shenton’s homage to Fashanu highlights the work of supporters group the Proud Canaries in challenging homophobia in football and was unfurled when Norwich City took on Liverpool at Carrow Road in February 2020.\nThe Gansey of Inclusivity’ a 1.72m high fisherman’s jumper made in collaboration with Sheringham Museum celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in East Anglia.\nThe ‘Dark Lanterns’\, a series of 12 lanterns made from fabric\, card and postcards that record instances of hate crime against the LGBTQ+ communities over the past 100 years.\n\nTo bring David’s cartoons off the page\, artist Ian Giles has designed an expansive installation featuring printed wallpapers based on David’s drawings and life-sized cartoon cut outs. David has also created new works for the exhibition including a monumental\, illustrated timeline and a quilt in honour of the landladies of Norwich gay bars. \nKindly Ease The Tension\, is guest curated by Ian Giles\, together with Ruth Battersby Senior Textiles Curator at Norfolk Museums Service. Ian Giles is an artist whose practice spans film\, performance and social practice and which is rooted in queer histories\, collective memory and language. Working collaboratively\, his work often centres around the re-staging of events and re-enactments\, celebrating community and creative acts. \nThe Duvet of Love\, David Shenton\, 2016. Textile work. © Norfolk Museums Service
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/david-shenton-kindly-ease-the-tension-exhibition-norwich-castle-museum-art-gallery/
LOCATION:Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery\, Castle Hill\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3JU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:The Clean Blue of Linen: A story from We Feed The UK - Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Mallon Farm in County Tyrone is reviving the tradition of growing flax for fibre\, as part of a patchwork of potatoes\, grass and oats. For decades\, the Irish linen industry has been importing flax from Europe\, despite a rich heritage of local flax farming dating back thousands of years. \nNew work from Irish photographer Yvette Monahan showcases the regenerative farming efforts of Helen Keys and Charlie Mallon as they thread Irish linen back into local supply chains. Their work is not solely a nod to past heritage\, it has been rejuvenating soil\, waterways and wildlife as part of a shared endeavour to strengthen resilience in the Northern Irish food and farming system. \nYvette has been commissioned by We Feed The UK\, a national storytelling campaign\, grown by The Gaia Foundation\, connecting photographers and poets with inspiring food producers to showcase their positive solutions to climate change\, wildlife recovery and social justice. \nThe images complement new poetry by acclaimed Irish writer Abby Oliveira. Her poem ‘The Opposite of Apocalypse’ is an ode to flax farming’s potential to unite local communities and redefine what good farming looks like. \nGrowing a variety of crops as part of a rotation strengthens farmers’ resilience against ever-changing conditions\, which has become more vital than ever in recent years. Farming for a diversity of needs\, from food to fibre\, even protected historic flax producers from the devastation of the potato famine. \nThe exhibition will be hosted on Union Farm at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse: Musuem of Norfolk Life. Through interactive displays\, the museum traces the story of Norfolk farming from its Neolithic roots to the end of the Second World War and is the place to discover the history of rural life in East Anglia. A gallery space has been especially refreshed for this exhibition\, meaning it is the first temporary exhibition to be hosted on Union Farm in many years. \nThe exhibition links to the work of the Gressenhall Environment Hub which aims to share learning\, expertise and advice to inspire individual and collective action to address environmental issues. \nHeritage Craft Demonstrations \nThis exhibition will be displayed alongside demonstrations of flax growing and processing on site as part of the much-loved Flax and Fleece Project throughout the season\, delivered in partnership with the Mid Norfolk Guild of Spinners\, Weavers and Dyers. Both flax and Norfolk Horn fleece have played an important role in Norfolk’s textile past. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse holds important items relating to Norfolk’s Lopham Linen and research suggests that inmates of the House of Industry processed flax into linen on site. \nVisitors can see demonstrations of these heritage skills and chat with volunteers on the following dates. \n\n16 August – with special activities with Christiane Seufferlein of Berta’s Flax\n13 September – Heritage Open Day\n4 October – Apple Day event\n25 October – October Half Term
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/the-clean-blue-of-linen-a-story-from-we-feed-the-uk-gressenhall-farm-and-workhouse-norfolk/
LOCATION:Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse\, Gressenhall\, Norfolk\, NR20 4DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Theatre in the Forest: Twelfth Night presented by Red Rose Chain Theatre Company - Sutton Hoo\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Week days between 22 July – 22 August | 7:30pm – 10pm | Tickets from £13.12 – booking essential \nSuffolk’s biggest outdoor theatre event\, Theatre in the Forest returns to Sutton Hoo for another summer of Shakespeare with an unforgettable production of Twelfth Night! \nSuffolk’s biggest and best loved outdoor theatre event Theatre in the Forest returns to Sutton Hoo for another unforgettable summer of Shakespeare under the stars. Join us on the island of Illyria this summer for Shakespeare’s hilarious romance of mistaken identity! Shipwrecked twins Viola and Sebastian are separated\, each assuming that the other is drowned. When Viola disguises herself as a boy to work for the Count Orsino\, a hilarious comedy of mistaken identity and misunderstandings unfolds\, full of romance\, revenge and…yellow stockings! If you loved Hamlet last summer\, or if you’re completely new to the bard\, you will love this production of Twelfth Night. With more spectacular puppetry\, incredible music and laugh-out loud comedy\, there’s something for all the family to enjoy! \nArrive from 5pm to enjoy a wander around the Sutton Hoo landscape. The King’s River Café will be open until the show starts for hot and cold drinks and snacks. You won’t need to worry about packing up a picnic as we’ll be joined by a hot food concession throughout the run. During the interval\, the King’s River Café will re-open along with an outlet situated next to the seating area which will be serving sweets\, ice creams and hot chocolate. \nFor more information and to book\, head to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/theatre-in-the-forest-twelfth-night-presented-by-red-rose-chain-theatre-company-sutton-hoo-suffolk/
LOCATION:Sutton Hoo\, Tranmer House\, Woodbridge\, Suffolk\, IP12 3DJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New Street Market inaugural Summer Exhibition - Woodbridge\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, New Street Market invites visitors to experience a vibrant new exhibition inspired by the spirit of the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition — bringing works by Antony Gormley\, Tracey Emin\, Maggi Hambling\, Yinka Shonibare and Joe Lycett\, among many others\, to the Suffolk coast alongside an exciting line-up of local and regional artists. \nRunning throughout the summer\, the exhibition transforms part of New Street Market into a welcoming gallery space where creativity\, community and conversation come together. Drawing inspiration from the Royal Academy’s long tradition of exhibiting artists at every stage of their careers\, the show celebrates diversity in style\, medium and perspective. \nMany of the artworks will be available to purchase\, offering collectors and first-time buyers the chance to take home original pieces while directly supporting the artists behind them. \nLocated in the heart of Woodbridge\, New Street Market has become a destination for independent makers\, food\, design and creativity. Visitors can enjoy great coffee\, cakes\, brunch and lunch from the cafe\, and stay into the evening for dinner and cocktails. \nWhether a seasoned collector\, an occasional gallery-goer or simply looking for inspiration during a summer day out\, the New Street Market Summer Exhibition promises something for everyone. \nExhibition Details \nVenue: New Street Market\, Woodbridge \nDates: 23 July – 30 August 2026 \nNote: Please check before you travel\, as the exhibition will occasionally be closed for private events. See a full list of planned closures on the NSM website \nOpening Times: Tue–Sat\, 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–4pm \nPreview Evening: Thursday 23 July\, 5–8pm \nAdmission: Free \nScreenshot
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/new-street-market-inaugural-summer-exhibition-woodbridge-suffolk/
LOCATION:New Street Market\, 70 New Street\, Woodbridge\, Suffolk\, IP12 1DX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Summer Rep 2026 - Sheringham Little Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The four shows: \nLend Me a Tenor – Prepare for an evening of operatic mayhem\, mistaken identities\, and laugh-out-loud chaos in Lend Me a Tenor\, Ken Ludwig’s beloved screwball farce that hits all the high notes of classic comedy. \nLittle Shop of Horrors – A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical\, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. \nNight Must Fall – ‘Night Must Fall’ by Emlyn Williams is a psychological thriller first performed in 1935. \nOn the Edge – On The Edge\, by Rob White was one of the winners of the 2025 Coastal Playwriting Competition\, which was devised and hosted by our Theatre President\, Suranne Jones.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/summer-rep-2026-sheringham-little-theatre/
LOCATION:Sheringham Little Theatre\, 2 Station Road\, Sheringham\, Norfolk\, NR26 8RE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Nao Victoria in Great Yarmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Nao Victoria will dock at South Quay in Great Yarmouth and be open to the public from Wednesday\, July 29\, until Sunday\, August 9. The tall ship – described as a floating\, living museum – is a life-sized replica of the vessel which completed one of the greatest maritime feats of all time. \nThe original Nao Victoria\, commanded by Juan Sebastian Elcano\, left Seville in Spain in 1519 and returned to the same city in 1522 after sailing around the globe. \nThe impressive replica was built in Spain in 1991 following lengthy historical research by designers and builders that enabled an accurate recreation of the shape of the ship and its detail. An exhaustive study\, based on documentary sources\, diaries\, nautical treaties from the 16th century and maps and pictures from the time\, means the reproduction has the original ship’s main dimensions\, spars\, sails and equipment. \nThe visit follows last year’s successful stopover in Great Yarmouth by the Nao Santa Maria and\, in 2024\, the Galeon Andalucía. Both visits saw thousands of people enjoy going aboard the tall ships. \nTo commemorate the first sailing around the world and to celebrate the achievements of Spanish explorers\, the replica of the Nao Victoria began its own circumnavigation of the globe in 2004\, setting off from Seville. More than 26\,000 miles were covered in the journey\, which was completed in 2006 after visiting 17 countries\, making her the first historical replica to circle the earth. \nDuring her time in Great Yarmouth\, people will be able to see a recreation of conditions aboard as well as a host of other features\, exhibits and displays. Group visits can be arranged\, as well as receptions and corporate events. \nThe Nao Victoria takes part in major international events as well as being a floating museum and training ship. In the past decade\, she has sailed thousands of miles\, visiting ports across the world welcoming more than six million visitors aboard. \nThe Nao Victoria will open on South Quay between 10am to 8pm daily. Tickets for the ship cost £10\, £5 for children between five and ten years old. Children under five go free. A family ticket (two adults and up to three children) costs £25. \nPeople are advised to book online in advance to receive a discounted price. Once online tickets have sold out for each day\, no further tickets will be available on the quay. \nFor more Information and to book tickets please ticket.fundacionnaovictoria.org/en/1863-nao-victoria/13937-nao-victoria-in-great-yarmouth-uk \nGroup visits and corporate events can be arranged by emailing ecampos@velacuadra.es \nNao Victoria
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/nao-victoria-in-great-yarmouth/
LOCATION:South Quay Great Yarmouth\, Norfolk\, NR30 2QN\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Britten Pears Arts’ Summer at Snape 2026 - Snape Maltings\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Britten Pears Arts has announced the programme for Summer at Snape 2026 (31 July – 30 August)\, a month-long festival bringing together more than 60 events across classical\, jazz\, folk\, pop and visual art. \nHighlights include: \n\nEverette (7 August)\n\nFronted by Kentucky native Brent Rupard\, Everette blends bluegrass roots with rock ’n’ roll and have become known for their salt-of-the-earth songwriting and superb musicianship\, a winning combination recognised by 12 appearances with the Grand Ole Opry.\n\n\n\n\nElephant Sessions (11 August)\n\nFormed in the Highlands of Scotland\, Elephant Sessions bring their high-energy mix of trad\, funk and electronica. Renowned for dynamic live shows at festivals including Glastonbury Festival and Celtic Connections\, the band combine fiddle\, mandolin\, bass and drums in a powerful\, dance-driven performance. Their latest album For The Night reached No.3 in the Official Folk Album Chart and won Album of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.\n\n\n\n\nOrchestra Baobab (22 August)\n\nSenegal’s Orchestra Baobab bring their unmistakable fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms\, West African traditions and jazz influences to Snape in a rare UK performance. Renowned for their rich brass sound\, soulful vocals and infectious grooves\, the band continues a musical legacy that has captivated audiences worldwide since the 1970s\, presenting music including tracks from their new album Made in Senegal.\n\n\n\n\nTalisk (27 August)\n\nAcclaimed Scottish trio Talisk bring their high-energy\, genre-defying folk sound to the stage\, combining concertina\, fiddle and guitar in an electrifying live performance. Featuring Mohsen Amini\, Benedict Morris and Charlie Galloway\, the trio have built a global following with their dynamic shows and award-winning music. This is a standing event with limited seating available on the balcony.\n\n\n\n\nManchester Collective (30 August)\n\nSidiki Dembélé and his ensemble are joined by Manchester Collective for a programme of folksong and storytelling from Côte d’Ivoire\, Mali and Senegal alongside reimagined classical works. Led by violinist Rakhi Singh\, this collaboration blends tradition and contemporary performance in an energetic\, rhythm-driven concert\, created in partnership with The Wooden Roots Experience.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/britten-pears-arts-summer-at-snape-2026-snape-maltings-suffolk/
LOCATION:Snape Maltings\, Snape\, Suffolk\, IPI7 1SP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Life's A Beach event - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:A little slice of the seaside is coming to Castle Quarter this August\, as a new ‘Life’s A Beach’ seaside-themed zone arrives in the heart of Norwich. \nThe centre’s month-long seaside-inspired experience will feature a six metre by six metre sand zone for play and exploration\, deckchairs to relax on\, a creativity station for colouring and crafts\, and a whole host of free competitions with lots of chances to win summertime- themed prizes. \nIt’s all the fun of the seaside without needing to leave Norwich this summer and best of all\,\nit’s completely free to enjoy. \nRunning daily throughout August\, from 10am to 4pm\, the special ‘Life’s A Beach’ event will combine seaside-themed activities\, prizes and\, of course\, sand! \nThe area known as White Lion Square\, just outside Boots on the lower ground mall\, will be filled with deck chairs\, colourful beach hut displays and palm trees to create a summertime setting. While the sand zone will have buckets and spades\, for everyone to enjoy. \nAnd of course\, it doesn’t matter whether the weather decides to rain or shine\, as there will be plenty to discover indoors\, under the shade and shelter of Castle Quarter. \nRunning alongside ‘Life’s A Beach’\, other free things to do in the centre this August include: \n\nHunt for buried treasure: Every day in August\, treasure will be hidden in the sand zone. Go digging and you might just find a prize!\nTake on the Seaside Explorer Trail: Go for a stroll around the centre to take the Seaside Explorer Trail. Look out for hidden sea creatures dotted throughout Castle Quarter and find them all to enter a free prize draw\, giving you the chance to win a £100 voucher.\nBeach-themed colouring activities: Running every Friday\, Saturday and Sunday in August\, take a mindful moment at the free colouring-in and crafts station. Find it on level one\, near the YMCA store. Perfect for keeping young explorers entertained and offering a mini break for the grown-ups.\nA special summer prize draw: Before you depart the beach zone\, scan the QR code to enter Castle Quarter’s free ‘Life’s A Beach’ prize draw for another chance to win a £100 voucher.\nStrike a pose!: Snap a fun photo for the summertime album – pose in the oversized deckchair or show off a sandcastle creation\, then post your best picture on social media with #CQLifesABeach and tag Castle Quarter to enter another free prize draw to be in with the chance of winning a £50 Castle Quarter voucher.\nTo find out more about the latest events at Castle Quarter\, go to www.castlequarternorwich.co.uk and like the Facebook page.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/lifes-a-beach-event-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Norwich summer sessions - city centre
DESCRIPTION:A much-loved city favourite is back. Norwich Summer Sessions returns this August\, bringing four weeks of free live music\, street theatre and community performances to the heart of the City of Stories. \n\nNow in its 13th year\, the popular event will once again transform Norwich city centre every Sunday throughout August (2–30 August\, 12.30pm–4.30pm). Four pop-up stages at Hay Hill\, Westlegate\, St Gregory’s Green and Gentleman’s Walk will create a vibrant\, festival-style atmosphere – inviting visitors to explore\, discover and enjoy the city in full summer swing. \n\nDelivered by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID) and Norfolk Community Arts (NORCA)\, the programme blends professional performers\, emerging talent and community participation. From live bands and acoustic sets to street theatre and interactive dance\, Norwich Summer Sessions offers something for everyone – whether you’re stopping by for a drink\, shopping in the city\, or simply soaking up the sunshine. \n\nThis year’s line-up features an eclectic mix of genres including folk\, jazz\, funk\, blues\, country and rock and roll. Highlights include street theatre at Hay Hill curated with Covent Garden Entertainment\, featuring acclaimed escapologist Rob Roy Collins\, and a genre-blending set from LFay in association with Wild Paths. New for 2026\, the Lawrence Kingston Band brings their signature country sound\, alongside returning crowd favourites Pangaea and Big Black Cadillac. \n\nVisitors can also get involved\, with swing dance sessions on 16 August and Latin dance on 23 August at Gentleman’s Walk\, while three local choirs and dedicated Platform stages – delivered with New Noise and Access Creative College – spotlight the next generation of Norwich talent. \n\nWith deck chairs at Westlegate and picnic spaces at St Gregory’s Green\, the sessions offer the perfect way to relax and enjoy the city’s unique character and creativity. \n\nNorwich Summer Sessions continues to be a standout moment in the city’s cultural calendar – celebrating local talent\, supporting city centre businesses and creating a welcoming\, inclusive experience for all. \n\nFree\, accessible and full of energy\, it’s an unmissable highlight of the summer – and a showcase of everything that makes Norwich a city to be proud of.\nNorwich Summer Sessions is made possible thanks to the support of 2026 main sponsor The Garage\, alongside stage sponsors YALM\, Rock N Roll Circus\, Grosvenor Fish Bar and Point Roofing.\n \nFor full details and timings\, visit:\nnorwichsummersessions.co.uk/
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norwich-summer-sessions-city-centre/
LOCATION:Norwich city centre\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1QQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme - Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:BRICK KILN HOUSE\, Shotesham. Sun 2 August 10-4. This 2 acre country garden boasts a large terrace\, lawns and colourful herbaceous borders. There is also a contemporary designed pergola garden\, sculptures and a stream running through a diversely planted wood. Adm £8\, chd free. Wheelchair access. Dogs welcome. Also open “by arrangement” until 12 September.\nFIDDIAN’S FOLLIES\, North Barningham NR11 7LA. Sun 2 August 10.30-5. The garden at Upwood Farm is affectionately known as Fiddian’s Follies and has been described as quirky\, full of surprises and generally very different to usual herbaceous borders\, rose beds and sweeping lawns. There are several follies\, lovingly created with brick and stone elements in and around what was once an old quarry. The garden\, set in 3 acres\, also boasts wonderful unspoilt views. Adm £7\, chd free. Dogs welcome.\n84 FAKENHAM ROAD\, Great Witchingham. Sun 9 August 10-4. This is a garden for keen plant enthusiasts\, especially if you are interested in exotics. Boundaries disappear behind dense planting and narrow paths lead you around the garden. Space is at a premium and you will also see exotic pigeons\, pheasants and parakeets among the plants. The owner is a firm believer in reuse and recycle and many of the garden structures reflect this ethos. Adm £5\, chd free. Booking Essential.\nSEVERALS GRANGE\, Wood Norton. Sun 9 August 1-5. The garden surrounding Severals Grange are a perfect example of how colour\, shape and form can be created by the use of foliage plants\, from large shrubs to small alpines. Movement and lightness are achieved by interspersing these plants with a wide range of ornamental grasses. Splashes of additional colour are provided by a variety of herbaceous plants. Adm £6\, chd free. Wheelchair access. Dogs welcome.\n33 WALDEMAR LANE\, Hellesdon. Sun 9 & Sun 23 August 10-4. This garden is all about big leaves and foliage textures and colours. A surprising and large suburban garden of many parts with an exciting mix of exotic and tropical plants combined with unusual perennials. A quirky palm thatched Tiki hut is an eye catching feature and there is a wonderful treehouse draped in plants as well as a pond. A large collection of succulents will be on show and there will be plants to buy. Adm £5\, chd free. Pre booking essential. Wheelchair access.\nACRE MEADOW\, Bradwell. Sun 16 & Mon 17 August 10-3. A dramatic\, intensely planted hidden garden with a lawn free\, richly colourful mix of exotic and other late season plants\, this garden includes many cannas\, large grasses\, brugmansia\, late season perennials\, several unusual and uncommon plants and is alive with insects on sunny days. Separate areas include the tea garden\, traditional conservatory and wildlife pond. Adm £5\, chd free. Pre booking essential. Wheelchair access. Dogs welcome.\nCOBWEB COTTAGE\, Shingham. Sun 23 August 11-4. A cottage garden on the edge of the village with mixed borders\, a sunken greenhouse pergola and a wildlife pond. There is also a large productive ornamental kitchen garden with bees\, chickens\, treehouse\, prairie planting and fruit cage. This is a very wildlife friendly garden. Adm £5\, chd free. Dogs welcome. Limited parking. Also open “by arrangement”\nuntil 30 August.\nBefore visiting a garden\, it is advisable to check the website for up to date information at www.ngs.org.uk.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/national-garden-scheme-norfolk-3/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, Norfolk\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors Summer Rep production - Sheringham Little Theatre\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical\, Little Shop Of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid\, Beauty And The Beast\, and Aladdin) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. \nThe meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed\, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it\, BLOOD. Over time\, though\, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/little-shop-of-horrors-summer-rep-production-sheringham-little-theatre-norfolk/
LOCATION:Sheringham Little Theatre\, 2 Station Road\, Sheringham\, Norfolk\, NR26 8RE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Forncett Festival - Forncett Industrial Steam Museum\, Forncett St Mary\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Forncett Industrial Steam Museum announces the return of Forncett Festival. From the 7th – 9th August the museum will open its doors for three days of live music\, films & participatory open mics and workshops. Local and international acts will perform across the weekend at the industrial heritage site in the heart of the Tas Valley. \nThe micro-festival returns for its second year after the success of the inaugural gathering in 2025. Welcoming over 200 people and raising over £3\,000\, the event is a key pillar of Forncett Industrial Steam Museum’s arts events programme. The unique art and music festival was the genesis of Forncett Festival CIC which has a mission of supporting emerging local artists whilst bringing art and culture from around the world to South Norfolk.  \nArtists will assemble from Norwich\, London\, & beyond with a line-up that includes Norwich natives and purveyors of dreamy\, playful East Coast Psychedelia Floral Image; Forncett local and rising star Eliza Delf performing with her band Eliza Delf & The Wilderness; acclaimed London outfit Goldheart Assembly delivering fan favourites alongside new material\, Leeds-based exploratory lo-fi indie-rock band Green Gardens\, Oklahoma-born folk musician Adam Thomas Howard who brings his The Duke of Norfolk music project to Norfolk for the first time and performances from members Paris-based songwriters’ collective Listen Marianne.  \nForncett Festival embraces participatory music making alongside showcasing established acts.  On Friday evening and Sunday afternoon\, the micro-festival features open mic sessions hosted by local legend Peter Turrell. Music-makers are invited to turn up\, take their place on the main stage\, and share their songs with the festival ahead of the day’s headliners. Grassroots and participatory at its heart\, the festival’s mission to unearth new talent and nurture emerging artists also continues throughout the year at monthly music gatherings. \nOn Saturday\, attendees will be treated to the unique experience of seeing and hearing the museum’s iconic steam engines working at night. Arguably the centrepiece moment of the festival\, the Hopwas Beam Engine will be featured in the live headline performance from Norwich psychedelic band Floral Image. It’s become something of a tradition at the Forncett Festival for the main headliners to share the stage with the steam-powered machines in full motion. \nAlongside the rich line-up of musical performances\, the weekend event also offers festival-goers opportunities for artistic expression and immersion in nature. The programme includes a range of creative\, educative and wellbeing events including: An Animated Music Experience created by George Leeder & Peter Turrell (original animations accompanied by live classical guitar); talks and activities centred on the wildlife and ecology of the Tas Valley; screenings of short films by emerging filmmakers; drop-in yoga sessions for all abilities; an open expression art making space held by Gracious Creations; inclusive musical jams guided by folk musicians Heather & Jason Burford; and a participatory mural painting taking place across the whole weekend\, facilitated by local mural artist Joey La Meche. \nAttendance at the micro-festival is very limited – capped at only 150 people per day\, providing an intimate and magical experience. Day tickets and weekend tickets are available to book on a pay-what-you-can basis. \nAll profits from Forncett Festival will be split between two causes close to the organisers’ hearts: The Cystic Fibrosis Trust\, the UK’s leading charity supporting people with Cystic Fibrosis and Forncett Festival CIC\, formed by local artists Nick Francis and Taryn Everdeen to support emerging fellow artists whilst bringing art and culture from around the world to the Tas Valley.   \nBorn with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)\, Nick Francis carved his path as a young musician whilst receiving ongoing treatment for the condition. His successful music career’s progression\, which included touring Europe and America with his band Goldheart Assembly\, was paralleled by advancements in medical science. Specifically\, a revolution in treatments for CF has dramatically extended the median life expectancy of people with Cystic Fibrosis. This set the stage for Francis to live without limits and dedicate his adult years to supporting the local music community and medical research organisations that supported him in his youth. \nNorwich became home for Everdeen at the beginning of her adolescence. She is a singer-songwriter and prominent member of the Norwich grassroots music scene as well as an emerging filmmaker. In December 2024\, she became the youngest Trustee on the board at Forncett Industrial Steam Museum\, dedicating her time to diversifying audiences at the museum.  \nEverdeen and Francis’ shared passion for platforming and nurturing emerging artists and their desire to increase access to arts and culture in a rural setting inspired the first Forncett Festival and gave rise to the formation of Forncett Festival CIC. \n \nForncett Festival – Hopwas Bean Engine GHA Performance (Photo Credit Charlotte Twining)
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/forncett-festival-forncett-industrial-steam-museum-forncett-st-mary-norfolk/
LOCATION:Forncett Industrial Steam Museum\, Low Road\, Forncett St Mary\, Norfolk\, NR16 1JJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Norfolk Showcase Art Exhibition - The Forum\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:A group art exhibition showcasing creative talent from the Norwich area\, featuring work from experienced practitioners as well as relative newcomers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA broad range of subject matter will be on display\, including landscape\, portrait\, still life and abstract pieces. All work will be for sale.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norfolk-showcase-art-exhibition-the-forum-norwich/
LOCATION:The Forum\, Millennium Plain\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 1TF\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000
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SUMMARY:Together We Thrive day - Caister Playing Field\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:With the summer holidays underway\, people are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free community activities focused on health and wellbeing. \n\nGreat Yarmouth Borough Council has been working with community groups and residents to launch its EAT Project in the Barrack Estate in the town and in Caister. The project aims to help people increase physical activity\, eat well and improve their wellbeing. \n\nAs part of the project\, Caister Playing Field Management Committee and Lonely Llama CIC are inviting people to attend a Together We Thrive day taking place at Caister Playing Field on Sunday\, August 9\, from 11am until 4pm. People are being urged to come along to enjoy a wide range of fun activities available through EAT and find out more about what is on offer in the borough. \nSome of the initiatives underway as part of the EAT programme have included: \n\nHealthy eating workshops across the borough in partnership with Norfolk County Council’s Adult Learning team.\nCommunity cooking workshops delivered with the Feathers Futures charity to help people learn cooking skills.\nDistribution of affordable recipe bags and recipe cards at cooking demos and community food stores.\nFree physical activity taster sessions\, including Zumba and Tai Chi.\nFree health checks\, for people to better understand and manage their health.\nNature walks for people to discover local green spaces and boost their physical and mental wellbeing.\nLifestyle medicine courses\, designed to prevent and manage long-term health-related conditions.\n\nFind out more about EAT activities in your community by contacting vasc@great-yarmouth.gov.uk  or by calling 01493 604739
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/together-we-thrive-day-caister-playing-field-norfolk/
LOCATION:Caister Playing Field\, Caister\, Norfolk\, NR30 5ES\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260801T142729Z
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SUMMARY:Free gaming bus and outdoor cinema events - Breckland market towns
DESCRIPTION:Families across Breckland are invited to enjoy a summer of free fun and entertainment as a gaming bus and outdoor cinema screenings are set to visit the district’s five market towns this August. \n\n\nTaking place during the school holidays\, the events will bring family-friendly activities to Attleborough\, Dereham\, Swaffham\, Thetford\, and Watton\, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience exciting activities while exploring their local town centres and supporting local businesses. \n\n\nA gaming party van will visit each town centre\, offering young people to the chance to play Mario Kart\, FIFA\, or Minecraft on the latest consoles in a safe\, social environment. Meanwhile\, the free outdoor movie screenings will transform green spaces into open-air cinemas\, providing the perfect setting for families and friends to relax and watch a film together while also enjoying food from local vendors. \n\n\nThese events form part of a new year-long programme of events organised and funded by Breckland Council and designed to celebrate the district’s historic market towns. The project aims support local businesses\, increase footfall to the five local towns\, and bring communities together through a calendar of free activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy. \n\n\nGaming bus  \n\n\n\nDereham: Wednesday 19 August at Dereham Market Place\n\n\n\n\nAttleborough: Friday 21 August at Queens Square\n\n\n\n\nSwaffham: Monday 24 August at Swaffham Market Place\n\n\n\n\nThetford: Wednesday 26 August at Thetford Market Place\n\n\n\n\nWatton: Friday 28 August at Wayland House\n\n\n\n Outdoor Cinema   \n\n\n\nSwaffham: Tuesday 11 August at Campingland\n\n\n\n\nWatton: Wednesday 12 August at Watton Sports Centre\n\n\n\n\nThetford: Monday 24 August (location TBC)\n\n\n\n\nAttleborough: Tuesday 25 August at Connaught Hall Park\n\n\n\n\nDereham: Wednesday 26 August at The Meadows\, Memorial Hall\n\n\n\nThe August events mark the launch of the wider programme\, with additional events and activities set to take place across Breckland’s five market towns throughout the year. More details on upcoming events will continue to be shared through press and social media. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, go to: www.breckland.gov.uk/TownEvents \n\n 
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/free-gaming-bus-and-outdoor-cinema-events-breckland-market-towns/
LOCATION:Breckland\, Norfolk\, PE37 7RD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260801T130557Z
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SUMMARY:Who am I? Beyond the Book with Amanda Addison - National Centre for Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session inspired by Amanda Addison’s YA novel\, Looking for Lucie. \nExplore the topics that matter to you — identity\, belonging\, friendships\, family and the things that define who you are — and use them to write a story. Suitable for ages 11–13 years.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/who-am-i-beyond-the-book-with-amanda-addison-national-centre-for-writing/
LOCATION:National Centre for Writing\, Dragon Hall\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 1QE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20260801T141433Z
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SUMMARY:Free community fun day - Belle Vue Park\, Sudbury\, Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Families across Babergh and Mid Suffolk can enjoy two free community fun days this summer\, with a packed programme of activities on offer for all ages. \nDelivered by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils\, the events will take place between 10am and 2pm at Belle Vue Park in Sudbury on Wednesday 12 August\, and at Stowupland Village Hall on Wednesday 19 August. \nFamilies that attend can look forward to taking part in a wide range of activities\, including everything from bouncy castles and axe throwing to arts and crafts and dancing. \nAlongside the free activities\, local organisations and charities will also be on hand with information stalls\, offering advice and access to important local resources. \nEach community fun day is free to attend and families need only turn up on the day to take part. However\, children that receive means tested free school meals are also able to pre-book some activities and order a free lunch by visiting the Eequ booking platform. \nFurther details about the councils’ Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) provision\, the community fun days and booking free lunches can be found by visiting the Babergh or Mid Suffolk websites.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/free-community-fun-day-belle-vue-park-sudbury-suffolk/
LOCATION:Belle Vue Park\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2RG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260721T132743Z
CREATED:20260721T132743Z
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SUMMARY:Finbarr's Force activities - Castle Quarter\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Finnbar’s Force – regular appearances from 13 August \n13\, 19 and 25 August \nCastle Quarter will welcome children’s cancer charity Finnbar’s Force to Norwich city centre this summer. \nFounded by the parents of five-year-old Finnbar Cork\, who sadly died from a rare brain tumour in 2016\, the Norfolk-based charity supports children and families across East Anglia by providing information\, free therapies\, emotional support and practical assistance\nthroughout their cancer journey. \nCharity representatives will be offering free children’s activities\, as well as speaking to visitors about their work\, raising awareness and collecting donations. Find out more about them here Children’s Cancer Charity Norfolk\, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/finbarrs-force-activities-castle-quarter-norwich/
LOCATION:Castle Quarter\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260805T122309Z
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SUMMARY:Stiff Records 50th Anniversary Event - Cromer Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:Stiff Records first release\, on 14 August 1976\, was a single (in the normal 7″ vinyl 45 rpm format) by Nick Lowe\, “So It Goes”\, B-side “Heart of the City”\, with the striking catalogue number BUY 1. \nTo mark this date\, Richard Balls\, author of Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story will be talking about its incredible history\, There will also be music recorded by Stiff Records and more. \nDoor time: 7:00pm\, start time: 8:00pm
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/stiff-records-50th-anniversary-event-cromer-community-centre/
LOCATION:Cromer Community Centre\, Garden Street\, Cromer\, Norfolk\, NR27 9HL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260801T142151Z
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SUMMARY:Norfolk and Waveney Mind 60th Anniversary Big Summer Quiz - Carrow House\, Norwich
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 60th Anniversary Big Summer Quiz – a special event celebrating 60 years of providing vital mental health care across Norfolk and Waveney! \nHosted by the fabulous Knuckle Sandwich\, the quiz will contain plenty of laughs and prizes. It’s the perfect way to spend an evening with friends\, family\, or colleagues! \nEvery ticket sold helps us continue vital work in our community.  \nDate and time: 14 August\, 7pm – 10pm \nLocation: Carrow House\, Norwich\, NR1 2GA \nCost: £10 per person\, £50 for a group of 6 \nAssemble your dream team and grab your tickets now by clicking below.
URL:https://folkfeatures.co.uk/event/norfolk-and-waveney-mind-60th-anniversary-big-summer-quiz-carrow-house-norwich/
LOCATION:Carrow House\, King Street\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR1 2TN\, United Kingdom
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