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 […]
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15 events,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. Between […] Timothy Gurney Gallery Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery 28 March 2026 – 28 February 2027 A 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 […] 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. In preparing this exhibition, Boulton […] This spring the Sainsbury Centre will ask What is the Meaning of Life? with a season of exhibitions and projects which delve into the fundamental questions of human existence, from rulemaking to time, creativity and play. Living by the Rule: Contemporary meets Medieval 16 May – 4 October 2026 Exploring the idea of routine and […] This summer at Moyse’s Hall we will celebrate King Edmund in life and in death, like never before. Through academic partnership, we will meet Edmund in his 9th Century world, before exploring the rise and fall of his cult. Family trails every day, with workshops and daytime events on selected dates, as well as an […] 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. Born 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 […] 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. The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, a touring exhibition from Bespoke Scientific, touches down at The Hold Ipswich from 26 June to 19 September. Discover […] 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. 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. New work from Irish photographer Yvette Monahan showcases […] 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. David Shenton moved to Norfolk […] 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 […] As the school summer holidays get underway, Castle Quarter in Norwich is bringing a brand-new, free role-play experience to the centre for young children. Kids Kingdom, an interactive play station, will be open from Monday 20 to Friday 31 July, located in White Lion Square, on level one, outside Boots. Designed especially for younger visitors, […] Week days between 22 July – 22 August | 7:30pm – 10pm | Tickets from £13.12 - booking essential Suffolk’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! Suffolk’s biggest and best loved outdoor theatre event Theatre in the Forest returns […] 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. Running throughout […] |
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18 events,The four shows: Lend 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. Little Shop of Horrors - A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop […] 3:30pm & 5pm | Tickets from £6.50 - booking essential Meet the Dragon Whisperer and her magical dragons. A joyfully interactive family show set on a colourful retro caravan, packed with puppetry, music and laughter. All performances are relaxed. Integrated Sign Supported English. Accessibility tools at www.jellyfishtheatre.com 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. The original Nao […] |
20 events,New Street Market Brings Edinburgh Fringe to Woodbridge with a Three-Day Comedy Festival. This summer, New Street Market is bringing a taste of the Edinburgh Fringe to their table in Suffolk, giving audiences the rare opportunity to enjoy dinner and see four of the UK's most exciting emerging comedians perform their brand-new shows before they […]
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What has long fluffy ears, velvety soft muzzles and is looking forward to meeting families at Castle Quarter this July? The team from Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing will be making a welcome return to the centre on Thursday 30th July with their adorable four-legged friends. From 10am to 1pm, visitors can head to the Castle […]
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Thursdays: Chill on the Hill – weekly activities from the end of July Thursdays from 30 July and through August (6, 13, 20 and 27 August), 2pm – 6pm Partnering with Norfolk County Council’s Targeted Youth Support Service to support the initiative, Chill on the Hill, Castle Quarter will be the home for weekly activities […] |
19 events,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. Highlights include: Everette (7 August) Fronted by Kentucky native Brent Rupard, Everette blends bluegrass roots with rock ’n’ roll and have become known for their salt-of-the-earth […] |
19 events,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. The 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 […] |
20 events,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. Now 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 […] 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. […] |
21 events,Mondays: Get Me Out The Four Walls – weekly activities throughout August 3 August – LEGO® Club 10 August – Slime workshop with Creative Planet (£5 per person) 17 August – Beach-themed arts and crafts 24 August – LEGO® Club and beach-themed activities Young children can test their imaginations with a series of weekly creative […] |
22 events,Tuesdays: Pre-loved school uniform pop-up – Castle Quarter Management Office, Level 3 4 and 25 August, 9am – 4pm With the beginning of the next school year on the horizon, the centre’s popular pre-loved uniform pop-up will return on two dates this August. Families can visit the Castle Quarter Management Office and select donated school […] Get ready to make some noise! On 4 August, Norwich Theatre is inviting families of all generations to the highlight of this year’s Family Festival: a high-energy Community Singalong outside the front of Norwich Theatre Royal with the lyrics on the big screen. Designed to bring children, parents, and grandparents together through the magic of music, this outdoor […] |
21 events,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 […] |
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Presented by Pantaloons Theatre Company Running time: 2 hours, including a 20 minute interval. Suitable for all. Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under two hours. Have you ever wanted […] |
23 events,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 […] A group art exhibition showcasing creative talent from the Norwich area, featuring work from experienced practitioners as well as relative newcomers A broad range of subject matter will be on display, including landscape, portrait, still life and abstract pieces. All work will be for sale. |
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With the summer holidays underway, people are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free community activities focused on health and wellbeing. Great 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 […] |
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21 events,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. Taking place during the school holidays, the events will bring family-friendly activities to Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford, and Watton, giving residents and visitors […] |
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Join us for an interactive session inspired by Amanda Addison’s YA novel, Looking for Lucie. Explore 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.
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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. Delivered 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 […] |
22 events,Finnbar’s Force – regular appearances from 13 August 13, 19 and 25 August Castle Quarter will welcome children’s cancer charity Finnbar’s Force to Norwich city centre this summer. Founded 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 […] |
23 events,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. To mark this date, Richard Balls, author of Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story will be talking about […]
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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! Hosted 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! Every ticket sold helps us continue vital […] |
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AfriFest East returns to Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich on Saturday 15th August 2026, promising its biggest celebration yet with an unforgettable mix of live music, culture, food, fashion and family entertainment. This year’s headline evening performances feature Timaya, one of Nigeria’s most influential hitmakers whose career spans two decades with anthems including Bum Bum, Cold Outside […] |
22 events,Stonham Barns Park - one of Suffolk’s premier leisure and tourism venues and a part of Cosgrove Leisure Parks UK - is gearing up to welcome car lovers and families for the Classic Car Show 2026 on Sunday, 16 August. This eagerly awaited annual event promises a vibrant day out for all, packed with automotive marvels and fun for all […] |
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22 events,Award-winning psychological thriller DISREMEMBER will return to filmmaker Matthew Simpson’s hometown this August for a special one-off screening followed by a live audience Q&A at Sunrise Film Festival. Created entirely by Simpson with no crew, no cast and no budget, the film has gone on to win multiple Best Feature awards before making its US […] |
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19 events,On Thursday 27th August at the Octagon Chapel, Norwich, Sir Norman Lamb — ex-MP and tireless campaigner — discusses how the UK can and must improve its mental health provision. Sir Norman Lamb is an ongoing champion of the marginalised and underrepresented. His new book Be More Human: Why Mental Health Care is Broken – and What […] |
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18 events,The internationally acclaimed Wooden Roots Experience returns to Britten Pears Arts at Snape Maltings, Suffolk, IP17 1SP, from 29 to 30 August, offering an immersive weekend of West African drum and dance led by some of the world’s most respected artists. Originally created by Wooden Roots Ltd, the event is now proudly delivered through their […] |
20 events,Food lovers are invited to embark on a culinary journey around the globe at the free Bury St Edmunds Food & Drink Festival over the late summer bank holiday weekend on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August. This year's festival promises to be one of the most exciting yet with visitors able to sample authentic flavours from […]
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The One Big Multicultural Festival is back for 2026! This much-anticipated free family festival returns for its 14th year at Alexandra Park. Join us on Sunday 30 August, from 12pm to 6pm, as we celebrate the different cultures and faiths that make Ipswich such a diverse and welcoming town. With entertainment running all afternoon, there will also be a children's fun […] |
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