Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
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 […]
Between 1948 and 1961, German-born husband and wife Walter and Rita Nurnberg photographed the factories of Norwich and their workers. Meticulously choreographed images of the factories are infused with the high modernism of the Bauhaus, whilst striking portraits of workers lean into the glamour and beauty of cinema’s golden age. It includes over 130 original […]
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 […]
Opening on Saturday 20 January in Norwich Castle’s Colman Project Space, The Lost Estate is a richly evocative photographic series by acclaimed Essex-based artists Daniel & Clara. Specially commissioned by Norwich Castle, the set of six large-scale photographs explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through imagined narratives taking place in the gardens of a […]
A new exhibition showcasing works by local artist Christopher Thomas Page is providing a colourful snapshot of King’s Lynn in the first half of the twentieth century. ‘Views of Lynn: The Watercolours of C T Page (1866-1952)’ runs until 20th April in the Fermoy Gallery at St George’s Guildhall. The free exhibition features a selection […]
In 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will investigate how we can know what is true in the world around us through a series of fascinating, interlinked exhibitions. The dynamic 2024 programme consists of five key exhibitions – ‘In Event of Moon Disaster’, ‘Liquid Gender, Jeffrey Gibson: I can choose’, ‘Rashaad Newsome: In the Absence of Evidence, […]
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse opens its doors for a new season on Saturday 9 March with a new exhibition which tells the story of nursing history at the site. The result of a year-long collaboration between Norfolk-based textile artists, Connie Flynn, and a team of volunteer researchers, Making the Rounds is a moving exploration of 150 years […]
This family friendly exhibition takes a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs – from ancient legends of mythical winged beasts in the deserts of central Asia to the creatures bought to life in Jurassic Park. Featuring detailed models alongside memorabilia and fascinating fossils and specimens from our own collections, Dinosaurium explores […]
Orchard Toys partners with Chantry Place Norwich to bring families a brand new trail inspired by THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT™ this spring. The Peter Rabbit World Trail event is free for families, and will run at Chantry Place from Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 14th April 2024*. This fun trail is part of the launch celebrations for Orchard Toys’ […]
Visit the Food Museum in the heart of Suffolk this holiday for a feast of seasonal fun with Easter celebrations! From 28 March to 11 April, the Food Museum is bringing together Easter traditions from around the globe, as well as celebrating spring on the farm. From cooking workshops to delectable local fare, Easter trails, […]
Starting on Thursday 28th March, through to Tuesday 30th April, families can go on a historical journey throughout the walkways of Castle Quarter – Norwich’s leading social, leisure and entertainment destination - as they follow a medieval trail. To celebrate the transformation of Norwich Castle Keep, visitors will be tasked with searching out hidden historical artefacts around […]
Free food sessions to help West Norfolk residents trying to make ends meet, due to the increasing cost of living, are to return to South Lynn on Wednesday 3 April 2024. Lily, a service that is owned and managed by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, is organising another interactive Food for […]
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery are holding a special mini medieval symposium to celebrate Easter. With talks focusing on themes of religion, pilgrimage, and the changing seasons, given by the Royal Palace Reborn curatorial team: - Rediscovering the Bishop’s Palace in Norwich by Andrew Ferrara - Discovering the Archaeology of Pilgrimage at Bromholm Priory […]
Artist Jane Crawshaw is dropping by the museum and wants to hear your experiences of life, past and present, in Great Yarmouth as well as hopes and fears for the future. Your shared experiences will help Jane to create a new series of paintings. Pop by the museum to speak to Jane and add your […]
Norwich has a rich industrial heritage. This guided tour will proudly explore the industrial collections at the Museum of Norwich. This tour complements Norwich Works: The Industrial Photography of Walter & Rita Nurnberg, the current exhibition at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. The tour will highlight treasured objects in the collections that link to […]
This year marks 170 years of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Jenny Lind Children’s hospital. On 3 April 1854 the doors opened to its first young patients and the NNUH is putting on a number of events throughout the coming months to mark this anniversary year. The signature event is a glittering orchestral gala […]
Join Jaki and Ava of Papaya Verte for a bowl of congee and-or Vietnamese chicken Cháo at Xo Kitchen in Norwich on Sunday, 7th of April, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Kim, a patisserie expert, will also be providing some delicious sweet treats like Ube and white candy mousse and chocolate and banana slice. Proceeds to […]
Churros for the People are back again with Norwich's finest music, food and drink Fiesta! Expect Spanish and Latino Music, food and drink to enjoy all day. Complete line-up to be announced but there will be live music with Latino Power - Norwich Latin Dance will be there so expect lots of dancing. Table service […]
Norwich Theatre is launching a book club with a difference! The Anti-social Book Club at Norwich Theatre Playhouse in the Playroom starts on Sunday 7 April between 1–3pm and runs fortnightly. Escape any pressures of a typical book club and indulge in a leisurely Sunday afternoon of reading at the Anti-social Book Club. This unique gathering allows readers to bring their own […]
Come and explore the joy of knitting! GIANT needles, RECYCLED yarns, have a go activities - with local artist Connie Flynn. With a fantastic history of knitting in Cromer as seen in the wonderful ganseys, come along and explore the art of knit.
Castle Quarter is also hosting another free event this Easter, promising to give visitors a very royal experience. Little lords and ladies are invited to immerse themselves in a free-to-attend workshop at Castle Quarter on Tuesday 9th April, where they will learn the graceful art of curtsying, master a regal walk, how to wave like a […]
Learn how to make your own Space-themed peg doll in a 1 hour workshop and take home your creation! Workshops are designed for children aged 8-12. Children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Siblings and accompanying children aged 0-7 and 13-18 are welcome to attend but cannot participate in the workshop. Workshop includes […]
As spring approaches, the team behind First Light Festival are hosting an array of events at East Point Pavilion ranging from live music and comedy to the popular monthly makers’ markets. Overlooking Lowestoft’s stunning South Beach, East Point Pavilion is fast becoming a hotspot for music, comedy and cabaret style theatre. They will welcome the […]
Go green at Gressenhall as we get ready to celebrate Earth Day 2024 during the Easter holidays! Join in with a day of nature and wildlife inspired activities - indoor, outdoor, and all included with admission. Get planting, crafting, mapping and making with a range of activity stations across the museum. Try making your own […]
Norfolk's celebration of creativity is back, from Sat 13 to Sun 21 April, at The Forum, Norwich. Each day is different, with free tasters and exhibitions from 10am to 4pm, plus workshops and talks. There's something for everyone!
A new fashion and pampering event is coming to Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues – on Sunday 14 April. The Catwalk & Chill event will showcase the work of Saria Goy, a fashion designer from Norwich who has been modelling and making film appearances for over ten years. Her enthusiasm for […]
Chestnut Farm, West Beckham near Holt opens for the National Garden Scheme this month. Matured over some 60 years under the careful guidance of the extremely knowledgeable garden owners, John and Judy McNeil Wilson, you will find all sorts of little treasures. The garden has been opening its gates for many years, and the McNeil […]
Suffolk Libraries has welcomed Martin Scaiff as its new Environmentalist in Residence. Martin is the latest to join the Suffolk Libraries ‘In Residence’ project which offers artists the opportunity to explore and make work in collaboration with libraries over a six- month period. As an organisation funded by Arts Council England, Suffolk Libraries regularly works with artists […]
Time Horizon, one of Antony Gormley’s most spectacular large-scale installations, will be shown at Houghton Hall in Norfolk from 21 April – 31 October 2024, the first time the work will be staged in the UK. Featuring 100 life-size sculptures, the works are distributed across 300 acres of the park, the furthest away being approximately 1.5 miles […]
Artist Debbie Storey has returned to the Pennoyer Centre this spring with her exhibition ‘Wild Encounters’, which opened 22 April and runs until 15 May. Moongazer hares, wild horses and stags emerging from magical forests are just some of the animals that are hanging in the Centre’s Chapel. Debbie paints in acrylic, favouring their bright […]
Carole Burman, Managing Director of MAD-HR, is running a free workshop as part of the Norfolk Business Festival on Thursday 25th April at The NEST in Norwich. Over the course of two hours, MAD-HR will look at: Distinguishing the neurodiversity types Recognising the skills and talents of those with neurodiversity Your legal position What reasonable adjustments […]
This one is for the early risers on Sunday, 28th April; you can witness a beautiful sunrise across the Pensthorpe lakes and catch the sweet songs of our breeding birds. Starting at 5 am, you can get out and about on the Reserve before anyone else while nature is still waking up, taking in the […]
The Skulduggery in Stowmarket crime fiction festival has been announced and will take place on Saturday 27 April at Stowmarket Library, with a series of top live author events. The popular festival is organised and run by Stowmarket Library and this will be its sixth year. Previous guests have included authors Tony Kent, William Shaw, Rory Clements, […]
World Tai Chi Day is on Saturday 27 April and to celebrate it there will be a mass come-and-try Tai Chi event on the Green in the morning. This will be everybody’s chance to have a go at the activity in a relaxed, enjoyable environment to see what they make of it. All are welcome from complete […]
Residents in Wickham Market are invited to a free event to learn more about making space for hedgehogs and frogs in their gardens. Organised by the Framlingham, Wickham Market, Kelsale, Yoxford and villages Community Partnership, the second Wild About Wickham event called ‘Hogs, Frogs and Logs’, takes place on Saturday 27 April at Wickham Market Village […]
To mark the anniversary of William Shakespeare's birthday St George's Guildhall, in King’s Lynn, is hosting a Big Birthday Bash on 28 April. From 11am to 3pm there will be a range of free Tudor themed family activities and exciting workshops taking place. There will be live Tudor music and Tudor games for families to get involved […]
Things are about to get tasty in North Lynn thanks to free food sessions being organised by the Lily team at the borough council. Food for Thought are free family-friendly sessions aimed at helping residents learn new cooking skills, swap recipe ideas, and discover ways to eat healthy and nutritional food while also saving money. […]
