Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exhibition: SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling Saturday 18 May – Sunday 22 September 2024 Opening times : Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm, Sundays, 1pm – 4.30pm Price - Included in museum admission Suitable for: All ages SUNLIGHT is the first major survey of the work of British artist Roger Ackling (1947-2014) and the most significant exhibition […]
Forty Farms offers a unique insight into the everyday lives, fears and hopes of 40 extraordinary farmers, through photography, products, film and words to create an immersive experience. In March 2020, British Life Photographer of the Year and Cumbrian farmer, Amy Bateman embarked on a journey to record the stories of Forty Farms in the […]
From Thursday 20 June visitors to Time and Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth will be able to explore creative digital responses to the museum’s collections courtesy of the brand-new Smokehouse Gallery, housed in the atmospheric setting of one of the industrial former herring smoking rooms. The Gallery launches with the digital exhibition Not Made in […]
A new free exhibition 'An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson’ which celebrates portraiture, identity, and home will open this June at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich. John Ferguson is an internationally established documentary, lifestyle, and portrait photographer who lives in Ipswich. His images tell stories which are approachable and intimate. This will be the […]
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the exhibition Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark, which opens on Saturday 29 June. Catherine Maude Nichols (1847-1923) was born in Norwich and lived all her life in the city. She was a prolific and gifted artist who was able to sustain a successful professional career, […]
The Food Museum’s popular beer festival in partnership with CAMRA returns for another celebration of all things brewing, with the 27th Festival of Beer and Brewing from Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th July 2024. Visitors can enjoy a range of delicious real ales, craft beers and ciders in the picturesque surroundings of the museum, including […]
Clutter City Night Market returns to NAC on with over 25 carefully selected stalls featuring the best local makers, artists, illustrators and designers! Plus tasty Vietnamese pop-up by Papayaverte and tunes by Small Universe DJs Maria and Joel.
The St Augustines Unity Hub is now available for hire both for members and others! At this open house you are welcome to explore the space, have a cuppa and meet with the trustees of Norwich Unity Hub. So do pop over and have a chat - and hear what the trustees have been up […]
4-acre walled garden dating back to 12th century. Extensive lawns with specimen trees. Borders with many rare and unusual shrubs. Herbaceous borders flanked by yew hedges. Rose beds underplanted with hosta, a meadow labyrinth & organic kitchen garden, herb garden and bamboo walk. Plant sales. Children's trail. 1-4.30pm, admission £5, children free. Wheelchair accessible. Home-made […]
As part of The Lord Mayor's Celebrations, join Norfolk Museums Service on Millennium Plain outside the Forum to celebrate the Lord Mayor's Weekend with a brand new show. Meet the movers, shakers, and rule-breakers of Norwich's past in this fast-paced, family-friendly performance. Discover the stories of those who challenged the status quo and find out […]
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity is inviting families to sign up to stomp their way round Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park and help make this year’s Welly Walk its biggest yet. The fourth and final walk will give families the chance to explore a rewarding and fun-packed 5km trail before enjoying free entry to the […]
Global Rhythm, Ipswich’s free festival of world and roots music, returns to Christchurch Park Ipswich on Saturday 13th of July. Three stages and a programme of free workshops will feature fantastic music and dance from many nations and cultures including the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe. The Peppery Stage showcases joyous Central African sounds […]
Meet Menopause Campaigner and Author of 'Making Menopause Matter', Diane Danzebrink at Downham Market Library on Wednesday July 17, 2024. Hear excerpts from her must-read book and engage in a Q&A session. FREE event with refreshments - but limited spaces, with copies of the book available to purchase at the event. £14.99 cash only. Booking […]
This year once again Ancient House Museum will be joining in the Festival of Thetford & Punjab with a fantastic week of free events and activities culminating with a special free weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July. The Festival of Thetford & Punjab – which is led by the Essex Cultural Diversity Partnership […]
Experience the magic of plant music in a unique setting with a series of late openings this summer. By night an audio experimentalist and by day a Felbrigg gardener – Martin Noble-James from Revolutionary Biscuits has expert insight into the plants he makes playful and relaxing music with. Using sensors similar to an ECG machine, […]
Head to Ickworth Estate for a summer of play. You are invited to transform the Walled Garden and reclaim it as a hub for families and friends to connect with nature and each other. With many different activities in this ‘Play Garden’, you can lose track of time weaving through wild mazes, performing on the Summer […]
This summer, Chantry Place Norwich is partnering with the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation and Run Norwich to host a free family-friendly ‘Sporting Summer’ event at Chantry Place. From Saturday 20th July until Tuesday 3rd September 2024, visitors will be able to enjoy a daily sports-themed trail, plus a range of fun and free sporting activities at Chantry Place on select […]
One of west Norfolk's most popular music festivals is back next month as the Borough Council once again stages Folk in the Town. On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, come and enjoy a variety of live music including traditional folk, Americana, folk rock, bluegrass and everything in between on the Tuesday Market Place from 10:30am […]
FutureFest is returning for its second year! Future Radio will be taking over The Brickmakers pub on Sunday 21st July, featuring live bands on three stages, food trucks, kids activities, and DJs from midday until 11pm. Social media sensation, Leon Mallett will be playing live on stage. His recent songs ‘East Anglian Boy’ and ‘Let’s […]
Norwich Theatre’s much anticipated Family Festival is returning this July with lots of free and low-cost activities and plenty of fun for families. Spanning across Norwich Theatre Royal and Norwich Theatre Stage Two from 23 – 25 July, there will be interactive workshops, drop-in sessions, SEND activities and shows for all types of families. Bring all the […]
Operation Camouflage begins at Sutton Heath, near Woodbridge on Tuesday 23 July. Organised by the Army Welfare Service and East Suffolk Council, the activity programme is open to children and young people aged between 8 and 16 years old who live in or go to school in East Suffolk. Designed to bring young people together […]
Get ready to dive into creative family fun from 23 – 25 July with Family Festival! Stuffed with free and low-cost activities suitable for all generations, it will be a day the whole family remembers. Here’s a full guide to the activities so you can plan your visit. Norwich Theatre Royal and Stage Two opens […]
Castle Quarter in Norwich has revealed more free activities for families this summer, with a series of appearances from Norfolk’s emergency services teams. Every Tuesday from 23rd July to 27th August, 10am to 4pm, there will be the chance to meet different members of Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk Accident and Rescue, Norfolk Fire & Rescue and […]
The 16th Norwich Pride, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community for everyone, is on Saturday July 27, 2024. Each year the Pride march leaves City Hall at 1pm. Here is the route – Starting at City Hall Down to Gaol Hill, passing The Guildhall Onto Exchange Street (Take a short cut here to London Street […]
A holistic collaboration between Orion Events and Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues - will introduce a brand-new mind, body and spirit and crafts event this July. Calm at the Barn on Saturday and Sunday 27 and 28 July 2024 will include indoor and outdoor activities and free workshops to encourage […]
Castle Quarter in Norwich has revealed more free activities for families this summer, with a series of appearances from Norfolk’s emergency services teams. Every Tuesday from 23rd July to 27th August, 10am to 4pm, there will be the chance to meet different members of Norfolk Constabulary, Norfolk Accident and Rescue, Norfolk Fire & Rescue and […]
Leading West African drumming experts and djembe makers, Wooden Roots, announce a weekend of West African drumming, dance and performance. The Wooden Roots Experience takes place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August at Snape Maltings. Founded in Los Angeles and suppliers of bespoke djembes for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther movies, Wooden Roots have created […]
Following on from the success of previous ‘Stage & Screen’ festivals in the town, the ‘inThetford’ festival is set to launch on Friday 2 August, celebrating the town’s vibrant history and cultural heritage. The weekend programme of events brings together partner organisations from across the town, including Breckland Council and Thetford Town Council, alongside businesses, […]
The Suffolk town of Bungay is all set to host the Black Shuck Festival this August – inspired by the legend of the ghostly black dog that haunts East Anglia. With a host of spectacular entertainment and creative opportunities for the whole community, Bungay holds claim to Black Shuck more than any other location. Legend […]
Plan a trip into Norwich city centre this August and if you stop by Castle Quarter you could bump into all creatures great and small. The city’s leading social, leisure and lifestyle destination will be giving visitors the rare chance to make some new furry four-legged friends at its animal encounter days. The Unicorn Alpacas […]
If you’re looking for entertainment to keep children busy this summer holidays, don’t miss these Family Fun Days in Ipswich! There will be plenty of sport, creative and interactive activities for children, with the Family Fun Days planned across the summer at different locations across Ipswich to enable as many people as possible to join […]
Wymondham Abbey’s bustling summer fair will be brimming with salsa vibes on Saturday 3rd August as the community is invited to a flash dance session to be filmed by drone. In addition to browsing 80 stalls packed with Norfolk produce, street food, and bespoke crafts, both inside the Abbey and around the grounds, visitors are invited […]
The second annual Hunstanton Rocks festival returns to the town this weekend on Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August. It’s a mega weekend of free musical entertainment provided on the Green in Hunstanton by the borough council. On Saturday 3 August the finals of the West Norfolk Battle of the Bands competition will take […]
The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk started its programme of King’s Lynn events for 2024 last weekend with Folk in the Town. There’s seven more weeks of activities to come. Live music, sport and film screenings, classic vehicles and the chance to sample some sport are all coming to the granite area […]
Use your archaeological skills to explore a recreated archaeological excavation. Handle real historical artefacts and meet Viking warriors. Price - Free. Suitable for: Families
Charlie Haylock, one of East Anglia’s leading entertainers, and author of several books, gives a witty and unique insight into rural East Anglia – its dialect, humour and general ‘goings on’. Charlie is not only a hugely entertaining speaker, but also a mine of information about the history of the English language, and how so […]
BRICK KILN HOUSE, PRIORY LANE, SHOTESHAM, NORWICH, NR15 1UJ 10-4 adm £6 chd free. Home-made teas. Wheelchair access. Dogs welcome 2-acre country garden with large terrace, lawns and colourful herbaceous borders. Contemporary designed pergola garden, sculptures and a stream running through diversely planted woodland.
