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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A solo exhibition by Grace Adam of ceramic sculptures and large-scale drawings based on flints. Ancient, durable and beautiful, humans have shaped and used flint for over 3 million years - knapped into tools, axes and engraving implements. Moving between naturalistic and abstract, the artist explores the synergies between the facets that appear during the […]
This August, Waveney Valley artists Paul and Ally Zawadzki present their first joint art exhibition ‘Paz y Amor’ (‘Peace and Love’), at The Bell Gallery, Bungay, featuring new work celebrating the unpredictability of nature and looking beneath the surface of the landscape that surrounds us. The show runs from Monday 19 - Saturday 31 August […]
The exhibition of these uniquely made images evolved from a conversation the artists had about the discovery of a plate (now housed in the Museum of London) bearing the date of 1661, and the words You and I are Earth, which was found in a London sewer. This ‘Message from the Underground’, on a plate […]
For anyone thinking about how to keep children entertained, Castle Quarter has announced a sporty programme of free summer events throughout August, to celebrate the Paris Olympics. Norwich’s leading social, leisure and lifestyle destination is offering visitors a packed programme of free activities for summer 2024, helping to keep everyone entertained, boredom at bay and […]
The eleventh annual Hempstead Arts Exhibition and Sale returns to Hempstead-by-Holt for another year and is bigger than ever before. The exhibition, which takes place on Saturday 31st August 2024 and Sunday 1st September 2024, will be held at Hempstead-by-Holt Village Hall in north Norfolk. The exhibition this year has attracted over 200 exhibits created by more […]
Norwich-Brielle Voices present a programme of works dating from the Renaissance to the Baroque era. Behind the glorious music lies the turbulent, and often intertwined, religious history of the two countries from the 15th to the 17th centuries - which brought the Strangers from the Low Countries to Norwich. The choir results from friendships formed […]
ROLL UP, ROLL UP FOR A DAY OF BIKES, BARBER-CUE AND BEER’DS AT CAPTAIN FAWCETT’S EMPORIUM IN KING’S LYNN! After last year’s storming success, it’s back and bigger than ever! What? A stupendous gathering of all who love life on two wheels! When? SATURDAY 31st AUGUST 11am-5pm Where? CAPTAIN FAWCETT HQ Friesian Way King’s Lynn PE30 4JQ […]
People imagine that gardens are over by now but there is still plenty of glorious colour and variety in the gardens open for the National Garden Scheme in September. You can enjoy a special mid-week evening visit with the head gardener at the spectacular walled garden at Holkham, there is an unusual garden full of […]
Fairhurst Gallery is delighted to welcome Maria Belderbos and Freya Carlton - winners of the Holt Art Festival - Sworders Emerging Artist Prize 2023. Freya Carlton is a young artist currently studying Furniture and Product Design at Nottingham Trent University. She focuses her work on creating miniature worlds that pop out of the frame, utilising light to bring her art […]
Foodies Festival returns to Earlham Park, Norwich, from 6th – 8th September, with brand new features and a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including: Scouting For Girls, Sister Sledgeand the exhilarating Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra with live vocals and DJ. Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the […]
A full and packed programme is in place for the first Bungay Folk Festival with Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis, Solana and The Shackleton Trio headlining various venues across the weekend. Well known French music band Xim will close the festival with a French Bal on the Sunday evening in Bungay Community Centre. Most of the other events will […]
The Wild Walls Festival is an exciting four-week street art programme in Ipswich, beginning on Friday 6th September. The mainly free programme will bring an early autumn creative buzz to the town with plenty of family-friendly things to do. The festival will also bring what is believed to be one of the biggest murals in […]
A festival of outdoor activities to celebrate The Brecks will take place from 7 to 22 September 2024. Over 50 events, many of which will be free, will celebrate the fifth and final year of The Brecks’ Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme. From accessible walks around the River Lark to yoga, from identifying […]
This September, the National Trust welcomes East Anglian artist and specialist in traditional woodland crafts, Fay Jones, as their new artist-in-residence at Lavenham Guildhall. Known for her deep connection to natural materials and her skill in transforming them into evocative art, Fay will be presenting her second solo exhibition, titled RAW: Tactile Viscera. This unique […]
An evening of harmony-filled rock is coming to Thurston on Saturday 7 September, when Suffolk-based three-piece band The Blaggers perform at the library. The band specialise in playing classic songs that feature harmony vocals – so, expect to hear well-known tracks by the likes of The Eagles, The Beatles, The Monkees, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beach […]
Saturday 07 & Sunday 08 September - 10am-4.30pm Price - Free Suitable for: All Discover the rich history of Great Yarmouth from the Ice Age to the present day and take a closer look at its maritime and fishing heritage and some of the colourful characters who made their living from the sea. Housed in […]
Stonham Barns Park, one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday destinations, is staging a massive Saxon & Viking Festival on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September for families and history lovers from all over the region. The show was not staged last year and so the return to Stonham Barns Park is expected to attract a mega crowd. […]
People imagine that gardens are over by now but there is still plenty of glorious colour and variety in the gardens open for the National Garden Scheme in September. You can enjoy a special mid-week evening visit with the head gardener at the spectacular walled garden at Holkham, there is an unusual garden full of exotics […]
Creake Abbey hosts the award-winning Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January). There are over 50 stalls to choose from offering fresh local produce including meat, fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers in season, cheese, cakes, savoury and sweet tarts, pies, fudge, artisan breads, pickles, oils, vinegars, preserves, local ales and wines, […]
* STOP PRESS* British Cycling will be celebrating the career of Sir Mark Cavendish at the final stage of this year's race, with Mark and his family attending in Felixstowe as guests of the race. Lowestoft, Felixstowe, and East Suffolk are gearing up to host the final stage of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain […]
King's Lynn Classic Car Day on Sunday 8 September 2024 in the Tuesday Market Place, Part of Heritage Open day Along with hundreds of vintage cars there will be live music on the stage throughout the day. 10am-10:45am, 11am-11:45am – Jessie’s Ghost 12pm-12:45pm, 1pm-1:45pm – Summertime Kings 2:15pm-3:00pm, 3:15pm-4pm – Miss Jones Band This FREE event is also is […]
The annual Classic Car Day takes place on Sunday 8 September, between 10am and 4pm, in the Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, organised by the borough council. This is part of the wider Heritage Open Day, being organised by King’s Lynn Civic Society. This well-established car event has been fully-booked for months. Over 200 vintage […]
Celebrating the past, building our future: An RSPCA Story Visit this special exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the RSPCA Mid Norfolk and North Suffolk Branch, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the National RSPCA. Discover the history, impact and the stories of their work over the last 60 years and beyond. See displays about how […]
Wednesday 11th September - 10am-4pm Sunday 15th September - 1pm-4.30pm Price - Free Suitable for: All An exciting opportunity to explore Strangers' Hall museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days. Once home to Mayors and Magnates - Strangers’ Hall is one of Norwich’s oldest and most fascinating buildings. With a labyrinthine suite of […]
12, 13, 14, 15 September – 10am-4pm Price - Free Suitable for: All An exciting opportunity to explore the Tolhouse Gaol museum for free as part of Heritage Open Days. Enjoy the displays and hands-on activities and find out about the history of this 12th Century medieval merchant’s house, which was transformed into one of […]
Friends from the local creative community are coming together for a night of music in memory of local artist and musician Jonathan Allen, who passed away in 2023. In support of Norfolk cancer charity The Big C. Approx. running times: The Neutrinos 7:30 – 8pm Bloomfield Family Band 8:15 – 9pm Luke Abbott 9:15 – 10pm Nathan Fake […]
An exciting opportunity to explore the Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell for free as part of Heritage Open Days. Drop by the museum to learn the stories of the city from Medieval times to modern day, through the eyes of some of the people who worked in the trades and industries which put the […]
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The Autumn Festival of Norfolk returns with its vibrant and diverse programme this year, presenting a variety of specially commissioned events, including a tribute screening, dynamic dance performances, engaging conversations with renowned personalities, multicultural celebrations of music, and a theatrical production that will transport you back to 1930s high society. From drama and music, to […]
An exciting opportunity to explore Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery for free as part of Heritage Open Days. Including free activities for children of all ages. Price - Free Suitable for : All
A fire and police station in Ipswich is to open its doors to the public this weekend. The family open day takes place at Princes Street station and will raise money for the Firefighters Charity, which supports firefighters and their families in times of need, and the Be Lucky Anti-Crime Foundation. The Be Lucky Anti-Crime […]
Food for Thought, the 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; are to return to King’s Lynn. Lily, a service that is owned and managed by the borough council, is organising 12 weeks of interactive […]
The third Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail this autumn features 40 artists, sculptors, musicians and makers in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Bayfield Hall near Holt. The trail is curated by Sarah Cannell with kind permission to use the private gardens and ancient chapel by Caroline and Roger Combe. An uplifting, inspiring natural space for […]
A brand-new event - staged at Stonham Barns Park earlier in the year - is being repeated on the weekend of 21 and 22 September to keep the creative and crafting vibe flowing in Suffolk. The Autumn Craft Market will be taking place to follow on from the Easter Craft Market which attracted ‘crafters’ from all genres from all […]
The Henham Steam and Country Show (formerly the Grand Henham Steam Rally) takes place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 at Henham Park, near Southwold. As well as offering a fantastic family day out with exciting displays, parades and attractions, visitors will once again be able to steer one of the show's steam engines […]
A journey through the British Isles in story, song and music with HUGH LUPTON Master Storyteller. Tales of trickery, magic, love & adventure within the shifting landscapes of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and exploring the dreaming of place. There will be ballads and songs from folk rituals and some with choruses to join in! […]
Award winning Norfolk producers and makers, the famous Sam Sharp to sharpen all your knives, blades and tools, plus the town's indie businesses, cute cafes, historic pubs and heritage to explore - including the stunning Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham Heritage Museum, Historic Norfolk’s Becket’s Chapel and Mid Norfolk Railway heritage line at Wymondham Abbey Station, it’s so worth a special trip, […]
40Fest will showcase the 40 Stories exhibition & celebrate 40 years of The Matthew Project. Food & refreshments The Matthew Project will be serving up a delicious BBQ, cream teas and hot & cold refreshments all day. Plus, they'll be joined by The Hope Coffee Co and Feel Good Ice Cream Co, who will be […]
The Ipswich Half Marathon returns on Sunday 22 September, offering an inclusive running event open to participants of all abilities. The event starts and finishes at Ipswich Town FC's Portman Road Stadium and will take runners on a scenic 13.1 mile route through the town centre, past Ipswich Waterfront and along the River Orwell. Whether […]
James Paget Hospital in Gorleston is looking for additional volunteer ‘befrienders’ to come and support patients, heading into the busy autumn and winter months. At a special Open Day being held at the hospital’s Louise Hamilton Centre on Wednesday 25th September between 11.30am and 5pm, anyone over the age of 17 who is interested in volunteering […]
Deepdale Camping & Rooms hosts a small but perfectly formed Music Festival with a Heart of Folk across 3 stages on the last weekend of September. The Brick Barn, Orchard Stage & Courtyard will host more than 40 superb acts. The following headline artists will be performing on the Brick Barn stage: It all kicks off […]
Head to The Forum for a heart-warming introduction to Fotograf, where children in Uganda are given the opportunity to express themselves through the lens of a camera. Witness the creativity and unique perspective of these young photographers as they capture moments that inspire and move us. This in-person event promises to be a celebration of […]
Pensthorpe, the North Norfolk-based nature reserve, has announced a weekend filled with Flamboyance and feathery fun at its new Flamingo Festival! The exciting event takes place over the weekend of 28th and 29th September and aims to showcase the reserves flock of 66 Greater Flamingos. Families can enjoy a day full of themed fun with […]
The Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival, one of the UK’s most loved culinary events, is thrilled to announce its chef demo lineup for 2024. Headlining the event are Michelin starred Tom Aikens, Tom Booton of The Grill at The Dorchester hotel, celebrated chef and cookbook author Ben Tish and Ivan Tisdall Downes of Native at […]
Colour Run is Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity's brand new event for 2024! The family-friendly fun run will be the most colourful event of the year by far. Kick off the festivities at the start line with a spectacular Colour Extravaganza, giving each participant the chance to throw their own pot of colour powder up […]
Welcome to the WalkNorfolk festival. Created in October 2022, it is one of the most diverse and innovative walking festivals in the country. The festival takes place every October and celebrates Norfolk’s incredibly rich natural landscapes, heritage and history and much more with guided walks taking place right across the county. The 2024 festival will […]
An exhibition of artworks marking 30 years since the end of apartheid will see linocuts and cartoons by South African illustrator and cartoonist Norman Kaplan on display in the Enterprise Centre on the UEA campus from 30 September – 18 October. Norman Kaplan was born in Gqeberha (formally Port Elizabeth), South Africa in 1947 and […]
Free display at Norwich Millennium Library documents 500 years of Black music in Britain following this year’s ground-breaking British Library exhibition. Inspired by the British Library’s Beyond the Bassline exhibition, Norwich Millennium Library will host a free panel display from 1st to 31st October throughout Black History Month to help tell a national story about […]
A brand-new exhibition, Woof: A Celebration of Dogs, celebrating our canine companion throughout time, is coming to Lynn Museum this autumn. Woof: A Celebration of Dogs will open at the Market Street museum on Tuesday 1 October. Through a diverse collection of objects and artworks the exhibition explores the different roles dogs have played in our […]
The Seasons Speak is an exhibition and soundscape of nature inspired poems and naturally dyed colours. The hand-stitched and woven textiles are inspired by a seasonal cycle of poems written by Dorothy Amery, who has now sadly died. The poems and accompanying hangings celebrate Dorothy’s life and her deep love of nature. The textiles will […]
Members of the public are invited to attend the Hospital Showcase and Annual General Meeting at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) on Wednesday 2 October. From 2pm to 4.30pm patients and public will be able to walk around a marketplace of stands in the hospital’s East Atrium, see an exhibition of our work […]
Diane Danzebrink, one of the UK’s leading campaigners for change in menopause education and awareness, and a regular expert voice on national radio and TV, is coming to John Lewis Norwich on Thursday 3rd October for a special customer evening. At the free event, Diane will be answering questions and sharing her insight and expertise […]
The 18th Slow Food Festival launches in Aylsham on its traditional October weekend featuring local food and drink producers, crafts people and entertainers as well as all the old favourites. From street food to indoor markets, home-grown vegetables to fresh-baked food, artisan beer and local wines, the family-friendly festival is a celebration of Norfolk’s diverse and […]
The Food Museum is delighted to announce the opening of Eat to Live or Live to Eat, a unique photographic exhibition by acclaimed art director and stylist Camilla Wordie, from 5 October 2024 to early 2025. This exhibition in the historic Abbots Hall Community Galleries highlights the intimate and joyful relationship people share with food, […]
The October Farmers' Market at Creake Abbey takes place on Saturday October 5, from 9.30am to 1pm. Producers at the market will include Norfolk Raider Cider and Sandringham Apple Juice. The Barn Café will be open from 9.30am, plus there will be street food at the market. Coffee and other hot drinks will be available […]
On Saturday 5th October, the Grain Brewery team will host their Hop Harvest Party at the brewery. There will be plenty of cask and keg beers on offer, including the brewery's own Fresh Hopped Beer (F.H.B.), as well as green hopped beers from our brewing chums at Ampersand and Tindalls, plus plenty more on offer. […]
Join Victoria Howell, Clinical Menopause Specialist, and Michelle Howard, Yoga Teacher and MY Menopause Yoga Teacher, for a day of Education, Connection and Relaxation, on Sunday 6th October 9.30am-5pm. All women experience menopause in very different ways and the multitude of symptoms can be a challenge to understand and navigate on a daily basis. As […]
The award-winning Bressingham High Barn welcomes you to a day of wellbeing and relaxation; full-day, morning or afternoon slots available. Optional light lunch. 10.30-11am Welcome Refreshments 11am to 12 noon Morning Yoga Session: Vinyasa Flow with Poppy Sayers 12-12.45pm Light Lunch 12.45-1pm Welcome Refreshment: Full Day & Afternoon Guests Only 1-2pm Afternoon Yoga Session: Restorative […]
