What's On in Norfolk

Swimming lessons with Everyone Active

Venue: Your local leisure centre

Address: Norfolk

Website: https://www.everyoneactive.com/courses-lessons/swimming-lessons/

Award-winning swimming lessons at your local Everyone Active leisure centre, for children aged from just 4 months old. Available at The Reef Leisure Centre (Sheringham) and Victory Swim and Fitness Centre...

Found: A Poetry and Visual Art Exhibition

Venue: Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Free trail for families with a spooktacular photo opportunity with Scarecrow jack. Pick up a free trail map from Langley's then find the decorated crows before entering a competiton fot the chance to...

Gu'un the Fish 'Un That

Venue: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Free travel for every child when accompanied by a full fare-paying adult - see the website for terms and conditions

Woof: A Celebration of Dogs

Venue: Lynn Museum - King's Lynn

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Fun and games, dress up optional, food and drink provided for children

Pumpkin Fest

Venue: Thetford Garden Centre

Website: www.thetfordgardencentre.co.uk

Fun children's cooking workshop - book via the website

Christmas Spectacular 2024

Venue: Thursford

Website: www.thursford.com

Extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing music, humour and variety suitable for ages 8+

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea - see the website for details

Holt Christmas Lights

Venue: Holt

Website: www.loveholt.com

See the website for details

Cromer Pier Christmas Show

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Christmas show with 8 metre video wall, specialty acts, powerhouse vocals, music and spellbinding dance routines

Castle Quarter Christmas Tree Trail

Venue: Castle Quarter

Website: www.castlequarternorwich.co.uk

Spot themed Christmas trees displayed in the windows of shops and destinationas as well as the Community Christmas Tree Showcase decorated by a local school, charity or community group

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Performance of the classic story from Northern Ballet. Audio described performances and Touch Tours available on selected dates

Luminate 2024

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

After dark light trail with the opportunity to toast marshmallows by fire pits or enjoy festive food and drink in the Courtyard. Rides at the Vintage Fair and Christmas Tree Maze

Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre

Venue: St Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth

Website: www.gytcp.co.uk

Free entry three day festive craft, gifts and food events

Great Yarmouth Christmas Light Switch On

Venue: Great yarmouth

Website: www.gytcp.co.uk

Evening of family friendly entertainement with choirs, dance groups and live music ahead of the light switch on

Pavilion Players Stage School Showcase

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Special showcase performance from Pavilion Players Stage School

12 Days of Christmas Family Trail

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Interactive and playful trail running indoors and outdoors with sensory and tactile elements

An evening of Norwegian Christmas carols performed by The Lardal Kantori

Venue: Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.gytcp.co.uk

Concert of traditional Norwegian Christmas carols

Christmas at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Enchanting grotto where Father Christmas, Mother Christmas and their elves await to greet children aged 12 and under with special gifts. After the visit, explore the festive exhibition hall, be amazed...

Christmas Tree Festival at St Nicholas Church, Dereham

Venue: St Nicholas Church, Dereham

Website: www.breckland.gov.uk

Event raising funds for Dereham Cancer Care and St Nicholas Church building project. Refreshments on sale daily - trees supplied and decorated by local businesses, organisations and schools

Creake Abbey's Christmas Gift Fair

Venue: Creake Abbey

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Fair with artisan traders

Family Crafts in the Gun Room

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Drop in at the Gun Room this festive period and join in with a choice of simple, family Christmas crafts

Garland in the Hall

Venue: Cotehele

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/cotehele

60ft long Christmas garland using thousands of flowers grown on the estate

Kenninghall Craft and Gift Fair

Venue: Kenninghall Village Hall

Website: www.breckland.gov.uk

22 local businesses and crafters offering a range of unique items

Native 2 Norfolk: The Fourum Seasons

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.native2norfolk.co.uk

Event offering a unique blend of seasonal products, artisan crafts and local cuisine

Santa Specials

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

enjoy a magical Christmas journey along the whole length of the line, meet Santa and receive a special wrapped present, complimentary refreshments, festive activity booklets. Balloon modellers and entertainers.

Santa Specials at North Norfolk Railway

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

enjoy a magical Christmas journey along the whole length of the line, meet Santa and receive a special wrapped present, complimentary refreshments, festive activity booklets. Balloon modellers and entertainers.

Steps Into Christmas

Venue: Norwich Arts Centre

Website: www.norwichartscentre.co.uk

Festive event showcasing the work made by the students at Stepping Stones and a free card workshop

Winter Footwear and Coats Collection

Venue: Norwich Arts Centre

Website: www.norwichartscentre.co.uk

Donate warm shoes and coats which will be given to local refugee charity New Routes Integration

Attleborough Christmas Lights Switch On at Carnival

Venue: Attleborough

Light carnival and switch on

Children's Christmas Crafting With Creative Planet

Venue: Wells Maltings

Website: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

Try out wood block printing to make your own drawstring bag, create a foam clay decoration for your tree and make a pop-up reindeer card. Then create a sparkly Christmas haning decoration. Suitable for...

Christmas Light Switch on and lantern parade

Venue: Vancouver Quarter

Website: www.vancouverquarter.com

Live street entertainment, roaming brass band with East Angles Brass, lantern making workshop, lantern parade for families, Christmas light switch on. Quiet hour session is available - see website for...

Christmas Lights Switch On at Downham Market Town Centre

Venue: Downham Market Town Centre

Website: www.downhammarkettowncouncil.org.uk

Craft stalls, Santa grotto, food stalls, charity stalls, fairground rides, games, live music and more

Christmas Market 2024

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Christmas market with pop-up stalls, bespoke creations, creative gift ideas and delicious treats

Christmas Parade and Light Switch On

Venue: Kings Lynn

Website: www.discoverkingslynn.com

Lantern making and parade

Dereham Christmas Lights 2024

Venue: Dereham

Website: www.breckland.gov.uk

Santa's Grotto, fun fair, donkey rides and stalls from artisans, local groups and businesses

Festive Crafternoon Tea

Venue: Dotty Pottery

Website: www.dottypottery.co.uk

Afternoon tea and ceramic painting event

Makers Market at Wroxham Barns

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Local craftspeople and artisans,onsite cafes and food vendors, 14 shoppping studios, the Broadbeat Choir

Meet Rob Biddulph

Venue: Waterstones Norwich

Website: www.waterstones.com/events/search/shop/norwich

Go along and meet the bestselling and multi award-winning author and illustrator. Rob will be signing copies of his award-winning books including his new storybook, I Follow The Fox. Book tickets in advance

Norwich Vegans Christmas Market

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Free event with a range of stalls including hot and cold food and other vegan items

Watton Festive Market

Venue: Watton

Website: www.wattontowncouncil.gov.uk

40 stalls, animal activity, fun fair, marching band, Santa's grotto and light switch on at 4pm

Gabriela Roar

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Performance with late primary and secondary students exploring festive English music for parish churches during the Georgian period.

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Stage performance of Charles Dickens festive classic

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Classical performance of a number of festive movie music from London Concertante

Christmas Light Switch on

Venue: Market Square

Website: www.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Take your family and friends to meet Santa, carols from local choirs

Christmas Lights Switch ON - Aylsham

Venue: Aylsham

Website: www.aylsham-tc.gov.uk

Craft stalls, food and drink vendors, live performance, live music

Thetford Christmas Lights Switch On

Venue: Thetford

Website: www.thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Continental market, Christmas entertainment, performers and more

Christmas at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling

Explore star filled rooms and enjoy family games as you take in the story of Journey Through the Stars. Pop into the shop for perfect Christmas gifts or browse the second-hand bookshop. Tuck into delicious...

Christmas at the Costessey Centre

Venue: Costessey Centre

Website: www.costessey.org.uk

Indoor craft market, free childrens activities and free photobooth

Christmas Doggy Day

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Retail therapy, walk the dog trail, doggy special menu, photo opportunities

Christmas Fayre at Old Hall Farm

Venue: Old Hall Farm

Christmas market event - see website for details

Christmas Indoor carboot and market

Venue: Easton College

Website: www.facebook.com/people/easton-carboot

Food, crafts, tabletop sale, vendors, decoration making, henna and temporary tattoos, Meet Santa, cakes and bakes

Christmas market at Walpole St Peters Church

Venue: Walpole St Peter Church

Website: www.walpolestpeterchurch.org.uk

Market stalls, lighting of the Christmas tree, carol singing and other refreshments

Family Crafts in the Gun Room

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Drop in at the Gun Room this festive period and join in with a choice of simple, family Christmas crafts

Finds Day at Lynn Museum

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Have you found something interesting like a metal object, piece of pottery or flint - take it along to show them

Garden of Lights at Blickling

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Evening of colourful displays and illumuniations - booking essential. Refreshments available

Join Snowy's Conservation Crew

Venue: SEALIFE Huntstanton

Website: www.visit.sealife.com/hunstanton

Join Snowy and take part in an arctic themed trail, take on the challenges, learn about the oceans, discover an array of incredible creatures, festive photo opportunities and magical theming throughout...

North Walsham Christmas Lights

Venue: North Walsham

Website: www.facebook.com/nwxmaslights

Light switch on event - see website for details

Wells Christmas Tide Festival

Venue: Wells Next The Sea

Website: www.wellschristmastidefestival.co.uk

Carol singing, street entertainers, Father Christmas, light switch on, procession and fireworks

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Norwich Puppet Theatre

Website: www.puppettheatre.co.uk

Imaginative, playful and faithful adaptation of the classic story recommendation for ages 5+

Candlelit Advent Procession

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Carols and readings in a candlelit procession as preparations begin for Christmas

Free Family Fun Day at Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Visit Cley for free and take part in free family activities in the Education Centre. Activities from 10:30 to 12:30 and 1:30 to 3:30

Hunstanton Christmas Lights Switch On

Venue: Hunstanton

Website: www.hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk

Food and gift fayre, West Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, meet Father Christmas in the Princess Theatre, live music and entertainment

Join Snowy's Conservation Crew

Venue: SeaLife Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Join Snowy and take part in an arctic themed trail, take on the challenges, learn about the oceans, discover an array of incredible creatures, festive photo opportunities and magical theming throughout...

Sensory Sunday

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Chance to explore the galleries at a more relaxed pace with dimmed lights and reduced video and audio when possilbe

Sheringham's Christmas Light Switch On

Venue: Sheringham

Website: www.sheringhamcarnival.com

Find Santa's Missing Elves, Santa's Grotto, LEGO model build, Elves Craft Workshop and more - see the website for full schedule of activities

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Assembly Rooms in Swaffham

Website: www.swaffhamtowncouncil.gov.uk

Performance of laughter, music and enchantment from the Magical Story Elves theatre group

The West Norfolk Christmas Food and Drink Festival

Venue: Hunstanton High Street

Website: www.norfolk-deli.co.uk/pages/wncff

Christmas food and drink event

Cinderella

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Pantomime performance from Pavilion Productions

Global Village Christmas market

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Market with Christmas gifts from around the world - free entry

Holkham Hall by Candlelight

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Afternoon of festive entertainment including live music and performances, food and drink stalls, Santa's Grotto, parade, mini funfair, charity stalls

Holkham Hall by Candlelight - Guided

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Intimate guided tour of the magnificently decorated state rooms which are lit by candlelight

Evensong with the making of a Chorister Bishop

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Special evening song during which one of the Cathedral's choristers will be made the Child Bishop

Nights at the Museum

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Relaxed evening of festive music, food and drinks with free entry

Noel Night Train

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Enjoy Aylsham Station all lit up and decorated, whilst listening to Aysham Brass Band playing festive favourites before boarding the special evening train for a 60 minute journey by steam through Norfolk's...

The Blessing of the Outdoor Crib

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Short service to bless the Cathedra's Crib outside the Hostry

Tree of Remembrance

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Remember a loved one by placing a star on the Tree of Remembrance

Xmas Pop Party

Venue: Maddermarket Theatre

Website: www.maddermarket.co.uk

Christmas show from Joe Ringer events with live music, singing, dancing, circus and Christmas comedy

Aladdin

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Pantomime of the classic story with accessible performances available

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach Road)

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Free- no need to book. Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife

Christmas Circus and Water Spectacular

Venue: Hippodrome Great yarmouth

Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

International circus cast combining the festive spirit of Christmas with the magic of the circus

Clutter City Winter Market

Venue: Norwich Arts Centre

Website: www.norwichartscentre.co.uk

Indie makers market with 25+ stalls featuring local artists, illustrators and designers

Cromer Christmas Switch On Event

Venue: Cromer

Website: www.cromer-tc.gov.uk

See the website for details

Diss Christmas Lights Switch On

Venue: Diss

Website: www.diss.gov.uk/diss-christmas-lights

Afternoon of festive entertainment including live music and performances, food and drink stalls, Santa's Grotto, parade, mini funfair, charity stalls

Festive Fun Weekend - Vancouver Quarter

Venue: Vancouver Quarter

Website: www.vancouverquarter.com

Enjoy some Christmas crafts, decorate a sweet treat to take home, make reindeer food, write a Christmas wish to Santa, enjoy a Christmas activity sheet and more. Grinch and Cindy Lou in Saturday. Quiet...

Messiah by Candlelight

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Cathedral Choir's annual Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah by candlelight

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Venue: Princess Theatre Hunstanton

Website: www.princesshunstanton.co.uk

Pantomime of the classic story with special effects, dance routines, musical numbers

The Cat In The Hat

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Lively and engaging theatre show based on the Dr Seuss classic for ages 3+

The Dreamer

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Magic show from James Phelan

The Walled Garden Christmas Fayre

Venue: The Walled Garden, Moreton

Website: www.walledgardenmoreton.co.uk

Wide range of stalls with free entry

Big C's Jingle Jangle Family Fun Run

Venue: High Lodge Thetford

Website: www.big-c.co.uk

Get your running shoes out, your Christmas hat on and jingle your way through Thetford Forest for a festive 2.5 or 5k family fun run with bells on, whilst raising viatal funds for local people affected...

Carols at the Theatre

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Annual Christmas carol concert from North Norfolk Youth Circus

Cinderella Rocks

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.co.uk

All female cast of actor-musicians in this pantomime concert experience recommended for under 8s and their families. Relaxed and bSL performances to be announced

Makers Market At Cinema City

Venue: Cinema City

Website: www.picturehouses.com/cinema/cinema-city-picturehouse

Market with local artisan traders

Thetford 5K Santa Run

Venue: Market Place

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/norfolk/market-place/thetford-5k-santa-run

5K run in and around Thetford starting from and finishing at the Guildhall in Thetford's Market place

Cinderella

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Pantomime performance of the classic fairytale with signed, audio described and relaxed perfromances on selected dates

Festive Cinema - The Grinch

Venue: Fairhaven Garden

Website: www.fairhavengarden.co.uk

Screening of the much loved festive film - see website for details

Carols in the Courtyard

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Jolly, festive sing-a-long in the Courtyard

EAAA Norfolk Festive Carol Concert

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Special carol concert in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance

Native2Norfolk's Reepham Market

Venue: The Station Café

Website: www.native2norfolk.co.uk

Market promising a delightful blend of local crafts, fresh produce and unique finds

Christmas Market

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Over 60 producers inside the Lady Elizabeth Wing, and outside in the festive chalets selling tempting food, drink and gifts as well as street food and live music

Christmas with the Norwich Cathedral Choir

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Feast of festive music with carols for choir and audience

Robin Hood

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Pantomime version of the classic story

A Wartime Christmas Family Event

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Learn about Christmas during World War Two as you handle real historic artefacts, make your own DIY decorations and get a taste of Christmas and receive a gift

An Animated Christmas Experience

Venue: Norwich Puppet Theatre

Website: www.puppettheatre.co.uk

Collection of animated festive films with music and narration performed live by local musicians. Audio visual experience for both young and old with plenty of opportunities to sing-along - suitable for...

Carols in the Cloister

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Enjoy a carol sing-a-long with the Cathedral's senior girl choristers in the surrounds of the Cloister

Children's Christmas Crafts

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Free Christmas crafts throughout the afternoon from 2:30pm ahead of Carols in the Cloister starting at 4pm

Christmas Cinema Classics: Ho, ho, how did they do it?

Venue: University of East Anglia

Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uea-christmas-lectures-for-children-2024-tickets-1038775243717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join in for the FREE UEA Christmas lectures for children. Every year we open our campus for future generations to experience a fun and festive lecture from real academics. This year: Christmas Cinema Classics:...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.littleboxoffice.com

Journey into an enchanted world bringing the classic fairytale to life. A spellbinding, magical Christams adventure for all ages at Westacre Theatre

Wildlife Watch - Crafty Christmas

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Make your own decorations at this crafty event

Victorian Family Christmas

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Victorian themed event with museum displays, costumed characters and a chance to see Father Christmas aboard the 1899 Panhard car

The Phil's Family Christmas

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Well-known Christmas music and carols. Norwich Philharmonic Chorus and Orchestra plus special guests

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Dickens' timeless tale reimagined through dance, music and storytelling from the Northern Ballet. Audio described and Touch Tour performances available

Christmas Sing Along - Eaton Park

Venue: Eaton Park

Website: www.friendsofeatonpark.co.uk/events-activities

Festive community sing-a-long event

Fantastic Mr Fox

Venue: Maddermarket Theatre

Website: www.maddermarket.co.uk

Adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic for all the family. Family ticket offer available

Canine Carols

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Festive celebration of dogs with short service, dog show and group walk

Santa Run at Africa Alive

Venue: Africa Alive

Website: www.zsea.org/reserve/santa-run-africa-alive

Marry even perfect for families,friends and runners of all ages and abilities raising funds for the care and welfare of Africa Alive's animals

Mince Pie Special

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Travel through the wintery countryside and receive a free warm mince pie from the Whistlestop at Aylsham station

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Venue: Dereham Memorial Hall

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/derehamtheatrecompany

Pantomime adaptation of the classic fairytale to Dereham Theatre Company

Photography Competition 2024: The Exhibition

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Exhibition - see website for details

Free Family Fun Day - Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Venue: Walsingham Abbey

Website: www.walsinghamabbey.com

See carpets of snowdrops mingled with aconites throughout the 18 acres of grounds and woodlands

Free Family Fun Day at Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Free family activities in the Education Centre

Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: Gorleston Pavilion

Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Fun filled pantomime for the whole family from Triple T Productions

Wildlife Watch Tracks and Trails

Venue: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Activities based around Tracks and Trails left by mammals

Taylor Mania

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Taylor Swift tribute show

Singing In The Rain

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

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Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Adaptation of the classic musical form Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society

Ali Baba and The Four Tea Thieves

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

A fresh new twist on the famous tale from the Arabian Nights and the story of Ali Baba who stumbles on a secret den to reveal the treasures within

Free Family Fun Day

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Free entry to the reserve with hands-on activities in the Education Centre

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Brand new musical comedy created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious...

WildlifeWatch - Raptor Roost

Venue: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn the difference between the raptors and look out for them from the raptor roost viewing platform

Hairspray

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Performance of the feel good musical classic recommended for ages 8+. Captioned performance on 12th February

Norwich Science Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.norwichsciencefestival.co.uk

Packed programme of family shows, insightful talks and hands-on science fun for all ages

Adventures in Science

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Science themed show for ages 6+

Anthony Gormley - Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large sclae installations across the grounds and in the house

Antony Gormley - Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Display of one of Antony Gormley's large scale installations across the grounds and through the house with over 100 life size sculptures

Antony Gormley's Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large scale installations featuring 100 lifesize scultures distributed across 300 acres of the park

Autumnal Fun at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Activities including a leaf challenge, welly wanging and more

Bare Bones

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Great Yarmouth,

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide

Exhibition inviting visitors of all ages to explore the beauty and secrets of animal skeletons

Bare Bones

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/time-tide/whats-on/bare-bones

This fascinating exhibition invites visitors of all ages to explore the beauty, and secrets, of animal skeletons. Skeletons help us understand how animals move, but they can tell us much more; these intricate...

Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail

Venue: Bayfield Hall

Website: www.bayfieldhallsculpture.com

Sculpture trail featuring works by 45 artists from across the UK set in the private gardens of Bayfield Hall. Under 18s go free - see website for tickets

Circus and Water Spectacular

Venue: Hippodrome Circus,

Address: 43A St George's Road, Great Yarmouth

Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

Circus acts and the world famous water spectacular where the entire ring sinks to reveal a gigantic swimming pool

Cocomelon Song Time

Venue: Sea Life Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

Join JJ and all the little ones from Melon Patch Academy to meet incredible animals and discover how to keep them safe in the oceans and find the missing words to complete the exclusive SEA Life song

Cromer Pier Show

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Variety show with 8 metre wall, traditional scene sets, bespoke costumes, lighting effects and more

Cromer Pier Show 2022

Venue: Cromer Pier

Address: The Promenade, Cromer

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Variety show with new guest stars every week. Visit the website to see the lineup

Dame Magdalene Odundo at Houghton Hall

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Exhibition showcase existing and new works spanning Odundo's 30 year career

Dame Magdalene Odundo Exhibition

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Showcase featuring both established pieces and new creations spanning Odundo's illustrious 30 year career

DigiFest

Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.timeandtidenorfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections

Dinosaurium: Reimagined Creatures

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Website: www.timeandtide.norfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition looking at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs

Discover Sharklife

Venue: Sealife Hunstanton

Website: www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton

Fun activitiy trail and challenges throughout the aquarium, enjoy visual games

Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT

Venue: Welney Wetland Centre

Address: Wisbech

Website: www.wwt.org.uk

Collect an illustrated guide full of Quentin's Blake's drawings and journey around the wetland as part of their summer events

Get Ready with Snap

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/events/events-search/eventdetails?id=cfdbbee2-a220-ee11-9599-943c708cc496

Make your own finger puppet and explore the museum together, a self-led craft activity and trail for families. Every day at the Museum of Norwich during the summer holidays, Tuesday – Saturday, 10am...

Go Go Discover Trail

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.breakcharity.org.uk/gogodiscover

Family trail with dinosaur sculputres to find in Norwich and Norfolk

Hullaballoo

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich

Website: www.norfolk.bewilderwood.co.uk

Storytelling, craft, face painting and the Puzzling Park Trail

Keeping It Regal

Venue: Norwich

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle

City wide trail exploring what 'being regal' means to us today. Visit the website for a downloadable map

LAMB FEEDING AND LAMBING LIVE

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Address: Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

See the new lambs as well as lots of other baby animals being born during the spring

Lamb Feeding and Lambing Live

Magic of Thailand Festival

Making The Rounds: Stories of Workhouse Nurses Told In Textiles

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Family friendly exhibition taking a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs with detailed models alongside memorabilia and fossils and specimens from their own collections

MATILDA THE MUSICAL (FILM SCREENING)

Nature Spy

Venue: Hoveton Hall Estate

Address: Hoveton

Website: www.hovetonestate.co.uk

Nature trail around the grounds

Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Arts and cultural festival - see the website for more details

Parasquawks Flight of Very Fancy Colours

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Address: Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich

Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Spot the Parasquawks and run wild as a family with all the rather curious creatures in this very fanciful adventure

RETRO GAMES: A GAMING JOURNEY FROM ARCADE TO ZX SPECTRUM

Venue: Time and Tide Museum

Address: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars’ Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX.

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/timetide/ whats-on/retro-games

Exhibition charting the rise of computer gaming from 80s to the present day with the chance to play games using vintage and contemporary technology.

Sean Scully at Houghton Hall

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Exhibition at Houghton Hall

Spring Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

Spring's Blossoming at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate

Celebration of spring flowers, birds and blossom with a family trail and other ways to explore spring in the House

Step Inside Oxburgh Hall

Venue: Oxburgh hall

Address: near Swaffham

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate

Eplore Oxburgh's ground floor showrooms, along with the Oxburgh Hangings, North Corridor and North Bedroom upstairs

Strangers' Hall Challenge

Website: https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/events/events-search/eventdetails?id=26bb72ce-af20-ee11-9599-943c708cc496

Sunlight: Roger Ackling

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Exhibition of the artist's work prompting important conversations about the status of the object, the significance of material, the processes of making and the transformative power of display

The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Moon themed exhibition wher eyou can discover the science and mythology behind our nearest neighbour, find out about historic discovery and exploration and encounter astonishing astonish objects incluidng...

The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Address: Castle Hill, Norwich,

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Exhibition exploring how the history of Indian textiles is a global story of Empire, conflict and luxury lifestyle which has contemporary relevance connnecting to ethical trade, consumerism and attitudes...

The Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Assembly House

Venue: Assembly House

Address: Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

Themed afternoon tea experience - see website for details

Traditional or children's afternoon teas

Venue: Dobbies Garden Centre

Website: www.eventsdobbies.com

Afternoon tea options with unlimited tea and coffee refils

Walk Norfolk

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.pathmakers.org.uk

Access friendly walking fstival running throughout the month with a walk for everybody of all abilites. Find out more and sign up via the website

Wild Expeditions: Unearth the Past

Venue: Banham Zoo

Address: Banham

Website: www.zsea.org

Unlock the Mysteries of the Natural World, Extinction Trail, Dinosaur Ranger Experience

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