What's On in Norfolk

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

Woof: A Celebration of Dogs

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Brand new exhibition celebrating canine companions throughout time featuring natural history , archaeology and art works

IACF Norfolk Antiques Fair

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Event stocked with timeless pieces and indoor and outdoor pitches

Easter Egg Hunt at Kingston Lacy

Venue: Kingston Lacy

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy

Activities including rope maze, become a baker in the nature kitchen and egg and spoon race

Noise and Chance School of Dance

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

See the website for details

Easter Egg Hunt at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blicking Estate

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

Easter themed activities and games with an Easter trail - see website for details

18 hole mini golf in the Parkland

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Putt your way around an 18 hole mini-golf course in the Parkland

Abbey Spring Fair

Venue: Wymondham Abbey

Website: www.wymondhamabbey.org.uk

Music, family fun, street food, local produce, treasure hunt, sweet treats, licensed bar, crafts and games

Aylsham Food and Craft Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Local produce and artisan crafts, street food vendors and live music

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

Venue: Meet at Salthouse Beach Road

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help clean up the shore to benefit coastal wildlife

Brilliant Bugs Family Event

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Learn about the various creatures who call Ancient House home and use a brand-new digital trail created by young people, make your own bug hotel, learn classification of arthopods, and make your own fantasy...

Easter at BeWILDerwood

Venue: BeWILDerwood

Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Full day of egg-citing activities, meet the Easter Bunny and Pesky Bunnies of BeWILDerwood

Easter at Farmer Palmers

Venue: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Website: www.farmerpalmers.co.uk

Bunny Rescue Tractor Rides and Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt at Brownsea Island

Venue: Brownsea Island

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-island

Fun, interactive trail to discover the amazing lives of birds with a tasty chocolate prize at the finish

Easter Egg Hunt at Felbrigg

Venue: Felbrigg Hall Gardens and Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/ felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate

Explore the estate and woodland on a trail with 10 nature themed activity stations including seed planting, welly wanging and an interactive water wall

Easter Egg Hunt at Morston

Venue: Morston Quay

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/morston-quay

Put your skills to the test with a welly-themed hoopla challenge or take part in 'Pin the Tail on the Rabbit', egg themed puzzle as part of the 10 activities on site

Easter Egg Hunt at Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

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

Make your way along the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family

Easter Egg Hunt at Sheringham Park

Venue: Sheringham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/sheringham-park

Hop, skip and frolic your way around Sheringham Park on a trail through the wild garden and woodland. Enjoy 10 nature themed activity stations including giant quoits, nature mobile making and bird watching

Easter Eggspress

Venue: Bure Valley Railway

Website: www.bvrw.co.uk

Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of the Easter trail

Easter holidays fun on the Wii

Venue: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

Website: www.

Drop into the library and challenge your friends to some Wii games competitions - between 2 and 3pm

Easter Trail at Symondsbury Estate

Venue: Symondsbury Estate

Website: https://symondsburyestate.co.uk/news/hop-into-easter-fun-%f0%9f%90%a3-at-symondsbury-estate/

Hop into Easter fun at Symondsbury Estate in West Dorset! From 5th–21st April, join the farmyard-themed trail, find hidden animal names and claim your prize! £4/child. Collect your trail sheet from...

Easter Wonderland

Venue: Nothe Fort

Website: www.nothefort.org.uk

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland activities including Easter Egg Hunt, Wonderland croquet, Raven's Riddle Competition, Easter Bonnet Dress Up, Spot the White Rabbit trail, The Hatter's Tea party games

Eggs Marks The Spot - a swashbuckling Strumpshaw Easter Egg hunt

Venue: Strumpshaw Fen

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

Captain Benjamin Bittern has hidden his treasure of golden eggs all over the reserv, but he can't remember where! Help track down all the eggs and you will win a rewqard at the end of your adventure....

Farmers' Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Over 60 stalls due to attend

Holkham Park Egg Hunt Trail

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Crack the code by finding all the Easter egg trail boards hidden around Holkham Park

Open Farm Fun Day

Venue: Sturts Farm, West Moors

Website: www.gulliversfarmshop.co.uk

Family friendly activities including games and crafts, live music, meeting animals, a scavenger hunt and tractor rides

Pirates Live

Venue: Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth

Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

Brand new swashbuckling pirate water show featuring an amazing cast of actors, acrobats and aerialists all set on a huge galleon

Spring Baa-nanza

Venue: Hirsty's Family Farm Park

Website: www.hirstysfamilyfunpark.co.uk

Daily Easter hunts, pet the newborn lambs, enjoy a whole range of activities and you may even see a lamb or calf being born

Springtime Egg Hunt

Venue: The Red House Museum and Gardens

Website: www.hampshireculture.org.uk

Egg Hunt themed around animals and folklore. Have fun tracking down all the eggs and discover more about animal myths and legends associated with Srping - children take home a chocolate bunny

The Giant Egg Hunt

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Easter trail full of giant 3D eggs where you can learn more about birds and guests, new lamb viewing area and more - see the website for more

The Great Tail Trail

Venue: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Website: www.facebook.com/greattailtrail

Trail involving more than 40 giant mermaid tail sculptures across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, in partnership with Wild in Art and supporting Julia's House Children's Hospice

Wildflower Easter Eggs

Venue: Fairyland Trust

Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fairylandtrust/1618936?fbclid=IwY2xjawJQ18RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZYv6kvTSpi6PGnebNwyicFxJW0rQR02O10PLGBzPA_TqM96QIa3BipYaQ_aem_X8430DuIqZYHoWIImgJ9Lw

Make your very own hanging Easter eggs, decorated with 4 beautiful wildflowers found in British woodlands. Book online

Willow Easter Wreath Making

Venue: Seaton Wetlands Reed Base

Website: www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Craft a unique Easter wreath - see website for details

Woody's Eggcellent Adventure

Venue: Pleasurewood Hills

Website: www.pleasurewoodshills.com

Over 30 rides and attractions, experience the all-new Wipeout, see Woody Bear, chance to win prizes. Book online and save

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Venue: Chapelfield Gardens

Website: www.dodoanddinosaur.com/events

Find 10 dinosaurs, discovering fascinating facts and craft your own egg to take home. £3.50 per trail, will an eggcellent

Free family fun day at Cley Marshes

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre

Junior Theatre Showcase

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.co.uk

Mix of scenes, extracts and dramatic pieces performed by participants from their weekly theatre classes

Norfolk Boat Jumble

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Annual event providing an opportunity for the public to access exhibitors sellign marine goods, trade stands and car booters

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Weymouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/weymouth

Discover the range of fascinating creatures from sharks to seahorse while the centre is quieter to create a more enjoyable experience for those with sensory sensitivities

Room on the Broom

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Fun-filled stage adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Spring Family Fun at Lulworth

Venue: Lulworth

Website: www.lulworth.com

Enjoy the trails, games, hunts and crafts included in the admission price

Steam Sunday

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Steam engine event - see the website for details. Free entry to the site

Campfires and Crafting Workshops

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.com

Day of drama, creativity and self-expression through games, storytelling and role-play, with children able to build confience, boost emotional wellbeing and connect with others in a fun, supportive space

Easter card making

Venue: Gillingham Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Celebrate Easter by making a card. Recommended for ages 4 and up - admission free. 10L30 to 11:30am

Bones and body bits at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: Holme Dunes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Discover the wildlife that lives in the woods and dunes at Holme Dunes and become nature detectives

Calamity Jane

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Stage adaptation of the musical comedy classic

Easter decorating

Venue: The Noisy Lobster

Website: www.noisylobster.co.uk

Decorate some Easter treats

Easter Egg Hunt - Holt

Venue: Holt Country Park

Website: www.north-norfolk.gov.uk

Find the twelve large eggs hidden around the woods

Fun with LEGO

Venue: Gillingham Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Enjoy making LEGO with other families - drop in event

Kids Easter Drawing Workshop

Venue: Durlston Country Park

Website: www.durlston.co.uk

Workshop learning hhow to draw Easter bunnies and hares, suitable for ages 7+

Searching for sharks at NWT Holme Dunes

Venue: NWT Holme Dunes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Search for sharks' egg cases, more commonly known as mermaid purses. Go along and identify which sharks can be found off the coast of Norfolk

The Great Eggscape From Easter Island

Venue: Chantry Place

Website: www.chantryplace.co.uk

Join the Chantry Code Breakers on an epic mission to save Easter on the lower ground floor

There's A Monster In Your Show

Venue: Lighthouse Poole

Website: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

Brand-new musical show based on Tom Fletcher's interactive adventures for big imaginations

Campfires and Crafting Workshops

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.com

Day of drama, creativity and self-expression through games, storytelling and role-play, with children able to build confience, boost emotional wellbeing and connect with others in a fun, supportive space

Dyke Dipping at Cley Marshes

Venue: Cley Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Join in at the custom-built platform and learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in ponds and dykes

Easter Phaser Night

Venue: Lemur Landings

Website: www.lemurlandings.co.uk

Evening of phaser tag

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

All-new pantomime version of the classic story

Wild Wednesdays

Venue: Durlston Country Park

Website: www.durlston.co.uk

Have a go at painting, crafts and activities

Yucky Yarns

Venue: Starts at the Gates of Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.great-yarmouth.co.uk

Family friendly walk where participants can learn about pirates and princesses, graveyard tricks and ghostly goings on. Activity book included- recommended for children aged 6 to 11

Crazy Tea PARTy

Venue: stART Studio

Website: www.start-studio.co.uk

Get creative, have fun and join for a day of making silly hats, decorating biscuits and enjoying a crazy tea party - for ages 5 to 11

Drawing Dragons with Malca Schotten

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

Join a Norwich artist, see their big drawings and hear the story about how she painted a giant dragon mural in Norwich City Centre, then work with her to draw more dragons together. For ages 6 to 11

Easter Craft Arena: Gladiators of Britain

Venue: Dorset Museum

Website: www.dorsetmuseum.org

Craft a clay animal egg cup inspired by the fierce creatures of ancient gladiatorial games

Easter Family Event

Venue: Norwich Cathedral

Website: www.cathedral.org.uk

Free day of crafts, games and activities based on the Easter story and aimed at primary school aged children

Meet the Author - Prof Ben Garrod (and Jack)

Venue: Holkham

Website: https://www.holkham.co.uk/whats-on/meet-the-author-prof-ben-garrod/

Meet the author of popular children’s book series, The Adventures of a dog called Jack-Jack! Prof Ben Garrod.

The Little Mermaid

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Family musical with dazzling sets, colourful characters, choreography, original music and audience participation

Hatching Egg

Venue: Shaftesbury Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Create your own hatching egg - suitable for children age 3 and over

Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Join a world-record breaking beatboxer in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music

1940's Weekend

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Vintage weekend of 1940's fun and nostalgia with military vehicles, stalls, exhibits and music

Dinosaur Adventure Live

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Dinosaur themed show

Dorchester Roman Festival

Venue: Maumbury Rings

Website: www.dorsetmuseum.org

Explore the remnants of Roman Dorchester (Durnovaria)

Easter holidays fun on the Wii

Maiden Castle Guided Tour

Venue: Maiden Castle

Website: www.dorsetmuseum.org

Guided walk that delves into the rich archaeological heritage of Maiden Castle, one of the largest and most iconic Iron Age hill forts in Europe

Make, Create and Conquer: Make your helmet and shield

Venue: Dorset Museum

Website: www.dorsetmuseum.org

Make and decorate your Roman helmet and shield to wear proudly or take home as a keepsake

The Nook Egg-stravaganza

Venue: The Nook

Website: www.each.org.uk

Easter Egg trail with stalls, refreshments, live music and painting raising money for Each charity

The Norfolk Artisan Spring Fair

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

Fair showcasing a range of food, drink and gifts

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: Dorchester Arts

Website: www.dorchesterarts.org.uk

Non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Venue: Waterloo Park

Website: www.dodoanddinosaur.com/events

Find 10 dinosaurs, discovering fascinating facts and craft your own egg to take home. £3.50 per trail, will an eggcellent

Easter Egg Hunt - Little Plumstead

Venue: The Octagon Barn, Little Plumstead

Website: www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk/easter-egg-hunt

Traditional Easter trail, meet the Easter Bunny, full sized Easter Egg for every child, meet farm animals, Easter Bonnet Parade and competition, free arts and crafts, food stalls, fete games, tombola and...

Spring Plant Fair

Venue: Mapperton House, Gardens and Wildlands

Website: www.mapperton.com

See the website for details

Campfires and Crafting Workshops

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.com

Day of drama, creativity and self-expression through games, storytelling and role-play, with children able to build confience, boost emotional wellbeing and connect with others in a fun, supportive space

Easter Suncatcher

Venue: Shaftesbury Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Children's craft event to make a colouful Easter themed suncastcher - see the website to book

Silly Words with Abbie Neale

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentrefor writing.org.uk

For ages 9 to 11 - write a nonsense poem

Brilliant Birds

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the brilliant birds at NWT Cley Marshes. Be shown how to use binoculars and then spend time spotting some of the rare and special birds on the reserve

Easter Craft Arena: Gladiators of Britain Art Workshop

Venue: Dorset Museum

Create your very Roman tablet to take home using traditional methods

Easter Egg Hunt - Sadlers Wood

Venue: Sadlers Wood

Family Forest School

Venue: Sandringham

Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Laidback traditional forest school activity in the ancient woodlands adjacent tot eh Play Area

Fantastical Creatures with Jess French

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentre.org.uk

Discover the fascinating animals Jess has encountered on her travels which inspired the incredible creatures in her books then take part in interactive writing activities. The event will conclude with...

Spring Art Academy

Venue: Red House Museum and Gardens

Website: www.hampshireculture.org.uk

Sessions aimed by at 6 to 8 year olds. Discover different ways to record what you see through sketching, followed by an exploration of colour and create a masterpiece on canvas taking inspiration from...

Campfires and Crafting Workshops

Venue: Westacre Theatre

Website: www.westacretheatre.com

Day of drama, creativity and self-expression through games, storytelling and role-play, with children able to build confience, boost emotional wellbeing and connect with others in a fun, supportive space

Dyke dipping at NWT Hickling Broad

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes on hand

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Venue: Somerleyton

Website: www.somerleyton.co.uk

Complete the Easter Trail around the gardens

Easter Event at Colins Nest

Venue: Colins Nest Café

Website: www.facebook.com/colinsnest

Free 2 hour Easter event, free soft play, lots of fun and games

Frozen Jr

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Stage adaptation of the animated film

Miraculous Minibeasts

Venue: NWT Hickling Broad

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Forage among the foliage and search between the sedge for any minibeast which may be waiting

Wild Wednesdays

Venue: Durlston Country Park

Website: www.durlston.co.uk

Have a go at painting, crafts and activities

Easter Trail

Venue: Holt Garden Centre

Website: www.holtgardencentre.co.uk

See the website for details

Fascinating Fossils

Venue: West Runton

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Discover the remains of some of the amazing beasts that were found there millions of years ago

Fun with LEGO

Venue: Gillingham Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Enjoy making LEGO with other families - drop in event

Make a Bug House Kids Activity

Venue: Durlston Country Park

Website: www.durlston.co.uk

Join a ranger to learn how to make a home for insects in your garden

Mess

Venue: Norwich Puppet Theatre

Website: www.puppettheatre.co.uk

Puppetry adventure with original music, magic and comedy for ages 2 to 7

Out of the frame art day

Venue: stART Studio

Website: www.start-studio.co.uk

Join in for a day of making 3D models, art that pops out and games for ages 5 to 11

Rockpool Rummaging at West Runton

Venue: West Runton

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Explore the rockpools in search of life

Warhols in the making - Youth Art Workshops

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Art workshop aimed at young aged 10+, based on the styles of famous artists

Wild Art - Spectacular spirals

Venue: Sweet Briar Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Explore the amazing world of spirals in nature and make some art

Easter at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Help the Easter Bunny find the lost eggs around Bressingham and receive a sweet surprise

Easter at Bressingham

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Help the Easter Bunny find the lost eggs around Bressingham and receive a sweet surprise

Easter Egg Hunt in the Soft Play

Venue: The Jolly Junction

Website: www.jollyjunction.co.uk

Search high and low through the soft play to find hidden Easter eggs - book online

Easter Fayre

Venue: The Walled Garden Shop

Website: www.facebook.com/thewalledgardenshop

Day of live music, local craft stalls, raffle, plant sale and homemade treats from the café

Easter Quiz at Wimborne Model Town and Gardens

Venue: Wimborne Model Town and Gardens

Website: www.wimborne-modeltown.com

See the website for details

Spring Market at Holkham

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Seasonal market showcasing produce, gifts and crafts from over 50 local artisan producers

Steam Into Spring

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

Follow the clues around the garden and answer the puzzle at the end to receive an Easter Egg prize. Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones taking place in the walled gardens

The Easter Garden

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Seasonal market showcasing produce, gifts and crafts from over 50 local artisan producers

The Easter Garden

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Gentle, Easter fun in the Walled Garden with animals to meet, 'sow and grow' activity, games, storytelling and a storytelling treat

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Venue: Norfolk Tank Museum

Website: www.norfolktankmuseum.co.uk

Easter arts and crafts and Egg Hunt - see the website for details

Easter Egg Hunt 2025

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Station

Website: www.events.whitwellstation.com

Fun-filled family day where you can follow the clues to find the hidden eggs and get your hands on an Easter treat

Easter Extravaganza

Venue: Larmer Tree

Website: www.larmertree.co.uk

Easter Egg Hunt, live music, children's show, small petting zoo, Easter crafts and activities, pop-up café and refreshments

Easter Fair

Venue: Bawsey Country Park

Website: www.bawseycountrypark.co.uk

Day of Easter fun with stalls, free face painting, rides and games, help the Easter Bunny find her golden eggs

Easter Family Fun day

Venue: Gullivers Farm=

Website: www.gulliversfarmshop.co.uk

Famiy friendly actviities including Easter games and crafts, an Easter hunt and tractor rides

Easter holidays fun on the Wii

Easter Weekend at the Old Buckenham Country Park

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Live music, street food and an Easter Egg Trail

Food and Craft Fayre

Venue: The Barrington Arts and Community Centre

Website: www.barringtoncentre.co.uk

Day of unique handmade crafts, stunning artisan goods and one-of-a-kind treasures

Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt story and trail around the library

Venue: Shaftesbury Library

Website: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/libraries-history-culture

Join in to read Paddington's Easter Egg Hunt and then go on a trail around the library as a fun activitiy during Easter weekend - 11am to 12 noon

Spring Gift Fair - Easter Saturday

Venue: Creake Abbey

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Indoor and outdoor stalls - see the website for the list of stallholders booked to attend

Wymondham Farmers' Market

Venue: Wymondham

Website: www.

Farmers' Market showcasing award-winning food, drink and makers

Dragon Egg Easter Trail

Venue: National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall

Website: www.nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk

Dragon Egg trail, play giant games, read a story, explore the spaces, get involved with creative play and storytelling activities

Easter Egg Hunt - Strumpshaw

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

Follow the trail of clues to find your Easter Egg - see the website for details

Martello's 150th Birthday

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Celebrate Martello's 150th birthday, allowing visitors a ride in the break van

Aldiss Easter Monday Raceday

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.facebook.com/thewalledgardenshop

Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of racing being held at Fakenham. Children under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult

Springtime Egg Hunt

Venue: The Red House Museum and Gardens

Website: wwww.hampshireculture.org.uk

Egg Hunt themed around animals and folklore. Have fun tracking down all the eggs and discover more about animal myths and legends associated with Srping - children take home a chocolate bunny

Easter Egg Hunt at Horsey Windpump

Venue: Horsey Windpump

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/horsey-windpump

Make your way along the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family

Spring Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

See the website for details

Knightmare

Venue: Norwich Theatre Playhouse

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Comedy show of the cult 90s TV classic - recommended for ages 10+

Pig Heart Boy - workshop for elected home educated children

Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Workshop for elected home educated children aged 9 to 14 years inlcuding the incredible story Pig Heart Boy

Character Development For Young Writers

Venue: Patch

Website: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Fun and interactive workshop helping young writers create and develop their characters - for children 8+. Part of Bournemouth Writing Festival

Classic Vehicle Event

Venue: Pikes Farm

Address: Organford, Poole

Website: www.organfoldclassicevents.co.uk

Classic vehicles display, kids activities, live music and refreshments

Destructive Writing for Young People

Venue: Patch

Website: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Writing workshop for ages 9+. Part of Bournemouth Writing Festival

Family Saturdays

Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Try a wide range of activities from getting hands-on with objects to meeting costumed characters and unlocking your creative side with craft activities, with a different theme every month

Free activities for Children

Venue: Patch

Website: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Free, facilitated drop-in activities from 10am to 5pm

Tiger Day Spring

Venue: The Tank Museum

Website: www.tankmuseum.org

See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank Museum on a day dedicated to the world's most infamous tank. Live tanks in action, expert lectures, Living History and more

What Makes an Exciting Screenplay

Venue: Patch

Website: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Workshop focusing on storytelling for film, exploring ideas of conflict, character, theme, dialogue and visual storytelling - for young people aged 9 to 16. Part of Bournemouth Writing Festival

Write Like Shakespeare

Venue: Patch

Website: www.bournemouthwritingfestival.co.uk

Let Shakespeare inspire your creative writing with magic, mystery, history and rhymes - suitable for ages 8+. Part of Bournemouth Writing Festival

Dyke dipping at NWT Thorpe Marshes

Venue: NWT Thorpe Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Learn about the wonderful wildlife that can be found in the dykes on hand

Frankham Farm Open Gardens

Venue: Frankham Farm, Sherborne

Website: www.findagarden.ngs.org.uk

3 1/2 acre garden open event - kids go free. See the website for details

Magic Wand Making Workshop at Rock and Rose Rituals

Venue: Upton Country Park

Website: www.uptoncountrypark.com

Explore the secrets of wand making - for ages 4 and up

O Gauge Model Railway Show

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

See a whole host of O Gauge lauouts in their different forms, trade stalls, layouts and demonstrations stands

OB Car Show

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Car show event showcasing the best in Classics and Supercars

Poole Baby Event

Venue: Gather, Poole Dolphin Centre

Website: www.facebook.com/samanthaprewettphotography

Free entry, goody bags, taster classes and demos. Tombola style raffle in aid of Spring Support

Seaside Adventure Into The Past

Venue: Starts at Carlton Hotel, Marine Parade, Great yarmouth

Website: www.great-yarmouth.co.uk

Listen to the Guide plus use an app to hear voices form the past and watch short videos to help you answer quiz questions. Fun and family friendly wander around points of interest on the seafront

UK Trail Running Festival

Venue: St Giles House, Wimborne

Website: www.uktrailrunningfestival.co.uk

Running events including a Junior Race

Home Education: Thetford's Real Dad's Army

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Meet the Home Guard, handle real objects, from the Second World War, make your own piece of Thetford Pulpware and keep an eye out for enemy parachutes

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's show. Accessible performances are available on selected dates

Camping at Farmer Palmers

Venue: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Website: www.farmerpalmers.co.uk

Family friendly camping experience

Teddy Rocks

Venue: Charisworth Farm, Blandford

Website: www.teddyrocks.co.uk

3 day family friendly charity music event

2025 Bressingham Steam Gala

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

See an array of visiting traction engines as well as a packed timetable on the railways

Aylsham Food and Craft Market

Venue: Aylsham Market Place

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Local produce and artisan crafts, street food vendors and live music

Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach)

Venue: Meet at Salthouse Beach Road

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help clean up the shore to benefit coastal wildlife

Bear Weekend

Venue: Wimborne Model Town and Gardens

Website: www.wimborne-modeltown.com

See the website for details

Classic Comedy Weekend

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

See the website for details of activities

Dorset Spring Show

Venue: Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown

Website: www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

Agricultural show with lots of activities, stalls and entertainment including BMX Arena, The Sheep Show, Axemen, Shetland Pony Racing, Heavy Horse Logging, Falconry, Titan the Robot, Food Village, Gardeners...

James Campbell's Comedy 4 Kids: Redux

Venue: The Corn hall, Diss

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

Comedy show for ages 6+

Puffling Percy

Venue: St George's Theatre

Website: www.stgeorgestheatre.ticketsolve.com

Children's show for ages 4 to 10 featuring live music and puppetry in an uplifting tale about overcoming fear and finding true friendship

Quiet Opening at Dorset Museum

Venue: Dorset Museum and Art Gallery

Website: www.dorsetmuseum.org

Openings especially suitable for visitors with autism and other sensory conditions

VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebration and Exhibition

VE Day Celebrations

Venue: Nothe Fort

Website: www.nothefort.org.uk

Themed celebration crafts, themed treats and cream tea platter, party games

Bluey and Bingo at Pettitts

Venue: Pettitts Family Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See Bluey and Bingo at intervals throughout the day

Family Fun Session

Venue: Lemur Landings

Website: www.lemurlandings.co.uk

Easter disco party featuring fun and games and all the usual play and climbing activities

Food and Crafts Fair with Live Music

Venue: Old Buckenham Country Park

Website: www.oldbuckenhamcountrypark.com

Day of food bendors, craft stalls and live music

The Stody Family Fun Day

Venue: Stody Lodge Gardens

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/stody-lodge-gardens

Wide range of activities and farmyard animals, Fun Dog Show, facepainting, exciting treasure hunt and traditional fete gardens on the lawn

Bluey and Bingo at Pensthorpe

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

See Bingo and Bluey and at intervals throughout the day

West End Magic

Venue: Sheringham Little Theatre

Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com

Exciting family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts

Norfolk National Raceday

Venue: Fakenham Racecourse

Website: www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

3.5 mile Norfolk National over chase jumps - children under 18 go free

Poole Runners Upton Summer Series 2025

Venue: Upton Country Park

Website: www.uptoncountrypark.com

Six races spread over the summer for all abilities. Races and routes for children and adults - register online

Home Education: VE Day

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Join the costumed characters to find the extraordinary stories behind VE Day

Folk On The Pier

Venue: Cromer

Website: www.folkonthepier.co.uk

Folk festival - see the website

River of Hope

Venue: The Forum

Website: www.nnfestival.org.uk

Large scale iinstallation suspended in the roof of The Forum bringing together the work of over a dozen Norfolk schools

Best of West Dorset

Venue: Symondsbury Estate

Website: www.mapperton.com

See the website for details

Michael Jordan's Magic and Marvels

Venue: The Corn Hall, Diss

Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk

One-man magic show

Pretty Muddy 5K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Climb, crawl and slide your way around the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course at your pace to raise money from Cancer Research

Pretty Muddy Kids

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

Fun packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6 to 12 (over 1.2 m tall) raising funds for Cancer Research

The Hunstanton Fun Dog Show

Venue: Glebe House School

Website: www.thebarkingbugle.co.uk

Fun dog show and other activities including a giant inflatable obstacle course

Wildlife Watch - Reptiles and amphibians

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Trust and spot reptiles and amphibians as they come out of hibernation

1940s day

Venue: Bressingham

Website: www.bressingham.co.uk

Attractions, living history and more - see the website for details

Nature Journalling for Kids

Venue: Studland Bay

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay

Using words and pictures, kids will start off or add to a nature journal, taking a walk through woodland, dunes or the beach

Norwich 10K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

10K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 3K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Norwich 5K

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.raceforlife.cancerresearch.org

3K event to raise funds for Cancer Research

Pirates Love Underpants

Venue: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Address: 1

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Stage show based on the beloved book filled with music

The Norwich Nine

Venue: The Garage

Website: www.thegarage.org.uk

Intergenerational collaboration between Bootworks Theatre Company and a local group of nine year old children. Recommended for ages 9+ - the show may address issues unsuitable for younger audiences

Vintage Bus Day

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

See the website for details

Cromer Crab and Lobster Festival

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromercrabandlobsterfestival.co.uk

oin in over the weekend of 16-18 May when festivities start with an opening concert on Cromer Pier. Over the weekend visit Cromer to celebrate its rich seafaring heritage with stalls, cookery demos, fun...

Magic of Thailand

Venue: Harbourside (Baiter) Park

Website: www.magicofthailand.co.uk

Authentic Thai cusine, Thai crafts, produce and clothing, traditional dance and music, Muay Thai Boxing, Children's Rides and more

The Cheese and Chili Festival

Venue: Christchurch

Website: www.cheeseandchilifestival.com

Chilli challenges, live music family entertainment, cooking theatre, wrestling, taste tent, bubble party, stalls and more

Grand Norwich Duck Race

Norwich Bubble Rush 2025

Venue: Norfolk Showground

Website: www.each.org.uk

Family fundraising run with four bubble stations along the route

Stody Lodge Gardens Open Day

Venue: Stody Lodge Gardens, Norfolk

Website: www.stodyestate.co.uk

Pre-2000 classic vehicles, including coaches, tractors and motorbikes

Anne Boleyn Walk

Venue: Blickling Estate

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

Costumed procession - see the website for details

Anthony Gormley - Time Horizon

Venue: Houghton Hall

Website: www.houghtonhall.com

Large sclae installations across the grounds and in the house

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 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