What's On in Norfolk

Journeys: Global Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection at Blickling Estate

Venue: Blickling Estate

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Take a trip around the world as you discover some of Blickling's amazing global stories alongside textiles form around the world.

Cromer Pier Show 2026

Venue: Cromer Pier

Website: www.cromerpier.co.uk

Variety show

Heritage Open Days

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.heritageopendays.org.uk

England's largest festival of history and culture with free access to historic sites and cultural events - see the website for full list of locations as it is announced

Norfolk Heritage Open Days

Venue: Various locations across Norfolk, Norwich and the Broads

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Activities including hidden historic buildings, guided walks, family activities, exhibition, and talks with over 240 events registered

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Family Time - Vintage Special

Venue: Harleston Library

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Selection of vintage games

Thetford Open Studios

Venue: Thetford Methodist Hall, Thetford

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Meet the local makers and artists exhibiting their work, demonstrations and more

Great Yarmouth Beach Clean - SeaLife Trust Global Beach Celan

Venue: Great Yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com/great-yarmouth

See the website for sign-up details

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Elizabethan House

Venue: Elizabethan House, Great Yarmouth

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Entry to this quayside house museum with immersive, hands-on experiences

Free Admission to Sheringham Museum (T&Cs apply)

Venue: Sheringham Museum

Website: www.experiencesheringham.com

Show a valid rail ticket from anywhere on the National Rail Network to Sheringham to qualify. See website for full details

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Exhibition of Historic Bibles

Venue: Christadelphian Hall, Bramerton

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Collection commemorates the 500th anniversary of Tyndale's New Testament translate into English with short talks and children's activities

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell

Venue: Bridewell Abbey

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Explore this vibrant community history museum and discover everyday histories. Learn about Norwich's industrial past through displays, interactive experiences and captivating stories

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Oxburgh Estate

Venue: Oxburgh Estate

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Explore this National Trust property and grounds for free

Norwich Heritage Open Days: Everyday Histories - The Pioneers of The Salvation Army, Norwich Citadel

Venue: 34 St Giles Street

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.org.uk

See original features and learn more about the everyday lives of their early Pioneers

Sheringham 1940s Weekend

Venue: Sheringham and North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.experiencesheringham.com

Vintage music, fashion, classic vehicles and nostalgia

The Great British Beach Clean

Venue: Various locations

Website: www.mcsuk.org

Week-long citizen science event with hundreds of beach cleans taking place up and down the UK

Heritage Open Days: Routes to Roots

Venue: Dereham Station

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Explore how railway folk from the past lived, loved and travelled the line

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Great Yarmouth Minster Bell Tower

Venue: Great Yarmouth Minster

Website: www.norfolkheritageopenays.co.uk

Explore 102 years of recently discovered archives history with pictures, words and artefacts

Norfolk Heritage open Days: Mapping Movement in Colour

Venue: Carrow House

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Explore your personal story through colour and collage in this creative workshop. Book online at norfolkhots.ticketsolve.com

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Narborough Bone Mill

Venue: Belgrave House in Narborough

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

16 foot waterwheel and remains of Victorian mill buildings. Guided tour and see a model of the mill in the visitor centre

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Venue: Castle Hill, Norwich

Website: webshop.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Enjoy panoramic views from the battlements of this 12th Century Norman Castle and explore the everyday lives of those in medieval Norwich

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Routes to Roots

Venue: Wymondham Abbey Station

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Explore the stations' histories and learn bout the people who worked on, live in or were connected with the railway line from County School to Wymondham and beyond. Tour the signal box and enjoy a fun...

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: Stained Glass and Memorials

Venue: Blofeld Church

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Explore the stained glass and memorials and learn the stories of the people in the village to whom they are dedicated

Norfolk Heritage Open Days: The Great Fire of South Walsham 1827

Venue: St Lawrence's Centre for the Arts

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Create your own designer inspired book and learn about flappers and titfers. Drop-in session for all ages and abilties with a 1920s theme to celebrate the Museum's centenary

NorfolkHeritage Open Days: Routes to Roots

Venue: Mid Norfolk Railway

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk

Share stories and meet the station masters, porters and singalmen and see the exhibition of stories

Peppa Pig at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Venue: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See the website for details

Steam Back To The Forties

Venue: North Norfolk Railway

Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk

Live music, historic displays, vintage vehicles, vintage treasures and intensive steam train service with five historic locomotives

The Bodham Blitz 1940's party

Venue: Bodham Village Hall, Bodham

Website: Search on Eventbrite

1940s themed event with vintage vibes and live music

Heritage Open Days: Broken Journey

Venue: County School Station

Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/heritage-open-days

Explore the station, discover the history of the Watts Naval School and see a miniature railway in action

Heritage Open Days: Festival at the Marketplace

Venue: Guildhall, Thetford

Website: www.norfolkheritageopendays.co.uk

Discover Thetford's display with vibrant stalls, talks and exclusive access to a variety of the town's heritage sites

Heritage Open Days: History Mystery Walk

Venue: Aylsham

Website: www.norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com

Find out who committed a crime and solve a history mystery - for ages 5+ . Book online

Heritage Open Days: The Duleep Singh family

Venue: Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Explore the new displays on the Duleep Singh family, learn about Prince Frederick's life during the First World War and more

Hunstanton Soap Box Derby

Venue: Hunstanton

Website: www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents

See the website for details

Open The Brave

Venue: Euston Estate

Website: www.eaaa.org.uk/opendays

Mud obstacle course of various lengths raising funds for East Anglia Air Ambulance

Rapunzel

Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Bold and funny adaptation of the well-known story for ages 3 to 10

Deepdale Festival

Venue: Deepdale

Website: www.deepdalefestival.co.uk

See the website for full line-up

Mannington Book Bash

Venue: Mannington

Website: www.mannington.co.uk

See the website for the full line-up

Specialist Book Tour 2026 - Global Books at Blickling

Venue: Blickling Estate

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

Explore one of the National Trust's most extraordinary book collections

Wild Sky Weekend

Venue: Kelling Heath

Website: www.kellinghheath.co.uk

Special event celebrating the untamed beauty of the skies above, from cloud-watching by day to stargazing by night

Autumn Artisan Market

Venue: St Peter's Church, Sheringham

Website: www.experiencesheringham.com

Local crafts, art and produce

Autumn Garden and Outdoor Living Fair

Venue: Holkham

Website: www.holkham.co.uk

Plants, crafts and decorative items

Big Machinery Weekend

Venue: Pensthorpe

Website: www.pensthorpe.com

Fun-filled weekend getting up close to massive farm machinery

End of Season Gala

Venue: Whitwell and Reepham Railway

Website: events.whitwellstation.com

Train rides and more - see the website for details

Hunstanton Craft Fair

Venue: Hunstanton Town Hall

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Wide variety of items to browse and buy - entry is free

Merchants Markets

Venue: Tuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn

Website: www.deepdalecamping.co.uk

Variety of items from local makers, producers and crafters

Model and Miniatiure Show

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Website: www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk

Model trains, planes, cars, buses, boats, die catle models, fairground an railway isplays, Scaletric layout and more - plus fairground and museum attractions

Norcon (Norfolk's TV, Film and Comic Con

Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre

Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk

Cosplay, special guests, panels, live stage talks, traders and collectibles and more

Snettisham Fleamarket

Venue: Snettisham Memorial Hall

Website: www.facebook.com/snettishamfleamarket

See the website for details

The Mill Market

Venue: Norfolk Lavender

Website: www.norfolk-lavender.co.uk

Food and drink, local makers and unique finds

Worstead Estate Farmers Market

Venue: Worstead Estate

Website: www.worsteadestate.com

Food, drink, artisan arts and crafts

K-Pop Dance Heroes

Venue: King's Lynn Corn Exchange

Website: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Musical show featuring K-Pop songs

Nature Walk from Stow Hall Gardens

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

Walk with a good chance of spotting deer and a variety of wildlife that are active in the early evening

Pond Dipping (Family Event)

Venue: Thorpe Marsheas

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

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

King's Lynn Book Festival

Venue: King's Lynn

Website: www.kingslynnbookfestival.com

See the website for detials of the full line-up

Ascarium: Tricks and Treats

Venue: SeaLife Hunstanton/Great yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com

Magical challenges throughout the aquarium

Beach Clean - Salthouse Beach

Venue: Cley Marshes Visitor Centre

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Help keep Norfolk'b beaches pristine for wildlife

Farmers; Market

Venue: Creake Abbey

Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk

Food market

Folk and Bespoke Artisan Makers Market

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Day full of creativity, craftsmanship and community spirit

Apple Day at Gressenhall

Venue: Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

See the website for details

Fairground Organ Day

Venue: The Grange Musical Collection

Website: www.thegrangemusicalcollection.com

See the website for details

October Makers Market

Venue: Wroxham Barns

Website: www.wroxhambarns.co.uk

Day of creativity, craftsmanship and community

Quiet at the Aquarium

Venue: SeaLife Hunstanton/Great yarmouth

Website: www.visitsealife.com

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

Steam Up

Venue: Forncett Industrial Steam Museum

Website: www.forncettsteammuseum.co.uk

See the website for details

Autumn Afternoon Tea

Venue: Assembly House Norwich

Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk

See the website for details

Biofluorescence Walk

Venue: Turf Moor Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham

Website: www.hawkandowltrust.org.uk

Experience the reserve in a new night time walk, using UV torches to discover nature's biofluorescence

Local Makers Market

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Weekend of crativitiy, craft an community

Medieval Weekend

Venue: The Pumpkin House, Thursford

Website: www.pumpkinhouse.co.uk

Immersive 14th century living history camp with costumed re-enactors, traditional crafts and skills, medieval coin striking, have-a-go archery and even a working perrier used to launch pumpkins

Night Walk and Silent Disco

Venue: Norwich City Centre

Website: www.norfolkandwaveneymind.org.uk

Night Walk around Central Norwich ending with a vibrant silent to support Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Shelf: The Kids Show

Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two

Website: www.norwichtheatre.org

Family friendly sketch/slapstick comedy show with optional audience participation

Wildlife Watch - Fantastic Fungi

Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes

Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Family event where you can discover more about eh mysterious hidden world of fungi

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

Puzzles Near The Pier

Venue: Starts of Front of Carlton Hotel, Marine Parade

Website: www.heritage-walks.co.uk

Learn about Great Yarmouth's fascinating history on this family-friendly walk - see the website for registration details

Bluey at Petitts Animal Adventure Park

Venue: Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

Website: www.pettittsadventurepark.co.uk

See Bluey at intervals throughout the day

Brew Norfolk Makers Market

Venue: The Pumpkin House, Thursford

Website: www.pumpkinhouse.co.uk

Curated makers market with up to 30 stalls and lots of different food vendors

Finds at Lynn Museum

Venue: Lynn Museum

Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

Have you found something interesting like a metal object, coin, piece of pottery or flint. Take it along to The Finds identification and Recording Service to take a look at your material and talk to you...

Inflatable Obstacle Race

Venue: Royal Norfolk Showground

Website: www.break-charity.org

See the website for details

Native2Norfolk Food and Drink Fair

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk

Seasonal products, artisan crafts an local cuisine, complented by music and entertainment

Nature Walk from Stow Hall Gardens: Fantastic Funny Fungi

Venue: Church Farm Stow Bardolph

Website: www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

Gentle stroll through the woods with a fungi expert

KJ - TCG Trading Card Show

Venue: The Forum, Norwich

Website: www.east-anglian-card-shows.com

See the website for details

Pirate Treasure Hunt