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The Perfect 3 Day Break in Norfolk

What better way to spend a 3-day break than on the North Norfolk Coast!  Filling those three days is an easy task because this wonderful county is so full of surprises.  The beaches in the summer are to die for, with the tide going out for miles and leaving wonderful swathes of hard sand on which to walk and admire the amazing huge skies, which is what Norfolk is well known for. The…

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Five things to do in June

1. Regal affair For two days, the county comes together for the Royal Norfolk Show which celebrates all things agricultural. With more than 700 retailers to shop, plenty of local food and drink to sample, plus entertainment from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and  RAF Falcons, it’s worth pre-booking a two-day ticket at royalnorfolkshow.rnaa.org.uk and treating the family to all that the region has to offer.   2. Oh deer! It’s calving season at Snettisham Park where the beautiful spotted…

June 7, 2017 , article by

Cromer and Sheringham Crab & Lobster Festival 2017

Traditionally rival towns, Cromer and Sheringham come together this weekend for the Crab & Lobster Festival. Packed with events, great food, art and music, the festival aims to promote the towns’ local seafaring heritage and vibrant fishing community which still serves us with the coast’s catch. Taking place from Friday 19 May, with an opening variety concert at Cromer’s Pier Pavilion Theatre, events take…

May 18, 2017 , article by

Elizabeth Haynes

Five Norfolk things to do in March

1. High tea with an author The 2017 Bookfest season at Briarfields kicks off with crime writer Elizabeth Haynes speaking at 3pm on Sunday 12 March. Her best-selling books have been published in 30 different countries and in 20 different languages, and Elizabeth’s first novel Into the Darkest Corner was featured on Channel 4′s TV Book Club and she was selected as one of Amazon UK’s Rising Stars. Tickets are £15 per person, including Briarfields’ delicious afternoon tea. Call 01485 210742…

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Five Norfolk things to do in February

1. A candlelit meal for two Book yourself and a loved one in for a special evening of romance and delicious food at Briarfields. The restaurant’s menu is packed with delectable treats, including a chocolate dessert plate to share. Round the evening off with a stay overlooking the stunning marsh landscape of this SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) coastline. Candlelit suppers at Briarfields are available on 11 and 14 February. Call Briarfields (briarfieldsnorfolk.co.uk) on 01485 210742 to book…

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Five Norfolk things to do in January

1. Heart the art of the Pacific Fiji: Art and Life in the Pacific at Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is the most comprehensive exhibition about Fiji and Fijian art ever assembled, created from exceptional collections from the UK and elsewhere, including the Fiji Museum. Among the highlights are a specially-commissioned sailing canoe and bark cloth wedding dresses. Visit scva.ac.uk for more details. 2. Talk a winter walk An excellent way to blow away the cobwebs and earn those hours relaxing in…

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Five Norfolk things to do in December

1. Explore the great outdoors Take a tour of Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. Learn about the history of Fairhaven, the collection of plants introduced by the 2nd Lord Fairhaven, and the organic working methods still used today. Finish your walk with a complimentary mince pie and hot mulled wine in the cosy eco-tearoom. Find out more at fairhavengarden.co.uk 2. Create a Christmas wreath On 2 December between 10am-6pm, join the gardener from Oxburgh Hall to make your own beautiful woven wreath…

December 2, 2016 , article by

Five Norfolk things to do in November

1. Junior naturalists The Children’s Wildlife Watch at Hickling board on Saturday 12 November is a must for young fans of David Attenborough. Discover the way reptiles, amphibians and mammals go into dormancy and find out what makes their winter retreat perfect. Put into practise what you’ve learnt when you make a hibernaculum to take home. Call 01603 625540 for more information. 2. Seasonal Spectacular From Thursday 10 November – Friday 23 December, Thursford hosts its annual Christmas Spectacular. Set in the magical…

November 9, 2016 , article by

Five Norfolk things to do in October

1. Apple Day This ever-popular event is held on 16 October at one of Norfolk’s best-loved museums, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. It’s a chance to celebrate the very best of autumn with all things apples: pressing, tasting, buying and naming. Experts are on hand to name ‘mystery apples’, along with live entertainment, local craftsmen and artists.. Call 01362 860563 or visit museumsnorfolk.org.uk for details 2. Broads ramble Discover Norfolk’s secret Broads reserve with a Ranger this month. Heigham Holmes Nature Reserve is…

October 5, 2016 , article by

Five Norfolk things to do in September

1. Living history Heritage Open Days are back and this month for four days from 8-11 September there is the chance to explore ordinarily inaccessible parts of Norfolk. Handle new Roman finds at Aylsham Heritage Centre, take a tour of King’s Lynn’s historic buildings and watch archive film of the town’s past at Marriotts Warehouse or take a vintage bus to the Hardwick Cemetery. Visit heritageopendays.org.uk for details of events taking place near you. 2. Ooh-ah, me hearties! Celebrate all things swashbuckling…

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