We’re Anisa and Russell, the husband-and-wife team behind Norfolk Local Guide. Each week, we share what’s happening in Norwich and across Norfolk—from hidden gems and foodie finds to family fun and seasonal events. Join our community and make the most of every week in this beautiful corner of the England!
Apples 🍎, Book Festival, Grandparents’ Day & More in Norfolk This Week
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Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 Hope you've had a chance to take advantage of this week's good weather, whether that was a proper walk or just a bit of time outside. We made the most of it by heading to a train stop that not many people know about. Berney Arms is a request-only stop on the Wherry Lines from Norwich (via Reedham), close to the Berney Arms Mill (pictured above). This station has quite an interesting story behind it (check out our video to hear more). From there, it's roughly 5.5 miles on foot along River Yare to Great Yarmouth, where we caught a train back to Norwich. If this sounds like your kind of day out, we’ll have a full guide on the blog soon. Now it's your turn. This week brings the King's Lynn Book Festival, Grandparents' Day at ROARR!, Norwich Anime & Gaming Con and Apple Day at Gressenhall, alongside plenty more. Here's what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?📖 King's Lynn Book Festival (2 - 4 October) Formerly the King's Lynn Literature Festival, this weekend brings some of the UK's most respected writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry together for talks, readings and conversations. Season tickets have sold out, but single tickets to most sessions are still available, and you can add lunch with the authors. Get more information here. 🦖 Grandparents' Day at ROARR! (3 - 4 October) The dinosaur park marks Grandparents' Day weekend with a buy one, get one free offer on full-price tickets, so grandparents and grandchildren can explore together. Annual Pass holders can bring a guest for free, as long as the guest ticket matches their pass type. Get more information here. 🎮 Norwich Anime & Gaming Con (3 - 4 October) Anime fans, gamers, comic readers and cosplayers come together for a weekend of guests, exhibitors and stage events, with video and tabletop gaming, an anime theatre, cosplay competitions and karaoke. All ages are welcome, and it's sensible to buy tickets ahead as days can sell out. Get more information here. 🍎 Apple Day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (4 October) This long-running autumn celebration brings folk music, dancing, craft stalls and seasonal food and drink. Experts from the East of England Apples and Orchards Project can identify heritage fruit varieties, so bring a sample or a photo from your own trees. Booking online in advance works out cheaper than paying on the day. Get more information here. 🍸 Norwich Cocktail Week (25 September - 4 October) The final days of Norwich's ten-day cocktail celebration, with participating bars each serving a signature cocktail and mocktail. The free app lets you follow five themed trails and collect digital stamps, and there are extras like cocktail-making masterclasses too. Get more information here. 🥾 Walk Norfolk (12 September - 11 October) There's still time to join a guided walk before this charity-run festival finishes on 11 October. Walks are led by volunteers and local experts, and every walk offers free places for children and carers. Get more information here. 🖼️ Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail (16 September - 18 October, Wed - Sun) Work from more than 45 artists is on show across the grounds near Holt, open Wednesday to Sunday until 18 October. Dogs are welcome on leads and under 18s go free. Get more information here. 🗓 Explore More Events There’s plenty more coming up: 👉October Events | November Events Need a Recommendation? 💬 Not sure where to start? Hit reply and tell us what you're in the mood for, whether that's something bookish, a family day out or a cocktail with friends, and we'll point you in the right direction. Until next time, happy adventuring! PS 🧡 Planning an autumn walk? Our guide to where to see the autumn colours in Norfolk is a good place to start.
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Norfolk Local Guide
We’re Anisa and Russell, the husband-and-wife team behind Norfolk Local Guide. Each week, we share what’s happening in Norwich and across Norfolk—from hidden gems and foodie finds to family fun and seasonal events. Join our community and make the most of every week in this beautiful corner of the England!
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