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!
🎪 Cromer Carnival's Big Day, Live Music + More This Week
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Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the eclipse. We had a picnic at St. Benet’s Abbey and watched it from there (see photo above). If you missed it, the next chance comes on 2 August 2027, but it won't be as big. The UK won't see one this size again until 2030. Between the eclipse and everything else, it's been a full week around here. We were invited to a popup Beef and Burgundy dinner at Raynham Estate (only on through 20 August), took a Bishy Barney Boat down the River Wensum, and went on a mystery tour of Norwich that kept us guessing until the last stop. Now it's your turn. There's plenty to fill the diary before the bank holiday, from Cromer Carnival's big day today to a music-filled weekend at Rock n Roll Circus and MuttonStock, plus family days out at Sea Palling and Sheringham. Here's what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?🎪 Cromer Carnival (15–21 August) Today’s the big day with the Red Arrows expected to put on a show and the grand parade through town. This year’s planned fireworks finale has been cancelled due to increased fire risk, but the funfair, arena shows and stalls carry on through to Friday. Get more information here. 🎸 Rock n Roll Circus (20–23 August) Four days of live music under the Big Top at Earlham Park, with James, The Streets, The Kooks and Madness headlining across the weekend, alongside acrobatics, fire shows and circus workshops. Under 5s go free. Get more information here. 🍺 MuttonStock (21–23 August) Three days of live music at The Shoulder of Mutton in Strumpshaw, with more than 20 ales and a handful of ciders to try. Entry is free, and camping is available for anyone making a full weekend of it. Get more information here. 🚤 Sea Palling Lifeboat Day (23 August) The Independent Lifeboat’s annual fundraising day brings games, lifeboat displays and refreshments to the beach, a good family day out supporting the volunteers who keep this stretch of coast safe. Get more information here. 🏖️ Sheringham Beach Life (24–27 August) Four free mornings of activities for children and teens at The Leas to see out the summer holidays, from songs and drama to the legendary gunge tank, with different age groups catered for throughout. Get more information here. 🎭 Cromer Pier Show (27 June – 19 September) The world’s only full-season end-of-pier show carries on at the Pavilion Theatre, with singing, dancing, comedy and a rotating cast of guest acts running through to mid-September. Get more information here. 🎡 Summer Circus & Water Spectacular (8 July – 13 September) International circus acts perform at Britain’s last surviving standalone circus building in Great Yarmouth, building to a finale where the whole stage sinks into a pool for a synchronised swimming display. Get more information here. 🎨 Raveningham Sculpture Trail (15 July – 6 September, Wed–Sun) Now in its 13th year, this outdoor trail spreads 60 artists’ work across three acres of meadow, garden and woodland, with this year’s theme of Ritual. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Get more information here. 🖼️ Fakenham Arts Festival (1–30 August) Fakenham’s month-long celebration of creativity continues, with a free family art trail through the town centre and biographical arts films on Frida Kahlo, Caravaggio, and Turner and Constable showing on Tuesday evenings. Get more information here. 🗓 Explore More Events There’s plenty more coming up: 👉 August Events | September Events Need a Recommendation? 💬 Torn between two events this weekend, or after something that's not on the list at all? Hit reply and tell us what you're after, we love matching people up with the right day out. Until next time, happy adventuring! PS 🧡 Set a reminder for 10am on Wednesday 26 August, that's when booking opens for Heritage Open Days. Everything's free, but the best events go quickly.
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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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Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 You've probably noticed it's getting dark earlier, but that doesn't have to mean staying in. We hope you caught the incredible show from Mother Nature on Saturday night. We went out to Ranworth to see the northern lights over Malthouse Broad (pictured above) and the ruins of Panxworth Church (watch a short timelapse video here). We have a feeling there will be more aurora soon, so check out our post on chasing the northern lights in Norfolk to be prepared. We...
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 Happy October! This is one of those quieter weeks in Norfolk, which might be exactly what you need. Think gentle walks, long lunches and catching up with friends, plus a chance to visit some of your favourite attractions before their winter hours begin. It was Russell's birthday weekend, so we kept things simple with a short but scenic 1.5-mile walk at Taverham Mill, where we spotted Highland cattle (pictured above)! We're not sure how much longer they'll be there,...