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Last Call for Heritage Open Days, Plus a 1940s ๐๏ธ Weekend in Sheringham & Holt
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Hello Norfolk explorers ๐ Hopefully you've managed to squeeze in a Heritage Open Days event or two yourself this week. It's been a treat seeing doors across Norfolk swing open that are normally kept firmly shut. This week we got behind three of those doors ourselves. At St Peter Mancroft, we got into the sacristy, a room that's not normally open to the public. At Earlham Hall (pictured above), now home to the UEA Law School, we had a rare look around a building the public can't usually enter at all. We also dropped into the Strangers' Club on Elm Hill, a private members' club house in a building with roots going back to the Paston family in the 1480s. All three were well worth doing and gave us the chance to see parts of Norfolk we wouldn't normally get to see. There are still plenty of doors to open across Norfolk over the next few days, plus the 1940s Weekend in Sheringham and Holt and the final week of the Cromer Pier Show. Here's what else is happening across Norfolk this week โฌ๏ธ โจ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?๐๏ธ Norfolk Heritage Open Days (11 - 20 September) England's largest free festival of history and culture is in its final days, with hundreds of venues, historic buildings and gardens across the county opening their doors for free. Some events still need advance booking, so check ahead if there's something specific on your list. Get more information here. ๐ Eastern Festival (15 - 17 September) Three days of racing at Great Yarmouth Racecourse, including Gents Day and Ladies Day, with dress code competitions running alongside the racing. Tickets can be bought per day or as a three-day pass. Get more information here. ๐บ Great Yarmouth Beer and Circus Festival (17 - 20 September) Four days of beers and ciders from regional breweries alongside circus performances, live music and food at the Ice House, run with East Norfolk CAMRA and Lacons Brewery. Entry is ยฃ3 in advance and free on the Sunday, though only service dogs are allowed. Get more information here. ๐ 1940s Weekend in Sheringham and Holt (18 - 20 September) One of North Norfolk's most popular heritage events turns Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt into a slice of wartime Britain, with steam trains running the Poppy Line, military vehicle parades and vintage stalls at all three stations. Entry to the towns is free, but train tickets need booking ahead. Get more information here. ๐ Hunstanton Soap Box Derby (20 September) Home-built gravity karts race down Hunstanton's hilly streets from Greevegate to the Bandstand, with age categories for juniors and adults and awards for speed and design. It's free to watch, with live music and entertainment on The Green throughout the day. Get more information here. ๐ญ Cromer Pier Show (27 June - 19 September) This is the very last week of the world's only full-season end-of-pier show, with singing, dancing, comedy and a rotating cast of guest acts at the Pavilion Theatre before the curtain comes down for the year. Get more information here. ๐ฅพ Walk Norfolk (12 September - 11 October) A month-long festival of guided walks led by volunteers and local experts, taking in a wide range of Norfolk landscapes and local history. Free places are available for children and carers on every walk. Get more information here. ๐ผ๏ธ Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail (16 September - 18 October, Wed - Sun) This year's outdoor sculpture trail brings work from more than 45 artists to the grounds at Bayfield Hall, near Holt, open Wednesday to Sunday. Dogs are welcome on leads, and under 18s go free. Get more information here. ๐ Explore More Events Thereโs plenty more coming up: ๐September Events | October Eventsโ Need a Recommendation? ๐ฌ Can't decide what to do this week? Hit reply and tell us what's caught your eye, whether that's a race day, a walk, or good beer, and we'll help you narrow it down. Until next time, happy adventuring! PS ๐งก There's more Oktoberfest happening in Norfolk this year than you might expect. Beer, pretzels and oompah music included, we've rounded up where to find it all.
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Weโre Anisa and Russell, the husband-and-wife team behind Norfolk Local Guide. Each week, we share whatโs happening in Norwich and across Norfolkโfrom 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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