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!
Make the Most of October in Norfolk + a First Look at Bonfire Night 🎆 Events
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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, so if you'd like to meet them too, we'd suggest heading over as soon as you can. They could move on at any time, so please check the Taverham Mill Facebook page for updates before you go. You can watch a short video of them here. A celebratory lunch at Estabulos made it feel like a proper birthday, before we caught the tail end of Dom Whiting's Drum and Brass on a Bike. The turnout was incredible, as you can see in our video. Now it's your turn. This week brings a night walk and silent disco in Norwich, the free Lions Feed the 5000 and the final weekend of Walk Norfolk, alongside a few more events. Here's what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?🎸 Rhythm Riot (8 - 12 October) - SOLD OUT This 1950s rhythm and blues and rock and roll weekender is strictly residential, and all accommodation has now sold out. Look out for next year's tickets. Get more information here. 🌙 Norfolk & Waveney Mind's Night Walk and Silent Disco (10 October) A 5km evening walk past well-known Norwich landmarks, held on World Mental Health Day and finishing with a silent disco. Walkers can fundraise for the charity's mental health services, and the walk and the disco are ticketed separately. Get more information here. 🥕 Lions Feed the 5000 Norwich (11 October) This free community event turns surplus food into hot meals while raising awareness of food waste. There's also a fruit and veg giveaway, cooking demonstrations, a smoothie bike, children's story time and stalls from sustainable businesses and charities. Get more information here. 🥾 Walk Norfolk (12 September - 11 October) The final weekend of this charity-run festival of guided walks, led by volunteers and local experts across a range of landscapes and local history. Booking is required, and every walk offers free places for children and carers. Get more information here. 🖼️ Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail (16 September - 18 October, Wed - Sun) Contemporary work by more than 45 artists from across the UK is on show in the grounds, open Wednesday to Sunday. Adult entry is £8 and under 18s go free. Dogs are welcome on leads, and there's free parking on site. Get more information here. 🗓 Explore More Events There’s plenty more coming up: 👉October Events | November Events 🎃Halloween Events | Pumpkin Patches Need a Recommendation? 💬 Planning a day out and not sure where to go? Reply with who's coming and what you all enjoy, and we'll suggest somewhere that fits. Until next time, happy adventuring! PS 🧡 Bonfire Night is less than a month away, so we've just updated our guide with this year's events in Norfolk to help you plan ahead.
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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!
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 Half-term is nearly here, which means pumpkin picking and Halloween plans are on the agenda. Whether you're after a spooky show, a light display or something a little calmer, there's plenty to choose from this week. The Brancaster Mussels Festival, a Halloween circus show in Great Yarmouth, the start of Norwich Book Festival and a light installation at Norwich Cathedral are all coming up, alongside the Norwich Beer Festival. Here's what else is happening across...
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 👋 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...