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!
🎉 Norfolk This Week: More Than Just St George’s Day
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Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 This week has a very British feel to it across Norfolk. St George’s Day celebrations are popping up around the county, and there are plenty of food and drink festivals to go with it, from cider and ale to local produce in Norwich. Tulip season is still going strong too, so if you haven’t made it out yet, there’s still time. Here’s what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?St. George’s Pig and Cider Festival (24 - 26 April)Head to the White Horse in Upton to celebrate St. George’s Day with a Pig and Cider Festival fit for a knight! Indulge in a feast of live music, delicious food, and refreshing cider, all in honour of our Patron Saint. It’s a day filled with festivities, so gather your friends and family for a memorable celebration of England’s heritage! Get more information here. St. George’s Day Beer Festival (24 -26 April)The Black Horse in Thetford is hosting a beer festival in celebration of St. George’s Day. Enjoy a selection of 20 local ales, 6 ciders, and live music throughout the weekend. Get more information here. Little Fox Charity Ball for Finnbar’s Force (25 April)Finnbar’s Force is thrilled to bring back the Little Fox Charity Ball at Dunston Hall! This event is extra special as it’s named in memory of Finnbar. The name “Little Fox” comes from the Latin translation of the star constellation Vulpecula, a beautiful tribute that ties together his love for Star Wars and his favourite animal, the fox. Get more information here. Norwich Food Festival (26 April)Explore the best of local food, drinks, and produce at the Forum. Get more information here. St. George’s Day at Fitzmaurice Park (26 April)The Thorpe St. Andrew Town Council is putting on a St. George’s Day celebration that will be fun for the whole family. There will be food stalls, community stalls, a bar, fun fair, and re-enactment displays. Get more information here. Tulips for Tapping (16 – 27 April but closed 21 & 22 April) This is the hottest ticket (sorry if you weren't able to get one) each spring in Norfolk as you get to visit tulips fields that were featured in the film Wicked! For 2026, the display is set to be incredible, with 9.1 million tulips across 20 acres. It’s also all for a great cause, raising funds for Tapping House hospice. Get more information here. Tulips at Houghton (Select Days 11 April - Early May) Planned with leading bulb specialists Peter Nyssen, this display will bring plenty of spring colour to Houghton’s award-winning five-acre Walled Garden. Admission includes Tulips at Houghton in the Walled Garden, plus the Deer Park and Old Stables Courtyard with the Soldier Museum, café and gift shop. Note, from Saturday 2 May, admission prices will be higher as the Hall, Lynn Chadwick exhibition and Sculpture Park will also be open. Get more information here. 🗓 Explore More Events There’s plenty more coming up: 👉 April Events | May Events | Need a Recommendation? 💬 Not sure what to do this weekend? Just hit reply and tell us what you’re looking for. Whether it’s a family day out, something different, or a quiet wander somewhere scenic, we’re always happy to help. 🧡 Until next time, happy adventuring! PS. Have you discovered any great local businesses in Norfolk recently? We’re always looking for new ones to support and share.
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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 👋 We hope you're having a great week. Last weekend was all about chasing poppies for us! It's incredible how many amazing poppy fields there are in Norfolk this year. I think my favourite was the one by Kelling (pictured above), which has a sea view and where we were lucky enough to see a rainbow. The poppy field near Blakeney was also impressive, and there are too many around Courtyard Farm near Ringstead to count. We took so many photos that we're still sharing them...
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We hope you're having a great week. If social media is anything to go by, it feels like everyone in Norfolk is talking about the poppies right now. We haven't made it there yet, but it's firmly on our weekend plans and we'll be sure to report back. In the meantime, we've included a photo from our visit last year to the Sandringham poppy field. Of course, there's plenty more happening across the county too, from vintage festivals and carnivals to circus performances,...
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