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!
Northern Lights, Oktoberfest 🍺, Mussels & More in Norfolk This Week
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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 squeezed in a couple of walks over the weekend too, visiting Thetford Forest to check on the autumn colours and a bit of Marriott's Way. The colours aren't quite at their best just yet, so we hope to make it back another time. Now it's your turn. This week brings Oktoberfest celebrations at Earlham Park, a charity fundraiser at Bond No. 28 and the Brancaster Mussels Festival, alongside the last days of the Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail. Here's what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?🍺 PROST! Norwich (16 - 17 October) A large-scale Oktoberfest celebration comes to Earlham Park, with live oompah music, Bavarian street food and beer served from big festival bars. Traditional beer benches add to the festival feel. It's an over-18s event, and tickets are limited for each session, so booking early is recommended. Get more information here. 🥂 Community Sports Foundation Charity Fundraiser (15 October) This 18+ charity evening at Bond No. 28 on Tombland opens with a prosecco reception and canapés, followed by a DJ set and a live auction of prizes and experiences. All proceeds go to the Community Sports Foundation. Get more information here. 🦪 Brancaster White Horse Mussels Festival (21 - 25 October) Mussels from Brancaster Bay Shellfish are served a variety of ways at this five-day festival at the White Horse, with live sets from Matty Haynes, Latino Sounds, Emily Blake, Alex Asher and Nelson's Shantymen. There's no booking and entry is free, though food and drink are paid for. Get more information here. 🌲 Sundown Adventures at Go Ape Thetford (16 - 18 October, 23 October - 1 November, 7 - 8 November) Fancy an adventure after dark? Go Ape Thetford lights its high ropes course in colour, so you climb, cross and zip through the trees in the dark. Sessions last about an hour and are open to ages six and up, with a safety briefing and a low-level practice course first. Adult tickets are £31.95. Get more information here. 🖼️ Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail (16 September - 18 October, Wed - Sun) It's your last chance to see contemporary work by more than 45 UK artists in the grounds near Holt. Adult entry is £8 and under 18s go free. Dogs are welcome on leads, and parking on site is free. Get more information here. 🗓 Explore More EventsThere’s plenty more coming up: 👉October Events | November Events 🎃Halloween Events | Pumpkin Patches Need a Recommendation? 💬 Want a second opinion before you book? Reply with your dates, which part of Norfolk you'll be in and who's coming along, and we'll suggest something to fit. Until next time, happy adventuring! PS 🧡 Come and say hello in our Facebook group, the Norfolk Local Guide Community! It's a friendly space to swap favourite walks, places to eat and events across the county. We'd love to hear your Norfolk finds too. Request to join here and tell us what you're hoping to explore. Affiliate disclaimer: We use affiliate links in some of our emails to help cover the costs and the time spent creating content. If you decide to make a purchase through these links, you're helping support our small business without any extra cost to you. We truly appreciate your support! |
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 👋 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,...
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