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 👋 Anyone else looking forward to the Bank Holiday weekend? It’s shaping up to be a busy one across Norfolk, with everything from beer festivals and village events to steam galas and food festivals. We were out at Blickling Great Wood last weekend and the bluebells were looking lovely, so if you’re planning a walk, now is a great time to go. You can see our top picks for where to find them here. We also finally made it to Tulips for Tapping, which absolutely lived up to the hype. Walking through millions of tulips was pretty special, and it’s all for a great cause too. You can see our photos and read about it here. We also have a short video you can watch here. Here’s what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️ ✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?Norwich Craft Beer Festival (1 - 3 May) Sir Toby’s Beers presents the Norwich Craft Beer Festival at The Waterfront. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, local ales, ciders, and specialty imports, plus a spirit and prosecco bar. Expect street food, DJs, and garden games. You can purchase tickets for afternoon and evening sessions, full days, or the whole weekend. Get more information here. Costessey Fete & Fayre (2 - 3 May) Costessey Fete & Fayre is back for the May bank holiday weekend, bringing two full days of entertainment to the Norfolk Showground. Expect a bit of everything, from live performances and a funfair to craft stalls, food and drink, and even a dog show. There’s a great mix of things to see and do, so it’s easy to make a full day of it. There is a small admission charge, and parking is free. Get more information here. Horning Boat Show (2 May) The Boat Show is back in the charming village of Horning in the Norfolk Broads. It will be a fun family day out with marine exhibitors, entertainment, a food court, charity stands, classic cars, an auction, and more. You will need to park at BeWilderwood and take a shuttle bus to Horning (£1 each way for adults and 50p for under-12s). Get more information here. The Bressingham Heritage Steam Gala (2 - 4 May) Traction engines and narrow gauge railway locomotives will be visiting Bressingham for the gala event. They have a busy few days planned. Get more information and purchase tickets here. Living Heritage Food, Craft and Wood Festival at Sandringham (2 -4 May) Expect live music, craft demonstrations and plenty of food and drink, including an extended food market and street food vendors. You can watch vintage machinery and chainsaw carving in action, along with cookery demos and live performances from jazz bands and solo artists. Save on admission by booking in advance. Get more information here. Wymondham Beer, Gin & Rum Festival (1 - 4 May) Wymondham Ex-Services Social Club's Beer, Gin & Rum Festival is set to be even bigger and better than ever! With live music throughout the weekend, you can dance will you taste all the options on offer. Getting there is easy with great bus links and just a 5-minute walk from Wymondham train station. Get more information here. Martham Scarecrow Festival (3 - 4 May) Martham will turn into a village full of scarecrows, yarn bombing, and garden/garage Sales. It's a family friendly event with a treasure hunt, scavenger hunt, and fairground. Get more information here. Bank Holiday Fun Fair in Martham (30 April - 4 May)Gray’s Fun Fair in Martham offers thrilling rides, game stalls, and fairground treats. Bring your loved ones and spend a weekend full of laughter and excitement at Martham Village Green. Get more information here. Norwich Vegan Parkfest (3 May) The Vegan Parkfest returns to Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich after a few years of hugely successful events. You can expect a huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, sustainable chandlers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and much more. There is no entry charge and well behaved dogs are allowed at the event. 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. Lynn Chadwick at Houghton Hall (2 May - 4 October) Houghton Hall will host a major sculpture exhibition by celebrated British artist Lynn Chadwick CBE. Featuring 30 works from the 1950s to the 1990s, the exhibition includes some of his best-known sculptures as well as rarely seen pieces, displayed across the house and grounds. It will be the UK’s largest exhibition of Chadwick’s work in more than 20 years. Get more information here. Grand East Anglian Run (3 May) King's Lynn plays host to the Recipharm Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10K! This popular event draws thousands of runners each year to its scenic route, which takes participants through the town centre, along the River Ouse pathway, and past famous landmarks like the Custom House and Greyfriars Tower. The course is flat and accessible to runners of all abilities, so don't miss out on this fun and friendly event - be sure to book your place before it sells out! 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. BeWILDerwood is having a special 2-for-1 deal on weekends and during the May school holidays. This is a lovely day out for kids. If you haven't been before, check out our review here to find out what to expect.
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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,...
Hello Norfolk explorers 👋 We really couldn’t have asked for better weather over the Bank Holiday weekend. Ok, maybe it was a little too hot at times, but hopefully you managed to stay cool and enjoy some time outdoors. We spent part of the weekend at the Norwich Games Festival, which was great fun, and also got out for a riverside walk and another visit to Sheringham Park. The rhododendrons are still looking lovely in places, although this recent heat seems to have pushed some areas past...