Hello Norfolk explorers 👋

We hope you're having a great week, and good luck to England in their World Cup match against Croatia tonight ⚽

This week's roundup ended up being quite an eclectic one. Where else can you go from wine tastings in Norwich to a murder mystery on the Broads, then watch powerboats race in King's Lynn before finishing with live music in the forest?

If you're looking for an excuse to get out and explore, hopefully you'll find one below.

Here’s what else is happening across Norfolk this week ⬇️

✨ What's Happening Around Norfolk This Week?

Forest Live (17 - 21 June)

High Lodge in Thetford Forest welcomes a series of outdoor concerts this week featuring McFly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Fatboy Slim, Snow Patrol, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, and more.

Get more information including who is performing when here.

Norwich Wine Week (19 - 28 June)

Norwich turns into a bit of a wine playground, with bars and restaurants across the city offering special menus, pairings and tasting events for a limited time. It’s a great chance to try something new, revisit a favourite spot, or discover somewhere you haven’t been yet, with options to suit most budgets. Alongside that, there are tastings, masterclasses and one-off events, including a focus on local and British wines.

Get more information here.

Hunstanton Carnival (19 - 21 June)

​Hunstanton Carnival is a weekend full of non-stop fun! There will be live music with The Party on The Green on Friday and Saturday and the carnival parade on Sunday.

Get more information here.

Poirot in… What Shall We Do With the Murdered Sailor? (19 & 26 June)

This murder mystery evening aboard the Southern Comfort paddle steamer in Horning brings a bit of Agatha Christie-style drama to the Broads. Expect an interactive night of suspicious characters, twists, food, and plenty of laughs as you try to work out whodunnit while cruising along the river.

Get more information here.

Hanseatic Festival of Watersports (20 -21 June)

Get ready as the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports returns to the River Great Ouse in King’s Lynn. Spectators can enjoy the thrilling action of Formula 1, 2, and 3 water-ski racing, jet ski demonstrations, and offshore power boats.

This free event draws inspiration from the famous Diamond Race in Antwerp, Belgium. Alongside the races, there will be family activities, live music, a firework display, and special flypasts by iconic aircraft.

Get more information here.

Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival (20 -21 June)

Come and see classic classic and contemporary vehicles of all sorts including bikes, cars, trucks, scooters and anything else with wheels along the Great Yarmouth seafront from Britannia Pier to the Pleasure Beach.

Get more information here.

Maritime Heritage Festival & Flotilla (20 -21 June)

The annual Maritime Heritage Festival and Flotilla, hosted by charity Rescue Wooden Boats, celebrates historic wooden working boats with a flotilla on the water. The weekend includes live music from sea shanty groups, a knot-tying workshop, Gansey knitting displays, street food, a licensed bar, and displays from Wells Sea Cadets. The Wells Shannon lifeboat also visits on Saturday morning.

Get more information here.

Vintage Day and Classic Car Show (20 June)

This community event brings together classic cars and motorbikes, vintage stalls and demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, and plenty of food and drink. There’s a relaxed village fête feel to the day, with all proceeds helping fund improvements to South Walsham Village Hall for the local community.

Get more information here.

Hellesdon Summer Fayre (20 June)

A free summer fayre at Hellesdon Recreation Ground, organised by Hellesdon Parish Council in partnership with The Best of Norfolk. There’ll be craft stalls, food and drink, a family dog show, traditional games, circus arts and a beer tent, with free parking a short walk away at Hellesdon High School.

Get more information here.

THREADS Festival (13 - 21 June)

THREADS is a week-long festival of craft, history, music, and storytelling inspired by North Walsham's heritage and the events of 1381. The programme celebrates the town's past through a variety of free events and activities.

Get more information here.

Father’s Day (21 June)

Time to treat Dad and make him feel like a King. There are lots of places around the county offering deals for the occasion. Check out our list of the best Father’s Day specials in Norfolk.

Norwich City of Ale (21 May – 22 June)

Take part in a month-long celebration of pubs and brewers with 7 different ale trails where you can collect stamps. It all starts with a launch party at the Waterfront in Norwich.

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.

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There’s plenty more coming up:

👉 June Events | July Events | August Events​

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Not sure what to do this weekend? Hit reply and tell us what you're looking for. We love helping readers discover new places, whether that's a family day out, somewhere for a good walk, a great pub lunch, or something a little different. 🧡

Until next time, happy adventuring!​
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Anisa and Russell

PS. The Norfolk Show is next week! If you've never been before (or it's been a few years), we’ve put together a full review with tips, what to expect, and whether we think it’s worth visiting. Read it here.

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