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Visit Norfolk has the most comprehensive listings of What's On in Norfolk
EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND
January
Enjoy the Winter Wildlife Safari of migrating birds, England's largest seal colony, as well as the Festival of Swans at Welney
February
It's half-term - all the attractions are open again and King's Lynn Lumiere lights up the town
March
April
You'd be a fool not to visit with Cromer crabs back in season. And don't worry about April showers - most of our attractions have inside facilities
May
Events to enjoy include the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Broads Outdoor Festival and Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival
June
The longest days let you stay on the beach all day and eat al fresco in the evening. Oh, it's the Royal Norfolk Show too!
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REASONS TO VISIT NORFOLK...
Easter events
Until June 3 - The Square Box On The Hill at Norwich Castle
Standing atop the largest man-made mound in the country, Norwich Castle has dominated the City’s skyline ever since the 12th century. Witnessing the ever-changing cityscape from its heights, the castle has had many iterations of its own over the last 900 years. Discover the story of Norwich’s iconic and much-loved square box on the hill. Details
Until Sept 2 - SUPERSTRUCTURES at Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Celebrating its 40th anniversary as the first public building designed by the world-renowned architect Norman Foster, The Sainsbury Centre launches a major exhibition to shine a light on developments in architecture from the 1960s to the 1990s. Details
Until July 15 - Damien Hirst at Houghton Hall: Colour Space Paintings & Outdoor Sculptures
A series of new paintings by Damien Hirst entitled Colour Space will be installed in the State Rooms. The exhibition will also include a number of the artist’s most celebrated sculptures which will be installed throughout the 18th-century house and gardens. Details
Throughout 2018 - Repton 200 Season
March 2018 marks the 200 year anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s greatest, and original Landscape Gardeners, Humphry Repton. Details
April 28-May 13 - Broads Outdoors Festival
Whether you fancy something creative, active, relaxing or otherwise, there will be activities of all kinds to celebrate the Broads National Park in the 2018 festival. Details
May 11-27 - Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Each May the county and city hosts the oldest and one of the largest arts festivals in the UK. Details
May 12 - Wild About The Wensum at Pensthorpe
TV presenter, author and naturalist, Nick Baker, will open The Pensthorpe Conservation Trust’s annual community event Wild About the Wensum. Details
May 24 - Antiques Roadshow at Cromer Pier
BBC One’s Antiques Roadshow – regularly watched by six million people on Sunday evenings – is to be filmed on Cromer Pier and promenade. Details
May 24-27 - Houghton International Horse Trials at Houghton Hall
Exhilarating sporting action, a spectacular setting, entertainment for young and old, plus shopping at over 70 trade stands. Set in the magnificent grounds of Houghton Hall, this truly is one of the most outstanding venues within the sport of eventing. Details
May 19-20 - Crab and Lobster Festival, Cromer and Sheringham
The festival is a lively weekend celebration of two fine North Norfolk coastal towns. Details
May 27 - Kaiser Chiefs at Earlham Park, Norwich
Top pop act The Kaiser Chiefs will be supported by other well-known artists at The Sunday Sessions first class music festival. Details
May 27-Aug 28 - Fireworks at Hemsby
Join the fun at Hemsby beach for a fantastic free aerial firework display on Tuesday nights during the school summer holidays and on Whitsun Sunday. Details
June 16, 17 - Haven Great Yarmouth Air Show
Exact times of public displays and events as part of the air show are currently being planned for the afternoons, giving visitors plenty of time to explore the area and the Golden Mile. But plan your trip and accommodation now! Details
June 16-18 - Great Yarmouth Arts Festival
The hugely successful Great Yarmouth Arts Festival has cultural activities, shows and events in a range of locations around the town for everyone to enjoy. Details
June 23-Sept 23 - The Paston Treasure: Riches and Rarities of the Known World, Norwich Castle
Norwich Castle, in collaboration with Yale Center for British Art, is staging a major exhibition which takes the extraordinary painting, The Paston Treasure (c. 1663-5), as its starting point. Gathering together some of the depicted treasures in this mysterious painting for the first time in three centuries, the exhibition explores the world of the Paston family and their magnificent collections once held at Oxnead Hall in Norfolk. Details
June 24 - Lionel Richie at Holkham Hall
The incredible Lionel Richie is bringing his 'All the Hits UK' tour to Holkham on Sunday 24th June. This open-air concert in the south park will feature hits from Lionel's extensive and much loved repertoire such as 'Easy', 'Truly', 'Dancing on the Ceiling', 'Say You Say Me', 'Hello' and 'All Night Long'. Details
June 27, 28 - Royal Norfolk Show
Norfolk's premier event has two days of countryside activities, attractions, stands, livestock, food and drink and much more. Details
July 6-8 - Lord Mayor's Celebrations in Norwich
Three days of celebrations which include a street procession, entertainers, fireworks, outdoor stages with music, dance and theatre, funfair and lots more. Details
July 6-8 - Norwich Gin Festival at St Andrews & Blackfriars Halls
As well as the opportunity to try a huge variety of gins from all over the world, (including exclusive gins you won't see anywhere else) there will be live music, great food and a gin cocktail bar. Details
July 7-8 - Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival
Head to Great Yarmouth's seafront for an array of classic and contemporary cars will be lining up to star in a seafront wheels festival. Details
July 15-28 - King's Lynn Festival
Music, concerts, film, talks and much more in west Norfolk's premier arts festival. Details
July 25 - Sandringham Flower Show
Set in the magnificent surroundings of Sandringham Park, this one-day show attracts around 20,000 visitors each year with entertainment for the whole family. Details
July 25-Aug 29 - Great Yarmouth Fireworks on Central Beach
Every Wednesday evening for six weeks the skies over Great Yarmouth are illuminated with our fantastic summer firework spectacular. The evening starts off with fun and music entertainment from 8pm followed by fireworks from 10pm. Details
July 28, 29 - Gorleston Clifftop Festival
Known as the ‘mile-long summer attraction’, this two day event offers a huge variety of entertainment, stalls, fun fair, live music, sports and much more! Details
Aug 5 - Run Norwich
Enter the city centre 10km run. Details
Aug 10 - Classic Ibiza at Blickling Hall
Classic Ibiza sees the Urban Soul Orchestra (USO) and a live DJ, in conjunction with Ministry of Sound, perform a playlist of iconic dance music anthems from the 'White Island'.
Aug 11 - Great British Prom at Blickling Hall
In 2018 the Blickling Proms will be celebrating 100 Years of the RAF with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Inglis, joined by the Rolls-Royce Spitfire.
Sept 8-9 - Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival
The famous Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is a fantastic free two-day event found on historic South Quay with ships to go aboard, live shanty folk music, fun street theatre exhibitions and demonstrations for visitors to explore. Details
Sept 15-16 - Out There Festival, Great Yarmouth
Weird and wonderful, outrageous and outstanding – the Out There Festival brings you some of the world’s finest circus and street arts performers… and almost all for free! Details
Nov 2 - Big Boom Fireworks in Norwich
The city's November firework show fired from Norwich Castle. Details
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