Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June 2022 The Royal Norfolk Show is the largest two-day agricultural show in the country. Having missed two years of our fantastic show we’re sure you’re as keen as us to get back to celebrating all that’s Norfolk at our Royal show. With 700 trade stands, over 3000 animals, a...
Calling all kings and queens.... The crown jewel in the city’s event calendar is back! This year’s theme is ‘kings and queens’, and we’re planning a right royal knees up to celebrate all things regal, from our very own Queen of Iceni to Bimini Bon Boulash, and everyone in between. The lineup for 2022 includes the...
Join us for a film festival that starts on the Friday evening and ends on the Sunday evening comprising of blockbuster films. Our Screenings are planned as following. Friday -6:30pm - 10:30pm - Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) Saturday -12:30pm till 4:30pm (early) Screening - Lion King (PG) -6:30pm till 10:30pm (late) Screening - Mamma Mia (PG)...
Summer fete. BBQ, bar, ice cream, candy floss, cake, live music and fun for the children. £1 for adults children free
In just two weeks time, Great Yarmouth seafront will be taken over by all things wheels. The festival takes place along Great Yarmouth seafront from Britannia Pier to the Pleasure Beach with free admission for pedestrians. Join us on Saturday 2 July from 10am through into the evening. On Sunday 3 July, join us from...
Family Yoga for all the family! Mindfulness and movement for up to 5 per group with yoga poses, breathing, relaxation, partner/group work and games. A fun way to connect over the weekend, 9:45 - 10:45am. Pre book £12 per family, email: hello@yogawithamber.co.uk
To celebrate the release of Minions: The Rise of Gru at Vue cinema we are having some special guests visit us! For your chance to meet a Minion and Gru join us on Saturday 2nd July.
Sunday 3rd July The Great Diss-Showman! Diss carnival returns after 2 year away due to covid. The 2022 theme will be 'The Great Diss-Showman', inspired by the legend of Madame Abdella, one of two circus elephants said to have been buried under Fair Green. www.diss.gov.uk/diss-carnival
Drop in for free between 11am and 12.30 pm to look, explore, draw and more with a different Sainsbury Centre artist and theme each month. This Sunday is Slee’s Swans (In the Gallery) with Hannelore Baxter. Suitable for all ages. No need to book.
Author-illustrators Jill Michelle Smith and Jennifer Watson are reading their children's book 'An A-Z of Extraordinary Extinct Creatures', then dinosaur-themed craft activities. Free event, but please register your interest. With activities for all children from pre-school to primary age. TWO SESSIONS! 11am and 2pm
Join members of the YNA Collective for a family friendly workshop inspired by nature and home. With a short guided nature walk in the woodlands next to the Sainsbury Centre, we’ll be collecting objects to create our own mini ‘home in nature’. Suitable for ages 3+ Part of the Sainsbury Centre’s Family Sunday. FREE booking advised...
Join us at Bugs Play Cafe in Flixton, Bungay on 6th July from 9.30am. We'll be there in the morning and afternoon to capture prints on keepsake ceramics! To book a session, call 07506 260780.
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Low Rd, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4HS Nature Tots at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Running fortnightly from Thursday 28th of April to Thursday 21st July (term time only) 10.30am - 12pm Pre-Book £7 per session, Siblings £5, Pre-walkers Free (RSPB Members £5.60 per session, Siblings £4) + booking fees Telephone 01603 715191
Author-illustrators Jill Michelle Smith and Jennifer Watson are reading their children's book 'An A-Z of Extraordinary Extinct Creatures', then dinosaur-themed craft activities. Free event, but please register your interest. With activities for all children from pre-school to primary age. TWO SESSIONS! 11am and 2pm
The Norfolk Deaf Festival celebrates the world of hearing loss with informative, interactive fun. Come along and share experiences, meet new people and access support from a wide range of local and national organisations. Free to attend and everyone is welcome, whether you are directly affected by hearing loss or not.
8th, 9th, 10th and 15th, 16th and 17th July Witness for the first time a spectacular circus event that is suitable for all the family and all ages. Shows last 1 hr 45 mins with a 20 minute interval. Special offer tickets £9.99: For £7 off full price VIP, grandstand and family tickets use code...
Come along for fete games, raffle, tombola, splat the head, beat the goalie, stalls for local businesses, free crafting activities from Schoodoodle, guinea pigs, a tractor, fire engine, face painting, school and local club performances. There's also refreshments available and lots more! The event is £1 entry and is a cash only event.
Come along for a fun filled family day out. Carnival Procession, through Horsford leading the way to the main event where you will find FAIR RIDES, Bouncy castles, LIVE MUSIC, Bar, Range of FOOD STALLS, Games and more....plus FREE ENTRY!!
Family story telling and story making morning upstairs at the Waterloo Park Cafe. Expect lots of drawing, playing with picture books and book making. We'll all work together as a group, but there'll be the chance for your family to start a book project to finish at home. £3 per person, under 1s free. Pre...
FREE | Suggested donation £5, Suitable for all ages, 2.30-3.45pm Places are limited, booking required Join one of our knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer guides for a walking tour through our beautiful parkland. Discover more about important works by notable artists such as Henry Moore, Elisabeth Frink, Anthony Caro, Liliane Lijn and Antony Gormley. And step...
Norfolk Showground Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2022. 10am to 5pm Norfolk Garden Show returns to the Norfolk Showground for a three day gardening extravaganza! The three day outdoor event will be filled with flowers, plants and everything you need for your home and garden. Discover your favourite plants, flowers and an...
Join us for the 2022 Weeting Steam Engine Rally & Country Show, a three day event with something for everyone. Fun for all the Family. UNDER 16's FREE Adult (16+) Friday £12 / Saturday £14 / Sunday £14 Concessions Friday £10 / Saturday £12 / Sunday £12 FREE PARKING. DOGS WELCOME ON LEADS.
Norwich Bubble Rush is BACK for 2022! The course features four Bubble Stations along the 2.5km route, you can do one lap or double your enjoyment by completing it twice. Each Bubble Station has a cannon which pumps out coloured foam to create a 4ft deep bubble bath! Pre-booking required.
We can't wait see you under the Strumpshaw trees again for the Strumpshaw Tree Fair - a celebration of wood crafters, artisans and East Anglian traditions hosted at the beautiful Strumpshaw Steam Museum and Park. We'll have fairies, music, dance performances, stories, games and workshops, festival food - and much more! Tickets are available on the...
A fun day for all the family Friends of Rackheath School (FORS) are hosting a summer fayre on Saturday 16th July 2022 from 11am-3pm Free admission, Everyone welcome Come and join us for a day of fun, food, drink, stalls, games, bouncy castles and much more.
Large curated Arts & Crafts Fair, with workshops for children & adults. Dedicated child friendly space at the event, with buggy park & room for parents to relax & children to enjoy workshops. Café, Food stalls & Live Music. Bring friends & family. tel: 01603 717311
Make & Create Your Very Own Sculpture for all ages 7+ Sculpt, Detail and Paint or Decoupage your chosen Shape. Choose from: Heart, Fish, Bird or Dog. All Materials provided. Please Note: This Activity does produce some dust, face masks can be provided if required. Also Sharp Tools are used to Sculpt so Adult Supervision maybe...
Family Fun Day will have a range of traditional fete games and tombola, all at affordable prices. Money raised will go towards the refurbishment of the Eaton Village Sign and other EVRA projects for the community. The Cellar House will have a barbecue outside. This is a family friendly event and all residents are welcome...
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Low Rd, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4HS Nature Tots at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Running fortnightly from Thursday 28th of April to Thursday 21st July (term time only) 10.30am - 12pm Pre-Book £7 per session, Siblings £5, Pre-walkers Free (RSPB Members £5.60 per session, Siblings £4) + booking fees Telephone 01603 715191
For all Summer Holiday Events, head to the Summer holiday page For everything summer, there's the Summer in the City...and Norfolk page for lots of inspiration to get out and about with your Mini Mumblers!
We will be joined by the fire appliances from Norfolk Fire Museum. There will be activitIes for children to get involved with including the Car Fire activity for children to squirt the fire hose! (For small £1 donation). A popular annual event for young and old! Tel: 01379 686900
Don't miss Bugs & Beasts weekend, a free family friendly event by Norwich science Festival in Waterloo Park on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July! With amazing entertainment for all the family and a special guest appearance from CBeebies star, vet and author Jess french. Sponsored by Pensthorpe.
A group for dads, male carers and their children under 8 years of age. £3 per family. Bacon rolls and ice creams included. Tel: 07939615203
Dinomania educates is a fun filled dinosaur experience. Sessions are 90 minutes and times are 11am and 2pm. Come and meet the award winning Youtube Rangers from Dinomania who will teach you all about these amazing creatures. All participants will require a ticket including adults (under 2 are free) Recommended age 3-14
Sprowston Recreation Ground, NR7 8EN Saturday 23rd July 2022 1pm - 5pm Sprowston Town Council is hosting a summer fete with music, food, drink, entertainment and funfair rides. Sprowston Town Council: 01603 408063
Come and take a sneak peek behind the scenes of Norwich Theatre Royal and Stage Two. There will be backstage tours giving you the chance to get up close with some costumes. Discover what Norwich Theatre has to offer: grab a bite to eat, take part in a workshop, try your hand at lighting and...
Running for seven weeks every Sunday, enjoy a Summer of fun with free live music and street entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Get ready to experience more in the City of Stories this summer. Everyone is welcome!
Join us for a family event at the Bishop's Garden in support of the NSPCC. There will be: Homemade cakes and refreshments, live music, face painting, treasure trail, traditional games, children's crafts and art activities, storytelling, tombola and plant sale. £5 per adult, wheelchair users and children under 16 are free. Tickets available at the...
Norfolk Day is the perfect day to shout about how fabulous the county we live in is! Our gorgeous coast line, beautiful broads, wonderful wildlife and perfect producers makes it hard to beat. There are lots of events happening for #NorfolkDay, check out the hashtag for further details. It's a great day to support local...
Could you write a rap about a rabbit? Or some rhymes about a rhino? Perhaps some words about a worm? Or some lyrics for a lion? Join award-winning Spoken Word Artist, Mark Grist, as he helps you write animal raps (and poems!) packed full of originality and flair. £10 under 18, free accompanying adult. This...
Join Paul Goldsmith for a morning of giggles and glee as he recounts ticklish tales, and helps you to pen your own silly stories and build your storytelling confidence. Kids zone – no parents allowed! £5 This workshop sits under Wild About Words as part of our Family Festival 2022.
Join us for FREE as we celebrate 100 years of Thetford Forest. The main green will be full of stands and activities from Harvesting to Running groups, Heritage to Classic Forestry Vehicles. A great chance to find a new activity in the forest or to find out how the world of forestry really works.
The Comedy Club 4 Kids has the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. Ticket prices: £10 adults, £8 children
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Age recommendation: Suitable for all ages, written with 2 - 7 years in mind Ticket price: Under 18s £12, full price £14 Multiple showings each day.
City centre and Chapelfield Gardens Saturday 30th July 2022 Paint a rainbow on your face and get ready to celebrate Norwich Pride! Pride is a celebration from the LGBT+ community for everyone. There will be a party atmosphere in Chapelfield Gardens and a parade leaving City Hall at 1pm.
All ages welcome aimed at the younger ones. Try making your own candle. Learn about bee hives and try out a Bee Suit! Drop-in sessions booking is not needed.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Age recommendation: Suitable for all ages, written with 2 - 7 years in mind Ticket price: Under 18s £12, full price £14 Multiple showings each day.
Running for seven weeks every Sunday, enjoy a Summer of fun with free live music and street entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Get ready to experience more in the City of Stories this summer. Everyone is welcome!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. Age recommendation: Suitable for all ages, written with 2 - 7 years in mind Ticket price: Under 18s £12, full price £14 Multiple showings each day.
