Find out what’s on for your Mini Mumblers in May half term
We are currently updating all of the May half-term holiday listings. All the ones with 2024 have been updated for this year!
Keep checking back as we will be adding all the Summer events here as we find them. To let us know about an event, use the contact form HERE.
Join the Soopa Sock Party this May half term!
For May half term, Parasquawks will be everywhere in the woods preparing for their flight of very fancy colours! In fact, you can make your own Parasquawk at the Big Hat and take it for a flying lesson at the Storytelling Stage! Join Swampy and his friends and learn how to perform the very daring Beak-head Dive, Rolling Squawk, Loop-de-loop and Floating Feather Landing. Ooooh!
Tickets must be pre booked.
The 2024 Fairy Fair takes place at Bradmoor Woods in Norfolk. It is a magical celebration of nature in spring and designed for families with young children by the conservation charity, the Fairyland Trust. We use theatre and folklore to make learning about nature enjoyable. Admission is by ticket only.
The whole event is designed for families with young children and combines nature, arts, crafts, theatre and magical folklore. Many of the attractions and activities are free, and where there is a small charge this is specified on our web pages.
Find out more on our website.
May half-term adventures with the National Trust
There’s plenty to entertain your little explorers and let imaginations run wild at National Trust places in Norfolk this May half-term.
Start your adventure here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Africa Alive! White’s Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF
Poo at the Zoo
25th May – 9th June 2024
Discover the secrets hidden in poop as we explore its importance in the animal kingdom. Through engaging presentations and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a newfound appreciation for the role of animal droppings in the ecosystem!
29th May 2024: Food & Craft Fair with Moonbrush Wood Studios
Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
25th May – 9th June 2024
Big Cat Week
Embark on a wild half-term during Big Cat Week at Banham Zoo. Activities Include: Feeding Talks and Enrichment Demonstrations, Life Size Tiger Sculpture Trail, Tiger-themed Carnival Games, Get Hands-on With Big Cat Artefacts, Bug Handling Sessions, Endless Big Cat Inspired Fun! Rainy Day Guarantee, free ticket if it rains for more than 1 hour.
25% Early Booking Discount: Book the night before and a receive 25% discount
25th May 2024
Run Banham Zoo
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the highly anticipated return of our Banham Zoo 5K event, sponsored by Towergate! Where you’ll venture through our scenic grounds before completing the final lap around the perimeter of the zoo. Entry Fee: £15pp
Horning Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8JW
2024
Pull your socks up and venture down to the woods for a magical May half term! The Grubbles have made their way to BeWILDerwood and we’re celebrating with a Soopa Sock Party, yippee!
Wear red socks to BeWILDerwood this May Half Term (just like the ones that the Grubbles mend and dye) and show the Twiggle Team to get an exclusive bookmark!
North, Elmham Rd, Billingford NR20 4RG
25th May – 2nd June 2024
Discovery Trail: Help Basil and Bailiff complete the discovery trail activity sheet this May Half Term.
Kids Go Free / Adults £5
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1AW
Saturday Board Games
25 May 2024 – 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Bring your own games or join another group! We also have a wide selection of games from our demo library that players can try out, free of charge!
Discover Sundays
26 May 2024 – 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM & 02 Jun 2024 – 2:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Sunday stories and craft activities in the Millennium Children’s library. Please note children under 8 must be accompanied.
Bounce and Rhyme: Babytime
28 May 2024 – 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Songs and rhymes aimed at babies aged 0-18 months and their parents and carers.
Bounce and Rhyme: Toddlertime
30 May 2024 – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Songs and rhymes aimed at toddlers aged 18 months – 3 years and their parents and carers.
Bounce and Rhyme: Storytime
31 May 2024 – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Stories for preschoolers and their parents and carers.
Nowhere Lane, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5PD
BugzUK is a unique attraction in Norfolk, being the largest all invertebrate zoo in the UK. See over two hundred incredible tropical insects from all over the world including millipedes, stick insects, scorpions, crabs, spiders and tarantulas and so many more. You can even book an hourly handling session where you will handle several large insects and other invertebrates which all the kids and adults always enjoy.
01603 855165
National Centre of Writing, Dragon Hall, 115-123 King St, Norwich NR1 1QE
Sunday 2nd June 2024 10-3pm
Drop into the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall and discover 600 years of fascinating stories! Learn about the building and its different uses over time and take part in storytelling and craft activities. No booking required.
01603877177
Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life, Blackfriars Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3BX
Saturday 16 March – Saturday 21 September 2024
This family friendly exhibition takes a look at the long history of our relationship with dinosaurs – from ancient legends of mythical winged beasts in the deserts of central Asia to the creatures bought to life in Jurassic Park.
This exhibition is included with the general admission price
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park, Lenwade, Norwich NR9 5JW
It’s time to unleash your adventure at the UK’s best all-inclusive dinosaur-themed adventure park! Set across 85 acres of natural woodland, you can discover over 25 ROARR-some attractions and meet our popular dinosaur mascot Dippy!
Belsey Bridge Rd, Ditchingham, Bungay NR35 2DZ
Saturday 25th May – 1st June 2024 (closed Monday 27th) 10-4pm
Join us for bargain second-hand shopping and family activities this half-term. Huge sale in second-hand showroom, delicious treats in the café and families can explore beautiful grounds and gardens wit a free woodland animal trail.
Saturday 1st June celebrate start of summer with a BBQ lunch in our Orchard.
Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU
Monday 27th May 2024
Kids go FREE! It’s perfect for when you’re looking for things to do with the kids, as it combines sporting action, child friendly entertainment and bustling atmosphere. Expect magic, face painting, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling and fun fair.
Book via website, tickets from £19
Waterloo Park, Sandys-Winsch Room, Norwich, NR3 3HX
1st June 2024 9.30-10.30am
Movement and mindfulness for children and adults, imagination, games, teamwork, breathwork and relaxation.
Pre-Book £12
Fielding Cottage, Fieldings, Honingham, Norwich, NR9 5DJ
Tuesday 28th May, Wednesday 29th May, Saturday 1st June, Monday 3rd June 2024
Come join us at The Goat Shed and enjoy cuddles with the newest members of our herd and get the perfect selfie with our cute and playful Boer baby goats.
All tickets are £5 each, and everyone entering the cuddling area will need to purchase a ticket. Please note that these sessions are not suitable for children under 2. The class size is limited to 10 people with 5 goats per session to maximise your time with our kids.
2024
Dyke Dipping at NWT Thorpe Marshes
NWT Thorpe Marshes.
Sunday 26 May, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Free – No booking required
Dyke dipping at Cley Marshes
NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes.
Tuesday 28 May, 10:30am – 12noon
Booking Essential – £4 NWT Child members, £5 Child non-members + booking fee (one accompanying adult free)
Fascinating Fossils at West Runton
West Runton Beach Café NR27 9QP
Tuesday 28 May, 1pm – 2:30pm
Booking Essential – £4 NWT members, £5 non-members + booking fee. Charge for the car park.
Rockpool Rummaging at West Runton
West Runton Beach Café NR27 9QP
Tuesday 28 May, 3:30pm – 5pm
Booking Essential – £4 NWT members, £5 non-members + booking fee. Charge for the car park.
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes – Wild art – Spectacular spirals
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes
Wednesday 29 May, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Booking Essential – Free
Brilliant birds
NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes.
Wednesday 29 May, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Booking Essential – £4 NWT Child members, £5 Child non-members + booking fee (one accompanying adult free)
Dyke Dipping at Hickling Broad
NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes.
Thursday 30 May, 10:30am – 12noon
Booking Essential – £4 NWT Child members, £5 Child non-members + booking fee (one accompanying adult free).
Miraculous minibeasts at NWT Hickling Broad
NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes.
Thursday 30 May, 1:30pm – 3pm
Booking Essential – £4 NWT Child members, £5 Child non-members + booking fee (one accompanying adult free).
Free Family Fun Day at Cley Marshes
NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes.
Sunday 2 June Activities 10:30am – 12:30pm, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Free- No need to book
Kett’s Hill: Meet at the top of the entrance path next to bike racks
Sunday 2nd June 2024 2.30pm
Guided tour included a brief history of Kett’s Heights and a leisurely stroll around the site. Come and have a lok at the changes that are taking place.
Children & well-behaved dogs welcome. Tours last 45-50mins. Book online.
Holkham Hall, Holkham Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB
Up, up and away this May half term
26th, 27th, 28th, 29th May 2024 10am – 5pm
£7 per adult and £5 per child
You’ll find lots of fun in the Walled Garden including bird displays, science experiments, Carl’s Bubble Mania, mystery creature trail, storytelling and Norfolk Children’s Book Centre joining us with a pop-up bookshop in the Education Room.
May’s Mini Feast in the Park
25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st May & 1st, 2nd June 2024 11am–4pm
Mini Feast in the Park returns this May half term! We’ll be joined by some of Norfolk’s favourite food concessions for a bitesize Feast in the Lady Elizabeth Wing courtyard (near the Courtyard Café and Gift Shop).
Adventure Play Area – Open daily from 10am–5pm, weather permitting.
Cycle Hire – Explore Holkham Park on two wheels. With a variety of trails, there is always somewhere new to discover!
Ropes Course – Take to the trees and enjoy climbing, swinging and zipping!
Deer and Wildlife Safari Tractor Trailer Tours – sit back, watch the deer, and take in the views – there’s so much to see!
Nature Trail – enjoy an amble around Holkham Lake and learn something new on your way. The nature trail starts just beyond the boat hire pontoon.
Holkham Stories – have fun learning about Holkham’s past, present and future in our interactive exhibition, and learn more about WONDER in our brand new exhibition room. Open daily from 10am-5pm.
Holkham Hall – open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays 10am-3pm. Book ahead.
Walled Garden – open daily from 10am-5pm.
01328 710227
Gressenhall, Beetley, Dereham NR20 4DR
The Big Bank Holiday Boogie
Monday 27 May 2024 10-4pm
This event is made with young families in mind – all about music, dance and getting moving! Expect something for everyone, from roly-poly babies to go-go-dancing grandparents.
We’ll have special guests like the Norfolk Libraries service running Bounce & Rhyme sessions, as well as plenty of other activities, and a gentler sensory space in the Cosy Zone too. Try your stretching skills in Land Girl Aerobics on the Farm, and have a go at themed craft activities, like ‘cut a rug’ rag rugging or making a jitterbug in Art Attack! (1-4pm)
Included with general admission.
FOUND workshop for SENsational Families
Friday 31 May 2024 11-12.30pm
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse is partnering with local writer Daisy Henwood as she looks for new ways to interact with and talk about Norfolk Museums Service collections. This workshop is free and open to families in the SENsational Families community. Ticket holders can join Daisy to explore stories about museum experiences, share their favourite objects, and even write their own poem to take home.
Cromer Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9HE
27th May – 2nd June 2024
KIDS OPEN GROUP Surf or Water based Activity lesson (Beginner To Improver).£ 35.00.
8-12 years, 2 hour lesson
Experience one of our high quality Kids (8-12yrs) open group lessons, inclusive of all equipment, whilst one of our skilled coaches guides them through each stage of leaning ensuring safety and fun are a priority.
The Oak Circus Centre, Oak Street, Norwich, NR3 3AE
Monday 27th – Thursday 30th May 2024
Our classes in circus skills are a great way to improve motor skills, balance, coordination, flexibility and strength.
Programs usually run for 4 days per week for up to two weeks. Classes can be booked per day, or you can book for the week with a discount.
£26-£93.60
Visit Website for details
Lighthouse Ln, Happisburgh, Norwich NR12 0PY
Sunday 26th May 2024 10-5pm
Adults £5, Children £2 (plus booking fee). Children must be a minimum of 1.15m high and be able to climb unaided.
Pre-booking advised
Turf Moor Rd, Sculthorpe, Fakenham NR21 9GN
Wednesday 29th May – Saturday 1st June 2024 10-4pm
May Half-Term mask making: come along to the watchpoint and create your own Peregrine mask. We will provide a variety of materials
Woolly Whistun
Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024
Join us for un-baa-lievable fun for May half term! With woolly arts and crafts and plenty to do and see – we’d love to have ewe join us at Hirsty’s for some springtime fun.
Prices: Adult £7, Child (3-16 years) £10, Child (1-2 years) £5, Infant (up to 1 year) Free
Holgate Hill, Kelling, Holt NR25 7ER
25th May – 2nd June 2024 9-5pm
We are encouraging children to come join us to participate in a Peter Rabbit themed activity, grow your own radishes. As you know Peter Rabbit loves to eat tasty radishes from Mr McGregor’s garden. Plant pot, compost and seeds are supplied and all are welcome.
Aylsham Station, Norwich Rd, Aylsham, Norwich NR11 6BW
25th May to 2nd June 2024
Get closer to nature around the railway this May half term! I Spy children’s trail on the train journey with a free prize on completion.
To add to this Nature themed event we will be decorating the Whilstlestop Café and Woodland Lunch Boxes will be available to purchase (not included in ticket price)
Adults £22, Children £11
2024
Norwich Theatre Stage Two: Ten in the Bed
26th May 2024
£10 per adult/ £8 per child
Is it a bed? Or a boat? Or a giant slice of toast? For Naz and Iggy and their eight friends, their bed is a place where imagination can fill their tummies with tasty treats and take them to familiar warm places. Well, sometimes.
Norwich Theatre Royale: Kindness Choir (BSL Friendly)
28th May 2024
Free of charge
A FREE family friendly sing-along celebrating voices from across the generations! A chance for families of all shapes and sizes to come together and learn some familiar musical songs, accompanied by BSL signing.
Norwich Theatre Playhouse: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
1st-2nd June 2024
£13.50 per child, £15 per adult
With a captivating combination of live action, animation and puppetry, this magical re-telling of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly is sure to surprise and delight children and nostalgic adults in equal measure.
Norwich Theatre Stage Two: Sunday Screenings: Elemental (2023)
2nd June 2024
Free to attend, but seats must be booked in advance
Sunday Screenings are part of Norwich Theatre’s Kindness through Creativity season, sharing stories of compassion, humanity, and the impact of kindness.
The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF
Wednesday 29th May 2024 – 9.45am, 12.15pm, 2.45pm
Following on from the success of our 2023 event, The Dino Squad are coming back to the Mid Norfolk Railway for 2024!
Your ticket includes one round trip between Dereham and Thuxton as well as access to our station and marquee. In the marquee there will be dinosaur activities, photo opportunities and displays.
£22.50 per person. Under 2s can travel for free on a paying adult’s lap.
Discover fun for all the family with a variety of activities across the Norfolk National Trust this half term. Discover all sorts of events and activities for your kids to let their imaginations run wild and have lots of fun. Hire bikes or bring your own, explore the parks and gardens with wildlife to spot – there’s lots to see and do this May half term. Why not visit somewhere new with your little explorers?
Somerleyton Hall, Lovingland, Suffolk NR32 5QQ
Sat 25th – Tue 28th May 2024
Bringing the best of Somerleyton Farm to the Hall Gardens experience. Something for all the family! Meet our lambs, chicks and calves. Experience tractor rides, a nature recovery trail and get lost in our yew hedge maze. Open from 10am to 4.30. Last entry 3.30pm.
Book via the website.
10th-26th May 2024
Norfolk and Norwich Festival
For 17 days each May, the Festival transforms our public spaces, city streets, performance venues, parks, forests and beaches, bringing people together to experience the same brilliant and inspirational events.
MO & THE RED RIBBON
Start location: Westlegate, near John Lewis / End location: The Forum
10th May 2024 9pm
WELCOME WEEKEND
Saturday 11 May, 1-6pm & Sunday 12 May, 11am-4pm
We’re popping-up across the city centre with a programme of free performance.
SKYDIVER
WEDNESDAY 22 MAY, 11.30AM–THURSDAY 23 MAY, 1.30PM
THE GARAGE
PICTURE BOOK ADVENTURES With Kate Read
FRIDAY 24 MAY, 10.30AM
ADNAMS SPIEGELTENT
BUILD A COMMUNITY PICTURE BOOK
SATURDAY 25 MAY, 10.00AM–SUNDAY 26 MAY, 1.00PM
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WRITING, DRAGON HALL
THE GREAT BRITISH CACK OFF
Saturday 25 May, 2pm
GREAT YARMOUTH MARKET PLACE
Station Rd, Forncett St Peter, Norwich NR16 1HZ
Sunday 26th May 2024 10-5pm
Family day out with Medieval Knights and 14th Century living history. For younger visitors there are soft combat outfits and a chance to burn off some energy. Admission on the door and lunch/refreshments are available from the café.
Adults £9, one child under 12 FREE per paying adult, additional children £5
Station, North Norfolk Railway PLC, Station Approach, Sheringham NR26 8RA
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 June 2024
Historic steam and heritage diesel trains in action including the unique Quad-Art set of articulated teak-bodied carriages which celebrate their 100th Birthday this year!
Book via website
Norfolk Showground & Events Centre, Dereham Rd, Norwich
Sunday 26th May 2024 at 10am to 3pm
Ready to get your bubble on? Join us for more foamy fun at the Norfolk Showground this year! The course features four bubble stations along the 2.5km route, you can do one lap or double your enjoyment by completing the circuit twice to make 5km. Each bubble station has a cannon which pumps out coloured foam to create a 4ft deep bubble bath!
There are two wave times to choose from:
10am – Purple wave
11am – Orange wave
Norwich NR1 4DH
2024
Shape Up – Children’s activity days
28 May 2024 – 30 May 2024, 10:00 – 14:00
Children can have fun joining in with crafts and activities based on shapes, puzzles and maths in the Cathedral.
The drop-in activities will take place at the back of the Nave from 10am until 2pm on 28, 29 and 30 May.
The activities cost £2.50 per child (pay on the door, cash preferred).
01603 218316
Norwich Puppet Theatre, St James Court, Whitefriars, NR3 1TN
2024
DIG!
27th May 2024
Join us for a gentle first theatre experience, perfect for the very young with music, rhythm and singing.
This is a production for ages approx. 6 months – 2 years old.
Running time approx 30 mins.
£15 adult and child together / £10 additional adult
Finders Keepers
28th May 2024
Full of original music and lots of mystical fun, this 45 minute adventure will inspire even the most intrepid explorer.
This production is recommended for ages 4-7
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
George and the Dragon
30th May 2024
Beware! In a cave under the castle lurks a fiery dragon waiting to devour monks, knights, sheep and …princesses – will George be bold enough to challenge it , or will he run away?
This production is recommended for ages 5+
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
The Tales of Robin Hood
31st May 2024
The Tales of Robin Hood is guaranteed to be more fun than The Plague and entirely suitable for young, old and the middle ages!
This production is recommended for ages 4+
Running time: Approx 45 minutes with no interval
The 11am shows are open to all ages, meaning those under 2 can attend. Tickets for under 2s are free, but must be booked. Adults £12 Children £10
After The Rain
1st June 2024
When Ivy rescues a stranded worm she is led on a wild adventure! Soon she is battling birds, meeting mystical mushrooms and discovering all the weird and wonderful creatures that emerge when it’s wet.
For ages 3-7
Running Time: 40 Minutes
Show Times 11am & 2.30pm, Adult £12 and Child £10
01603 629921
Doe Ln, Old Buckenham, Attleborough NR17 1PP
28th May 2024
Pizza Tuesday will be back! Join us for great pizza, stunning sunsets and refreshments! Everyone is welcome to visit and enjoy OBCP, camping or not it’s for all to enjoy!
Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN
May 25th to June 2nd 2024
Bzzz… Come and bee a brilliant explorer at Pensthorpe this May Half Term and uncover the Power of Pollination. Learn more about our wonderful and whacky pollinators at our May half term event with a fun and interactive trail on the reserve. There will also bee FREE crafts, pond-dipping, flamingo talks, bee and butterfly themed treats in the café and so much more!
Book tickets via website
Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Church Rd, Reedham, Norwich NR13 3UA
Family adventure park with domestic and exotic animals, kids’ rides, live entertainment and a cafe, Now open. Booking is essential. Fun rides and Jurassic Golf included in admission price.
Adnams Spiegeltent, Chapelfield Gardens
Friday 24th May 2024 10.30-11.30am
Children’s book author and illustrator Kate Read invites you to join her on a colourful journey through the natural world.
Kate will count, rhyme and sing her way through two of her books, Boo!: A Fishy Mystery and One Fox, A Counting Book Thriller. There are also craft activities to enjoy, courtesy of Bookbugs & Dragon Tales!
Suitable for families with children up to seven years old.
£ 5.00 – per child, Adults go free!
30th May – 1st June 2024
Leisure Way, Lowestoft NR32 5DZ
Dino Time…They’re Back!
Brookhill Farm, Fakenham NR21 0BD
Opening 25th May 2024 for Half-Term 10-4pm (and weekends / summer holidays after)
New 9 Hole Adventure Golf Course, fun-filled mini golf surrounded by fields, tractors & haybales. Freshly ground coffee, locally made ice cream and cakes available. Tractor tyre sandpits, tin-can alley, mud kitchen and welly wanging all included.
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Low Rd, Strumpshaw NR13 4HS
26 May 2024 8-9.30am
Join our friendly volunteers to discover what has been attracted to the moth traps overnight and help us identify the varied species inside. We’ll see some masters of camouflage, tiny micro moths and hopefully some huge and brightly coloured hawkmoths. You will never think that moths are dull again! With ID guides on hand, we will see how many we can name. Often the names are just as impressive and intriguing as the moths themselves.
Suitable for adults and older children (10 years and over)
The Hungry Otter, Broad, Norwich NR13 6HG
25th May – 1st June 2024 10-3pm
Free Scavenger Hunt, pick up sheets from The Hungry Otter.
Thorpe St Andrew NR7
Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024
Half-term activity sorted, be in it to win some amazing prizes. Fun for everyone. Maps can be purchased from Thunder Lane post office, River Green Pantry and Little Park Café for a donation of £2
07747387772
Sealife Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3AH
11th May – 2nd June 2024
JJ and all the little ones from Melon Patch Academy are coming back to SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth to have an amazing SEA LIFE Aquarium Adventure! Join JJ and the gang as they meet some incredible animals and discover how to keep them safe in our oceans.
Booking is essential.
Catton Grove Community Centre, Jewson Rd, Norwich NR3 3RD
Saturday 25th May 2024 11-2pm
Come join our Spring Fayre including tombola’s, raffles, craft and cake stalls, free face painting, refreshments, fun & games and lots more.
Everyone welcome, bring your friends and family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
01603 487329 / 07834436272
Main Road, Titchwell PE31 8BB
Saturday 25th May 2024
Bouncy Castle, kids eat free (12-5pm), live music, play park, face-painting (2-5pm)
Free Entry
Strumpshaw Steam Museum NR13 4HR
Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May 2024
There are around 50 working Steam Engines, 60 working Miniature Steam Engines, all of which take part in parades in the grand ring, along with 100 tractors, vintage and classic cars and motorbikes. There are static displays of military vehicles, stationary engines, fire engines and vintage equipment and vehicles.
Admission £12.50/ Under 16 FREE
07711 988332
Sprowston Diamond Centre, School Lane, Norwich, NR7 8TR
28th May 2024 10-11am
Join us for our launch party where your child and including grown-ups can experience the joy of dance, music and movement together as well as meeting other parents. Classes suitable 6 months and 6 years.
07943428860
Eaton Park NR4 7AU
Friday 31st May 2024 12pm onwards
All Mums welcome, with or without little or big ones, bring along a picnic, blanket and of course a teddy. Find us on the grass opposite the play park (nearest parking is car park off South Park Avenue). Event is weather dependent.
Saint John’s Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR
29th May to 1st June 2024
Limelight Theatre Company returns to present The Addams Family at The Maddermarket Theatre from 29th May to 1st June 2024. The cast contains approximately 30 students led by Director, Anna Lawrence and Musical Director, Zelda Rolfe.
Tickets from £17
Old Hall Road, Norwich NR13 5FA
Monday May 27th 2024 10.30-3pm
Plant sale, garden & nature themed stalls, children’s fun & games and raffle.
Come and enjoy our beautiful Victorian walled garden. Café and shop open.
Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Filby Road, Thrigby, NR29 3DR
Gardens home to a variety of animals, small zoo animal encounters plus treetop and tunnel walks.
Castle Quarter, Norwich NR1 3DD
Wednesday 29th May 2024 12-4pm
Castle Quarter hosts a free fun-filled day for visitors with the chance to meet Alpacas, Miniature Horses, Tortoises and many more animals. The latest in an ongoing programme of family-friendly and free events. In partnership with Unicorn Alpaca Walks. Head to Castle Gardens.
Free, no booking required.
Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX
2024
Every Day: Giant Games outside the front of the café (weather permitting), indoor children’s area for rainy days, delicious children’s menu with loads ‘a’ lollies and ice-creams available.
Friday 31st May: Arts & Crafts 1-3pm
Free event in the room above the café, Friends of Waterloo Park are running an arts and crafts session inspired by nature for children of all ages. No need to book
Island Café Boating Lake & Ornamental Gardens, North Dr, Great Yarmouth NR30 4EW
Thursday 30th May 2024
A day of family fun, fete, games, food & drink and activities.
Edgefield Hill, Holt NR25 6SP
Woodland Activity Day
28th May 2024 9-2pm
Leave your parents at home and join our team for a fun day of activities in the woods, including as many of the following as possible – survival skills, den building, wildlife identification, mini beast hunting, orienteering, crafts, games & more! Get mucky, explore, have fun, meet friends, laugh & learn!
Children should come in suitable clothing and footwear for a day outdoors. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.
Places for this activity day are strictly limited to 24 and are only available by pre-booking.
Suitable for 7-12 years olds, £15
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QU
25th May – 2nd Jun 2024
JUNIOR FARMER SCHOOL
Do you have a budding farmer at home? Bring your little ones to Wroxham Barns this Whitsun to learn what it takes to be a farmer. Complete all stages of the ‘Farmer Test’ and to graduate from Farm School with a certificate.
22-24 The Royal Arcade, Norwich NR2 1NQ
Monday 27th May 2024 10-12pm
Fun and engaging trivia questions for all ages – expect delicious food & refreshments delivered to your table, friendly competition and prices for the top scoring families
£2 entry per person
