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We are currently updating all of the summer 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.

BeWILDerwood Summer 2021

BeWILDerwood Norfolk, Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8JW

This summer holiday we are celebrating being outside and running WILD with our bestest friends and loved ones… the Boggle & Twiggle way! Twirl down to Storytelling and learn all BeWILDerwood’s BEST dance moves. Can you wiggle like a Twiggle? Will Swampy finally make someone laugh in a game of Boggle-butt? Wait, was that a teeny tiny Crocklebog I just saw zipping through the trees…?

BeWILDerwood is fantastic fun for a Summer’s day with soopa slippy slides and daring treetop climbs.


01692 633033
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Blickling Hall, Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF

Enjoy a Summer of Play at National Trust places in Norfolk

Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures across Norfolk this summer, with different activities at each location as part of the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank.

Try your hand at archery, badminton, sports day races and craft activities. Put your skills to the test with fun outdoor games of hoola hoops, giant Jenga and noughts and crosses. Explore the great outdoors, go bug-hunting and see what other wildlife you can spot.

Make lasting summer memories at:

Blickling Estate 

Summer of Play | Daily until 3 September, 10am – 4.30pm

Cycle hire | Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm (last hire at 3pm)

Horsey Windpump

Summer of Play | Daily until 3 September, 10am – 4pm

Morston Quay

Summer of Play | Daily until 3 September, 10am – 4pm

Meet the Ranger | Wed 24 July & Wed 21 Aug | 9.30am – 11.30am

Oxburgh Estate 

Summer of Play | Daily until 3 September, 10am – 4:30pm

Sheringham Park  

Summer of Play | Daily until 3 September, 10am – 4:30pm

Summer evening bat walks | 16 August, 20 August, 30 August | Booking essential

Rock pool ranger session | 21 August, 22 August, 23 August | Booking essential


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40-46 St Stephens St, Norwich NR1 3SH

40-46 St Stephens St, Norwich NR1 3SH

Saturday 20th July – Tuesday 3rd September 2024

From Saturday 20th July until Tuesday 3rd September 2024, visitors will be able to enjoy a daily sports-themed trail, plus a range of fun and free sporting activities at Chantry Place on select dates throughout the summer holidays*.

WEEK 1: Giant Connect 4 and other fun interactive games
WEEK 2 – Skipping Rope Challenge and Treadmill Challenge, Tuesday 30th July – Wednesday 31st July
WEEK 3: Toe Tap Challenge and Photo Opportunity with Medal and Trophy, Tuesday 6th August – Wednesday 7th August
WEEK 4: EAFC [FIFA] Consoles and Stepper Incline Challenge, Tuesday 13th August – Wednesday 14th August
WEEK 5: Speed Bounce, Giant Connect 4 and other Fun Interactive Games, Tuesday 20th August – Wednesday 21st August
WEEK 6 – Table Football, Giant Connect 4, Lotus Car, Disability Dance Troupe and Photo Opportunity, Tuesday 27th August – Wednesday 28th August


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The Rockland St Mary School Summer Fete and Community Cafe is happening on Saturday 20th July from 11am – 5pm at Rockland St Mary School, Norwich. Come and celebrate the start of the school holidays with us!

The Community Cafe will be running all day in our Marty Marquee alongside Funforce Entertainers to keep the children entertained all day FOR FREE. There will be Bubbles, Snow Ball fights, Giant Volleyball, Tug of War, Character visits and a Space Hopper Disco to name a few!

Alongside this there will be an Inflatable Grab a Grand (think old school Crystal Maze), lots of games, stalls, BBQ and lots of fun to be had!

All raising money for the Friends of Rockland St Mary School, Registered Charity 1109683

 


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Abbey Days Summer Fair

Church St, Wymondham NR18 0PH

3rd August 2024

Join us for fun and mayhem with Mr Sam the Magic Man. Since his appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, Mr Sam has been entertaining crowds of all ages with his magic, games, and cheekiness.  We’re thrilled he’s bringing Punch & Judy too!

 

Africa Alive

Whites Ln, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF

3rd August 2024 5-8.30pm

Africa By Night

Experience the magic of Africa By Night, an enchanting evening event at Africa Alive! Activities Include: Evening Access To The Zoo, Wild Entertainment, Safari Road Train, Keeper Talks and Enrichment Demonstrations, More To Be Announced

All Tickets: Only £10.00

All About Dogs

Norfolk Showground, New Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT

25-26th August 2024

Bring your dog to the Norfolk Showground in Norwich on Sunday 25th and Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024 for a weekend packed with exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of have-a-go activities – and if you don’t have a dog, there’s plenty of fun for humans too!

Parking: FREE

Day Tickets available online: Adults from £13.50, Concessions from £13, Children from £7, Under 5s free

Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life

21 Whitehart St, Thetford IP24 1AA

Vikings and Archaeology Family Event Day
Saturday 3 August, Sunday 4 August, 10am-4pm
Price – Free.
Suitable for : Families

Medicine Through the Ages Talk – Mandy London
Tuesday 13 August, 14:00 15:00
Price – £5 or free for Ancient House Friends and Norfolk Museums Service Passholders

Heritage Open Day: Duleep Singh Family
Saturday 7 September, 10:00 17:00
Price – Free

Beneath Our Feet: Earth Heritage of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks talk – Tim Holt-Wilson
Tuesday 10 September, 14:00 15:00
Price – £5 or free for Ancient House Friends and Norfolk Museums Passholders

Beer, Fool’s Gold and Mills – Trades of the Rivers of Thetford Heritage Open Day
Saturday 14 September, 10:00 17:00
Price – Free

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Art Club: Family Thursdays

Art Pocket, Second Floor, Lion House, Muspole Street, Norwich NR3 1DJ

Thursday 15th, 22nd & 29th August 2024: 10-12pm

Join me, Sarah, an experienced Art teacher for 2 hours of creative fun at The Art Pocket, Norwich. Book for all 3 sessions or pick the ones you want to attend. Focus on Matisse, Van Gogh and monoprinting.

£18 per child, additional siblings £10, all materials included.

07855687383 Laserly Designs

Art Club: Wednesdays Summer Holidays

The Willow Centre, Willowcroft Way, Cringleford, NR4 7JJ

Wednesdays 2024: 24th July / 31st July / 7th August / 14th August / 21st August

Every Wednesday for 5 weeks, join me for creative messy fun, discovering artists and learning new ways to work with new materials and equipment. I am an experienced and inclusive teacher, passionate about engaging children in creative opportunities.

10-12pm, Pre-Book £20

Laserly Designs 07855687383

Banham Zoo & Africa Alive Summer Holidays

Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE
Africa Alive, Whites Ln, Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF

22nd July – 31st August 2024

Enjoy an afternoon at Africa Alive or Banham Zoo with discounted admission from 15:00 to 18:00.
Adult from £10 and Child from £7

Base Dance Little Groovers Summer Boogie

Great Plumstead Village Hall NR13 5AB

Thursday 25th July / Friday 2nd, 16th & 23rd August 2024
9.30-10.15am & 10.45-11.30am

Think music & movement, fun props, action based songs and bubbles. Ideal for confident walkers – 5 years old.
£6 per child, £4 for additional siblings

Beccles Carnival Weekend

Beccles Quay NR34 9BB

17th and 18th August 2024

We are delighted to welcome you to this year’s Beccles Carnival weekend including stalls, displays, dog shows, music and more.

Entry to this year’s Carnival weekend Quayside events is £2 per person and accompanied children £1

Bishop’s House Open Garden

Bishop’s House Garden, Saint Martin-At-Palace Plain, Norwich, NR3 1SB

The Bishop’s Garden is open again in 2024 to raise money for local charities, see below for dates & charities:

  • 21 July – Great Yarmouth and Gorleston RNLI
  • 4 August – EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices)

Gates will be open from 1pm to 4.30pm, last entry at 4pm.  Admission price is £5 per adult. Accompanied children under 16 years and wheelchair users are free. Assistance Dogs only.

Refreshments will be on sale.

Visit the Diocese of Norwich website to book

 

Black Barn Summer Fayre

Black Barn Farm, Norwich Rd, Salhouse, Norwich NR13 6QG

Saturday 31st August 2024 11-5pm

Live music, over 50 local small businesses, handmade crafts, food & drink. Free entry & parking

Bookbugs & Dragontales Grape Arts Story Club

41-43 Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3LA

19th, 20th & 21st August 2024

This summer Grape Arts bring you Story Club.
Join Story Club where you will discover stories through imagination and creativity!
Each day will explore a story through a different creative arts activity.

Mon 19th – Drama
Tues 20th – Poetry
Weds 21st- Craft

Book on to one, two OR book all three and get a £5 Book voucher!
Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

For any further enquires please email Poppy at [email protected]

Bookbugs & Dragontales Summer Specials

41-43 Timber Hill, Norwich NR1 3LA

Five Events for our 5th Birthday 2024, all at a discounted rate £5 each

Bounce and Rhyme Summer Special (12th & 16th August)
10:30-11:30am
Join us for a bounce and rhyme with a mix of traditional and new songs along with some parachute play.
Suitable for 0-3 years

Toddler Craft Summer Special (Fri 16th August)
1:30-2:30pm
Join Sally for an hour of craft and stories
Suitable for 2-5 years

Drama Club Summer Special (Thurs 15th August)
1:30-2:30pm
Join Poppy for an hour of drama games, improv and storytelling.
Suitable for 5-10 years

Toddler Drama Summer Special (Thurs 15th August)
10:30-11:30am
Dive into a story through role play drama, you will even come home with a crafty keepsake to remember your adventure!
Suitable for 2-5 years

Bradwell Village Show

Green Lane Park NR31 8QG

Sunday 11th August 2024 1-5pm

Alpacas, craft stalls, coconut shy, vehicle display, food & drink stalls, seaside ukulele band, vikings, drummers, face-painting, belly dancers, raffle & tombola

Bressingham Steam and Gardens

Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Low Rd, Diss IP22 2AA

Fire Engine Rally
Sat 27 Jul 2024 – Sun 28 Jul 2024
A gathering of vintage and modern fire engines, alongside some special guests!

Steam In Miniature
Sat 10 Aug 2024 – Sun 11 Aug 2024
A gathering of model steam engines.

Nights at the Museum
Fri 23 Aug 2024 – Fri 23 Aug 2024
Experience Bressingham Steam Museum in a different way. Best of all it is free entry! From 4:30 until 10:30 everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the live music. There will be a bar with a wide selection of local beers and wines to purchase.

Buster’s 100th Birthday Bash: Roller Gathering
Sat 24 Aug 2024 – Mon 26 Aug 2024
Our Burrell Roller Buster is turning 100 in 2024 and to celebrate we’re throwing him a party like no other by inviting lots of other Steam rollers to gather at Bressingham.

Book online, tickets (including gift aid) from £17.49 (adult), £11.99 Child 3-16), £2 (child 2-3), under 1s Free.

Briarfields Hotel Norfolk Summer Party

Main Road, Titchwell PE31 8BB

Saturday 3rd August 2024

Free Entry – Face Painting, Drawing Competition, Garden Games, Bouncy Castle and Food served all day from 12pm (kids eat free). Live music from Goz Unplugged. Enjoy the new play park.

BugzUK Parc

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

 

Bure Valley Railway: Kids Go Free August Bank Holiday Weekend

Aylsham Station, Norwich Rd, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

24-26th August 2024

Kids go FREE! Max 2 per booking. 2 children per booking will be deducted at checkout when you enter online discount code: AUGBHKIDS24

To add to this weekend there will be a Live Steam Model Layout at Aylsham Station for our visitors to enjoy.

01263 733858

Castle Quarter Summer Events

100 Castle Mdw, Norwich NR1 3DD

2024

Minatare Donkeys at Castle Quarter
Join us for a fun-filled day at Castle Quarter where you can meet miniature donkeys.👇💜
Friday 16th August & Saturday 17th August 10am – 2pm

Unicorn Alpaca’s at Castle Quarter
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Castle Quarter Gardens with Suffolk with Unicorn Alpaca Walks. Meet alpacas, miniature horses, tortoises, and more – all for FREE! *There will be a small charge to walk the alpacas, with all proceeds going to the care of the rescue animals*
Friday 2nd August & Friday 30th August 12 pm – 4 pm

Join the Mini Olympics at Castle Quarter!
Get Ready for a Summer of Sports Fun! Become a Mini Olympic Champion! Participate in our Mini Olympic events to collect stamps in your special Olympic Passport, collect 3 stamps to earn a Gold Medal and be entered into our draw for a £250 day out at Castle Quarter!

Mini Track Day / Date: Thursday, August 1st / Time: 12pm – 4pm
Mini Field Day / Date: Thursday, August 8th / Time: 12pm – 4pm
Footpool / Date: Thursday, August 15th / Time: 12pm – 4pm
Mini Sports / Date: Thursday, August 22nd / Time: 12pm – 4pm
Indoor Surfing / Date: Thursday, August 29th / Time: 12pm – 4pm

Emergency Services are coming to Castle Quarter!
Join us at Castle Quarter every Tuesday from 23rd July to 27th August to meet with and learn more about the fantastic Emergency Services available in Norfolk!
23rd July – Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS)
30th July – Norfolk Police
6th August – Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service
13th August – Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service
20th August – Norfolk Police
27th August – RNLI

Norfolk Wildlife Trust Summer

2024 Events

West Runton Beach, Water Lane, West Runton, NR27 9QR
Rockpool rummaging: 23/07, 25/07, 02/08, 08/08, 09/08, 22/08, 23/08
Fascinating fossils: 23/07, 02/08, 08/08, 09/08, 22/08, 23/08
Marine Day: 02/08

Cley Marshes visitor centre, Coast Road Cley next the Sea , NR25 7SA
Coastal Creations at Cley Marshes: 26/07
Dyke dipping: 31/07
Rosalie Gibb: Wild and Wonderful: 31/07
Beach Clean (Salthouse Beach Road): 03/08
Free family fun day: 04/08, 01/09
Insect mobile making workshop with Alice Lee: 05/08
Kate Walker: Verdigris Seas: 14/08
Brilliant birds: 14/08
Really Wild Thursday: 22/08, 29/08
Bee Millar: Notional Nests and Botanical Prints: 28 August 2024 – 10 September 2024

Thorpe Marshes, Whitlingham Lane, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0QA
Family Dyke Dipping: 28/07, 25/08

Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe, NR16 1HB
WyNG Day of Butterflies – butterfly walk: 28/07,

Toll’s Meadow, NR18 0AF
WyNG Day of Butterflies – butterfly walk: 28/07,

Hickling Broad and Marshes, Stubb Road, Hickling, NR12 0BW
Dyke Dipping: 30/07, 13/08, 30/08
Miraculous minibeasts: 30/07
Crafty creations: 13/08
Moth evening: 16/08
Natural treasures: 30/08

Sweet Briar Marshes, Sweet Briar Marshes is in the northwest of Norwich
All of a flutter – explore the amazing world of butterflies: 31/07
Spectacular spirals (Wild art Session): 13/08
Nibbles for families in nature: 17/08
Bird box making workshop: 21/08

Holme Dunes, Holme Dunes Visitor Centre, Broadwater Road, Hunstanton, PE36 6LQ
Sea dipping at NWT Holme Dunes (EDU FAMILY): 06/08
Searching for sharks at NWT Holme Dunes (EDU Family): 06/08, 20/08
Sea dipping: 20/08

Ranworth Broad and Marshes, NWT Ranworth Broad and Marshes, Broad Road, Ranworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6HY
Bones and body bits: 15/08
Brilliant birds: 15/08, 03/09
Dyke dipping: 03/09

NWT Foxley Wood, Foxley, Dereham, NR20 4QR
Miraculous minibeasts: 16/08
Tremendous trees: 16/08

Pigneys Wood, Hall Lane, Knapton, Norfolk, NR28 0SH
Bones and body bits: 28/08
Miraculous minibeasts: 28/08

Visit NWT Website for full details

Church Farm Stow Bardolph Summer

Church Farm, Stow Bardolph, Downham Market, West Norfolk PE34 3HT

2024

Farm Yard Fun This Summer

w/c 20/07/24: Ferret Week
w/c 29/07/24: Sheep Dog Week
w/c 05/08/24: Horse & Donkey Week
w/c 12/08/24: Bug Week
w/c 19/08/24: Sheep & Goat Week
w/c 26/08/24-03/09/24: Old School Fun & Games Week

Tractor Ride every hour from 11-4pm, listen for the bell.

Cinema City Norwich Kids Club

City Centre, St Andrews St, Norwich NR2 4AD

2024
Exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Tickets from £3.30 each. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
20/07/24 Kung Fu Panda 4
27/07/24 The Princess Bride
03/08/24 Labyrinth
16/08/24 & 17/08/24 E.T The Extra Terrestrial

Cley Harbour Day

Cley Quay By The Windmill

Sunday 18th August 2024 4-9pm

CLEY HARBOUR DAY makes a welcome return on a school holiday weekend and will be crammed with family entertainment including Punch and Judy, shanty songs from “Sirens at the Helm”, a bar and expanded BBQ including vegetarian and kids food, and fabulous local band “Knobs and Knockers” to round out the day. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed pirate boy and girl under 12, and best-dressed boat; plus there will be canoe racing and walking the plank for the brave!

Cookie’s Kitchen

A Summer Picnic 5-10 years old
2nd August 2024: Hinks Meadow Hall, Kingswood Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6GJ 10-2pm
8th & 22nd August 2024: Lincoln Hall Hingham, The Fairland, Hingham, Norwich, NR9 4HN10-2pm
Our chefs can look forward to finishing the workshop with a tasty picnic with all of the friends in the class and I’m sure that there will be some leftovers to bring home too!
£37.50

Corton House Summer Fete

Brakendon Close, Corton Rd, Norwich NR1 3BX

31st August 2024 12-4pm

Join us at our annual summer fete, fun for all ages and fundraising for improvements to our communal gardens. There will be traditional fete games, music, food, ice cream, face painting, knitted baby and children’s clothes, vintage and second hand items, makers, market, free craft activities and much more.

Free Entry

01603978007

Costessey Children’s Fun Day

Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, NR8 5AH
Saturday 3rd August 2024 10:30am-3.30pm

The day will have free activities for children of all ages to enjoy from a climbing wall, gaming, dinosaurs and more! We will also have local community groups & schools joining us hosting different games/stalls.

Free entry & free parking!

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DR

Summer Fun!
Saturday 20 July 2024 Tuesday 3 September 2024 10:00-17:00
22-28 July: celebrating haymaking, wildflowers and cereal crops, including a special scything day at the wildflower meadow on 24 July.
Go Wild Wednesday: younger children can enjoy extra activities and play stations across the site
Sunlit Sundays (4 & 18 August):  art- and nature-focused activities inspired by sister site Norwich Castle’s temporary exhibition ‘Sunlight: Roger Ackling’

Making the Rounds: Meet the Nurses tour
Tuesday 23 July 2024 Wednesday 31 July 2024 3.30-4.30pm
Take a tour of Gressenhall and hear the stories of the real women who worked on site caring for people over the past two hundred years.

Relaxed Early Bird Opening
Tuesday 6 August 2024 Wednesday 2 October 2024
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse is running a series of Relaxed Early Bird openings for visitors who would prefer a calmer start to their visit

Visiteering
Thursday 8 August 2024 Tuesday 27 August 2024 11:00 12:30
Fancy trying your hand at something new? Work alongside our curator in a visiteering session to help conserve real museum collections.

Cromer Carnival

Carnival Field, Runton Road, Cromer, NR27 9AU

17-23rd August 2024

Featuring a  a ‘Spitfire and Hurricane Display’ from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as plenty of kid-friendly games and entertainment.

Visit www.cromercarnival.co.uk for further information.

Cromer Museum

4 Tucker St, Cromer NR27 9HB

Deep History Coast Day
Wednesday 7th August – 11-3pm
Price – included in general admission

Fossil Friday
Friday 16th August – 11-3pm
Price – included in general admission

Savin’s History of Cromer
Friday 23rd August – 11-3pm
Price – included in general admissio

Seaside Fun Day
Wednesday 28th August – 11-3pm
Price – included in general admission

Book tickets online

Debutots Teddy Bear Making & Interactive Storytelling Workshop

Hinks Meadow Hall, Taverham NR8 6GJ

14th August 2024 9.30-10.45am

Come and help your little one make their very own teddy. Once the teddies have been filled with love we will take them on an adventure in storyland. Aimed at 18m-6 years, siblings under 18m can attend for free provided they do not want to take home a teddy.

[email protected] / 01603 343250

Eaton Churches Mid-Week Summer Workshop

St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Eaton Village NR4 6NW

Wednesday 31st July 2024 9.45-12pm

A summer workshop for children 5-11 including fun, games, crafts, bible stories and refreshments

Free to attend, email [email protected] by 15th July 2024 to book a place.

Echo Youth Theatre Wind In The Willows

The Plantation Garden, 4 Earlham Rd, Norwich NR2 3DB

2nd August & 9th August 2024 7pm

A stage play adapted by Glyn Maxwell from the much loved book by Kenneth Grahame. Bring your own blankets and chairs (and a picnic). Venue will open 30 minutes before the show starts, duration 2 hours including 20 minute interval.

Elizabethan House

4 S Quay, Great Yarmouth NR30 2QH

Tudor Games
Tudor Games 24th July, 7th & 28th August – 11am-3pm
Price – included in general admission
Suitable for : families

Tudor Crafts
Tudor Crafts 31st July, 14th & 21st August – 11am-3pm
Price – included in general admission
Suitable for : families

Book tickets online

Fairyhaven Festival of Magic

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Rd, South Walsham, Norwich NR13 6DZ
5-7th August 2024

A magical day out for fairies and elves aged 3 to 103 with daily fairy shows, fairy picnic food, woodland crafting, magical facepainting, fairy shop, giant bubbles, woodland tours, potion making and costume competition.

Pre Booking Only via website

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, Low Rd, Strumpshaw, Norwich NR13 4HS

Hawks to Harriers’ Raptor ID Walk
20th July / 3rd August / 4th August 2024 9.15-11.15am
Discover the birds of prey that call RSPB Strumpshaw Fen their home during the summer months. During a slow walk with our expert wildlife guide, Drew Lyness, it’ll be eyes to the skies as we search for everything soaring, gliding, hovering and diving.
Age 12+ / £6-13

Marvellous Moths at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
21st July / 18th August 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.
Suitable for adults and older children (10 years and over) / £4.20-9

Really Wild Family Days
24th July / 31st July / 7th August / 14th August / 21st August / 28th August 2024 10-12.30pm
This is a wild event the whole family can enjoy together. We will be exploring our ponds, woodland and meadow with hands-on activities to make sure you get up close to the wildlife that lives there.
£3.50 for RSPB members / £4 for non-members. Plus entry fees to the reserve for Non-members.

Dragonfly and Damselfly Safari
11th August 2024 11-1pm
Discover Strumpshaw Fen’s wonderful dragonflies and damselflies and practise your identification skills, on this glorious, laid-back meander through our reed beds, meadows and marshes.
Age 12+ / £6-13

01603715191

Family Campfire Cooking

Cup-O-T Woodland at Forest School for Life, Silfield Road NR18 9NL

2nd August 2024 9.30-12.30pm

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn new cooking skills, bond with family members and enjoy the natural beauty of our woodland setting. Under the guidance of our experienced facilitators, you’ll prepare and cook a delicious two-course meal. Every ticket sold supports our therapy work with young people.

Pre-Book, £60

[email protected]

Family Fun Fair

The Pavillion, Cringleford NR4 6XF

27th August 2024 1-6pm

For all ages! Gladiators, bouncy castle, penalty shootout, kids crafts and games, face-painting, henna, glitter tattoo, tug-of-war, 3 legged race, stalls, food and much much more.

Family Poetry Workshop: Summer Edition

Norwich Puppet Theatre, St James Ct, Whitefriars, Norwich NR3 1TN

Sunday 11th August 2024 2.30-4pm

Poetry writing workshop in the cosy little garden at Norwich Puppet Theatre for children aged 4-11 & their grown-ups. There will be interactive activities & prompts to inspire the poet in everyone. No experience necessary, juts bring your imagination.

Limited availability / Babes in arms welcome. Book via Eventbrite.

National Trust Summer

Summer of Play at Oxburgh Estate
Oxburgh, King’s Lynn PE33 9PS
20th July – 3rd September 2024
Come out and play this summer holiday at Oxburgh Estate. We have an activity packed offer suitable for the whole family, with some new additions this year such as Kick croquet and Hook-a-swan.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Summer Birthday Celebration Weekend
Oxburgh, King’s Lynn PE33 9PS
20-21st July 2024
To mark the anniversary of Henry Bedingfeld’s 1st Birthday party at Oxburgh in 1831, we have a weekend of celebration at Oxburgh. This event runs alongside Summer of Play. Drop in and join the fun on the North Terrace.

Summer evening bat walks
Sheringham Park NR26 8TL
16th, 20th and 30th August 2024
Join an expert guide and go in search of these fascinating mammals, known in Norfolk as ‘flittermice’, as you experience Sheringham Park in a new light.
Adult £6 and Child £4 – Most suitable for 6-12 year olds. Adult must accompany.

Summer evening bat walks
Felbrigg Estate NR11 8PR
17th & 22nd August & 2nd September 2024
Join an expert guide and go in search of these fascinating mammals, known in Norfolk as ‘flittermice’, as you experience Felbrigg Estate in a new light.
Adult £6 and Child £4 – Most suitable for 6-12 year olds. Adult must accompany.

Summer of Play at Blickling Estate
Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF
Self-led activities are available everyday between Saturday 20 July and Tuesday 3 September 2024, 10am – 4.30pm.
Head into the house to see games from the collection on display, including a chess set, backgammon and mahjong. Head outside to discover stacks of possibilities to play all day – who can’t resist a family badminton match or a traditional game of croquet? Dress up and perform on the parade stage and test your balancing skills playing giant Jenga. Take a pause to watch the Living History team bring stories from Blickling’s past to life on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and check the website family page for details of when balance bikes, archery, craft activities and storytelling sessions will be available – all included within standard admission prices, no booking required. Free entry for National Trust members.

National Play Day at Blickling Estate
Blickling, Norwich NR11 6NF
Wednesday 7th August 2024 at 11:00 – 15:00
Join in the free games and activities on the four acre in the parkland. Little ones can test their balance and skills on our balance bike obstacle course, and older children can have a go at archery.

Holkham Hall

Holkham Park, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB

Outdoor Theatre

The Lost World
24th July 2024
Strange Fascination Theatre return to Holkham’s Lady Elizabeth Wing Courtyard with their brand-new adaption of The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle.
£16 adult, £10 child (2-16 years), £47 family (2 adults & 2 children)

Five Children and It
31st July 2024
Touring theatre company This Is My Theatre will be performing a stage adaptation of Edith Nesbitt’s classic children’s novel, Five Children and It.
£16 adult, £10 child (2-16 years), £47 family (2 adults & 2 children)

Beauty and the Beast
28th August 2024
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company at Holkham this summer, for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale. When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a hideous beast, his only hope is a kindly young woman in search of a rose.
£16 adult, £10 child (2-16 years), £47 family (2 adults & 2 children)

North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
31st August – 1st September 2024 10-4pm
Popping up for the weekend in the Walled Garden, the much loved North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, now in it’s 15th year, features artisan producers selling everything delightful and delicious.
Free Entry

The Grand Tour – tractor trailer tour
11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm (and 3.30pm during peak season). Duration 45 minutes
Let us welcome you aboard our tractor-trailer for a family-friendly, whistle-stop tour of the park.
£5.50 per adult and child (under 2s free)

Festivals: Summer 2024

Check out our Family Friendly Festivals round-up HERE

Latitude Festival
NR34 8AQ
Dates: 25th – 28th July 2024

The Blakeney Greasy Pole 2024
Blakeney
Dates: Saturday 27th July in 2024

The Sunflower Sundowner
The Haha Farm, NR13 4AH
Dates: 1-3rd August and 8-10th August 2024

Wells-Next-Sea Carnival Week 2024
Dates: Friday 2nd August through to Sunday 11th August 2024

Gone Wild 2024
Holkham Hall, NR23 1AB
Dates: 8th – 11th August 2024

OB Balloon Festival 2024
Old Buckenham Country Park NR17 1PP
Dates: 9th -11th August 2024

Reepham Festival
Dates: 10th-11th August 2024

Folkeast Festival
Glemham Hall, Suffolk
Dates: 16-18th August 2024

Cromer Carnival 2024
Dates: 17th August to Friday 23th August 2024

SalFest 2024
Salhouse Recreation Ground
Dates: 17th August 2024

Maui Waui Music Festival
Bullard’s Farm NR19 2NR
Dates: 23-25th August 2024

Bungay Beer & Music Festival
The Maltings Pavilion NR35 1DH
Dates: 23-24th August 2024

Aylsham Show 2024
Blickling Estate, NR11 6NF
Dates: 26th August 2024

First Steps Norwich Summer Holiday Sessions

Calvert Hall, Rosebery Road, Norwich NR3 3AB

Thursday 29th August 2024 9.15-10.45am

A special summer holiday stay and play – parents and all other carers welcome with their 0-4 year olds plus older siblings too. Includes healthy snack, drinks, fruit for adults, activities to explore, story and song time.

£2 per family, over 8s £1

Visit firststepsnorwich Facebook for info.

Free Events at Mile Cross Library

Aylsham Rd, Upper Hellesdon, Norwich NR3 2RJ, United Kingdom

9th August 2024

A Lego Adventure with ICT Solutions 10.30 – 11.30am / 11.45-12.45pm

A Minecraft Adventure with ICT Solutions 1.45-2.45pm / 3-4pm

Join us for a creative educational lego adventure. Use critical thinking to code your creations and solve exciting puzzles and challenges. Only suitable for children aged 7-11 due to the technical nature of the building.

Free to attend, registration required via Norfolk County Council website

Free Family Fun Day

Mile Cross Primary School, Brasier Rd, Norwich NR3 2QU

Friday 30th August 2024 10-2pm

Everything is free: Hot Dogs, Music, Crafts, Tombola, Art, Sports, Emergency Vehicles, Inclusive Activities and loads more. Support, advice and info will also be available.

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, Norfolk Road, Norwich NR4 7TJ

Free Family Sundays
First Sunday of each month, Drop in on the dates below, at any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm to look, explore, draw and more with a different Sainsbury Centre artist and theme each month.
04 August Anna Brass and Paul Fenner
01 September Artist TBC and Francesca Cant
Suitable for all ages – No need to book

Guided Family Sculpture Trails
Saturday 20 July, Saturday 3 August, Friday 9 August 11am- 12pm
Join us for a special Sculpture Park tour planned especially for a younger audience. This guided tour will lead you on an outdoor journey where you will meet a few of the works most popular with our young visitors. There will be activities and stories along the way.
Book via website

01603 593199

Galactic Kidscon

Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall, Hoxne Rd, Eye IP21 4LT

1st August 2024

A mini-con for mini people, aimed at 5-15 year olds. Entry free, a small fee to enter costumer competitions, 100% money raised to local charities.

Glen Lodge Family Fun Day

Bawburgh NR9 3LU

Monday 26th August 2024

BBQ Adults – £10pp & Children – £5pp
Locally sourced ice cream £3 for a single scoop or £5 for a double scoop
A raffle – the top prize being an overnight stay in our woodland suite with a hot tub and breakfast the next morning. £5 a ticket
Sweetie table – £1 a bag
Face painter – £2.50pp
James D’s party time which includes 3 hours of fun for children with lots of games and a disco

Raising money for MIND Charity.

Free entry, visit Facebook page for details

Gone Wild Festival @ Holkham Hall

Holkham Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB

8-11th August 2024

Bear Grylls’ Gone Wild Festival is coming to Holkham in 2024! Plan your ultimate summer break right here in Holkham Park and embark on an extraordinary family adventure at the UK’s fastest-growing family festival.

Join Bear Grylls for four action-packed days camping beneath open skies, enjoy over 100 outdoor activities, inspirational speakers and live performances featuring headliners Example, Sam Ryder and McFly.

Day or 4-day weekend passes available, see website for tickets & pricing

Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Fremantle Rd, Jellicoe Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 4AU

The Opener
Thursday 25th July 2024
Looking for days out with the kids in Great Yarmouth? We have you covered, as Racing League is BACK!
Children 17 and under go free to the races when accompanied by an adult

Bank Holiday Family Fun Raceday
Sunday 25th August 2024
Planning places to go with the kids this summer? Great Yarmouth Racecourse is happy to be hosting its hugely popular Family Fun Day this August. It’s perfect for when you’re looking for things to do with the kids, as it packs in sporting action, child friendly entertainment and a bustling atmosphere everyone can enjoy. And kids go free too!

Gruffalo Fun Day at High Lodge

Thetford Forest, High Lodge, Brandon IP27 0AF

23rd August 2024 10am

The Gruffalo turns 25 this year! Come along to meet the Gruffalo himself at our Fun Day! The Gruffalo will be appearing at 12pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm (subject to change). Fun day activities including Gruffalo Olympic Games.

Norwich Summer Sessions

Norwich city centre

11th – 25th July 2024: Thursday evenings 4pm – 8pm
4th – 25th August 2024: Sunday afternoons 12:30pm – 4.30pm

Norwich Summer Sessions is back in 2024 for another year of free summer street entertainment across Norwich!
Stages are Westlegate, London Street, Gentleman’s Walk and St Gregory’s Green.

Hello Friends Kings Lynn

Hanse House, 8 South Quay, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England

We have 2 sessions per day, 4 days a week (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday), which are catered to early risers & those who like a nap after lunch. Running throughout the summer holidays.

Wednesday 14th August 2024
Spider-Man is coming to Hello Friends, booking essential via website. £20 per child includes non walkers, kids eat free offer still applies.

Thursday 22nd August 2024
Pottery Painting with Glazed Designs: come get creative with your littile ones, £15.95 per child. £5 of this will go towards a pottery item. Booking essential. Kids eat free offer still applies.

Hemsby Beach Fireworks

Hemsby Beach, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth NR29 4HS

2024

Tuesday night firework display at Hemsby Gap, starts at 6pm with a variety of entertainment available. Hemsby Lifeboat will be at the station to welcome you with a bar and music to get you in the mood from our resident DJ

High Altitude Summer Pass

91 Whiffler Rd, Norwich NR3 2AW

22nd July – 2nd September 2024

Get your bounce on! Summer pass £29.99 for adults or children of any age, enjoy unlimited access to the park all summer long.

01603567200

Hippodrome Summer Spectacular

Hippodrome Circus, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU

Immerse Yourself In Britain’S Longest Running Summer Show. Set Inside The Magical Hippodrome Circus Arena, A 125 Year Old Purpose Built Circus Building. One Of Only 3 In The World Still Remaining. This Year’s All New 2 Hour Show ‘Champions’ Brings Together The Greatest Performers From Both Circus And The World Of Sports. Featuring Breath-taking Circus Acts, World Record Breaking Bike Riders, Acrobatic Daredevils, Basketball Dunk Squads And So Much More.

Tickets from £24 (adults) and £14 (children)

hippodromecircus.co.uk/summer  or call 01493 738877 (Box Office)

Holt Garden Centre: Family Fun Day

Holgate Hill, Kelling, Holt NR25 7ER

Saturday 20th July 2024

Come on down for our Family Fun Day on Saturday 20th July

Event details to follow.

How Hill’s Summer Family Days

How Hill Trust Environmental Education Centre, Great Yarmouth, NR29 5PG

Thursday 25th July 2024 10-12oo

Bring the family to How Hill for summer fun!
Activities this year include pond dipping, clay animal making, and a woodland trail.

£9.16 per ticket (including booking fee), Children require adult supervision at all times (adults are free to attend)

Hugo’s Dad’s Club

The Long Barn, Elm Farm Business Park, Wymondham, NR18 0SW

Saturday 24th August 2024 11-12.30

Because Dad’s and Grandad’s can have playdates too

Inspiring Imaginations Awesome August Thursday Summer Specials

Hillside Avenue Primary School, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0QW

Thursday 1st, 8th & 15th August 2024
9.15-10.30am & 10.45-12.15pm

Play based activities including playdough

Block Bookings and PAYG sessions available
£8 for 1 adults & 1 child / £2 extra siblings (older siblings welcome)
07760604440

Inspiring Imaginations Joyful July Play & Learn Sessions

Hillside Avenue Primary School, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich NR7 0QW

Wednesday 24th & 31st July 2024
10.30-11.45am

Block Bookings and PAYG sessions available
£8 for 1 adults & 1 child / £2 extra siblings (older siblings welcome)
07760604440

Kerrison Toys: Summer Holidays Make & Take

353 Aylsham Rd, Norwich NR3 2RX

Wednesdays 2024 10-3pm

24/07 Pati-School
31/07 Craft Buddies
07/08 Aquabeads
14/08 Pipe Cleaner Creations
21/08 Colouring & Spirograph
28/08 Sim Brix

Visit Facebook / Instagram for latest info

Kids Clay Club

Brick Kiln Pottery Studio, Morningthorpe NR15

Mondays & Thursdays throughout the summer holidays 2024

Make & Paint using professional studio clay. Come along and be creative with your child or grandchild and make a useable mug or explore with your own imagination.

Ages 5-15, £25 per person

Kings Lynn Festival: Action! The (not so silent) Silent Movie Show

St. George’s Guildhall, King Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1EU

Tuesday 23rd July 2024 2-2.45pm

It’s ‘Lights, Camera, Action!’ as the musicians of The Lucky Dog Picturehouse take over King’s Lynn for this special family show. A treat for any age, expect honky horns and hilarity with cartoons and comedies from over 100 years ago. Age guidance 5+ (not strictly enforced) and running time 45 minutes with no interval.

01553764864

Little Loves Pop-Up at HAHA Farm

Hemblington Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4AH

29th July – 23rd August 2024: Monday – Friday

Join us this sunflower season in our exclusive area including sensory play, climbing frames, tuff trays, keepsake crafts, water play and photo opportunities. Suitable for 0-2 year olds including a designated area of pre-walkers. Older siblings able to accompany younger siblings providing they keep to the rules.

Session Times: 10.30-11.30 / 12.30-1.30 / 2.30-3.30. £15 a session (Book in advance or on the day subject to spaces).

Little Mess / Little Glow

Little Mess 2024

Messy Play – Spooner Row – Jungle Explorers
27th July, Saturday 10:45am – 11:45am
Station Rd, Spooner Row, Wymondham NR18 9JR
From £4.75 – £9.50

Messy Play – Costessey – Under the Sea
10th August, Saturday 10:15am – 11:15am
Owen Barnes Room at Breckland Hall, Breckland Road, Norwich NR5 0RW
From £4.75 – £9.50

Little Glow 2024

Sensory Room – Costessey – Birth to Crawling
6th August, Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Jerningham Room, The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane NR8 5AH
From £0.50 – £6.50

Sensory Room – Queens Hills – Birth to Crawling
20th August, Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am
Denby Room, Queens Hills Community Centre, Poethlyn Dr, Costessey, Norwich NR8 5BP
From £0.50 – £6.50

Local Makers Market

The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF

24th August 2024 10-4pm

Visit Local Makers Market in the centre of Norwich, bringing you the best of your local craft scene. Expect to find handmade ceramics, prints, jewellery, homewares and textiles all produced by talented artisans trading both inside and outside the Forum.

Free Entry

Lulu Baby Norfolk Turns Three

Horsford Church Rooms, Holt Rd, Horsford, Norwich NR10 3DE

Tuesday 6th August 2024 10.30-11.30 (SOLD OUT) & 12.30-1.30

Sensory play, soft play, messy play, ball pit, tunnel, tepee, ride on toys and arts & crafts

This class will be £6.50 for one adult and child up to the age of 3. Siblings and additional adults can be added for £1.50. Refreshments and hand and footprint keepsake crafts are included in the price.

LUSH: Make Your Own Intergalactic Bomb

LUSH Norwich, Chantry Place Norwich NR1 3SH

12th August 2024

Join LUSH for a hands-on experience creating your very own intergalactic bath bomb. Their expert staff will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks. Get ready to mix, mold and take home a celestial creation that will transport you to another galaxy during your next bath.

Lynn Museum

Market St, King’s Lynn PE30 1NL

Family Trail: Dinosaur Dinner
Tuesday 30 July – Sunday 4 August – 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 12-4pm Sundays.
Price – Included in museum admission.
Suitable for : Families

Family Trail: Egyptian Gods
Tuesday 6 August – Sunday 11 August – 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 12-4pm Sundays.
Price – Included in museum admission.
Suitable for : Families

Ancient Egyptians Family Event
Thursday 8 August – 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Price – £3 Adult, £2 Child, 50p Under 4s. NMS Passholders Free.
Suitable for : Families

Ancient Romans Family Event
Thursday 15 August – 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Price – £3 Adult, £2 Child, 50p Under 4s. NMS Passholders Free.
Suitable for : Families

Vikings Family Event
Thursday 22 August – 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm
Price – £3 Adult, £2 Child, 50p Under 4s. NMS Passholders Free.
Suitable for : Families

Book tickets online

Make A Dragon Mask

The Green Room, Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DQ

21st August 2024 2-3.30pm

Join us for a Holiday Activity making dragon masks. Make paper scales, add feathers and jewels to transform yourself into dragon. Will it be friendly or a little bit scary? Aimed at primary school-age children (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).

Pay what you can. When you book this event you will have the option to give a donation.

Mid Norfolk Railway: The Dino Squad Express

The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF
Thursday 15th August – 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.

Mini Monkey Gym Summer Classes

Eaton Park Community Centre, S Park Ave, Norwich NR4 7AZ

22nd July – 2nd August 2024

Under The Sea summer classes for 0-5 yrs and 0-18 months.

PAYG, Limited spaces available

Mini Moon’s Summer Camps

Hillside Avenue Primary School, NR7

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP WEEK 1
29th & 30th July 2024 10-3pm
Join us for a musical theatre summer camp for ages 4-10!
Your little stars will learn their favourite songs and dances from beloved movies like The Lion King, Moana, Frozen, Sonic the Hedgehog, Shrek, Matilda, Kung Fu Panda, and more.
£55 for 2 days

ACTIVE ADVENTURE CAMP WEEK 2
12th & 13th August 2024 10-3pm
Join us for an Active Adventure Camp for ages 4-10!
Your little adventurers will enjoy lots of obstacle courses, fun games, teamwork, and themed activities like pirates, climbing, and snow adventures. We’ll also have sports activities like badminton, football, basketball, and more. Our camp culminates in an exciting showcase of their skills.
£55 for 2 days

ART & DESIGN CAMP WEEK 3
27th & 28th August 2024 10-3pm
Your little artists will enjoy arts and crafts, painting, and creating fun projects. Each day, they will get to take home their unique creations. We explore painting, crocheting, crafting, making and maybe even, decorating cookies!
£55 for 2 days

Wrap-around care is available if needed.

Mixing Up Motherhood X Lauren Parr Family Fun Day

West Lexham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 2QN

Sunday 21st July 2024 1-4pm

A fun day to meet other Norfolk families and create community in great company and in a beautiful place! Bring the family, a picnic and a pal! The day includes paddle boarding, use of the swimming pool, the lakes and boats.

£20 a family entrance fee.

Mrs Armitage On Wheels

The Garage, 14 Chapel Fld N, Norwich NR2 1NY

1st August 2024

Adapted from Quentin Blake’s classic tale, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy, we celebrate the power of imagination and the importance of resilience.

Start time: 11am & 1:30pm
Running Time: 40 mins (no interval)
Age Guidance: 3+

£12 Adult £9 Concession

Museum of Norwich

Bridewell, Bridewell Alley, Norwich, NR2 1AQ.

Brilliant Birds
Brilliant Birds runs Tuesdays – Saturdays, 30 July-31 August, 10am-4.30pm
Price – Included in general admission
Suitable for : families

Wonderful Weaving
Wolderful Weaving runs Tuesdays 30 July-31 August, 10.30am-12.30pm, 1.30-3.30pm
Price – Included in general admission
Suitable for : families
Every Tuesday of this summer holiday, join our friendly member of staff and have a go at weaving with a variety of papers to create your very own woven mat

Book tickets online

National Centre For Writing

Dragon hall, 115-123 King St, Norwich NR1 1QE

Dragon Hall is open for visitors every Sunday-Wednesday 10am-3pm from 21st July to 15th September 2024 for the Quest for the Missing Dragons Trail as well as the activities below.

A series of exciting summer writing activities for children age 9-11 years.

Write About Home with John Osborne (9-11 years)
1st August 2024 10-12pm
£2.50-7.50 (pay what you wish)
John Osborne, creator of the theatre show Norwich: A Love Story, shares his experiences of writing about home. Together you will create your own poem exploring what is special about where you live.

Write A Historical Story With Isabelle King (9-11 years)
8th August 2024 10-12pm
£2.50-7.50 (pay what you wish)
Fun & imaginative workshop, Isabelle King will guide you through the steps to creating your own historical story, drawing inspiration from objects, images and music.

Design & Illustrate an Artist’s Book with Amanda Addison (9-11 years)
15th August 2024 10-12pm
£2.50-7.50 (pay what you wish)
Use words, images, doodles and drawings to design and illustrate an artist’s book telling your story of summer in the city.

A Shy Writer’s Guide To Telling Stories with Hannah Jane Walker (9-11 years)
15th August 2024 10-12pm
£2.50-7.50 (pay what you wish)
Sharing our stories and ideas aloud with other people can be an exciting but intimidating prospect. Hannah Jane Walker will help you to overcome syness and harness your inner critic so you can share your stories with the world.

Newton Flotman Stay & Play

Village Hall, Newton Flotman, Norwich NR15 1RF

30th July 2024 at 09:30 – 11:00

Free Stay and Play sessions for 0 to 5 year olds and their parents/carers run by Norfolk’s Early Childhood and Family Service.

A chance for parents, carers and their children to play together and meet new people. With activities to encourage development at all ages and stages, the groups are run by friendly, trained staff who can also answer your questions and tell you more about the extra help on offer if you need it. Everyone welcome, just come along.

North Norfolk Railway: Summer Holidays

Station, North Norfolk Railway PLC, Station Approach, Sheringham NR26 8RA

2024

Make Tracks to The Sixties | Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jul

Steam and heritage diesel trains will capture the essence of the decade on the rails, while Weybourne station will play host to cars, caravans, live tribute bands and more to conjure up the atmosphere of the swinging sixties

Vintage Sundays | Suns 28 Jul – 18 Aug

The line’s magnificent train of beautifully restored Victorian carriages will run in alongside standard services

A Festival on Rails | Sat 24 Aug – Sun 1 Sept

Special intensive timetable featuring historic steam and heritage diesel trains in action

Norwich Brick Festival

Sportspark UEA, Norwich NR4 7TJ

Saturday 17th August 2024

A LEGO fan event dedicated to all things brick! With lots to see and do including speed building competitions, large scale displays, activities, traders selling loose bricks, new LEGO sets, retired LEGO sets, mini figures & accessories plus a dedicated building area.

Book tickets via website, early bird tickets give you an hour of extra fun & a free Lego gift.

 

Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Castle St, Norwich NR1 3JU

Exhibition : SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling
Saturday 18 May – Sunday 22 September 2024
Opening times : Monday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm, Sundays: 1pm – 4.30pm
Price – Included in museum admission

Exhibition : Catherine Maude Nichols: Making her Mark
June 2024 – June 2025
Opening times : Monday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm, Sundays: 1pm – 4.30pm
Price – Included in museum admission

Exhibition: holding space: Modern and Contemporary Art at Norwich Castle
February 2024 – February 2025
Opening times : Monday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm, Sundays: 1pm – 4.30pm
Price – Included in museum admission

Exhibition: Daniel & Clara: The Lost Estate
January 2024 – January 2025
Opening times : Monday to Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm, Sundays: 1pm – 4.30pm
Price – Included in museum admission

Explore Nature at Norwich Castle!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 23 July-29 August 24 – 10am – 3pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Families

Book tickets online

Norwich Cathedral

65 The Cl, Norwich NR1 4DH

2024

Every Tuesday: 11-3pm, Cloister Club weekly activities for children. Activities based on the life and history of the Cathedral. Drop in to stay and play; free with donations welcome

Every Thursday: 11.30-12pm, Fox’s Tales Story Time in the Cathedral. Stories, songs, rhyme, crafts and activities. Aimed at children aged 7 and under. Free with donations welcome.

Thursday 25th July 10-2pm: Follow the Fox. A fun children’s activity day to introduce our new family character, Flint. Flint is carved in the Cathedral and helps the Cathedral come to life for children & families. Follow Flint around the Cathedral to discover lots of activities – games, crafts, stories, music and more. Collect stamps as you journey and receive a free gift at the end. Primary aged children, accompanied by an adult. Drop in, £3.50 per child

Norwich Iceni Youth Baseball Camp

The Hewett Academy, Norwich NR1 2PL

27th July 2024

6-10s 10-11.30am / 10-14 Years 12-2pm

Free to attend, contact to register.

Norwich Millennium Library Summer 2024

Norwich Millennium Library 2024

Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is a FREE holiday activity for children aged 4-11. It’s all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children’s reading skills and confidence. Children can read anything they like (really – anything!) and collect free rewards for their reading. For under 5s there is a mini challenge, so they don’t miss out.

Bounce and rhyme
Bounce and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers are back in every Norfolk library. These are free drop-in sessions with no need to book and you are welcome to stay and chat after. You can bring drinks and snacks for yourself and your child – some libraries have tea and coffee on offer too.

Discover Sundays
Sunday stories and craft activities in the Millennium Children’s library. Discover Sundays is free, drop-in and suitable for all children and their families. Please note children under 8 must be accompanied.

Norwich Puppet Theatre

Summer 2024
Norwich Puppet Theatre, St James, Whitefrairs, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 1TN

The Little Mermaid Junior
20th July 2024 10am (SOLD OUT) / 21st July 2024 12pm and 4pm

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Mays Performing Arts’ captivating production of “The Little Mermaid”! This is a production for everyone ages 3+

01603615564

Norwich Theatre Summer 2024

Summer 2024 Events

Drop Ins
Sensory Story Space (Drop-in) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Tue 23 Jul / Wed 24 Jul / Thu 25 Jul

Drumming Circle (Drop-in) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Tue 23 Jul

Sin Cru- Street Dance Pop-Up Performances (Pop-Up) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Tue 23 Jul: The Forum Norwich – 10:30 – 11:30am & Norwich Theatre Car Park – 12 – 1pm

Kindness Installation Family Festival (Drop-in) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Tue 23 Jul 11-1pm

Puppet Making (Drop-in) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Wed 24 Jul 10-3pm

Painting with Pride (with the Norwich Dandies) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Wed 24 Jul 10-4pm

The Paper Allotment (Drop-in) FREE
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Thu 25 Jul 9.30-3

Workshops
Family Poetry Workshop
Tue 23 Jul
Norwich Theatre Stage Two, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
£3 per child, accompanying adults free. Children must be accompanied.

Street Dance Workshop (11-16)
Tue 23 Jul 1.30-2.30
Norwich Theatre Stage Two, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Running time: 1 hour
Age recommendation: 11-16 yrs old. Price: £3 per child

Imagination Walk (2-5)
Tue 23 Jul 2-3pm
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
£3 per child, accompanying adult free. Children must be accompanied

Family Disco
Norwich Theatre Stage Two, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Wed 24 Jul 11.30-12.30
£3 per child, adults are free. Children must be accompanied.

Sensory Stories for SEND (7-11)
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Wed 24 Jul: Session 1 – 1:30 – 2:30pm & Session 2 – 2:45 – 3:45pm

Drama Workshop (7-10)
Norwich Theatre Stage Two, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Wed 24 Jul 2.30-3.30
£3 per child

Family Singing
Norwich Theatre Stage Two, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
Thu 25 Jul 11-12
£3 per child, adults are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Shows
Bluey’s Big Play
Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre St, Norwich NR2 1RL
23 Jul – 25 Jul
All Ages welcome. Free for 18 months and under. Ticket Prices: £10 – £25.50

Norwich Yoga Festival

Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Ln, Trowse Newton, Norwich NR14 8TR

Saturday 3rd August 2024

Come join us at Whitlingham Country Park for a day filled with yoga, meditation, and wellness. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for everyone looking to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals.

The Kids Corner Line up:

9:30am – Yoga with Amber
10:15am – The Yoga Feed
11:00am – Kids Zumba with Asha
11:45pm – Poppy Griffiths Yoga
12:30pm – Baby Ballers
1:15pm – Mindfulness with Daniella
2:00pm – The Yoga Feed
All Day – Activities with Kids Club

Visit website for full details & tickets

Old Buckenham Airshow

Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PU

27th & 28th July 2024

First Airshow ever with an electric aircraft formation display; first ever all solar powered airshow air display. After a record breaking, history making 2023, we’ve come up with a plan as to what to do next.

Visit website for details

Old Buckenham Garden Retreat

Doe Ln, Old Buckenham, Attleborough NR17 1PP

2024

We are a PYO bouquet garden growing a variety of pesticide free, cut flowers based at OB Country Park. Open Wednesdays & Sundays 10-2pm

Old Buckenham Hot Air Balloon Festival

Old Buckenham Country Park, Doe Lane , Old Buckenham, England, NR17 1PP

9th August 2024, 10am – 11th August 2024, 10pm

Tickets on sale 10am Wednesday 10th January 2024

A fantastic 3 day weekend, showcasing the wonders of the the hot air balloon world with Friday and Saturday Night Lights and early morning flights Saturday and Sunday, also filling the weekend with great local street food truck and beer festival.

01953 861466

 

One Button & The Sea: Storytime, Live Drawing and Crafts

Waterstones, 11-17 Castle St, Norwich NR2 1PB

10th August 2024 11am

Join us for a very special story time to celebrate the release of One Button and The Sea: A poignant collaboration between author and artist, celebrating the importance of community and the power of hope. We will be joined by author Sara Stanley and illustrator Viviane Schwarz for story time, paper plane crafting and live drawing.

Free to attend, no need to book

Outdoor Cinema

Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Ln, Norwich NR14 8TR

Sunday 28th July 2024
Encanto, 12pm from £7.99
The Greatest Showman 3.30pm from £7.99
Saturday 27th July 2024
Mamma Mia! 6pm, from £13.36

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Ipswich Rd, Norwich NR14 8PQ

Friday 16th August 2024
The Greatest Showman Outdoor Cinema Sing-A-Long, 19:15 From £10.41
Saturday 17th August 2024
Mamma Mia! ABBA Outdoor Cinema Experience 19:15pm From £10.41

Owlets Corner at Southwold Flower Co Farm

Wangford Rd, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6SJ

17th August 2024 10am

Owlets Corner is a story and song based group designed to promote children’s development and support the parent child relationship. Our interactive stories and songs will support your child’s language skills, imagination and creativity, as well as encourage a life long love of reading. Suitable for 4months – 4 years

Free – reserve a place by calling 07484619707

Party On The Pastures

The Pastures, Blakeney, Holt

18th August 2024

Fun for all the family, FREE entry. Stalls, Punch and Judy show, fairground rides, food, fun dog show and much more. And a visit from everyones favourite character, Bluey.

See Blakeney Events Committee Facebook page for more info

Pensthorpe Summer 2024

Pensthorpe Rd, Fakenham NR21 0LN

Enchanted Pensthorpe
20th July – 11th August 2024
The reserve is transformed into make believe, visitors will be immersed in a fairy tale land working their way around our immersive and multi sensory trail themed on well-known fairy tales all with a nature based twist.

Super Heroes of Nature
12th August – 3rd September 2024
A smashing day out like no other! Learn about real superheroes of nature whilst you tackle this fully immersive and fun summer trail.

NEW: Summer Pass, £30pp visit unlimited times this summer, see website for details.

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at The Haha Farm

Hemblington Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4AH

27th July – 25th August 2024 (Mother Nature dependent), open daily 10-4pm

Enjoy teas, coffees, iced lattes, cakes and bakes whilst you pick. Crafting packs available.

Free Entry no need to book. Cards and cash accepted, dogs on leads welcome.

Pleasurewood Hills Summer Holidays

Leisure Way, Lowestoft NR32 5DZ

20th July – 1st September 2024: The Big Top is Back, daily shows

Plus Saturdays in August, Bubbles & Beats

 

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, Spa Lane, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6UE

Situated in idyllic Norfolk countryside, Redwings Aylsham is home to almost 90 residents including real-life Black Beauty Maya, donkey duo Wiggins and Wacko, and Redwings’ notorious herd of Shetlands, “The Gangsters”.

Visitors welcome every day, 10am till 4pm (paddocks close at 3.30pm), including Bank Holidays.. Play area, Café and gift shop on site. Free to enter but donations are welcome, please book a time slot in advance.

 

Rockland St Mary School Summer Fete

23 School Ln, Rockland St Mary, Norwich NR14 7EU

Saturday 20th July 2024 11-5pm

Community café, kids entertainment, grab a grand, bubbleologist, raffle, glitter tattoos, tombola, face-painting, hot dogs, ice-creams, crafts and games.

SalFest 24

Salhouse Recreation Ground, Thieves Ln, Salhouse, Norwich NR13 6RQ

17th August 2024 12-8pm

Salhouse Summer Festival with live music from 12-8pm, craft & food stalls, pimms & prosecco bar, local brewery, bouncy castles and craft activities.

Free Entry.

Big Norfolk Holiday Fun

July 22nd – September 3rd 2024

The Big Norfolk Holiday Fun (BNHF) activity programme is run in partnership with Norfolk County Council, thanks to four years of funding which is due to end in winter 2024. It provides holiday activities for children and young people aged 4 -16 in Norfolk.

These activities include multi-sports, dance, theatre, arts and crafts, and much more!

Children eligible for benefits-related free school meals can claim free spaces on the activities, whilst paid spots are available on many activities for those who don’t.

Search ‘Big Norfolk Holiday Fun’ on the Norfolk County Council website for further details on what’s on near you.

Shallowbrook Lakes Get Fishing

Shallowbrook Lakes, Town House Rd, Old, Costessey, Norwich NR5 0LA

30th July 2024

Experience fishing with our Get Fishing events, sponsored by the Angling Trust and funded by the National Rod Licence. This grant allows us to offer a number of reduced-price 90 minute sessions, perfect for anyone aged 8+, from beginners to those revisiting the sport. Join our family-friendly events for a memorable fishing adventure.

£5, pre-booking required.Maximum Group Size is 6

SIM Racing Esports Academy

Drive Lounge, Level 2, Unit 90 Castle Quarter, 100 Castle Meadow, Norwich NR1 3DD

6th August – 5th September 2024

Free Summer SIM Racing Esports Academy for 10-16 year olds – introduction to Esports and SIM racing

Pre-book via website but free to attend. Check website for dates / times.

Six The Musical: Summer Camp

Shropham Village Hall, Rocklands Rd, Shropham, Attleborough NR17 1DU

27th – 29th August 2024 10-3pm each day

Dance, sing and act to the popular Six The Musical! Showcase for friends and family at the end of the 3 days. Ages 6+

£25 per day / £60 for all three days / Sibling discount 20%

Book via website

Spixworth Social Club Family Fun Day & Music Fest

Spixworth Social Club, Spixworth, Norwich NR10 3NQ

Saturday 17th August 2024 12 Noon – Late

Family fun day including bouncy castle, sweet stall, tombola, stalls and refreshments

Free Entry

Sprowston Summer Fair

Sewell Park Academy, Constitution Hill, NR3 4BX

Saturday 10th August 2024 11am-3pm

Over 50 indoor & outdoor stalls with local makers, bakers, and creators! Plus we will have kids summer craft activities, face painting, the Mr Whippy ice cream van on site, and our pop-up cafe serving delicious snacks and refreshments. Everyone loves a summer fair – save the date and we’ll see you all on the 10th August! FREE entry & FREE parking. Everyone welcome.

Squidge & Me Summer Special

Reepham Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion & Recreation Ground, 3 Bartle Court, Reepham, Norwich, NR10 4LL

Monday 12th August 2024

Summer Special Baby Play – Younger Babies 10am – 11:30am those from birth to early crawling
Summer Special Baby Play – Older Babies 12:30pm – 2pm from confident sitters to 18 months old.

This will be a Summer themed unstructured Baby Play session where you and your baby can come along and enjoy themed sensory play at your own pace, spend quality time together making lovely memories and have the chance to meet and connect with other parents and babies.

Book Ahead: £18 for one adult & one baby, additional adults £5

St Augustines Street Summer Fayre

St Augustines Street, NR3

Sunday 21st July 2024 10-4pm

Food, Drinks, Music, Art, Prints, Gifts, Vintage & New Clothing, Local Makers Stalls, Plants and More

Stagecoach: Wild West Workshop Week

5-9th August 2024

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Laundry Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS

Come and join Stagecoach Norwich for our popular annual Summer Workshop! This year we will be going to the wild west!

Fun throughout the week with creativity, acting, dancing, singing and more students will work on a small presentation for friends and family on the Friday at 3pm.

Standard £140.00 / Sibling £90.00

Strangers’ Hall, Norwich

4 Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL

A Very Merrie Summer: Tudor House Party
Wednesdays 7th August, 14th August, 21st August – 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Price – Included in general admission
Suitable for : families

A Very Merrie Summer: Secrets of the Queen’s Bedchamber
Wednesday 28th August – 10.30am-3.30pm
Price – Included in general admission
Suitable for : families

Book tickets online

Summer at Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum

St Withburga Ln, Dereham NR19 1ED

Free entry for families: 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th August 2024, adults go free when accompanying children

Meet Bonnie the Mouse – follow Bonnie and her family around the museum in the activity trail.

Treasure Hunt – can you find the objects hidden in the museum displays and identify what they are

John Craske Crafternoon: Join us at Dereham Library for FREE craft activities, Tuesday 6th August 2024 2.30-4pm

 

Wroxham Barns Summer

Wroxham Barns, Hoveton, NR12 8QU

20th July – 3rd Sept 2024 10-5pm

Our PAY ONCE, PLAY ALL DAY fantastic value ticket gives you access to everything on offer on a day out at Wroxham Barns. That’s right, Junior Farm, our Fun Park, daily foam parties, our maize maze, the full shebang! Only £16.00 age 2 and over online, Under 2’s FREE

Teddy Bears Picnic at Whitlingham Country Park

Whitlingham Ln, Norwich NR14 8TR

Wednesday 28th August 2024 11-3pm

Join us at Whitlingham Country Park for our annual Teddy Bears Picnic! Bring your teddies for a picnic and join in the fun!
There will be a stamp trail around the park with prizes on completion, mini den building, teddy zip wire, teddy hunt and crafts! Pick up your trail sheet from the tipi on the picnic meadow.

No booking required. This is a free event.

The Anxious Mum Club: Norwich Baby Brunch

Mr Postles’ Apothecary, 2 Upper King St, Norwich NR3 1HA

Thursday 22nd August 2024 11.30am

Join The Anxious Mum Club & The Baby Brunch for a morning of delicious food, mocktails, play and great company. £11.95 per adult, booking essential.

Includes one brunch dish and a mocktail. Message to book, suitable for babies 0-18 months, payable on the day.

The Earlham’s Summer Party

41 Earlham Rd, Norwich NR2 3AD

27th July 2024

Bubba Kitchen BBQ, Local Dog Show, Garden Games, Ice-Cream Truck, Face Painter and so much more

The Framlingham Country Show

Framlingham College, College Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9EY

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2024 10-5pm

The show with something for everyone including Jonathan Marshall, Falconry, Dog & Duck, Wrestling Competition, Rural Crafts, Magic Shows and Barrel Racing.

Free Parking, Dogs welcome, discounted tickets available online.

The Georgian Townhouse: Low Key Vibes X 10 Years

30-34 Unthank Rd, Norwich NR2 2RB

Sunday 4th August 2024 4pm-Late

We are throwing a more low key and relaxing party: ideal for families and those looking for some Sunday Funday revelries. From 12pm we’ll be playing music in our garden and serving up drinks from the outside bar with a selection of BBQ treats. For the kiddies, we will be offering free face painting and a selection of outside games in the play area. Birthday cakes for all to enjoy.

The Playroom Princess Party

11 Riverside Walk, Thetford IP24 2BB

Animal Experience
9th August 2024 10-2pm
Animal experience with Bert’s Amazing Creatures, face painting, jungle crafts, cupcake snack & all day play
£20, book via website

Princess Party
22nd August 2024 10-2pm
Make magical memories this summer at our Princess Party! There will be dancing, cake and crafts plus a royal visit. Come in your princess gown.
£20 including a surprise princess, book via website

The Pumpkin House Maize Maze

Fakenham Rd, Fakenham NR21 0BD

Opening on Wednesday 24th July 2024

Open from Wednesday – Sunday (10-4pm) throughout the summer come and enjoy our family farm. In addition to the maize we also have family friendly games like tin can alley,  tractor sand pits, welly wanging and of course ice cream!

Adult tickets £6 and Children  4-16 £4

The Sunflower Sundowner

The Haha Farm, Hemblington Rd, Blofield, Norwich NR13 4AH

1st-10th August 2024, 5-9pm

Watch the sun set over the sunflowers at Ha Ha Farm’s inaugural ‘Sunflower Sundowner’.  Watch the sunflower golden hour, while Listening to live music, enjoying a choice of scrumptious food and drink from our local vendors, as well as a wonderful opportunity to capture all of those golden hour sundown moments with your family and friends.

Tickets from £10 (adult), £5 (Under 18) and Under 5 FREE

The Wind In The Willows

Earsham Wetland Centre, Old Harleston Rd, Bungay NR35 2AF

Saturday 20th July 2024 3pm

Join us for a free afternoon of outside theatre on our meadows next to the River Waveney

Theatre in the Gardens: The Secret Garden

Somerleyton Hall & Gardens Lovingland, Suffolk NR32 5QQ

20th July 2024 1-4.30pm

Join us for a matinee performance of The Secret Garden on Saturday 20th July 2024 within our beautiful Walled Garden at Somerleyton Hall.

The Greenhouse Cafe will be open in the build up and interval. They will be releasing a picnic preorder closer to the time for you to collect on the day. Interval ice creams will also be available.

01502 734901

ThetZero School Sculpture Summer Trail

Thetford, Norfolk

19th July – 4th September 2024

Enjoy a stroll around Thetford and view 17 sculptures made from recycled materials and by children and students in local education, working with local businesses. All participants who complete the trail will receive a gift. Maps available soon, follow social media for updates.

Free

Time and Tide Museum

Blackfriars’ Rd, Great Yarmouth NR30 3BX

Designing Dinos with Dodo & Dinosaur
Tuesday 25 July, 6 & 20 August – 11.30am -3.30pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : families

Dino Craft
Tuesday 30th July, 13th & 27th August – 11-3pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Families

Mini Monsters
Thursday 1st & 15th August – 1-3pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Families

Seaside Fun Day
Thursday 8th August – 11-4pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Families

Dino Night!
Tuesday 13th August – 5.30-8.30pm
Price – £10 adult and £7.50 child
Suitable for : Families

Mini Museum
Thursday 22nd august – 11am – 4pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Early Years

Birds & Beasts
Thursday 29th August – 11am-3pm
Price – Included in General Admission
Suitable for : Families

Scrimshaw and Sailor Art Workshop
Monday, 26 August, 12:30 – 14:30
Price – £5
Suitable for : Families

The Starling Hotline
Saturday 21st September – 6-7.30pm
Price – Pay scale £5, £7.50, £10
Suitable for : Adults and young people

Book tickets online

Tolhouse Gaol

12 Tolhouse St, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SQ

Medieval Prisoner
Wednesday 14th & 28th August – 11am-3pm
Price – included in general admission
Suitable for : families

Magicke on Trial
Monday 5th August – 11am-3pm
Price – Included in General Admission

Book tickets online

Tour De Fox Cycle & Festival

Hethersett Village Hall, 11 Back Lane, Norwich

4th August 2024

We will have three routes, 50 miles , 25 miles and a 10 mile route if you have children who would like to take part. On the day you will all get a finisher medal / Goody Bag / Mechanical Support / Route download / Sweets / Crisps

From 11:30 am – 3pm there will be the Fox Festival on the grounds of the Village Hall, please either stay around and get family to meet you or come along later.

From 11:30-12pm we have stilt walkers, 12- 2pm is a Circus Workshop from Ruby Flames Entertainment.

Craft Workshop
Inflatables
Games
Food

Wacky Wednesdays at Hall Farm

World Horse Welfare, Hall Farm, Snetterton, NR16 2LP

Every Wednesday in the holidays starting 24th July 2024. Meet the ponies, pony grooming, craft activities, stamp trail, ‘pony Express’ tractor and trailer rides. £3 per person, under 5s free.

Waterloo Park

Angel Rd, Norwich NR3 3HX

Community Fun Weekend
20th July 10-4pm & 21st July 12-4pm 2024
Inflatables, face-painting, refreshments, sports day games, dog show – with prices to win and so much more. Everything FREE.

Summerfest
20th – 25th July 2024
Events for everyone

Bugs & Beasts
1st August 2024 11-4pm
Featuring free drop-in activities with a nature twist, workshops and big family shows. There is plenty for all ages to enjoy. We’ll be joined by Prof Ben Garrod, Author / TV Presented and patron of the Norwich Science Festival for a roarsome dinosaur show and a free talk about his new book.

We Love Nature
14th August 2024 11-3pm
Come and play in a special day celebrating the wonders of nature including face-painting, bounce & rhyme storytelling, songs, nature books, nature detectives, plant printing and poetry workshops

Summer Music
All concerts start at 2pm, Bandstand in front of the café. Use the benches or bring a rug/chairs and enjoy some great music
14th July Norwich City Concert Band
28th July Wensum Valley Quintet
11th August Hellesdon & Sprowston Band
25th August Tasters Folk Band

Wednesday Discovery Days at Sculthorpe Moor

Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve, Turf Moor Rd, Sculthorpe, Fakenham NR21 9GN

23rd July – 28th August 2024 10-12.30pm

Running every Wednesday through summer, Sculthorpe Moor Nature Reserve’s Discovery Days offer a range of interactive and educational activities aimed at connecting children and adults with the natural world. Explore the wonders of nature through pond-dipping, bug hunts, woodland activities, nature crafts, guided bird watching and an intriguing nature trail.

Children £6 / Members £5 / accompanying adults free of charge (entrance donation appreciated)

013285856788

Wells Carnival

Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

Friday 2nd – Sunday 11th August 2024. (Carnival day & Parade Saturday August 10th).

Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors. A week of family fun and events including a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more. Traditional seaside activities include a sand-castle competition, town crier competition, gillying on the quay and the crowning of the Carnival Royals.

 

Wells & Walsingham Light Railway Summer

Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

2024

All trains depart from and terminate at Wells Station.

A big adventure on the world’s smallest public railway. Climb aboard, sit back and enjoy a half-hour trip through beautiful countryside whilst you take in the evocative sights, sounds and smells of steam travel.

 

Wymondham Summer Holidays

2024

Family Woodland Pottery session
Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:00 – 12:00
Cup-O-T woodland at Forest School For Life, Silfield Street Silfield NR18 9NL
Suitable for ages 7 and up (accompanied by an adult)
Join expert potter Clare for a fun and interactive pottery workshop, where you and your family can hand-build pots, beads, and other unique clay creations.
£40 for a young person and adult ticket with additional young person or adult tickets £20 (must be purchased with a young person and adult ticket)
[email protected]

Family Campfire Cooking
Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:30 – 12:30 /Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:30 – 17:30
Cup-O-T woodland at Forest School For Life, Silfield Street Silfield NR18 9NL
Suitable for ages 7 and up. All young people must be accompanied by an adult 18+
This fun and interactive event is perfect for families looking to enjoy a hands-on culinary experience in the great outdoors.
[email protected]

Summer Fun Day at Kett’s Park
31st August 2024 10-2pm
Join us for our FREE Summer Fun Day, hosted by South Norfolk Health & Wellbeing and South Norfolk Leisure at Kett’s Park in Wymondham.
01953 423469

Family Fun Day
Wymondham RFC, Bray Drive, Wymondham, NR18 0GQ
1st September 2024 11-5pm
One last day before the kids go back to school? Finish our Beer Festival in style with our Family Fun Day.
01953 687923

YALM Family Summer Crafts

21-24 The Royal Arcade, Norwich, England, NR2 1NQ

Get ready to dive into a world of colour, creativity, and fun at Yalm’s Summer Kids Craft Workshops with CREATIVE PLANET!

Creative Planet Craft Workshop – Superheroes theme
Wednesday, 24 July 2024 11:00 12:30
£8.50 p/child (under 7s must be accompanied)

Creative Planet Craft Workshop – Nature Watch theme
Thursday, 25 July 2024 14:00 15:30
£8.50 p/child (under 7s must be accompanied)

Creative Planet Craft Workshop – Out of this World Space theme
Wednesday, 7 August 2024 14:00 15:30
£8.50 p/child (under 7s must be accompanied)

Creative Planet Craft Workshop – Seaside Special
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 11:00 12:30
£8.50 p/child (under 7s must be accompanied)

Yoga With Amber Summer Events

Catton Park, Oak Lane, NR6 7BD

Children’s Yoga
1st / 8th / 29th August 2024
9.30-10.15am
Yoga for children and families on summer themes. Mindfulness and movement for ages 3-11, outside in Catton Park or inside Buxton Lodge (weather dependent). We play games, use the imagination and learn calming tools too.
£8 / Siblings £4 Pre-Book

Adventurous Baby & Toddler Yoga
1st / 8th / 29th August 2024
10.30-11.15pm
A baby yoga class for adventurous babies! Crawling and toddling little ones can get active with bouncing, swinging and stretching to familiar songs. Mums can ease out tensions and build strength.
£8 / £22 for all three Pre-Book

Baby & Postnatal Yoga
1st / 8th / 29th August 2024
11.30-12.15pm
A lovely summer class for mums and babies from 6 weeks postnatal up to crawling. Moves to support baby along wit rhymes and massage. Breathwork and movement to support mum’s postnatal journey.
£8 / £22 for all three Pre-Book

Little Yogi’s Teddy Bears Picnic
Waterloo Park, Angel Road, Norwich NR3 3HX
9th August 2024 10-2pm
Fundraising for Baby Bank Norfolk, this day of yoga and nature activities for babies, toddler and children outside in Waterloo Park.
Free – with suggested donation and raffle fundraising for Baby Bank Norfolk.

07307849476

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