The Norfolk Coast Guide to the Big Events & What's on in 2025
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9:00 amHoughton Hall King's Lynn PE31 6TYTue17Jun2025Sun28Sep2025
Stephen Cox's monumental sculptures, imbued with mythic resonance, will transform Houghton Hall this summer.
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Wed - Sun 10am -5pmBayfield Hall, Holt NR25 7JNWed17Sep2025Sun19Oct2025
Bayfield Hall is a Grade II* listed building which stands in a small estate close to the village of Letheringsett. The Sculpture Trail features works by 45 artists from across the UK set in the beautiful private gardens of the Hall.
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Burnham Deepdale, King's Lynn PE31 8DDSat27Sep2025Sun28Sep2025
This is the eighth annual festival and music lovers and is described as small but perfectly formed, and it seems that local and national artists feel exactly that.
Deepdale Farm, overlooks the harbour of Brancaster Staithe, a place where festival-goers can dance to a band in the Brick Barn or chill in the Orchard for a fabulous way to enjoy live music.
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Snettisham Nature ReserveWed01Oct2025Sat31Jan2026
The dawn flight of up to 40,000 pink-footed geese that make their way from Iceland and Greenland to gather on the The Wash in one of the best nature spectacles in Europe.. The arrival of the Pink-footed Geese in Snettisham has come to herald the start of the Autumn and Winter season for many bird-watchers and nature lovers.
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6:00 pmLenwade, Norwich NR9 5JWThu16Oct2025Sat01Nov2025
PrimEvil, Norfolk's biggest scare experience, provisionally returns to the dinosaur park Norwich on the 16th October 2025. Five frightening and award winning haunts include the Circus of Terror, The Crypt, Mayhem Manor Hotel and more haunts to be announced...
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Weekdays onlyNorfolk CoastMon03Nov2025Fri14Nov2025
This is Norfolk’s largest dining event, a culinary celebration of our vibrant restaurant scene, fine food, and the people who produce it returns in the Autumn of 2024. (more…)
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2pm & 7pmThursford NorfolkSat08Nov2025Tue23Dec2025
The Thursford Christmas Spectacular opens this year on Saturday 8th November and has become one of the most anticipated festive events in East Anglia, having attracted audiences from across the country since opening on Christmas Eve 1977. Fantastic sets and colour, the choreography, the singing and dancing, and a very special ‘Christmassy’ atmosphere. The show has a 130-strong cast and has a budget of £1.8m, and there is so much happening on the huge stage that it is hard to decide what to focus on. The overall effect is quite breath-taking.
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Bonfire 6pm F/W 7.30pCliff Top Car Park Lighthouse Close Hunstanton Norfolk PE36 6ELSat08Nov2025
Hunstanton Cliffs is the perfect spot for a Guy Fawkes night celebration and the fireworks are big, loud and go on and on and on! They say that nowhere are the skies bigger than in Norfolk but these fireworks do a great job at filling it. Doors open at 5.00pm on Saturday 8th November 2025 and the giant bonfire before is lit at 5.45pm.
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9:00 amSandringham Estate Norfolk PE35 6ENFri14Nov2025Mon17Nov2025
This HUGE Christmas Craft Show held on 3 days in 2025 From Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November 2025 at Sandringham House, bringing the opportunity to shop in comfort for all your Christmas food and gifts.
Once again featuring a spectrum of colourful stands, it promises to be the Christmas shopping event of the year for visitors looking for unusual gifts and exciting additions to their own festive experience.
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4:30 pmSandringham House, Kings Lynn, NorfolkFri14Nov2025Wed24Dec2025
Sandringham Luminate is a spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses.
As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the stunning, historic gardens of the late Queen's country home. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long walk with stunning new elements, added to re-amaze you for this winter event in 2025.
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5.30pm -7.30pmSheringham Station, Norfolk NR26 8RAFri14Nov2025Mon05Jan2026
Experience the enchantment of Christmas with a unique journey on the Norfolk Lights Express! This festive train ride departs from Sheringham Station and steams through the picturesque Norfolk countryside, offering a dazzling display of lights and festive cheer.
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VariesNorfolk Showground Dereham Road Norwich NR5 0TTFri14Nov2025Sun04Jan2026
Winter Wonderland Norwich is an event that offers Christmas family fun for everyone with a huge real Ice Rink, Thrilling Rides, a Giant Observation Wheel plus themed bars for the grown-ups.
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Various LocationsSat15Nov2025Wed24Dec2025
All the best Norfolk Christmas markets happening along the coast this November and December including Sandringham Gift Fair, Holkham, Pensthorpe, South Creake and many more
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1:30 pmBurnham Market, NorfolkSat15Nov2025
The annual Christmas lights switch on provisional dates are Saturday 15th November 2025.
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10am - 8pmWells-Next-Sea, NorfolkFri21Nov2025Sat22Nov2025
Get ready for a truly unique Christmas experience at Wells Christmas Tide in Norfolk! This weekend festival on Saturday 30th November draws thousands of families each year with its one-of-a-kind spectacle: Santa Claus arriving by sea!
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Holkham Hall, NorfolkFri28Nov2025Sun30Nov2025
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Holkham from the 28th November 2025 until the end of December with a Candlelight Tour of the Hall and Christmas Fair. See each stateroom beautifully adorned with sweet-scented pine trees, greenery, sparkling decorations, and twinkling lights. Each room will have its own theme and your guide will tell you all about the inspiration behind each magical setting.
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12:15 pmFakenham Racecourse, FakenhamSun21Dec2025
Wrap up warm for this great outdoor event held on Sunday 21st December the Fakenham Races Christmas meeting.
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11am - ParadeOasis, Central Promenade, Hunstanton PE36 5BDThu25Dec2025
The Hunstanton Christmas Day Swim with everyone taking the plunge at 11am on Thursday 25th December at the town's central promenade. This is one of Norfolk biggest events over the festive season with hundreds of people taking part.
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12:45 pmFakenham Racecourse, Fakenham NorfolkThu01Jan2026
What better way to blow away the cobwebs and start a New Year than a day at the races. This is the nearest 'jump' track for over a hundred miles for many.
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8:30 amKNETTISHALL HEATH , ThetfordSun01Feb2026
The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon on Saturday February 1st 2026 starts in Suffolk at Knettishall Heath Country Park and follows the route of the ancient Roman road for 48 miles (77 Km) to Holme-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast meeting the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea.
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Afternoon and EveningsTuesday Market Place, Kings Lynn, PE30 1AXFri13Feb2026Sat21Feb2026
Kings Lynn Mart returns on Valentines day Friday 13th February 2026 with the Mayors's official opening at midday. Traditionally the opening to the travelling season, King's Lynn Mart has a special place in the hearts of the travelling show people.
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10:00 amBeeston Common Sheringham NorfolkSat28Mar2026
Vikings once struck terror into the hearts of the inhabitants of our shores, but their return to north Norfolk will be very much welcomed. Plans have been drawn up to stage Sheringham's Scira Viking Festival - which culminates in the burning of a model long ship. Provisional date of Saturday March 28th 2026.(more…)
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10:00 amCromer Pier, NR27 9HESat28Mar2026
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Paws on the Pier, Cromer Pier’s brand-new dog festival! Provisional dates for 2026. Bring your furry friends for a day of pawsitive fun, games, and activities.
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10am - 4pmHolkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1ABFri03Apr2026Sun05Apr2026
The Holkham Spring Market is where 50 local artisan producers will be present, offering a diverse array of food, drink, gifts, and crafts to visitors.
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1:00 pmRacecourse, Fakenham NR21 7NYMon06Apr2026
For many the odds on favourite way to finish off the Easter weekend. Expect to find a big crowd, a festival of picnics and a great atmosphere as everyone tries to beat the bookies! Some big races attract runners from all over the country.
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9:30 amThe Racecourse, Fakenham NR21 7NYSat11Apr2026Sun12Apr2026
This Spring the Norfolk Artisan Fair will be showcasing an inspiring array of innovative and quality artisan goods at Fakenham Racecourse.
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10am - 3.30pmSandringham/Hillingdon NorfolkFri24Apr2026Sat25Apr2026
Let a vibrant tapestry of colour envelop you! Witness Norfolk's breathtaking landscape as it explodes with blooming tulips. Opening Thursday, April 24th, explore the unique beauty of working tulip fields and support the invaluable work of Tapping House Hospice.
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10am-6pmSandringham Estate, Norfolk PE35 6ENSat02May2026Mon04May2026
Sandringham Food, Craft and Wood festival returns on the first May Bank Holiday weekend on the 2nd May through to Monday 4th 2026 Gates open at 10am.
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Promenade, Cromer NR27 9HEFri08May2026Sun10May2026
This year's festival is poised to be an extraordinary event, boasting record-breaking advance ticket sales, a testament to the festival's enduring appeal and the carefully curated lineup.
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8:45 amStarts Magazine Wood, Sedgeford PE36 5LW What3Words: small.wreck.sneezingSun10May2026
Now in its 6th year the Magazine to Massingham FUN charity walk, run, ride takes place on a ten mile section of the Peddars Way between Sedgeford and Great Massingham on Sunday 10th May 2026.
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from 10amCromer & Sheringham NorfolkFri15May2026Sun17May2026
For the last decade and more it’s been pincers at dawn between neighbouring fishing towns Cromer and Sheringham. The festival has brought the towns of Cromer and Sheringham together to celebrate the bounty of the North Sea and the world-famous seafood produced by both coastal resorts.
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6.30pm Tues/Wed 7.30pm THursHolkham Hall Holkham Road Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1ABFri22May2026
The Outdoor Cinema Experience arrives at Holkham Hall again for a trio of classic movies.
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10am - 5pmSandringham House PE35 6ENSun24May2026
The Pageant of Motoring’ will showcase eight decades of motoring supported by live music and aerial displays alongside a variety of culinary delights and a craft & vintage fair. The event is a celebration of motoring throughout the decades combined with aerial displays and live music throughout the day.
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The Drill House, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2LZ, UK.Fri29May2026Sun31May2026
With over 100 shows from UK and international artists, there's something for everyone to enjoy, from breathtaking circus acts and acrobatics to captivating dance, comedy, and music.
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First Race 2.30pmFakenham Racecourse, Norfolk NR21 7NYSun07Jun2026
Fashion, food and having a flutter – it has to be the annual Fakenham Races Ladies Day on the 7th June 2026 with the flag dropping for the first race at 2.30pm. A key date in the Norfolk calendar, thousands of people stream through the gates to witness the thunder of steeds bearing down on the finish line and the roar of the crowds interspersed with the popping of corks and the rumble of conversation as visitors enjoy the day. One of the most exciting horse racing fixtures, the all-important Ladies Day fashion at Fakenham is as dramatic as the live horse racing.
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9.15am TideBurnham Overy Staithe & North Norfolk CoastSat13Jun2026
The Norfolk Superhero Challenge will provisionally now take place on the 13th June 2026, The event is a unique quadrathlon event that has raised huge sums for local charities. The Norfolk Superhero Challenge combined courses across land and sea, centred around the coastal village of Burnham Overy Staithe. More than 130 resilient racers take on the best of Norfolk’s scenery – and the worst of its weather – before crossing the line in a gruelling quadrathlon
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Holt, Norfolk & Surrounding Coastal VillagesSun19Jul2026
