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LOCAL PRODUCERSAsparagus Marsham Wood Farm, Marsham T: 01603 754224 E: [email protected] Fresh asparagus (May-June).Beeston Brewery Fransham Road Farm, Beeston PE32 2LZ T: 01328 700844 W: beestonbrewery.co.uk E: [email protected] Everything from bottles to casks.Bray’s Pork Pies 12 Bayfield Brecks, Letheringsett NR25 7DZ T: 01263 860944 W: perfectpie.co.uk Hand made from own free-range pigs. Bagthorpe Farm Organic Bircham T: 01485 578528 W: bagthorpefarm.co.uk Organic vegetables grown on the farm.Bircham Windmill Great Bircham PE31 6SJ T: 01485 578393 W: birchamwindmill.co.uk Hand-baked goods and own sheep cheeses.Blueberries Fairgreen Farm, Middleton PE32 1RN T: 01553 844062 M: 07928 533846 W: blueberrypicking.co.uk Pick-your-own blueberries (July-Sept).Blakeney Crab Shed 63 New Road, Blakeney NR25 7PA T: 01263 740988 Fresh shellfish, homemade crab cakes and more.Brancaster Brewery c/o The Jolly Sailors PE31 8BJ T: 01485 210314 W: brancasterbrewery.co.uk E: [email protected] Small batches of high quality real ale.

Cooks of Ingham Farmshop Boundary Farm, Ingham NR12 0TS T: 01692 598202 W: cooksofingham.co.uk Own produce and other local products.Country Pickings Ltd 19 High Street, Mundesley NR11 8LH T: 01263 720054 Mostly locally grown fresh produce.Creake Abbey Food Hall North Creake, NR21 9LF T: 01328 730399 W: creakeabbeycafe.com E: [email protected] Craft shops and regular Farmers Market.Drove Orchards Ltd The Drove House, Thornham PE36 6LS T: 01485 525652 W: droveorchards.com E: [email protected] Fruit, juices and vegetables grown on the farm.Frary Seafoods Wells Quay T: 07901 656608 Fresh fish, shellfish. Stall on Wells Quay.Fresh Approach Ltd Unit 4A, Aylsham Industrial Estate, Aylsham NR11 6SS T: 01263 731412 W: freshapproach-norfolk.co.uk E: [email protected] Home grown fruit and vegetables for wholesale.Groveland Farmshop Roughton, Norfolk NR11 8TB T: 01263 833777 W: grovelandfarmshop.co.uk Wide range of produce.Heacham Farm Shop Lynn Road, Heacham PE31 7JE T: 01485 570002 W: walsingham.co.uk E: [email protected] Local food direct from producers.Humble Pie Deli Market Place, Burnham Market PE31 8HF T: 01328 738581 W: humble-pie.com E: [email protected] Homemade jams, chutneys, marmalades and cakes. H V Graves Butchers 24 Gladstone Place, Briston NR24 2LE T: 01263 860333 W: hvgraves.co.uk E: [email protected] Butchers and hog roast catering.Icarus Hines Butcher 69 Church Street, Cromer NR27 9HH T: 01263 514541 W: icarushines.co.uk E: [email protected] Norfolk’s premier butcher with over 30 years experience. Itteringham Community shop Wolterton Road, Itteringham NR11 7AF T: 01263 587325 W: ourvillagestore.co.uk A range of local produce.J E Howard Butchers West Newton, Sandringham PE31 6AY T: 01485 542219 E: [email protected] W: jehoward.co.uk Traditional family butcher and abattoir.Knights Hill Farmshop Knight’s Hill, South Wootton, King’s Lynn PE30 3HQ T: 01553 674212 W: knightshillfarmshop.net Own produce and other local suppliers.M & M Rutland Butchers 13 Briston Road, Melton Constable NR24 2DG T: 01263 860562 W: rutland-butchers.co.uk Local meat, dairy and homemade pies.

Breck Farm Weybourne NR25 6QL T: 01263 588236 W: breckfarm.co.uk Fruit and vegetables available in season.Briston Aberdeen Angus Beef D. K. Jeary, Hawthorn Farm, Briston NR24 2JQ T: 01263 862734 E: [email protected] Top quality Aberdeen Angus Beef.Causeway Butchers Causeway Farm, Sea Palling Road, Ingham NR12 0TP T: 01692 580886 Traditional butchers shop.Cley Smokehouse High Street, Cley-next-the-Sea NR25 7RF T: 01263 740282 W: cleysmokehouse.com E: [email protected] Freshly smoked fish, shellfish, cured meats.Courtyard Farm Ringstead PE36 5LQ T: 01485 525251 W: courtyardfarm.co.uk Organic beef, pork and lamb. Crush Foods The Crushing Shed, Park Farm Salle NR10 4SG T: 01263 805009 W: crush-foods.com E: [email protected] Cold pressed rapeseed oil, dressings/sauces, granola. Davies’ Fish Shop 7 Garden Street, Cromer NR27 9HN T: 01263 512727 E: [email protected] Cromer crab, lobsters, cockles, whelks and a range of wet fish.Ferndale Norfolk Cheeses The White Cottage, Little Barningham NR11 7AG T: 01263 577640 W: ferndalefarmnorfolkcheeses.co.uk E: [email protected] Farmhouse cheeses and seasonal veg.

Deepdale Cafe 3 Dalegate Market, Main Road, Burnham Deepdale PE31 8FB T: 01485 210200 W: deepdale-cafe.co.uk

Salthouse Beef Manor House Farm, Manor House, Cross Street, Salthouse NR25 7XH T: 01263 740497 E: [email protected] Traditional rare breed Red Poll beef.Stable Organics Gresham NR11 8RW T: 01263 577468 Organic veg, fruit and free range eggs.The Norfolk Brewhouse Moon Gazer Barn, Harvest Lane, Hindringham NR21 0PW T: 01328 878495 W: norfolkbrewhouse.co.uk E: [email protected] Brewed on site. The Tacons The Grange, Rollesby NR29 5AJ T: 01493 740236 W: thetacons.co.uk E: [email protected] ‘Pick Your Own’ fresh fruit and onions.Velvet Bakehouse Cupcakes T: 07712 629336 W: velvetbakehouse.com E: [email protected] Appealing cupcakes for any occasion.Whin Hill Cider The Ciderworks, Stearman’s Yard, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1BW T: 01328 711821 M: 0776 9571423 W: whinhillcider.co.uk E: [email protected] Norfolk cider, perry and apple juice.Westons Fish Shop 5A Westgate Street, Blakeney NR25 7NQ T: 01263 741112 W: westonsofblakeney.co.uk Fresh shellfish, fish, home made produce and more.

LOCAL PRODUCE SHOPSAlgy’s Farm Shop Bintree NR20 5NE T: 01362 683893 W: bintreefarmshop.co.uk E: [email protected] Algy’s popcorn and seasonal farm produce.Arthur Howell Shops Wells area T: 01328 710228 W: arthurhowell.com Home-made produce and smoke house. Back to the Garden Farmshop Letheringsett, Holt NR25 7JJ T: 01263 715996 W: back-to-the-garden.co.uk E: [email protected] Fresh local food, organic produce, café and restaurant.Bakers and Larners High Street, Holt NR25 6BW T: 01263 712244 W: bakersandlarners.co.uk E: [email protected] Award winning food hall.Blakeney Delicatessen 30 High Street, Blakeney NR25 7AL T: 01263 740939 W: blakeneydeli.co.uk E: [email protected] Seaonal local produce.Cookies Crab Shop The Green, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7AJ T: 01263 740352 W: salthouse.org.uk E: [email protected] Quality shellfish.

Gt Snoring Free range eggs Great Snoring NR21 0HW T: 01328 820351 M: 07768 756760 W: topfarmeggs.co.uk Free range hen, quail, duck and goose eggs.Green Farm Lamb Little Barningham NR11 7LW T: 01263 577441 W: greenfarmlamb.co.uk E: [email protected] Available at Farmers Markets in Aylsham and Aldborough.Hunstanton Ice Cream 17 The Green, Hunstanton PE36 5AH T: 01485 533108 W: hunstantonicecream.co.uk Hand-made ice cream.Letheringsett Mill Flour Letheringsett NR25 7YD T: 01263 713153 W: letheringsettwatermill.co.uk Wholewheat, spelt and other flour. Martin’s Farm Hindolveston NR20 5DB T: 01263 861241 Free range chickens, ducks, eggs, pork.Morton’s Traditional Taste Ltd Whitwell Hall Farms, Skeyton NR10 5AY T: 01692 538067 W: freerangeturkeys.co.uk E: [email protected] Free range turkey and chicken. Mrs Temple’s Cheese Wighton T: 01328 820224 Handmade using milk from own cows. Norfolk Saffron T: 07789 366560 W: norfolksaffron.co.uk E: [email protected] Norfolk grown Saffron produce.Norfolk Heatwave Products Rose Cottage, Weybourne, NR25 7SY T: 01263 588249 M: 07733 991211 W: norfolkheatwave.com Homemade hot chilli pepper products. Papworth Butchers 46 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RG T: 01263 823189 W: papworthbutchers.co.uk E: [email protected] Quality meats from own farm.Plumbe & Maufe Farming Burnham Overy Town T: 01328 738311 M: 07774 996634 W: pmfarming.co.uk Fresh plums, plum jam and chutneys, sweet plum vinegar, apples and apple juice from mid July til mid Sept.Poppyland Brewery Chesterfield Lodge, West Street, Cromer NR27 9DT T: 01263 513992 M: 078887 398804 W: poppylandbeer.com E: [email protected] Unfiltered real ales.

Sandringham Apple Juice T: 07810 310757 W: Sandringhamapplejuice.co.uk Apple juice, Cider and pick your own apples during season.

Deepdale Cafe at Dalegate Market in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful

North Norfolk Coast, offering breakfasts, lunches, teas, coffees and cakes.

Dalegate Market, Main Road, Burnham Deepdale PE31 8FB

Tel: 01485 210200 | www.deepdale-cafe.co.uk

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Unique handmade life like cats at the Winstanley Cat Pottery.Prices from £4 to £90.

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Norfolk Deli 16 Greevegate, Hunstanton PE36 6AA T: 01485 535540 W: norfolk-deli.co.uk E: [email protected] Range of local produces.P&S Butchers 8 Bull Street, Holt NR25 6HP T: 01263 713227 W: pandsbutchers.co.uk Local meat and game.Picnic Fayre Old Forge, Cley-next-the-Sea NR25 7AP T: 01263 740587 W: picnic-fayre.co.uk E: [email protected] Delicatessen stocking local produce.

Real Ale Shop Branthill Farm, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1SB T: 01328 710810 W: therealaleshop.co.uk E: [email protected] Over 60 varieties of beer.

Stiffkey Stores The Old Coachouse, Wells Road, Stiffkey NR23 1QH T: 01328 830489 E: [email protected] W: stiffkeystores.com Selling local and organic produce.Tavern Tasty Meats Swafield, North Walsham NR28 0PG T: 01692 405444 W: taverntasty.co.uk E: [email protected] Accredited rare breeds butcher. The Old Post Office The Old Post Office, Coast Road, Salthouse NR25 7AJ T: 01263 741618 Local produce including outlet for Manor Farm Beef.Truly Local 44 High Street, Stalham NR12 9AS T: 01692 582438 W: trulylocalcic.co.uk E: [email protected] Open Mon-Sat. Wide variety of local products from within a 35 mile radius.

Walsingham Farm Shop Guild Street, Walsingham NR22 6BU T: 01328 821877 W: walsingham.co E: [email protected] Find our other farm shop at Norfolk Lavender, Heacham PE31 7JE. Grow local, eat local, love local.

Westons of Blakeney 5a Westgate Street, Blakeney T: 01263 741112 W: westonsofblakeney.co.uk Fresh shellfish, fish, homemade produce.Weybourne Village Store Beach Lane, Weyborne, Holt NR25 7SY T: 01263 588219 W: villagestoreweybourne.co.uk E: [email protected] Village store and deli supplying local produce.Wiveton Hall Farmshop Wiveton Hall, Wiveton NR25 7TE T: 01263 740525 W: wivetonhall.co.uk E: [email protected] Café, farm shop and PYO in season.

FARMERS MARKETSFarmers markets are held every month. For a full list visit norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk

This year will be my 10th year at Waxham Barn Café. It’s long hours and hard work, but every morning, I walk through the courtyard and

feel lucky to be a part of the history of this amazing site. There is no other building comparable in the county: impressive, imposing – and free to visit.

As this stretch of coast gets busier, Waxham village has managed to keep its rural charm and attracts many visitors who like to leave to modern world behind and soak up the quiet atmosphere. Our site is just ten minutes’ walk from the beach or costal path, past our peaceful, local church, St. John’s.

The café menu is compiled of simple, fresh ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible. Our suppliers include Broadland Ham, Breckland Orchard and Cooks Farm Shop at Ingham.

We have our free range eggs delivered from the farm, next door. We have a small kitchen garden, and grow some of our own herbs and vegetables, like courgettes, onions, beetroot, potatoes, chives and parsley.

The café is open from Easter until October, 10:30am to 4pm, every day except Wednesday.

The Barn itself is sometimes closed to visitors when hired for private functions – check norfolkhistoricbuildingstrust.org.uk for details.

Carrot and Courgette Soup

All our soup is vegan, and gluten free. This has a unique flavour and is my personal favourite.

3 large carrots3 large courgettes2 large onionsStock and coconut milk to taste.

Roughly chop the vegetables, cover with water in a pan. Add your favourite stock powder or paste. (I use 2 teaspoons of vegetable bouillon.) Bring to the boil and simmer until soft. I sometimes remove some of the water at this stage; I like my soup to be thick and hearty. Blend until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk to taste. (I use 2 tablespoons.)

Banana and Caramel Cake

This is an Australian recipe that I’ve adapted to make it gluten and dairy free. I’ve written it out for customers many, many times!

2 large bananas, (the older, the better) mashed125g vegetable oil150g caster sugar200g self-raising gluten free flour (I use rice flour)2 large eggs1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda (don’t be tempted to use a different raising agent!)For the icing;25g dairy-free spread30g soft, brown sugar1 tbsp soya milk60g icing sugar

This cake can be mixed by hand, but is best done by machine! Whisk together, throughly, all the cake ingredients: the mixture needs lots of air bubbles

to make the sponge light. Pour into a greased, lined tin (9inch, round) and bake for approximately 35 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius. The sponge will be very dark, in colour. Don’t be tempted to take it out of the oven too early, use a cake tester, if necessary.

The cake must be cold before you ice it.Melt the spread, brown sugar and soya milk,

gently, in a pan. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sieved icing sugar until smooth. Spread the warm icing over the cake.

Lime and Coconut Cake

This is a twist on the classic lemon drizzle cake; substitute lime for lemon and add coconut. Simple!

110g margarine 150g caster sugar175g self raising flour, sifted2 large eggs2 tbsp milk 1tsp baking power Grated zest from 1 lime 35g desiccated coconut For the icing;Juice of the lime40g icing sugar15g desiccated coconut

A hand blender is best to mix all the cake ingredients together until smooth and pale in colour. Pour into a greased, lined tin. (9inch round) and bake at 160 degrees Celsius for approximately 30 minutes. The cake should be well risen and browned.

Ice the cake while it is still warm.Mix the lime juice with the icing sugar - pop this

mixture into the microwave for about 15 seconds. It should be liquid enough to pour and spread over the hot cake. (If your lime is not very ‘juicy’, use 2 or add some lemon juice.)

Sprinkle over the remaining coconut immediately.

Helen Vardy of the café at historic Waxham Barn with some home made treats

Teatime under the thatch

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20 COMPETITION NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2017

Enter our great annual competition for a chance to enjoy the best that the coast has to offer – from a relaxing

short break in a beautiful cottage, to a delicious local speciality drink, to experiencing local art yourself on walks or in a grand estate, to a walking and camping holiday!

First prize is a short break worth £300 with Norfolk Country Cottages,

specialists in coastal gems, who have 25 years’ experience in providing exceptional self-catering Norfolk holidays. A choice from over 450 cottages awaits the lucky winner. norfolkcottages.co.uk

Second prize is a glamping and walking package with MarGins – their Lapwing Package (three day walk with two night’s glamping, from Cromer to Hopton-on-Sea) for two people (and up to two dogs) sharing a tent (see page 13). walkandglamp.co.uk

Third prize is a package of delicious local products from the Norfolk Sloe Company, a family business which delights in producing the highest quality sloe gin, fruit liqueurs and chocolate truffles by making the most of locally sourced ingredients. thenorfolksloecompany.com

Runners up will get a free day pass to the exciting ‘EARTH SKY’ Houghton Hall Richard Long exhibition (see page 22) houghtonhall.com

Or a copy of the beautiful and useful ‘On my way’ a new book by John Hurst describing 25 coastal walks (see page 13) marshlandarts.co.uk

There are two ways to enter: either complete the entry form below and post it (address on form) or visit www.norfolkcottages.co.uk/ncg-2017

Good luck!

Please complete all sections, cut out and send to the Norfolk Coast Partnership, South Wing, Fakenham Fire Station, Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 8BB OR enter online at www.norfolkcottages.co.uk/ncg-2017

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Terms and Conditions 1. Competition closes at midnight on 1 October 2017. 2. No purchase necessary. 3. The first prize is a holiday to the value of £300, subject to availability. The winner can chose to spend above this, but will have to pay the additional amount. 4. No cash alternative. Prize is non-transferable. 5. The competition winners will be notified by telephone or email by the end of October. 6. Competition is only open to people aged 18 or over and UK residents. 7. Your details may be used for marketing purposes by Norfolk Country Cottages, The Original Cottage Company, MarGins and Norfolk Coast Partnership but you can unsubscribe at any time from such marketing and we will not pass this information on to any third parties. 8. Employees of Norfolk Country Cottages, The Original Cottage Company, MarGins, Norfolk Sloe Company, Norfolk Coast Guardian and Norfolk Coast Partnership or their families or households are not eligible to enter. 9. Acceptance of the prize authorises competition providers to publish the name, photo, county and country of the winner. The winner may be required to participate in reasonable publicity related to this promotion. 10. This contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

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22 ART NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2017

From local schoolchildren working with local artists to a globally famous sculptor, this year’s the time to catch

some amazing outdoor art on the coast.

A unique exhibition by ground-breaking conceptual artist Richard Long at Houghton offers the chance to introduce children to this radical art for free.

EARTH SKY is the first exhibi-tion ever to present the Turner Prize winning artist’s outdoor works in the landscape, the show will be the larg-est since Long’s retrospective at the Tate in 2009 and is an opportunity to see new site-specific works set within the historic landscape and gardens at Houghton alongside permanent art-works by a range of contemporary artists, including James Turrell, Zhan Wang, Jeppe Hein, Stephen Cox, Ra-chel Whiteread, Anya Gallaccio and Phillip King.

Exhibition curator Lorcan O’Neill said: “Richard Long is one of the most influential figures of conceptual and land art, part of a generation of distin-guished British artists who extended the possibilities of sculpture beyond traditional materials and method; his work is rooted in his deep affinity and engagement with nature.”

The artist’s new works, in the grounds of the hall, use a variety of materials, including local Carr stone, flint from East Anglia and tree stumps from the Estate. They accompany the permanent Long sculpture, Full Moon Circle, which was commis-sioned for Houghton in 2003. There will also be large mud works in the outdoor colonnades, and smaller-scale works in gallery spaces, as well as his-toric material relating to the artist’s career.

Out and about, free open air art that adds to the interest of a walk can be found at a number of sites on the

Norfolk coast, including Salthouse churchyard, the back garden of Kel-ling Primary School, the garden of Kelling Tea Room - a good place for walkers to get refreshment, and at Cley Wildlife reserve. All of these can be reached on the CoastHopper bus. Also look out for sculptures in Kelling Heath Holiday Park, Albert Street in Holt, and in Fakenham.

John Millwood organised a trail of outdoor art on the coast some years ago. Still in place is ‘Monument to Salthouse Mariners’, by Kevin Lee, standing dramatically against the sky-line above Salthouse. He said “it can be seen from miles around – the site is a splendid viewpoint, easily reached in a few minutes’ walk westwards up the public footpath from the village through two kissing gates.”

The Norfolk Coast Partnership has worked with local artists to mark some of the places on the Glaven River where the mysterious eels and pass through and live.

In the spring, when the moon is full, if you look carefully you may see glass eels climbing the sluice gates at Blakeney – arriving in Norfolk from their long journey from the Sargasso

Sea. A sculpture by Henry Stephens now marks their struggle.

Eels are also celebrated in art at NWT Cley Marshes centre in a film by local natural history film maker Josh Jaggard; at Natural Surroundings in the Glaven Valley through a panel on the life cycle of eel in tea gardens by Susan Purser-Hope; and colour-ful glassworks by local schoolchil-dren, also facilitated by Susan Purser-Hope. At Bayfield Lower Meadow picnic spot there is a sculpture by Henry Stephens, and at Letheringsett Mill, where eels pass by on land there are more artworks by local school-

Site specificThe coast has long inspired artists of all kinds – this year there are some exciting chances to see their work outside, says Lucy Galvin

children facilitated by Susan Purser-Hope.

The Glaven eel art trail is part of a Norfolk Coast Partnership Heritage Lottery funded project to protect this threatened creature, delivered with the Norfolk Rivers Trust.

In the future, more work will ap-pear in the landscape, as plans are afoot to use an imaginative variety of art on a route to explore the heritage of the peoples of sea and shore in and around Wells-next-the-Sea.

Lucy Galvin is communications officer at the Norfolk Coast Partnership

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EARTH SKY: Richard Long at Houghton 30 April - 26 October 2017 Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays only 11am – Last Admission 4pm (one hour before closure). Tickets: £18 Richard Long Exhibition, House, Gardens and Grounds; £10 per adult Gardens and Grounds. Children 16 years and under free. www.houghtonhall.com.Tickets may be bought online and will be discounted. Use promotion code AAAA.

Enter our competition on page 20 for a chance to win tickets to the exhibition.

Discover more about the amazing eels at norfolkriverstrust.org/eels-project. See page 25 for a series of free eel walks, talks and tours this summer.

EVENT DETAILS

‘Monument to Salthouse Mariners’ by Kevin Lee. John Millwood

‘Full Moon Circle’ by Richard Long at Houghton Hall. Simon Hazelgrove

Poetry of placeDoes the Norfolk Coast speak to you? Norfolk Coast Partnership community representative Clive Wakes-Miller is collecting poems for a special volume of verse evocative of this astounding place.

Clive said: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When I was confined working in a hospital, I used to come up to the coast and it kept me sane – the stillness, wind, history acted on me like a cure.”

“Now I live on the coast and as a community representative I am gathering together poems from people of the area. In the future we are planning to publish selected work.”Please send your contributions for consideration to [email protected]

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MANNINGTON

www.manningtongardens.co.uk01263 584175 | [email protected]

Mannington Hall Norwich NR11 7BB

WALKS OPEN EVERY DAYCar park (£2.00) lavatories

GARDENSOpen from 28th May to 3rd September

Sundays 12-5, Wed Thurs Fri 11-5

EVENTS INCLUDEApril 9th NGS special opening

May 7th Little Vintage Lover FairMay 20th Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society

Garden PartyFrom June Norfolk Contemporary Arts Society

exhibition in grounds and exhibition roomAugust 18th Twelfth Night

August 13th Fairy Tales & Fables Day - Dragons and Princesses

Sept 3rd Charity day in aid of MS, hall open

Write, phone or email for leaflet or see website

www.sowerbysholidaycottages.co.uk T: 01328 730880

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Classic cottages to contemporary barns

Where to stay by the Norfolk Coast

24 EVENTS NORFOLK COAST GUARDIAN 2017

coastThere’s loads to do on the lively Norfolk coast; here’s the pick of some of the best events our partners and communities have got planned this year. Please note, times may change – it’s best to phone ahead to check. For bus details see page 17.

Oystercatcher by Kate Dougan

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Microsculpture by Levon Biss at Cley Marshes. See insects like never before in a series of photographic images up to 3m high, revealing the unexpected and often breathtaking beauty of their microscopic form in striking high resolution detail. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Society of Wildlife Artists Exhibition at The BIRDscapes Gallery Glandford. Artists taking part include Carry Akroyd, Nik Pollard, Nick Derry and Robert Gillmor. 01263 741742; birdscapesgallery.co.uk

Pop Up Shops @ Dalegate Market www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

Cromer Pier. For a full list of all the great shows this month visit cromerpier.co.uk

Sun 2: Wellies and Waders Walk at Heigham Holmes. Join a ranger to discover this unique nature reserve and learn about conservation work to support breeding wading birds. 10.30am-12.30pm. £9; £4.50 child. No dogs. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sun 2, 16: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. Wind your way from Brancaster Staithe through a network of channels across the mud flats and get really close to wildlife. Some experience necessary. Minimum age 12. 2-5pm. £65; £50 child. 1pm refresher session. £15; £10 child. Booking essential: 01603 783777; thecanoeman.com

Mon 3: Rabbit’s Most Egg-cellent Adventure at Titchwell Marsh. Nature themed activities and trails for 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Tue 4: Brilliant Birds at Cley Marshes. Discover the huge variety of birds calling

Cley home. Learn how to identify different types of birds, explore bird song, and use binoculars to see them up close from the bird hides. 10.30am-12.30pm. £4; accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tue 4, 11: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. Learn how to catch – and hold – a crab, borrow a pair of binoculars to check out the birdlife, go bug hunting, explore the grassland at Friary Hills and more. Grab your scrapbook and collect your stickers and stamps. Drop in between 10am-4pm. No dogs on Friary Hills. 01263 740241; nationaltrust.org.uk

Tue 4: Walking Women at Holkham. Enjoy the spectacular Holkham Estate in good company. 10-11.30am; meet outside ticket office. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Wed 5, 12: Wild Wednesday at Brancaster Beach. Fly a kite, skim stones, track a wild animal, build an epic sandcastle, watch the birdlife or hunt for bugs. Grab your scrapbook, collect your stickers and stamps, and begin your 50 things-themed family fun. Times vary due to tides. 01263 740241; nationaltrust.org.uk

Wed 5-Tue 18: Exhibition by John Hurst at Cley Marshes. Watercolours of cliffscapes, marshscapes and illustrations from his book of Norfolk coastal walks, On My Way. 10am-4pm. marshlandarts.co.uk

Thu 6: Crafty Creations at Cley Marshes. Collect natural materials and create masterpieces inspired by nature and wildlife on the reserve. 10.30am-12.30pm. £4; accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thu 6, 13: Brancaster 50 Things Thursday. Fly a kite, skim stones, track a wild animal, build an epic sandcastle, watch the birdlife or hunt for bugs. Grab your scrapbook, collect your stickers and stamps, and begin your 50 things-themed family fun. Times vary due to tides. 01263 740241; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 8: Family Fun at Cley Marshes. Children’s Wildlife Watch event with birdwatching, environmental games and craft activities. 10.30am-12.30pm. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 8: Discover Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Join the ranger on a walk to discover the history that has shaped the reserve, from monasteries to tidal surges, and the conservation work going on now. 10am-12noon; meet at Blakeney Quay. £9 adult. No dogs. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 8: Slow Food Sagra at Holkham. Celebration of East Anglian produce inspired by the Italian Sagra, a festival dedicated to local food, with local producers promoting their meats, cheeses, breads, vegetables and more in the newly refurbished Lady Elizabeth Wing. 10am-5pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 8: Slow Food Sagra Feast at Holkham. Evening meal for up to 200 guests with menu prepared by Slow Food Chef Alliance member Mark Matless from Bite the Bullit. 7pm. Tickets from slowfoodanglia.org

Mon 10: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. Learn to tell a barnacle from a belemnite: bring sturdy shoes and keen eyes to investigate secrets of the seashore. 12noon-1.30pm; sign up outside beach cafe at 11.45pm. £3.50; NWT member £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Mon 10: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. See the remains of amazing beasts that called Norfolk home millions of years ago. Good explorers might find a fossil to take home. 2.30-4pm; sign up outside beach cafe at 2.15pm. £3.50; NWT member £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Mon 10-Thu 13: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. Half or full day activities including fan descender, air jump, tree top trail, big zipper and super swing. Minimum age 8 years. 10am-1pm or 1.30-4.30pm £20; 10am-4.30pm £38. Booking essential: 01263 824514; hilltopoutdoorcentre.co.uk

Wed 12: Searching for Sharks at Holme Dunes. Join a very different type of Easter egg hunt, looking for sharks’ egg cases, more commonly known as mermaid purses, and help identify what sharks can be found off the Norfolk coast. 11am-12.30pm; meet outside visitor centre. £3.50; NWT member £3. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 12: Coastal Creations at Holme Dunes. Scavenge the strandline for natural materials to decorate your own coastal creation. Find out if you’re using razor shells for fingers or angel wing clams as fins. 1.30-3pm; meet outside visitor centre. £3.50; NWT member £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 12: Signs of Spring at Cley Marshes. Search for signs of Spring as plants and insects begin to emerge from the undergrowth and birds sing and dance in the sky. 10.30am-12.30pm. £4; accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 12: Geology Walk at Overstrand. Challenging three-mile walk with expert Martin Warren along perhaps the most rewarding geological section of the Norfolk coast. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Fri 14-Mon 17: Easter Fun at Holkham. est your skills on an Easter trail, decorate a tasty Easter biscuit, discover the animals that roam at Holkham with a footprint quiz, and climb aboard the Easter Express to the Walled Garden and the storyteller’s enchanted yurt. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 14-Mon 17: Cadbury Easter Trail at Felbrigg Hall. Search the West Garden for clues Bunny has left; complete the trail and win a prize. £2.50. 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.uk

Fri 14-Tue 18: Inspired by Nature Photography Exhibition at Brancaster Staithe Village Hall. Images of Norfolk’s dramatic skies, changing coastline and wonderful wildlife by Stephen Clark. 01485 210810; pebblesphotography.co.uk

Sat 15-: Exhibition by Graham Clarke at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. The gallery is transformed into a French café, Chez Gaston du Plonk, for a showcase of hand-coloured etchings by this artist, author, humorist and printmaker. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk

Sun 16: Easter at Cley Marshes. Explore the reserve on the Easter trail, create a nature-inspired bonnet and learn about spring wildlife through free crafts and activities. 11am-4pm. £1 for trail quiz sheets. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sun 16: Easter Egg Hunt at Titchwell Marsh. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sun 16-Mon 17: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk coast and climb 112 steps up to the lantern (minimum height 1m). 10.30am-4pm. £3; £1 child. 01692 650982; happisburgh.org

Mon 17: Geology Walk at West Runton. Journey through 13.7 billion years of time on an easy beach walk with geology expert Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Tue 18: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. Explore the seasonal highlights of England’s largest NNR, a mix of sand dunes, saltmarsh, pinewoods and grazing marsh on a 1½-2hr walk with one of Holkham’s wardens. 10am-12noon. £5. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 21-Sun 23: Spring Steam Gala on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sat 22: Plant and Garden Lovers’ Day at Felbrigg Hall. Specialist nurseries and plenty of garden-related items. 11am-5pm. 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 22: Beginners’ Nature Photography at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve. Slide presentation and guided walk with wildlife photographer Steve Norris. Limited places. 10am-4pm. £25. Booking essential: 01328 856788; hawkandowl.org

Sun 23: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. See an early 19th century water-powered sawmill in action. Learn about the history of this beautifully restored timber and thatch building in the grounds of Gunton Park. 2-5pm. £3; accompanied children free. guntonparksawmill.co.uk

Sun 23: Up with the Lark at Titchwell Marsh. Dawn chorus walk and breakfast. 5am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Tue 25: Field to Fork at Holkham. Guided tour through the sights, sounds, stories and tastes of the Field to Fork Experience. Travel through time learning about past and present

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farming techniques and how crops grown go from field to fork. 11.30am, 1.30pm. £10 adult. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Wed 26: Geology Walk at Happisburgh. Easy walk along the beach that yielded the oldest human footprints outside Africa, revealed briefly in 2013 before being washed away by the tide. With expert Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Thu 27: Spring Quiz at Cley Marshes. Why do otters hold hands? What’s the difference between a stoat and a weasel? Try your luck in the spring quiz. 7.30pm. £5. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thu 27: Heart and Sole at Titchwell Marsh. Wellbeing walk from Dersingham to Snettisham. 5.30pm. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Fri 28: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert at Holkham with pianist Stephen Hough. 7pm. £35 including interval glass of champagne. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 29-Mon 1: Day out with Thomas on the North Norfolk Railway. Join Thomas and other really useful engines for a day of family fun. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 30: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. For details see 2 April. 12-3pm; 11am-12pm refresher session.

Sun 30-Mon 1: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. For details see 16 April. Sun 30-Mon 1: Craft Fair at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

MAY

Throughout:



Until Sat 6: Exhibition by Graham Clarke at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. For details see 15 April. Mon 1: Wild May-hem at Titchwell Marsh. Wild fun for all the family. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Tue 2: Walking Women at Holkham. Enjoy the spectacular Holkham Estate in good company. 10-11.30am; meet at Wells beach café. Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Fri 5-Sun 7: Folk on the Pier at the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier. This year’s line-up includes Feast of Fiddles, Roving Crows, Rusty Shackle, TRADarrr, Emily Slade and the Phil Beer Band. Individual performance and weekend tickets. 01263 512495; cromerpier.co.uk

Fri 5-Sun 7: Poetry-next-the-Sea Festival at Wells-next-the-Sea. This year’s artists include Sir Jonathan Bate CBE, Dame Gillian Beer, Paul Farley, Katrina Porteous and Terry Waite CBE. World premiere of The Singing Glacier,

warm clothing for coast walking. Bring your own camera. 10am-4pm. £50 including lunch. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Thu 11: The Cley Harbour Project at Cley Marshes. Find out from the project’s Simon Read why it was set up, what it aims to achieve and what has been done so far. 1.30-3pm. £10; NWT member £8, including light lunch. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 12: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert at Holkham with soprano singer Ailyn Pérez and pianist Gary Matthewman. 7pm. £35 including interval glass of champagne. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sun 14: Bird Identification Workshop at Holkham. Learn how to tell a swallow from a swift and a kestrel from a kite at

an outdoor workshop with a local birding expert. 10am-12noon. £7.50. Booking essential: 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sun 14: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 12.45-3.45pm; 11.45am-12.45 refresher session. For details see 2 April. Sun 14: Lacemaking Demonstration at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Sun 14: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. As part of National Mills Day. For details see 23 April. Tue 16: Writing Outside Taster at Cley Marshes. Get a flavour of our new creative writing course. Find out about the course and the inspiration created when writing outside. 10.30am-12.30pm. Free. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tue 16: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Wed 17: Discovery Walk at Heigham Holmes. Join a ranger to discover this unique nature reserve hidden in the Norfolk Broads and learn about its importance for breeding birds at this time of year. Sorry, no dogs. 10.30am-12.30pm. £9; £4.30 child. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk

Fri 19: Drawn from Field to Fork at Holkham. Interactive sketching workshop in the Field to Farm Experience. Discover new ways of seeing the history of food and farming. All abilities. 11.30am-12.15pm; 1.30-2.15pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 19: Opening concert of Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival at Cromer Pavilion Theatre. With Olly Day, Nigel Boy Syer and the Sheringham

Shantymen. 7.30pm. £10. 01263 512495; cromerpier.co.uk

Sat 20: Art Demonstration at Cley Marshes. Artist Peter

Strudwick will aim to complete a watercolour of a local scene, focusing

on buildings in the landscape, from start to finish. 3-4.30pm. £5; NWT member £3.50. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 20-Sun 21: Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival. Weekend celebration of these two North Norfolk seaside towns and their local delicacies of crab and lobster. Cookery demonstrations, art trail, street entertainment, children’s activities, seafaring crafts, crab dressing competitions and a grand crab race off Cromer pier. crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk

Sun 21: Eels Eels Eels at Cley Marshes. On World Fish Migration Day celebrate the amazing lives and incredible journeys of the European eels found locally in the Glaven valley. 11am-3pm. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sun 21: Spring Tour of the Private Gardens at Holkham. Enjoy the arboretum with its flowering magnolias, tulip tree and acers; the formal parterres on the terraces, and the shell garden with tree ferns and renovated shell house. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. £8; £4 child. Booking essential: 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Wed 24: Marvellous Moths at Titchwell Marsh. Discover what’s in the moth trap. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Wed 24: Bird Bingo at Cley Village Hall. Quick fire bingo rounds for bird and bingo lovers alike. Doors open 7pm. £5. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thu 25-Sun 28: Houghton International Horse Trials and FEI Nations Cup at Houghton Hall. Sporting action in a spectacular setting, with more than 700 horses in competition. Plus camel racing on Sun 28 to raise funds for East Anglian Air Ambulance. 8am-8pm. From £8; £4 child. 01485 210070; musketeer.co.uk

Fri 26: Heart and Sole at Titchwell Marsh. Wellbeing walk while catching sight of the last of the winter waders on a high tide. 6pm. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Find out more about this fascinating fish through a series of free events including minibus tours, film screenings and talks. Organised by the Norfolk Coast Partnership’s Glaven Eel project and supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

World Fish Migration Day celebrate the amazing lives and incredible journeys of the European eels which are found locally in the Glaven valley. Come and explore these fascinating creatures as well as learning about other forms of mysterious pond life. May 21 11am – 3pm at Cley NWT Visitor Centre.

Enigmatic mystery tour, part 1: A tour of eel habitats in the south of the Glaven Valley. Visit some of the best wildlife sites in Norfolk to see the habitat improvement works carried out by the project. Finish 1pm (approximately). Free minibus tour – booking essential (contact details below). Saturday 3 or Sunday 17 June 9.30am meet in Holt

Enigmatic mystery tour, part 2: A tour of eel habitats in the north of the Glaven Valley. Visit some of the best wildlife sites in Norfolk to see the habitat improvement works carried out by the project. Finish 5.30pm (approx). Free minibus tour – booking essential (contact details below). Saturday 3 or Sunday 17 June 2pm meet in Blakeney

The secret life of a Norfolk eel film screening and illustrated

talk. Discover some of the still hidden life cycle of a once very familiar animal. Free. Tea and coffee provided. Thursday 8 June 7.30pm, meeting room, Church of St Andrew the Apostle, Church Street, Holt, NR25 6BB (off Market Place / White Lion Street at TG 081 387, go past the church hall and through the churchyard to the church itself).

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Fri 19: Drawn from FieldHolkham. Interactive sketin the Field to Farm Experienew ways of seeing the histfarming. All abilities. 11.30a1.30-2.15pm. 01328 713111

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Sun 21: Eels Eels Eels at Cley Marshes. On World Fish Migration Day celebrate the amazing lives and incredible journeys of the European eels found locally in the Glaven valley. 11am-3pm. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

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a multi-media presentation with poems by Helen Mort, music composed by William Carslake and a film directed by Richard Jones. poetrynextthesea.co.uk

Sun 7: International Dawn Chorus Day at Heigham Holmes. Experience the dawn chorus on a guided walk and look for marsh harriers, wildfowl, spring migrants, bittern and cranes. 5-8.30am. £13; £6.50 child, including continental breakfast. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk

Tue 9: Field to Fork at Holkham. For details see 25 April.

Wed 10: Coastal Landscapes Photography Workshop at Holkham Hall. Learn a range of techniques to photograph the stunning landscape with professional photographer Nigel Downer. Wear suitable footwear and

Eel illustration by Kate Dougan

In their own voices – The Last of The Great Eastern Eel Catchers film screening and illustrated talk. Includes the first chance to hear newly recorded interviews with some of the last of Norfolk’s eel catchers. Free. Tea and coffee provided. Friday 9 June 7.30pm, Blakeney Village Hall, New Road, Blakeney, NR25 7PG (on A149 at TG 026 437).

‘The Making of an Eel-friendly River’: film screening

and illustrated talk. Looking at how the Glaven Eel Project has transformed the Glaven into a safe haven for eels. Free. Tea and coffee provided. Friday 23 June 7.30pm, Blakeney Village Hall, New Road, Blakeney, NR25 7PG (on A149 at TG 026 437).

For more information and to book contact Mark Webster 07843 069 567 [email protected] website www.norfolkriverstrust.org/ eels-project. Follow @GlavenEel on Twitter

www.outdoorsfestival.co.uk

Two weeks of activities celebrating the Broads National Park

30 April - 14 May 2017

Wildlife rescue centre open day


Fri 26-Mon 29: Exhibition by John Hurst at Oddfellows Hall, Sheringham. Watercolours of cliffscapes, marshscapes and illustrations from his book of Norfolk coastal walks, On My Way. 10am-4pm. marshlandarts.co.uk

Sat 27: Wild Families at Titchwell Marsh. Outdoor family activities. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 27-Mon 29: Pedal Norfolk Cycling Festival at Holkham. Fun bicycle festival for all the family. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk; pedalnorfolk.co.uk

Sat 27-: Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios Art Trails. Felbrigg to Thornage Trail includes a wide range of media from sculpture to textiles and ceramics to glass. 07771 304944. Cromer Art Trail takes in the town and surrounding villages. 07857 700659. Wells-next-the-Sea Art Trail features seven artists around the town. Opening times of studios vary. nnopenstudios.org.uk

Sat 27-: Printmakers’ Wildlife Exhibition at BIRDscapes Gallery. Glandford. Artists showing work include Annie Soudain, Greg Poole, Niki Bowers, Carry Akroyd, Jane Smith and Robert Gillmor. 01263 741742; birdscapesgallery.co.uk

Sun 28: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. For details see 23 April. Sun 28-Mon 29: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. For details see 16 April.Sun 28-Mon29: Dad’s Army Live on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. Family-friendly weekend with live action courtesy of the Thetford Dad’s Army Museum. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Mon 29: Spring Fever at Titchwell Marsh. Nature themed activities. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Mon 29: Geology Walk at West Runton. For details see 17 April. Mon 29: Country Day at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Tue 30: Capturing Cley at Cley Marshes. Try your hand at filming wading birds and breathtaking views. All equipment provided. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. 10.30am-1pm. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tue 30: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. For details see 4 April. Tue 30-Wed 31: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping at Holkham. Find out what lies beneath the surface of Holkham Lake and enjoy some fun family activities. 10am-12noon; 1-3pm. £3; accompanying adult free. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Tue 30-Wed 31: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 10 April. Wed 31: Made in Norfolk at Felbrigg Hall. See the best Norfolk has to offer in crafts and produce. 11am-5pm. 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.uk

Wed 31: Signs of Spring at Cley Marshes. For details see 12 April. Wed 31: Wild Wednesday at Brancaster Beach. For details see 5 April.

JUNE

Throughout

Printmakers’ Wildlife Exhibition at BIRDscapes Gallery, Glandford. Artists showing work include Annie Soudain, Greg Poole, Niki Bowers, Carry Akroyd, Jane Smith and Robert Gillmor. 01263 741742; birdscapesgallery.co.uk



Until Sun 11: Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios Art Trails. Felbrigg to Thornage Trail includes a wide range of media from sculpture to textiles and ceramics to glass. 07771 304944. Cromer Art Trail takes in

the town and surrounding villages. 07857 700659. Wells-next-the-Sea Art Trail features seven artists around the town. Opening times of studios vary. nnopenstudios.org.uk

Thu 1: 50 Things Thursday. For details see 6 April. Thu 1-Fri 2: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 10 April. Sat 3 Tours of eel habitat. For details see panel on page 25.Sun 4: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. For details see 2 April. 4.40-7.40pm; 3.40-4.40pm refresher session.

Tue 6: Nightjars at Cley Marshes Learn about the behaviour, ecology and conservation of this stunning summer visitor and try and spot them feeding at dusk on the heath. 7-10pm. £19; NWT member £16. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Tue 6: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 5 April.

Tue 6: Field to Fork at Holkham. For details see 25 April. Thu 8: Birds and Climate Change at Cley Marshes. Find out how climate change is already affecting bird distributions, populations and communities, and what implications future change will have. Led by James Pearce-Higgins from the British Trust for Ornithology. 1.30-3pm. £10; NWT member £8, including light lunch. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thu 8 ‘The secret life of a Norfolk eel’ – film and talk. For details see panel on page 25.Fri 9: Heart and Sole at Titchwell Marsh. Wellbeing walk along Hunstanton’s cliffs. 4pm. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Fri 9 ‘In their own voices – the last of the great eastern eel catchers’ – film and talk. For details see panel on page 25.Fri 9-Sun 11: The Diesel Gala on the North Norfolk Railway at Weybourne. The Weybourne Traction Group plays host

to an impressive array of locomotives. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sat 10: Brilliant Bees at Cley Marshes. Learn to spot the differences between Norfolk’s bee species and what you can do to help them at this Children’s Wildlife Watch event. 10.30am-12.30pm. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sun 11: Open Farm Sunday at Holkham. Meet members of the farming team and find out how they work the farm machinery and look after the animals on the Holkham estate. Displays, quizzes and crafts. 10am-5pm. Free. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Sun 11: Geology Walk at Overstrand. For details see 12 April.Sat 17: Recycled Jewellery Workshop at Cley Marshes. Create jewellery inspired by nature’s patterns using recycled paper and other rescued materials. 10.30am-3pm. £26; NWT member £22. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 17: Breeding Birds at Blakeney Freshes. Find out how this habitat has recovered following the tidal storm surge in 2013. 10am-12noon; meet at Blakeney Quay. £9 adult. No dogs. Booking essential: 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 17 Tours of eel habitats. For details see panel on page 25.Sun 18: Swallowtail Watch at Horsey. Find out more about the UK’s largest butterfly, unique to this corner of the Norfolk Broads, and maybe see one for yourself. 11am-3pm. 01263 740241; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sun 18: A Date with Dad at Titchwell Marsh. Special Father’s Day Trail. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sun 18: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 4-7pm; 3-4pm refresher session. For details see 2 April. Tue 20: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Fri 23: Midsummer Morning Yoga at Cley Marshes. A relaxing yoga session on the beach. Dress in warm clothing. 8.30-10am; meet at beach car park, or, in bad weather, at visitor centre. £8. Booking advised: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 23 ‘The Making of an Eel-friendly River’ – film and talk. For details see panel on page 25.Sat 24: Wild Families at Titchwell Marsh. Join the big wild picnic! From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 24: Intermediate Nature Photography at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve. Following on from his beginners’ course on 22 April, wildlife photographer Steve Norris will introduce some more challenging techniques. DSLR camera preferred. Limited places. 10am-4pm. £25. Booking essential: 01328 856788; hawkandowl.org

Sat 24-Sun 25: Tracks and Trenches: Railways in the Great War on the North Norfolk Railway at Holt. A weekend commemorating the involvement of railways during the First World War. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Benedictus the seal (pictured) was admitted to RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre after a member of public found him swimming around a post inshore of the car park at Stiffkey in early January following the tidal surge.

The centre cares for all native British wildlife from a pipistrelle bat or shrew weighing less than 5g to a large adult grey seal weighing 300kg. In 2016 the centre cared for 4108 patients: hedgehogs were the number one admission with 952 in care. Following the 2013 surge tide 106 seals were looked after.

This year the centre is holding its bi annual open day, on Sunday 23 July from 10am to 4pm – see behind the scenes, talk to staff, and enjoy tombola, games, competitions, stalls, BBQ and refreshments. As part of this there is a children’s

art competition - send your wildlife art pictures – with name, address, telephone number and age printed on the back (categories 5-7, 8-11) by 7 July to address below for display on the day.

You can make donations direct to the centre. Any copies of this newspaper left over after the summer go the centre to be used as bedding!

RSPCA East Winch, Gayton Road, East Winch, King’s Lynn, PE321LG

• The centre is open for the admission of all wildlife casualties from members of the public from 8am to 10pm all year round, every day – or alternatively telephone the RSPCA helpline on 0300 123 8450.


Sun 25: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. For details see 23 April. Sun 25: Geology Walk at West Runton. Three mile ramble along the beach and up to Beeston Bump with geology expert Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Fri 30: Outdoor Cinema at Holkham Hall. Do the time warp again for the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 9.15pm. Booking essential: thelunacinema.com

JULY

Throughout



Until Sun 2: Printmakers’ Wildlife Exhibition at BIRDscapes Gallery, Glandford. For details see 27 May.

From Sat 8: Summer exhibition Celebrating 45 years of Dersingham Pottery. Ongoing exhibition of work by June Mullarkey, Ben Mullarkey and Siobhan Williams, in the shop and gallery. Open daily. 01485 540761; dersinghampottery.co.uk

Sat 1: Outdoor Cinema at Holkham. Grease is the word: grab your picnic (or buy on site) for a special screening of the classic musical. 9.15pm. Booking essential: thelunacinema.com

Sat 1-Sun 2: Outlaw Half Triathlon at Holkham. Swim around an island on the lake, cycle along coastal and country roads and run three loops around the estate, finishing in front of Holkham Hall. On-site camping for competitors and friends. Details: osbevents.com

Sat 1-Sun 2: Vintage Transport Festival and Bus Weekend on the North Norfolk Railway at Holt. With modes of transport marine engines and bicycles to Rolls Royces and tractors, and free vintage bus rides around the area and to and from all NNR stations. Classic car display on Sunday. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 2: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 4.30-7.30pm; 3.30-4.30pm refresher session. For details see 2 April. Sun 2: Rag Rug Demonstration at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Tue 4: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 2 May. Fri 7: Heart and Sole at Titchwell Marsh. Wellbeing walk along Hunstanton’s cliffs. 4pm. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 8: Wildlife Film Workshop at Cley Marshes. Beginners’ film making workshop with BBC Norfolk’s Gary Stanley, in partnership with the National Trust. Head out on to the reserve using hand held cameras to capture wildlife footage. All equipment

provided. 10.30am-3.30pm. £26; NWT member £22. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 8-Sun 9: Wed 10: Landmarks and Landscapes Photography Workshop at Holkham Hall. Over two days learn and develop skills in traditional landscape, close-up, natural history, flora, abstract and architecture – including inside Holkham Hall – with professional photographer Nigel Downer. Work to themed assignments with follow-up analysis. Wear suitable footwear and clothing for walking around the parkland. 10am-5pm. £95 including lunch. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sun 9: Geology and Beery Walk at West Runton. Scale the full height of Norfolk from sea level to 124m on this 3.7mile walk with geologist and microbrewer Martin Warren. Over 18s only. 1.30-5pm. £15 with beer; £5 without. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Sun 9: Music Beneath the Sails at Bircham Windmill. Piano recital by local students. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Wed 12: Marvellous Moths at Titchwell Marsh. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Thu 13: Deep History Coast at Cley Marshes. Norfolk’s coastline is of huge archaeological importance, from ‘Seahenge’ near Holme-next-the-Sea to the West Runton Mammoth and the earliest evidence of human life in northern Europe at Happisburgh. David Waterhouse of Norfolk Museums Service will talk about Deep History Coast, a new initiative integrating sites in the landscape with museum collections. 1.30-3pm. £10; NWT member £8, including light lunch. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 14-Sun 16: Annual Beer Festival on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. A festival for railway and beer enthusiasts, with more than 120 beers and ciders, food and entertainment. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 16: Summer Tour of the Private Gardens at Holkham. Enjoy the rare and unusual species of the arboretum; the formal parterres on the terraces, and the shell garden with tree ferns and renovated shell house. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Booking essential: 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sun 16-Sat 29: King’s Lynn Arts Festival. Highlights include performances by Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, pianist Freddy Kempf, guest composer Robin Holloway and poet Roger McGough with LiTTLe MACHiNe. Box office opens 24 April. 01553 764864; kingslynnfestival.co.uk

Sun 16: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 4-7pm; 3-4pm refresher session. For details see 2 April.Mon 17-Mon 24: Wool Spinning Demonstration and Stall at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Tue 18: Field to Fork at Holkham. For details see 25 April. Tue 18: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Fri 21 - Sun 23 Blakeney Regatta including Greasy Pole, sandcastles, gilly catching and traditional sports

Wells-next-the-Sea with seaside activities, town crier competition, gillying on the quay and crowning of the Carnival Royals. Live music most evenings. wellscarnival.co.ukSat 29: Opera at Holkham. Diva Opera stages Rossini’s La Cenerentola in the Marble Hall. 7pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk Sat 29 - Sun 6 Aug Sheringham Carnival. sheringhamcarnival.comMon 31: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 10 April.

AUGUST

Throughout

Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham every weekday except Mon 28. For details see 10 April. Pop Up Shops @ Dalegate Market www.dalegatemarket.co.ukCromer Pier. For a full list of all the great shows this month visit cromerpier.co.ukSummer exhibition Celebrating 45 years of Dersingham Pottery. Ongoing exhibition of work by June Mullarkey, Ben Mullarkey and Siobhan Williams, in the shop and gallery. Open daily. 01485 540761; dersinghampottery.co.uk

Until Sun 6: Wells Carnival. For details see 28 July. Tue 1: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 5 April. Tue 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. For details see 4 April. Tue 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping at Holkham. For details see 30 May. Wed 2: Chilli Fiesta at Felbrigg Hall. All things chilli, from sauces and sausages to cheeses and chocolate, at the 10th Chilli Fiesta at Felbrigg, plus the best in regional food. 11am-5pm. 01263 837444; nationaltrust.org.ukWed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wild Wednesday at Brancaster Beach. For details see 5 April.Wed 2: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and meet a host of whacky characters in Strange Fascination Theatre’s performance of Alice in Wonderland in the walled garden. Bring a picnic. 6.15pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.ukWed 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping at Holkham. For details see 30 May. Wed 2: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 6-9pm; 5-6pm refresher session. For details see 2 April. Thu 3-Sun 6: Cley Calling – Summer Sea at Cley Marshes. A celebration of National Marine Week with coastal explorations, wildlife workshops, family theatre, music and dance inspired by the sea. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 4: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 10-11.30am. For details see 10 April. Fri 4: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 12.30-2pm. For details see 10 April. Sat 5: Wells Carnival Day. Dress up for the carnival processions! Floats, fancy dress, pull- and push-along vehicles and much more. wellscarnival.co.ukSun 6: Open Day at Heigham Holmes. This unique nature reserve, hidden in the Norfolk Broads, is open to the public once a year via a swing bridge at Martham Ferry. Look out for Swallowtail butterflies and common cranes; bring a picnic and enjoy a family day out flying kites, hunting bugs, pond dipping and more. 11am-4pm. Dogs on leads. 0344 249 1895; nationaltrust.org.ukSun 6: Geology Walk at Hunstanton. Easy beach walk learning about striped cliffs of white chalk, deep pink red rock and brown carr stone with geology expert Martin Warren. 1.30-4.15pm. £6; £3 child. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.ukSun 6, 13, 20, 27, Mon 28: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. For details see 16 April. Wed 9: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Illyria presents a fun adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Emperor’s New Clothes, in the walled garden. Follow the fortunes of the Emperor, a lovely man surrounded by fools. Bring a picnic. 6.15pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.ukWed 9: Geology Walk at Overstrand. For details see 12 April.Wed 9: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 11am-12.30pm. For details see 10 April. Wed 9: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 1.30-3pm. For details see 10 April. Thu 10: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 10.30am-1.30pm; 9.30-10.30pm refresher session. For details see 2 April. Fri 11: Coastal Creations at Holme Dunes. 12.30-2pm. For details see 12 April. Fri 11: Sea Dipping at Holme Dunes. 3-4.30pm. For details see 26 July.Fri 11-Sun 13: Houghton Festival at Houghton Park. New three day festival of art and music set in woodland and centred around a lake. Curated by Craig Richards and representing the best in electronic music, with performances by Ricardo Villalobos, Nicolas Jaar (DJ), Vilod, Floating Points (DJ), Seth Troxler and many more. houghtonfestival.co.ukSat 12: Barnacles and Belemnites at West Runton beach. Discover the weird world of rockpools at this Children’s Wildlife Watch event. Learn about coastal wildlife today and millions of years ago. Wear shoes with strong grip. 3-5pm. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.ukSat 12 - Fri 18 Cromer Carnival cromercarnival.co.ukTue 15: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Tue 15-Sat 26: North Norfolk Music Festival. St Mary’s Church South Creake is the setting for 12 days of musical virtuosity with festival suppers in a marquee in the church ground before several concerts. Performers include

Sat 22: Bioblitz at Cley Marshes. Get involved surveying species in the bioblitz as conservation organisations and landowners race against the clock to find as many species as they can in 24 hours along the coast. Free crafts, activities and events for families all day. 10am-5pm. 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 22-Sun 23: Holkham Country Fair. Two days of countryside pursuits, rural crafts, displays and performances in the grounds of Holkham Park. Delicious local produce and more than 100 trade stands. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 22-Sun 30: Holt Festival. From comedy to cuisine, politics to pop, find the best in music, theatre, fine art and spoken word. Taking part: Robert McCrum, Professor Robert Winston, Viva Cuba, Cirque du Cabaret, Suzi Quatro and many more. 01603 598699; holtfestival.org

Sun 23: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. For details see 23 April. Sun 23, 30: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. For details see 16 April. Mon 24: Fun in the Sun at Titchwell. Programme of summer activities. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Mon 24-Fri 28: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 10 April. Tue 25: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 11.30am-1pm. For details see 10 April. Tue 25: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 2-3.30pm. For details see 10 April. Tue 25: Terrific Tuesday at Blakeney Quay. For details see 4 April. Tue 25-Wed 26: Park Discovery Day – Pond Dipping at Holkham. For details see 30 May. Wed 26: Coastal Creations at Holme Dunes. 12.30-2pm. For details see 12 April. Wed 26: Sea Dipping at Holme Dunes. Watch the experts plunge for prawns and dunk for dabs before finding what secrets of the sea they have brought ashore. Wear suitable waterproof footwear. 3-4.30pm; sign up outside visitor centre at 2.45pm. £3.50; NWT member £3. 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Wed 26: Wild Wednesday at Brancaster Beach. For details see 5 April.Wed 26: Geology Walk at West Runton. For details see 17 April. Wed 26: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Enjoy As You Like It, Shakespeare’s tale of romance amid political rivalry, mistaken identity and exile, performed by London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. 7pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Wed 26: The 136th Sandringham Flower Show. Display gardens; competitions in vegetables, fruit, flowers and floral art; craft marquee; trade stands and main arena events, and children’s entertainment. £10; child free. 01485 545400; sandringhamflowershow.org.uk

Fri 28: Opera at Holkham. Diva Opera stages Puccini’s La Bohème in the Marble Hall. 7pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 28 - Sun 6 Aug: Wells Carnival. Traditional summer carnival in

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violinist Rachel Podger, pianist Melvyn Tan, the Castalian String Quartet, vocalist Jacqui Dankworth and guitarist Morgan Szymanski. northnorfolkmusicfestival.com

Wed 16: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Billionaire Boy, David Walliam’s story of how Mr Spud made his billions, lost it all, and how his son, Joe, became the richest boy in the world, is presented by Heartbreak Productions. Bring a picnic. For 7 years upwards. 6.15pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Wed 16, 30, Thu 31: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 5-8pm; 4-5pm refresher session. For details see 2 April. Fri 18: Sea Dipping at Holme Dunes. 9-10.30am. For details see 26 July.Fri 18: Coastal Creations at Holme Dunes. 11.30-1pm. For details see 12 April. Sat 19-: Exhibition by Trevor Woods at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. One man exhibition of street scenes from the artist’s travels. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 01328 711609; gallery-plus.co.uk

Sun 20: Geology Walk at Happisburgh. For details see 26 April. Tue 22: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 10.30am-12noon. For details see 10 April. Tue 22: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 1-2.30pm. For details see 10 April. Wed 23: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad for a trip down the riverbank in a production of Wind in the Willows in the walled garden. Bring a picnic. 5.45pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Wed 23: Geology Walk at West Runton. For details see 17 April. Thu 24: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. For details see 2 April. 10.20am-1.20pm; 9.20-10.20am refresher session.

Fri 25: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 12.30-2pm. For details see 10 April. Fri 25: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 3-4.30pm. For details see 10 April. Sat 26: Wild Families at Titchwell Marsh. Outdoor activities for all the family. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sun 27: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. For details see 23 April. Mon 28: Geology and Beery Walk at Cromer. Round walk of 5.5 miles with geologist and microbrewer Martin Warren, taking in Cromer Ridge and Felbrigg Woods. Over 18s only. 1.30-5.15pm. £15 with beer; £5 without. Booking essential: 01263 513992; northfolk.org.uk

Mon 28: Bread Festival at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Wed 30: Outdoor Theatre at Holkham. Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors is presented by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men in the walled garden. Enjoy an evening of slapstick comedy and mistaken identity. 6.30pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

SEPTEMBER

Throughout



Until Sat 2: Exhibition by Trevor Woods at Gallery Plus, Wells-next-the-Sea. For details see 19 August. Until Sat 2: Summer exhibition Celebrating 45 years of Dersingham Pottery. Ongoing exhibition of work by June Mullarkey, Ben Mullarkey and Siobhan Williams, in the shop and gallery. Open daily. 01485 540761; dersinghampottery.co.uk

Fri 1: Family Adventure Days at Hilltop Outdoor Centre near Sheringham. For details see 10 April. Sat 2-Sun 3: North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival at Holkham. A celebration of all that is best about food grown, reared, caught, made or sold in North Norfolk. Enjoy plenty of tastings and samples from the area’s finest food and drink producers. 10am-4pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Sat 2: Ringing the Changes at Titchwell Marsh. Bird ringing demonstration. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 2-Fri 8: Exhibition by John Hurst at St Nicholas Church Rooms, Blakeney Quay. Watercolours of cliffscapes, marshscapes and illustrations from his book of Norfolk coastal walks, On My Way. 10am-5pm. marshlandarts.co.uk

Sun 3: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 9.30am-12.30pm; 8.30-9.30am refresher session. For details see 2 April. Sun 3: Lacemaking Demonstration at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Sun 3: Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Days. For details see 16 April. Mon 4: Rock Pool Rummaging at West Runton beach. 11-12.30pm. For details see 10 April. Mon 4: Fascinating Fossils at West Runton beach. 1.30-3pm. For details see 10 April. Tue 5: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 2 May.Tue 5: Coastal Creations at Holme Dunes. 9.30-11am. For details see 12 April. Tue 5: Sea Dipping at Holme Dunes. 12noon-1.30pm. For details see 26 July.Fri 8: Geology Walk at West Runton. For details see 17 April. Sat 9: Wildlife Journals at Cley Marshes. Learn how to record your wildlife journey in a wildlife journal at this Children’s Wildlife Watch event. 10.30am-12.30pm. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sat 9: Pottery Demonstration and Stall at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Sun 10: Wallpaper Art Workshop at Holkham. Create your own wallpaper inspired by the velvet, coffey, damask and tapestries that adorn the walls of the Hall with artist David Allsop. All abilities welcome. 10am-5pm. £50 including lunch. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Tue 12: Field to Fork at Holkham. For details see 25 April. Wed 13: Jane Austen at Home at Holkham. A one-woman costumed performance in the Saloon of Holkham Hall, celebrating the variety and wit of Austen’s writings, using extracts from her memoirs, letters, juvenilia, poetry and novels. 7pm. 01328 713112; holkham.co.uk

Fri 15: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert at Holkham with violist Simon Rowland-Jones and the Carducci Quartet. 7pm. £25 including interval glass of champagne. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 16: Beach Clean at Blakeney Point. Join the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean and clear up the rubbish before the breeding bird season begins. Bring sturdy gloves; bags and litter-pickers provided. 10am-1pm; meet at Cley Beach car park. 01263 740241; nationaltrust.org.uk

Sat 16: Seas the Day at Titchwell Marsh. Help clean up the beach as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 16: Ringing the Changes at Titchwell Marsh. Bird ringing demonstration. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 16-Sun 17: 1940s Weekend on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. A weekend recalling the golden age of steam: spam sandwiches, jitterbug dances, gramophone music and more. Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress, and remember your gas mask and ration book! 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 17: Rag Rug Demonstration at Bircham Windmill. 01485 578393; birchamwindmill.co.uk

Tue 19: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Fri 22-Sun 24: Deepdale Festival at Deepdale. Live music, spoken word and more. 01485 210256; deepdalebackpackers.co.uk

Sat 23: Wild Families at Titchwell Marsh. Outdoor activities for all the family. From 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 23: Guided Sea Kayaking with the Canoeman. 12noon-2.30pm; 11.30am-12noon refresher session. For details see 2 April. Sun 24: Bird Identification Workshop at Holkham. For details see 14 May. Sun 24: Open Day at Gunton Park Sawmill, Hanworth. For details see 23 April.Wed 27: Deer in Autumn Photography Workshop at Holkham Hall. Professional photographer Nigel Downer will share his tips for photographing these graceful animals. Wear suitable footwear and warm clothing for walking in the parkland. Bring your own camera. 10am-4pm. £50 including lunch. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 29: Drawn from Field to Fork at Holkham. Interactive sketching workshop in the Field to Farm Experience. Discover new ways of seeing the history of food and

farming. All abilities. 11.30am-12.15pm; 1.30-2.15pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 30-Sun 1: Plant Fair at Holkham. Set in the walled garden, the fair brings together nurseries, artisans and gardening suppliers from across the region. 10am-5pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

OCTOBER

Throughout



Tue 3: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 5 April. Wed 4: Geology Walk at Overstrand. For details see 12 April.Thu 5-Sun 8: Cley Calling – Autumn Colours. Be inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of autumn with guided walks, health and wellbeing events and creative art workshops to mark the change of the season. Booking essential: 01263 740008; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Mon 9: Wader Spectacular at Titchwell Marsh. Wader walk with an emphasis on photography. 7.45am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Tue 10: Field to Fork at Holkham. For details see 25 April. Sat 14, Sun 22: Ringing the Changes at Titchwell Marsh. Bird ringing demonstration. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Sat 14-Fri 20: Exhibition by John Hurst at St Nicholas Church Rooms, Blakeney Quay. Watercolours of cliffscapes, marshscapes and illustrations from his book of Norfolk coastal walks, On My Way. 10am-5pm. marshlandarts.co.uk

Tue 17: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Wed 18: Deer in Autumn Photography Workshop at Holkham Hall. For details see 27 September. Fri 20-Sun 22: Lomax Antiques Fair at Holkham. Everything from furniture to jewellery and ceramics to paintings. 11am-4.30pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 21: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert at Holkham with pianist Tim Horton. 7pm. £25 including interval glass of champagne. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 21: Intermediate Nature Photography at Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve. For details see 24 June. Sat 21-Sun 29: Halloween Week on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. Spooky goings-on on the railway. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 22: Geology Walk at Happisburgh. For details see 26 April. Mon 23: Halloween Hooters at Titchwell Marsh. 10am. 01485 210779; rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh

Wed 25: Geology Walk at West Runton. For details see 17 April. Thu 26-Sun 29: Halloween at Holkham Hall. Tricks and treats, adventures and fun aplenty for all the family. Dress for the occasion! 10am-5pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

NOVEMBER

Throughout


Fri 3-Sun 5: Deepdale Conservation Weekend. Volunteering opportunity for 20 over-21s learning practical conservation skills on an eco-friendly working farm. Work alongside Nathan Nelson from Wild Influence and some of the farm and tourism staff in exchange for half board. Arrive Friday evening. 01485 210256; deepdalebackpackers.co.uk

Tue 7: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 2 May.Sat 11: Marsh Harriers at Cley Marshes. Now doing well in Norfolk, find out about the marsh harrier’s history at this Children’s Wildlife Watch event. 10.30am-12.30pm. £6; Watch member £4; one accompanying adult free. Booking essential: 01603 625540; norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk

Sun 5: Autumn Tour of the Private Gardens at Holkham. Enjoy the autumn colours of the arboretum; the formal parterres on the terraces, and the shell garden with tree ferns and renovated shell house. 11am; 1pm; 3pm. Booking essential: 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 10: Marble Hall Chamber Music Concert at Holkham with the Castalian String Quartet. 7pm. £25 including interval glass of champagne. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Tue 21: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.

DECEMBER

Throughout


Fri 1, Sat 2: Diva Opera Christmas Show at Holkham. 7pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Fri 1-Sun 3: Ninth Deepdale Christmas Market. Choose from more than 100 local artisans and producers for decorations, food and drink in three marquees around the Dalegate Market site, in the barn of Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, and among the pews in St Mary’s Church, Burnham Deepdale. 01485 210256; deepdalebackpackers.co.uk


Hunstanton Tourist Information

Centre is located on the Green in the centre of the resort. T: 01485 532610 E: [email protected] W: visithunstanton.info

Kings Lynn Information Centre

The Custom House, Purfleet Quay T: 01553 763044 E: [email protected] W: visitwestnorfolk.com

Deepdale Information at Burnham Deepdale, opposite the entrance to the Norfolk Coast Footpath and close to National Cycle Route No1. T: 01485 210256 E: [email protected] W: deepdalebackpackers.co.uk

North Norfolk District Council

operates:

North Norfolk Information Centre Louden Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9EF T: 01263 512497 E: [email protected]

and also Tourist Information Centres at

Sheringham E: [email protected] T: 01263 824329

Holt

E: [email protected] T: 01263 713100

Wells-next-the-Sea

E: [email protected] T: 01328 710885W: visitnorthnorfolk.com

North Norfolk Accomodation Guide

For North Norfolk Accomodation Guide 2016 covering Cromer, Wells, Holt and Sheringham please call 0871 200 3071 or use the online version at www.visitnorthnorfolk.com

Mundesley Visitors & Advice Centre The Little Hut on the car park! T: 01263 721070 E: [email protected] W: mundesley.org

Other information centres

nearby

North Walsham Information point, Council Offices, New Road. T: 01692 404114

Norwich TIC, The Forum, Millennium Plain T: 01603 213999

Walsingham (seasonal) Shirehall Museum T: 01328 820510

Stalham (seasonal) Museum of the Broads, Stalham Staithe. T: 01692 581681

Great Yarmouth, Maritime House, 25 Marine Parade. T: 01493 846346 W: great-yarmouth.co.uk

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Sat 2, 9, 16, 23, Sun 3, 10, 17, 24 and Tue 19-Fri 22: Santa Specials on the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham. Travel by steam to Weybourne Station where Santa will be waiting by an open fire to greet you. Presents for children aged 1-14 years. 10am-5pm. 01263 820800; nnrailway.co.uk

Sun 3, 10: Christmas Candlelight Tour at Holkham. Guided tour of the state rooms decorated for the festive season. 12noon-5pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Tue 5: Walking Women at Holkham. For details see 5 April. Wed 6-Fri 8, Wed 13-Fri 15: Christmas Candlelight Tour at Holkham. Guided tour of the state rooms decorated for the festive season. 3-8pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Wed 6: Festive Wreath Workshop at Holkham. Create your own wreath using greenery from Holkham’s parkland. 11am-1pm; 2-4pm. £30 including materials and refreshments. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 9: Beginners’ Nature Photography at Deepdale. For details see 22 April. Wed 13: Gingerbread Workshop at Holkham. Create your own edible wreath using gingerbread. 11am-1pm; 2-4pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Sat 16-Sun 17; Thu 21-Fri 22: An Audience with Father Christmas at Holkham. Meet Father and Mother Christmas and their band of cheeky elves in the Saloon at Holkham Hall. Presents for younger visitors. 10am-5.30pm. Booking essential online: holkham.co.uk

Mon 18-Mon 20: Christmas Candlelight Tour at Holkham. Guided tour of the state rooms decorated for the festive season. 3-8pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

Tue 19: Guided Walk at Holkham National Nature Reserve. For details see 18 April.Wed 20: Festive Flowers Workshop at Holkham. Create your own floral arrangement to display at home. 11am-1pm. 2-4pm. 01328 713111; holkham.co.uk

THE NORFOLK COAST

PARTNERSHIP

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Funding Partners

DEFRA; Norfolk County Council; North Norfolk District Council; Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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Natural England

Norfolk County Council

North Norfolk District Council

Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Broads Authority

Environment Agency

Historic England

National Trust

Norfolk Association of Local Councils

Norfolk FWAG

Norfolk Rivers Trust

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

RSPB

CLA

National Farmers Union

Community Representatives

AONB Common Rightholders

Wells Harbour Commissioners

The Wash and North Norfolk Coast European Marine Site Management Scheme

Visit North Norfolk

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Documents

Try out the live map of local producers on our web-based ... · NR10 4SG T: 01263 805009 W: crush-foods.com E: [email protected] Cold pressed rapeseed oil, dressings/sauces, granola