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Norfolk Events 2012 - What´s On And Where

Norfolk plays host to a great variety of events, including shows, gigs, concerts and festivals throughout the year, suiting all tastes, from classical and rock music, through maritime and heritage festivals, to flower and garden shows.

At Diss Corn Hall and Marina Theatre Lowestoft there is a vast array of events throughout the year including theatre, comedy, music and dance, cinema, family shows and poetry - something to suit almost every taste.

Whatever your interests, there is always plenty of things to do for all ages. There´s something for everyone in Norfolk.

Highlights include:

Norfolk and Norwich Festival; Holkham Country Fair; Kings Lynn Festival, North Norfolk Music Festival, Beccles Music Festival and North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival.

There are daily performances of the Summer Spectacular Circus & Water Show (dates to be advised) and the Christmas Spectacular Circus & Water Show (dates to be advised) at the Hippodrome in Great Yarmouth. There is also a varied, frequent, often daily programme of shows and events throughout the summer at the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, and Masonic Royal Assembly Rooms in Great Yarmouth, Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, the Open Air Theatre and Marble Hall at Holkham and the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich.

Norfolk events for 2012 are listed below.

Daily | Weekly | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec

DAILY EVENTS

21st July - 5th September
Geocache Trail at Fairhaven
A 12 cache trail round the garden for the summer holidays. Visitors will need their own gps device, portable sat nav or sat nav app on their smart phone. Free clue list from the gift shop.

WEEKLY EVENTS

4th January - 19th December
Knit & Natter Club at Fairhaven
Come and join our friendly Knit & Natter Club in the Fairhaven tearoom every Wednesday morning. Bring your knitting. Make new friends.

25th July - 22nd August
Pond Dipping Wednesday at Fairhaven
Discover the creatures in our pond every Wednesday of the summer holidays.

JANUARY 2012

1st January
New Year´s Day Walk at Fairhaven
Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener.

13th January
´Garden Wildlife´ Talk by David Boulton at Fairhaven
A talk illustrating the amazing variety of wildlife in an ordinary garden.

20th January
´A History of Fairhaven Garden´ Talk by Head Gardener Ian Guest at Fairhaven
65 years of organic gardening at Fairhaven.

27th January
´Container Gardening´ Talk by Sue Allison at Fairhaven
Find out ways to enrich your outdoor space and bring extra colour to your garden.

FEBRUARY 2012

4th - 5th February
Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ piece – the Norfolk Antique & Collectors fair is packed with a fantastic and diverse range of treasures. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING

5th February
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

11th - 19th February
Signs of Spring Week at Fairhaven
I spy your way round the garden looking for signs of Spring to win a prize.

12th February
Pre-Concert Talk By Simon Rowland-Jones in the Marble Hall at Holkham
Bartók’s String Quartet No.5, the greatest string quartet of the 20th century?

12th February
Chamber Music at Holkham – Escher String Quartet in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting where the Escher String Quartet will perform
Haydn: String Quartet in D Op.76 No.5
Bartók: String Quartet No.5
Beethoven: String Quartet in C sharp minor Op.131
Click on the link for further information and prices.

18th February
Star Night at Fairhaven
Join us for a night with the stars! Astronomers from Norwich Astronomical Society based at Seething Observatory will be bringing their telescopes. Talk by Chairman Dave Balcombe at 7.30pm. Please bring a torch, infra-red if you have one. Wrap up warm. Hot soup, teas and coffees will be available in the tearoom from 7pm.

18th - 19th February
Mixed Traffic Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
This winter we celebrate all the different types of trains to be seen on a fully working railway, with Express Inter-city passenger trains and freight trains hauled by our resident fleet of Diesel locos, as well as our Railcar service.
Between 9.30am and 6.40pm each day, MNR is running 7 return passenger trains from Dereham toWymondham on the weekend of 18th &19th February; along with 2 demonstration freight trains.

25th February
Dereham Model Railway Exhibition
The Exhibition opens at 10am and closes at 4pm.
Adults entry is £5 with accompanied children under 14 years gaining free entry.
Park&Ride from Dereham Station. Bus travellers from can catch the ‘Konnect Fastbus’ which runs from Norwich Thorpe Station or the First X1.
Refreshments will be available at the school.
This year’s event is being organised jointly by the MNR and Flying Pigs Large Scale Railway Modellers.

MARCH 2012

4th March
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

9th - 11th March
Great Spring Steam Gala - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Our Spring Steam Gala will feature an intensive timetable with a few unusual formations in service, it will also be an opportunity to see guest engines working alongside our own home fleet. Shunting day preview March 8.
Spectacular big engine start to the season!

9th - 11th March
The Moscow State Circus at King´s Lynn Corn Exchange
The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to King’s Lynn, the sensational extravaganza Babushkin Sekret.
Inspired by the legend of ‘The 12 chairs’, this new show takes you on an incredible journey in the company of, without a doubt the greatest circus performers on earth.
A mammoth cast of Russia´s greatest and most talented circus artistes, many of which have never performed in Britain, transform the most famous circus in the world, combining contemporary and classical circus in a way never before witnessed.

17th March
BLACK VELVET NIGHT by John Kenny Fine Dining
´Spectacular Food In A Spectacular Location´ - Norwich Heritage´s ´The Great Hospital´ built in 1249

18th March
Chamber Music at Holkham – Dame Felicity Palmer in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting where Dame Felicity Palmer, mezzosoprano, and Simon Lepper, piano, perform "Women on the Edge” a programme of songs by Britten, Purcell, Tchaikovsky, de Falla and Sondheim.
Click on the link for further information and prices.

18th March
Mothering Sunday Walk at Fairhaven
Guided walk by the Head Gardener. Every mum receives a wild primrose from the garden.

19th - 24th March
Blood Brothers at King´s Lynn Corn Exchange
Bill Kenwright presents Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers
The legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

24th March
Chamber Music in the Marble Hall - Signum Quartet in the Marble Hall
Holkham is delighted to have been selected as a concert venue by BBC Radio 3 as part of their week-long series of broadcasts. One of Europe´s leading young quartets and Radio 3 New Generation Artists, the Signum Quartet from Berlin, perform an all Schubert programme including one of the composer´s greatest string quartets in D minor ´Death and the Maiden´ D810 in a live broadcast from the Marble Hall.
Click on the link for further information and prices.

30th March - 1st April
The Spring Diesel Gala - Mid-Norfolk Railway
Featuring a Class 55 Deltic, other visiting locomotives, and with the MNR’s extensive home fleet in support.

30th March - 1st April
Sandringham Craft and Food Fair
One of the Country´s finest Craft Shows. This three day celebration of the very best that British Crafts has to offer will combine some of the finest Craftsmen, Artists and Designers in the Country with specialist demonstration areas.

APRIL 2012

31st March - 7th April
Busy Bird I Spy Week at Fairhaven
I spy your way round the garden looking for busy birds among the trees to win a prize.

1st April
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

5th April
Opening Day 2012 Season - Somerleyton Hall
A chance to explore the fabulous gardens in their first flush of spring, sample
the homemade delights of the tearooms and buy some new plants for your
garden from our gift shop.

6th April
Easter Egg Trail at Fairhaven
Find out which creatures in our garden are Gold Medal Olympiads on our Easter Trail through the garden to the glade. There is an eggy prize at the end! Face painting and Easter crafts for children.

6th - 7th April
Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ piece – the Norfolk Antique & Collectors fair is packed with a fantastic and diverse range of treasures. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING

7th April
Chamber Music at Holkham – Elizabeth Watts and Julius Drake in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting where Elizabeth Watts, soprano, and Julius Drake, piano, perform a programme to include Schumann’s song cycle Liederkreis Op.39 and songs by Ivor Gurney and Richard Strauss.
Click on the link for further information and prices.

7th April
Dawn Chorus at 6am at Fairhaven
Experience the magic of the garden at dawn with a bird expert. Includes a boat trip.
Breakfast optional extra (£6.50). Booking only event.

8th April
Easter Egg Hunt in the Maze - Somerleyton Hall
10.00am – 2.00pm
The Easter Bunny is bringing hundreds of free chocolate Easter Eggs for
the children to win in our maze trail egg hunt.

8th - 15th April
Matchbox Scavenger Hunt Week at Fairhaven
How many objects can you fit into a matchbox? Scavenger hunt round the garden to win a prize.

14th - 15th April
Vintage Bus Running Days & Rally - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Celebrating 40 years of the Leyland National.

19th April
North Norfolk Coast Earth Day at Deepdale Backpackers & Camping
The idea of the day is to give businesses and individuals the chance to learn more about sustainability, be that conservation, energy efficiency, eco-friendly building materials or renewable technologies.

The event is held both outdoors and in the barns for Deepdale Farm. A full list of exhibitors will be published nearer the event, along with the talk programme and other activities. The most sustainable way to reach Burnham Deepdale for this event is by the Coasthopper Bus Service (www.coasthopper.co.uk) or by bike. Naturally visitors using other forms of transport are welcome and there will be free parking available.
We look forward to seeing you on 19th April.

21st April
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

28th - 29th April
The East Anglian Game & Country Fair
The 2012 East Anglian Game & Country Fair, in association with ‘The Eastern Daily Press’ and ‘Fine & Country’ will take place on Saturday the 28th & Sunday the 29th April, at The Norfolk Showground, Norwich. We are delighted to welcome yet again even more new attractions, demonstrations and stands for our visitors to enjoy.
Click the above link to find out more about the vast array of events and attractions at the Fair.

MAY 2012

5th May
Half Day Beginner´s Photography Workshop at Fairhaven
Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover basic camera controls and operation, understanding exposure, ISO, shutter speeds and apertures, exposure compensation and lenses. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event.

5th - 7th May
Puffing Billy at the Children’s Weekend - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Replica early loco from Beamish Museum plus lots of fun for kids
of all ages.

5th - 7th May
Stratford Depot Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
A re-union of former Stratford depot workers will be supported by visiting Stratford Celebrity locomotives and the MNR’s former Stratford based 31s, 37s and 47s.

6th May
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

7th May
Brass Band Concert - Somerleyton Hall
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Enjoy a traditional Spring Bank Holiday afternoon, the Brass Band
will serenade you and fill the gardens with the nostalgic sounds of yesteryear.

8th - 9th May
Science Museum Live at King´s Lynn Corn Exchange
Unleash your inner Einstein - explosive fun for all the family! Back by popular demand, the Science Museum returns with spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments in this fantastic live show designed to blow your mind and challenge your brain!
Fast, furious and frenetically fun, this is an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire.

11th - 13th May
Norfolk Spring Garden Show

The Norfolk Spring Garden Show displays an extensive array of garden and home products, landscape and design help, Floral Displays Marquee, live entertainment, and Food & Drink Fair. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING and Dogs Welcome

11th - 26th May
Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Leading companies, performers and visual artists from across the globe will descend on Norwich and Norfolk to create and take part in one of the most vibrant multi-artform festivals in the UK.

12th May
Spring Plant Fair at Fairhaven
Our 2nd annual Spring plant fair with specialist independent nurseries from Norfolk and Suffolk offering the opportunity to buy new and unusual varieties of plants. Expert advice. Plant identification.

16th May
Ghost Walk at Fairhaven
Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden.

19th May
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

19th May
Full Day Art Workshop at Fairhaven
Full day art workshop in the garden with one hour demonstration followed by group tuition, led by professional artist Rachel Thomas to help capture the unique beauty of the Fairhaven Garden, using the stunning show of candelabra primulas. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits and a light lunch. Please bring your own art materials. Booking only event.

19th May
Half Day Flower Photography Workshop at Fairhaven
Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners or intermediates using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover equipment, camera settings and photography aids. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event.

19th - 20th May
Southern Gala Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
Our class 50 ‘Ramillies’ will be in traffic along with the 73 and 3-CIG as well as perhaps a special visitor.

20th May
Primula Walk at Fairhaven
Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener highlighting our stunning candelabra primulas.

26th May
Nelson´s County Ball
Nelson´s County Ball is taking place on the 26th May 2012 at the Norfolk Showground to raise money for the Norfolk and Norwich NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund (Registered charity number 1048170) all funds will go directly to the Oncology and Haematology ward within the hospital.
Following a three course meal the evenings entertainment will include a charity auction and raffle with loads of amazing prizes, followed by a disco + more to be confirmed.

27th May
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival
To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, St Elizabeth Hospice has joined with Gable Events to launch the seventh East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival. The 2012 Festival takes place on Sunday 27th May on Oulton Broad in Nicholas Everitt Park, Lowestoft with new charity partner, St Elizabeth Hospice on board, and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Over 30 crews representing companies, organisations, clubs and groups of friends from all over East Anglia are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course. They will all be seeking to knock Expro North Sea from Great Yarmouth off their pedestal as reigning champions whilst also aiming to add to the event’s impressive fund-raising total of more than £100,000 for charity over the years.

JUNE 2012

2nd June
Half Day ´Taking Your Camera Off Auto´ Workshop at Fairhaven
Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners using DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. This workshop is aimed at digital SLR photographers keen to learn how to take control of their cameras by switching to manual settings to improve their photographs. The workshop will cover how to manually set ISO, shutter speed and aperture, to freeze action and control depth of field. Learn how the light meter works and how to use manual exposure for better results in difficult lighting conditions, how to understand the histogram and how to use it to improve exposure accuracy. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event.

2nd - 4th June
Strumpshaw Steam Rally
Come along to the Strumpshaw Steam Museum in Strumpshaw, Norwich, NR13 4HR to see over 50 steam engines, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles, fairground organs and much more. Something to stir the passions in every steam enthusiast.

2nd - 10th June
Journey Sticks Week at Fairhaven
Make your very own journey stick as you travel round our woodland garden.

3rd June
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

4th June
Queen´s Jubilee and Festival Too Launch
Launching Festival Too and celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee on the Quay with fireworks and live music from Queen tribute act The Bohemians, and local band The Yesterdays plus Street entertainment in the town centre at King´s Lynn.

4th June
Jubilee Jazz Picnic – Jazz at Somerleyton Hall
1.30pm - 4.00pm
The annual Jazz Picnic has moved dates this year to honour Her Majesty’s
Diamond Jubilee. The tearooms barbecue will be sizzling and so will the
music from The Sole Bay Jazz Band and Neil Kane Trio. One not to miss !!

6th June
Bug Day at Fairhaven
Make an inexpensive insect house for the bugs in your garden. Create a recycled butterfly mobile.

6th - 7th June
Festival Too - Free Entertainment
Live music on the Tuesday Market Place with Street entertainment in the town centre on Saturday.
The bands performing on the Tuesday Market Place will be confirmed over the coming weeks, please check our website for details: www.festivaltoo.co.uk

8th June
Chamber Music at Holkham – Kungsbacka Piano Trio in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting where Kungsbacka Piano Trio perform:
Beethoven: "Kakadu" Variations Op.121
Beethoven: Piano Trio Op.1 No.1
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A minor Op.50
Click on the link for further information and prices.

8th - 10th June
The Diesel Gala - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
The machines that marked the end of steam.

10th June
Bumblebee Walk at Fairhaven
Walk through the garden led by bumblebee enthusiast Nick Owens of the Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists´ Society, followed by an informal picnic (participants to bring their own packed lunch).

13th June
Ghost Walk at Fairhaven
Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden.

13th - 14th June
Festival Too - Free Entertainment
Live music on the Tuesday Market Place with Street entertainment in the town centre on Saturday.
The bands performing on the Tuesday Market Place will be confirmed over the coming weeks, please check our website for details: www.festivaltoo.co.uk

16th June
125th Anniversary of the Poppy Line - North Norfolk Railway
plus
David Shepherd’s Wildlife Weekend
Exhibition of pictures and books at Weybourne station.
Talk by wildlife painter David Shepherd and private view, Sat evening.

16th June
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

17th June
Father’s Day Special - Somerleyton Hall
Accompanied Dads get free admission - Come on kids make his day !! Please
note the Hall itself will not be open.

22nd - 24th June
Titfield Thunderbolt Live! - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of
evergreen Ealing comedy.

23rd June
1930s Murder Mystery Evenings on the North Norfolk Railway
These very popular evenings consist of two round trips to Holt and back, including a three course meal and bar facilities, with a Murder Mystery enactment.

23rd - 24th June
1960s Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
Precursor to our 2nd Steam Gala. Details TBA.

23rd - 24th June
Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival
10.00am to 6pm. Min entrance donation £3 per adult
∗ Approx 4 hours of flying both afternoons
∗ Trade stands & food stalls
∗ Large exhibitors & static displays
∗ Funfair
∗ Park & Ride

24th June
Hardingham Fete
Hardingham Fete is a traditional village fete run by volunteers. No traders, no commercial stalls. The fun starts at 1.30pm.

24th June
Green Festival at Fairhaven
Fun environmental activities for all the family. Rural crafts, conservation charities, children´s activities, children´s entertainers, boat trips and much much more.

29th June
Outdoor Theatre - The Importance of Being Earnest - at Fairhaven
Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. Handbags at dawn! There will be an interval for refreshments but please bring a picnic and something comfortable to sit on if you wish.

29th June - 1st July
Sandringham Horse Driving Trials
The speed and skill of horses and drivers round the testing Sandringham course makes a fascinating day out.

30th June - 1st July
Vintage Transport Festival - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Classic and vintage carfest up and down the line.

JULY 2012

1st July
Vintage Transport Festival - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Classic and vintage carfest up and down the line.

1st July
Taverham Brass Band at Fairhaven
Varied mix of the traditional and modern, classical and pop, show music and old favourites.

1st July
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

1st - 8th July
Quad-Arts Week - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Unique teak-bodied train in daily service.

7th - 8th July
Martham Carnival, NR29 4PL
Family fun, activities and displays by Community Groups on the Village Greens and at the local Churches and Village Hall. Competitions throughout the weekend, and Saturday evening entertainment. Raising money for EACH (East Anglia Children´s Hospice) Quidenham. Last year the Carnival raised £1500 for Quidenham and it is hoped to raise more this year.

8th July
Sutton Jazz Quartet at Fairhaven
Laid back Jazz from the 20s through to the 50s, including Hoagy Carmichael,
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller and the swing bands.

11th July
Ghost Walk at Fairhaven
Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden.

13th - 15th July
11th North Norfolk Railway Beer Festival.
Over 100 ales, perries and ciders. Live entertainment.

13th - 15th July
2nd Steam Gala Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
Details TBA.

14th - 15th July
Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ piece – the Norfolk Antique & Collectors fair is packed with a fantastic and diverse range of treasures. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING

15th July
Norwich Accordion Club Band at Fairhaven
Orchestrated music spanning a wide range of styles from classical and folk to show and popular tunes.

21st July
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

22nd July
John Brown at Fairhaven
Singer/songwriter sings the blues.

22nd July
Art in the gardens - Somerleyton Hall
11am – 3pm
Come and get creative in our children’s art workshop marquee or just enjoy
exploring the gardens and watching local artists at work. An exhibition
featuring work by the Lowestoft Arts Centre will be on display in the foyer and
several of the artists will be here and happy to share some tips with you.

25th July
Sandringham Flower Show

This is East Anglia´s largest one-day show, held in the grounds of Sandringham Park, with free access to the grounds and museum of Sandringham House. The Show opens from 9.30am to 5.00pm and Admission is £9 per adult, with children under 16 free.

28th - 29th July
Gorleston Clifftop Festival 2012
On Saturday we will have live music kicking off from noon and running through to 10pm with licensed bars and food stalls in the arena. The music returns once again at 4pm Sunday afternoon through to 10pm which signals the fireworks finale to finish the weekend with a bang. The fun fair will be present all weekend. We are hoping to get a lot more going on up there also.

28th July - 5th August
Wells-next-the-Sea Annual Carnival
Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors. A week of family fun and events including a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more.

29th July
The Castaways at Fairhaven
A varied musical mix of sea shanties, folk, Irish, Country and Western and old time singalongs.

AUGUST 2012

3rd - 5th August
VW Whitenoise Music Festival - Norfolk Show Ground
VW and Music Festival - 10th anniversary. It’s an annual weekend event celebrating all things Volkswagen and takes place over three days. Free camping. Discounts for advance ticket purchase.

3rd - 5th August
King´s Lynn Kruisers Annual Vehicle Extravaganza
In the planning stages are good weather, a good atmosphere with good people Ohh! and the cars.

4th - 5th August
Railway at War - Mid-Norfolk Railway
A new event for the MNR calendar.

5th August
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

5th August
Norfolk Reeds Clarinet Quartet at Fairhaven
An extensive repertoire from elegant ´light´ classics, spicy salon and café music
to bandstands pops and jazz standards.

10th - 12th August
Sandringham Craft, Sculpture and Art Fair
One of the most prestigious Craft Shows in the Craft Show Calendar; adored by Craftsmen and Visitors alike.
For those visitors wanting to try their hand at a new craft visit one of the many workshops and maybe learn to paint, spin or knit!

12th August
Hemsby Lifeboat Day - Hemsby Lifeboat House
Come and enjoy the day with us, lot´s to do and see! Music on the beach, Bar on the beach, Grand Raffle, Children’s entertainment, Lifeboat displays, Charity Stalls, Tombola stalls. Hemsby has one of the most beautiful sections of sandy beachs on the East Coast.

12th August
The Classic Dixieland Trio at Fairhaven
Playing a selection of favourites from the golden age of popular music
and jazz standards with a Dixieland feel.

15th August
North Norfolk Music Festival
SPECIAL PRE-FESTIVAL CURTAIN & FUND-RAISING CONCERT
Melvyn Tan returns to perform in the Marble Hall, Holkham after his magical NNMF début last year.

15th August
Ghost Walk at Fairhaven
Enjoy a spine-tingling walk through the woods listening to the myths and legends of the Fairhaven Garden.

18th August
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

18th - 19th August
Norwich Motor Show & Family Fun Event
2012 sees the fifth annual Norwich Motor Show, held at the Norwich Rugby Club Ground, North Walsham Road, Norwich. NR12 7BW.
The show is organised and run by Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club, with the help of Norwich North Lions, on a non profit making basis and is the largest fundraiser undertaken by the Club. All proceeds are distributed equally between the East Anglian Air Ambulance and one other deserving cause, which changes each year. In 2012 this charity is Help for Heroes.

19th August
Great Yarmouth Brass at Fairhaven
From the rip-roaring to the foot-tapping show selections, film music, wartime sing-a-longs and marches.

22nd August - 2nd September
The 8th North Norfolk Music Festival
A variety of classical pieces performed on a selection of instruments including violin, viola, cello, piano and organ, as well as solo and choral vocals.

24th - 26th August
FOLKEAST Festival in the Hall park - Somerleyton Hall
A three day festival of international folk, roots and acoustic music in the park
at Somerleyton Hall. For full information on performers, camping and ticket
sales please click on this link www.folkeast.co.uk

25th - 27th August
Norfolk Summer Garden Show

The All About Gardening Show is an extensive range of garden and home products, sold in a large outdoor event. You will also find Landscape and design help, a Floral Displays Marquee, live entertainment and food and drink festival. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING and Dogs Welcome

25th - 27th August
Real Ale Festival at Dereham - Mid-Norfolk Railway
The first annual MNR Beer Festival. A variety of steam, diesel and rail car services will be in action.

26th August
Hemsby Herring Festival - Hemsby Lifeboat House
Herring Day cook out at the Lifeboat station! Come out and enjoy the day, talk to the folks and see some of the gear used to come to your rescue in the sea or on the Norfolk broads. If you can´t make this years fund drive event please consider making a donation.

26th August
The He Hews at Fairhaven
New Orleans Ska band from Norwich!

26th - 27th August
Norfolk All About Dogs

The All About Dogs Show is a 2-day event dedicated to your four-legged friend! Find everything from Dog shows, pet equipment and accessories stalls, doggy activities, help and advice, rescue and breed specialists, and entertainment for you and your pet to watch or even participate in! Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING and Dogs Welcome

29th August
Children´s Day at Fairhaven
You are invited to our Mad Hatter´s Tea Party. Have tea with Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Sleepy Dormouse. Dress up as your favourite character from Alice in Wonderland. Fun and games.

31st August - 2nd September
Grand Steam Gala - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
The must-see highspot of the enthusiasts’ calendar. Magnificent visiting locos, intensive services.

SEPTEMBER 2012

2nd September
Any Swing Goes at Fairhaven
Swing music from the 1940s & 50s featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin,
Michael Buble and classic sounds from the Glen Miller era.

2nd September
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

8th September
Fairhaven Dog Day
Fun and games for dogs (and their owners). Charity companion dog show.
Competitions, stalls and demonstrations. A family day out.

8th - 9th September
Sandringham Game and Country Fair
The Sandringham Game and Country Fair is now in its 6th year and just gets better. This year sees new attractions added to some old favourites.
The Sandrinham fair has three entertaining arenas with all day displays, competitons and top country demonstrations to enjoy.

9th September
End of Season Gift Shop Sale - Somerleyton Hall
Come and find a bargain on the first day of our end of season gift shop sale.

14th - 15th September
The Famous ‘40s Weekend - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
The Poppy Line at war! Norfolk’s
biggest historical re-enactment event.

15th September
Farmers Market at Fairhaven
Lots of lovely local produce fresh on your doorstep.

21st - 23rd September
Class 47 Golden Jubilee - Mid-Norfolk Railway
Following on from the MNR’s now legendary Class 37 event, a number of mainline and preserved Class 47 Guest Locomotives will be in service representing the different varieties of these popular locomotives as they reach their 50th anniversary. Details TBA. This is a MUST SEE EVENT.

22nd September
1940s Murder Mystery Evenings on the North Norfolk Railway
These very popular evenings consist of two round trips to Holt and back, including a three course meal and bar facilities, with a Murder Mystery enactment.

OCTOBER 2012

6th October
1920s Murder Mystery Evenings on the North Norfolk Railway
These very popular evenings consist of two round trips to Holt and back, including a three course meal and bar facilities, with a Murder Mystery enactment.

7th October
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

13th October
Chamber Music at Holkham – Andrei Bondarenko and Gary Matthewson in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting at Holkham where Andrei Bondarenko, baritone, and Gary Matthewman, piano perform a programme to include Ibert’s “Chansons de Don Quichotte”, songs by Tosti, Respighi, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and opera aria.
Click on the link for further information and prices.

13th October
Half Day Fungi Photography Workshop at Fairhaven
Half day practical workshop in the garden for beginners or intermediates using SLR or DSLR cameras led by professional photographer Peter Mallett. The workshop will cover subject selection, lens choice, use of extension tubes and other accessories, composition, depth of field, natural and artificial lighting. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits from 9am. Please bring your own camera. Booking only event.

20th - 21st October
‘Multiple Matters’ Weekend - Mid-Norfolk Railway
This will see all the MNR’s fleet of multiple units in service, as well as some invited visitors. Details TBA

27th October
Fungi Foray at Fairhaven
Come and forage for the good, the bad and the downright poisonous with fungi expert Dr Tony Leech of Norfolk & Norwich Naturalists´ Society. Don´t forget to bring your cameras.

27th October - 4th November
Shuddering Spiders, it’s Hallowe’en! - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Ghoulies and ghosties abound.

27th October - 4th November
Grow Your Own Oak Tree Week at Fairhaven
Forage for an acorn and then sow it in a recycled pot using Fairhaven organic leaf compost.

27th October - 4th November
Gruesome Guess Who Week at Fairhaven
Answer all the clues to our Gruesome Guess Who quiz to win a prize.

31st October
Halloween Spooky Trail at Fairhaven
Join us for the spookiest Halloween party around. Scare yourself silly on the trail round our haunted garden. Live music. Thundermental fire artists. Werewolf on stilts. Children´s entertainers. Hot food. Don´t miss the frighteningly, fearful, firework finale at 7.50pm!

NOVEMBER 2012

2nd November
Bird Day at Fairhaven
Prepare your garden for birds this winter with make your own bird feeders and bird boxes.

3rd November
´Victorian Ghost´ Murder Mystery Evenings on the North Norfolk Railway
These very popular evenings consist of two round trips to Holt and back, including a three course meal and bar facilities, with a Murder Mystery enactment.

4th November
Autumn Tour at Fairhaven
Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener.

4th November
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

4th - 5th November
Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ piece – the Norfolk Antique & Collectors fair is packed with a fantastic and diverse range of treasures. Click the link above for discounted tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING

11th November
Chamber Music at Holkham – Brodowski Quartet in the Marble Hall
The Brodowski String Quartet burst on to the London musical scene in 2008 winning a clutch of major prizes including first prize winner of the Royal Overseas League Competition for the best chamber ensemble. Join us in this wonderful setting where Brodowski Quartet will Perform a programme of music by:-
Haydn: String Quartet in F Op.77 No.2
Smetana: String Quartet No.1 in E minor ´From My Life´
Tchaikovsky: String Quartet No.1 in D major Op.11
Click on the link for further information and prices.

17th - 18th November
Norfolk Festive Craft, Gift and Food Show

The Norfolk festive gift show is the best place to buy unusual and affordable gifts for your loved ones, in the comfort of the Norfolk Showground’s indoor exhibition hall. Find a fantastically festive range of toys, gifts, food, products, jewellery, decorations, cards and entertainment, many at special low prices. Click the link above for tickets and more information or call 01702 549623.
FREE PARKING

23rd - 25th November
Sandringham Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair
A successful show The Sandringham Christmas Craft Show boasts a large number of quality Crafts. Watch the many demonstrations on display and meet the Craftsmen at work as they personalise that perfect gift.

30th November - 2nd December
Christmas Tide 2012 - Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells ChristmasTide is a weekend event held during the early part of December and is organized and run by the Wells Carnival committee.
We start with a Christmas cocktail evening on the Friday followed on Saturday by a Christmas market, a Living nativity then welcoming Father Christmas with an illuminated lantern parade, fireworks .... and much much more. Click the link above for details.

DECEMBER 2012

1st December
Chamber Music at Holkham – Leon McCawley in the Marble Hall
Join us in this wonderful setting at Holkham where Leon McCawley performs “Debussy at 150: Impressions and influences”, a programme of piano music by Debussy, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaniniv and Schumann, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth.
Click on the link for further information and prices.
Includes a champagne reception in The Saloon during the interval and an opportunity to view some of the other state rooms in the hall magnificently decorated for Christmas.

1st - 2nd December
Deepdale Christmas Market

1st - 2nd, 8th - 9th, 15th - 16th, 21st - 24th December
Santa Specials - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Steam to the Enchanted Grotto. Super present for every child.

2nd December
Monthly Auction - The Aylsham Lodge Hotel
Details available on Caprice Auctions website - click on the link above.

7th - 31st December
Aladdin at King´s Lynn Corn Exchange
Widow Twankey wants a husband, evil Abanazaar wants the magic lamp, Aladdin wants adventure and Wishee-Washee wants a clean vest - can the Genie grant their wishes?
We promise you live music, a fabulous cast and a magic carpet ride through a spectacular adventure.

9th December
Father Christmas and his Reindeer at Fairhaven
A treat for children this Christmas is a visit to our garden. Follow the woodland trail to discover Father Christmas in a traditional yurt tucked away among the trees. Meet reindeer Comet and Blitzen before returning to the tearoom for hot chestnuts and a mince pie or two. There will be live music and an elves workshop to keep the children busy. Stuck for a present? There will also be a mini-market selling gifts and food goodies. As dusk descends the lights in the garden will come on. Don´t miss Father Christmas arriving by lawnmower at 11am!

26th December
Boxing Day Walk at Fairhaven
Seasonal tour of the garden by the Head Gardener.

26th December - 2nd January
Mince Pie Specials - North Norfolk Railway Poppy Line
Blow those Christmas cobwebs away!