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JULY |
See bulletin board for details |
King’s Lynn - Town Guides Guided Walks Tel: 01553 774297 |
| See bulletin board for details | Titchwell - RSPB Reserve - various guided walks on a famous birding reserve Tel: 01485 542425 | |
| July - Sept | Hunstanton Summer Show fun packed entertainment at Princess Theatre Tel: 01485 532252 | |
| Fri 4th - Sat 5th |
Kings Lynn - Festival Too - A lively selection of free street entertainment, concerts & arena events. Kicks of with fireworks on the opening night! Tel: 01485 517928 |
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| Fri 4th | Oxburgh Hall - King Arthur & the Sword in the Stone - Cambridge Touring Theatre. Please bring rugs or chairs and a picnic. Booking Essential Tel: 01366 328258 | |
| Fri 4th - Sun 6th | Hunstanton - Lifestyles Extreme Sports Festival on the promenade - see Hunstanton Diary for details Tel: 01553 818018 | |
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th |
Heacham - Lavender Festival at Norfolk Lavender Tel: 01485 570384 | |
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Sat 5th - Sun 6th |
Bircham Windmill - Jams, Pickles & Plants Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sat 5th - Fri 11th | Hunstanton - Annual Hunstanton and District Open Bowls Tournament Cliff, Parade Bowls Green Tel: 01553 818015 | |
| Sun 6th | Hunstanton - Hunstanton Bandstand - Chatteris Town Band Tel: 01354 650002 | |
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Sun 6th |
Ringstead - Ringstead Open Gardens noon till 5pm Tel: 01485 525494 | |
| Sun 6th |
WWT Welney - Wild about Summer - Learn how to identify dragonflies and butterflies with our wardens. Tel: 01353 860711 |
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| Fri 11th - Sat 12th |
Kings Lynn - Festival Too - A lively selection of free street entertainment, concerts & arena events. Kicks of with fireworks on the opening night! Tel:01485 517928 |
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| Fri 11th | Oxburgh Hall - ‘Just Jazz’ - Bring rugs or chairs & picnic - Booking Essential Tel: 01366 328258 | |
| Sat 12th | Burnham Market Flower Show and Carnival Horticultural show in Marquee, carnival parade Tel: 01328 730778 | |
| Sat 12th |
Denver Windmill - The Sword in the Stone - Open air theatre production. Tel: 01366 384 009 |
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Sun 13th |
Hunstanton - Bandstand - Breckland Brass Band Tel: 01485 534227 | |
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Sun 13th |
Bircham Windmill - Walking Stick Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sun 13th | Burnham Market - Craft Fair Handmade in Norfolk Craft Fair Tel: 0779 9266727 | |
| Sun 13th - Sat 26th | Kings Lynn - Kings Lynn Festival - renowned for music and arts Tel: 01553 767557 | |
| Wed 16th |
Oxburgh Hall - Meet the Head Gardener - meet in the orchard for a guided tour of the gardens with Graham Donachie Tel: 01366 328258 |
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Fri 18th - Sun 20th |
Sandringham - Craft Fair and family entertainment Tel: 01283 820548 | |
| Fri 18th |
Oxburgh Hall - Henry V - Shakespeare’s inspirational and enriching story about the triumph of human spirit against overwhelming odds. Bring rugs/chairs/picnic. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 19th | Congham - World Snail Racing Championships - fun family event Tel: 01485 600650 | |
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Sun 20th |
Bircham Windmill - Blacksmith Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
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Sun 20th |
Hunstanton - Bandstand - Hunstanton Concert Band Tel: 01485 534227 | |
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Tues 22nd |
Summer - School Commence Summer School Holidays | |
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Thurs 24th - Sun 27th |
Heacham - Fox & Hounds Summer Beer Festival Tel: 01485 570345 | |
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Sat 26th |
Snettisham - Annual Fete Tel: Sybil Melton 01485 541947 or Beverley Boughen 543281/543721 | |
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Sat 26th - Sun 27th |
Bircham Windmill - Woodcraft Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sat 26th - Sun 27th | Castle Rising - War at the Castle Castle - Re-enactment group showing a period of history at the castle Tel: 01553 631330 | |
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Sat 26th - 2nd August |
CLOSED - Sandringham House and Gardens Tel: 01485 520368 | |
| Sat 26th |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851 465 |
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Sun 27th |
Heacham - Summer Beach Party Tel: 01485 572142 | |
| Tues 29th | Holkham - Outdoor Theatre Heartbreak Productions presents ‘Peter Pan’. Bring rugs, low backed seats and a picnic. Booking Essential. Tel: 01328 713111 | |
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Wed 30th |
Sandringham - Annual Flower Show Tel: 01553 772675 | |
| Thurs 31st |
Oxburgh Hall - Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Bring your picnic and favourite teddy bear and be entertained by Poz. Magic show, best dressed bear competition, bouncy castle and more. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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AUGUST |
See bulletin board for details |
King’s Lynn - Town Guides Guided Walks Tel: 01553 774297 |
| See bulletin board for details | Titchwell - RSPB Reserve - various guided walks on a famous birding reserve Tel: 01485 542425 | |
| July - Sept | Hunstanton Summer Show fun packed entertainment at Princess Theatre Tel: 01485 532252 | |
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During August |
Bircham Windmill - Mel will foal again Tel: 01485 578393 | |
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Fri 1st |
Bircham Windmill - Murder Mystery - Outdoor Theatre Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd | Oxburgh Hall - By the Sword Divided - A day in the life of 17th century England 11am – 4pm Tel: 01366 328528 | |
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Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd |
Bircham Windmill - Jams, Pickles & Plants Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
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Sun 3rd |
RE-OPENS - Sandringham House and Gardens Tel: 01485 520368 | |
| Sat 2nd - Sun 10th | Wash Week 2008 - A series of events celebrating the special qualities of The Wash. (Various locations) Tel: 01406 425518 | |
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Tues 5th |
Castle Acre Priory - Nature Detectives - Find out what is lurking in the grounds of Castle Acre Priory. Tel: 01760 755394 |
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Thurs 7th - Tues 19th |
Bircham Windmill - The Spinning Lady - Wool Spinning Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
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Sat 9th - Sun 10th |
Snettisham - SnetFest Tel: Linda Baynham 01485 542496 | |
| Sat 9th - Sun 10th | Castle Rising - War at the Castle - Re-enactment group showing a period of history at the castle Tel: 01553 631330 | |
| Sat 9th - Sun 10th |
Oxburgh Hall - Archery Weekend - Meet the Fakenham bowmen and discover archery through the ages. Why not have a go yourself. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 9th |
Sandringham - Last Night of the Proms Fireworks Concert Tel: 01870 240 9049 |
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| Sun 10th | Hunstanton - Bandstand - Rushden Mission Band Tel: 01485 534227 | |
| Sun 10th | Downham Market - The Water Festival - Local teams compete in Dragon Boat racing Tel: 01366 387770 | |
| Sat 9th | Sandringham - Last Night of the Proms Sandringham. Classical music and a fireworks finale in the beautiful surroundings of Sandringham Park. Bring a picnic and rugs. Tel: 0870 240 9049 | |
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Sun 10th |
Heacham - Carnival & Fete Tel: 01485 572142 | |
| Sun 10th |
Downham Market - The Water Festival - Local teams compete in Dragon Boat racing, a fun day out for all the family. Tel: 01366 387770 |
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Tues 12th |
Castle Acre Priory - Nature Detectives - Find out what is lurking in the grounds of Castle Acre Priory. Tel: 01760 755394 |
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| Tues 12th |
WWT Welney - Frogs & Toads Party - Celebrate the year of the frog at this frog-themed party including pond-dipping and arts and crafts 2pm – 4pm. Tel: 01353 860711 |
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| Fri 15th |
Oxburgh Hall - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a magical, enigmatic and hilarious production of Shakespeare’s outstanding comedy. Bring rugs/chairs/picnic. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 16th | Burnham Market - Craft Fair. A vast array of craft work and entertainment for the children. Tel: 01328 738978 | |
| Sun 17th | Hunstanton - Bandstand - John Barker Trumpet Tel: 01485 534227 | |
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Sun 17th TBC |
Bircham Windmill - Lavender Lace Makers Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
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Sun 17th |
Hunstanton - Rotary Kite Festival & Classic Car Display Tel: 01485 535150/541250 | |
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Sun 17th |
Heacham - Gymkhana & Horse Show Tel: 07879 632514 | |
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Sun 17th - Sat 23rd |
Hunstanton - Tennis Week www.hunstantonltt.co.uk Tel: 01485 535150/541431 | |
| Sun 17th |
Park House Hotel - A Midsummer Night’s Dream - an outdoor theatre production by Chapterhouse Theatre Company for all the family. Join us for a great family evening in the grounds of this outstanding venue. Bring chairs or rugs and a picnic. Tickets available from Park House reception. Tel: 01485 543000 |
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Tues 19th |
Castle Acre Priory - Nature Detectives - Find out what is lurking in the grounds of Castle Acre Priory. Tel: 01760 755394 |
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| Mon 20th |
Burnham Market - Music on the Meadow, Sussex Farm. Outdoor concert Tel:01485 210000 |
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Fri 22nd - Sun 24th |
Heacham - Fox & Hounds Blues & Booze Festival Tel: 01485 570345 | |
| Fri 22nd |
Oxburgh Hall - The Pied Piper - Openwide theatre company perform a new play from an old tale in rumbustious verse. Bring rugs or chairs and a picnic. Tel: 01366 328243 |
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| Sat 23rd |
West Acre Gardens - Exotic Plants Day - Tel: 01760 755562 |
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| Sat 23rd |
Burnham Thorpe - Burnham Market Concerts - Flute and guitar recital with Judith Hall, flute and Craig Ogden, guitar. Includes works by Villa-Lobos, Poulence, Mozart, Django-Reinhardt. Burnham Thorpe Church at 6pm. Tel: 01728 602216 |
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| Sat 23rd - Mon 25th |
Pensthorpe - Medieval Spectacular - step back in time to enjoy watching archery and soldiers fighting, puppeteer, dancing and talk to the villagers as they practise their crafts. A great family day out. Tel: 01328 851465 |
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| Sun 24th - Mon 25th | Castle Rising - War at the Castle - re-enactment group showing a period of history at the castle Tel: 01553 631330 | |
| Sun 24th |
Denver Windmill - The Alabama Living History Group - re-enactments, amputating limbs, musket display and a demonstration with flags. Tel: 01366 384009 |
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| Sun 25th | Hunstanton - Bandstand - Salvation Army Sixties Club Band Tel: 01485 534227 | |
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Mon 25th |
Bircham Windmill
- Traditional Sports Day - Story Telling - Crafts Stall - Basket Weaving Tel: 01485 578393 |
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Mon 25th |
Public Holiday - Late August Bank Holiday | |
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Tues 26th |
Castle Acre Priory - Nature Detectives - Find out what is lurking in the grounds of Castle Acre Priory. Tel: 01760 755394 |
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| Sat 30th - Sun 7th September |
North & South Creake - 4th North Norfolk Music Festival 2008 Tel: 01328 738671 |
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| Sun 31st | Hunstanton - Bandstand - Hunstanton Concert Band Tel: 01485 534227 | |
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Sun 31st |
Bircham Windmill - Quilted Cushions Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sun 31st |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851465 |
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SEPTEMBER |
See bulletin board for details |
King’s Lynn - Town Guides Guided Walks Tel: 01553 774297 |
| See bulletin board for details | Titchwell - RSPB Reserve - various guided walks on a famous birding reserve Tel: 01485 542425 | |
| July - Sept | Hunstanton Summer Show fun packed entertainment at Princess Theatre Tel: 01485 532252 | |
| Sat 30th August - Sun 7th |
North Norfolk Music Festival - festival's 4th year at North & South Creake Tel: 01328 738671 |
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Tues 2nd |
Autumn - Schools Return to Start Autumn Term | |
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Sat 6th - Sun 7th |
Bircham Windmill - Jams, Pickles & Plants Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sat 6th | Oxburgh Hall - The Magic of the Musicals - 7.30pm-9.30pm - proceeds go to Oxburgh Gardens. Booking essential Tel: 01366 328258 | |
| Sat 6th |
Pensthorpe - Farm Tours - Find out how to run a conservation grade farm on this special land rover tour with Bill Jordan. Limited Spaces. Booking Tel: 01328 851465 |
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| Sun 7th |
WWT Welney - Wild about Autumn - Learn to identify autumn waders and hopefully pick up a migrating rarity. Booking Essential Tel: 01353 860711 |
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| Mon 8th |
RSPB Titchwell - Non-birders Guided
Walk - Join our friendly
guide and walk along the beach at Titchwell. Breathe in the
fresh sea air and take in the beautiful scenery.
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th |
Sandringham - Country Show and Game Fair Tel: 01283 820548 | |
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Sun 14th |
Bircham Windmill - Lavender Lace Makers Demonstration & Stall Tel: 01485 578393 | |
| Sun 14th | Heritage Open Day - Kings Lynn 2008. The chance to see some of the town’s historic buildings not normally open to the public. Tel: 01553 763044 or 01553 763983 | |
| Sun 14th |
Thornham - Kings Morris Dancers & their guest teams (starts 11.30am @ The Old Coach House; 12.15pm @ The Orange Tree; 1pm @ The Lifeboat Inn) followed by an afternoon of folk music Tel: 01553 768930 |
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| Sun 14th |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851 465 |
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| Sat 20th - Wed 24th |
Peckover House - Flower Festival - A special 60th anniversary flower festival using seasonal foliage, flowers and produce from Fenland. Tel: 01945 583463 |
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| Fri 26th - Sun 28th | King’s Lynn Poetry Festival Tel: 01553 691661 (weekdays) | |
| Sat 27th |
Burnham Thorpe - Burnham Market Concerts - Concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Nelson's birth. String Quartet and Soprano (to be announced). Programme includes world premiere of a work by Joseph Phibbs. Tel: 01728 602216 |
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| Sat 27th - Sun 28th |
Oxburgh Hall - Living History
- A presentation by
aardvark productions of Elizabethan England. Centred around an
important household as it responds to the war in Spain.
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| Sun 28th | Sandringham - Sporting Bears Car Club Rally (free entry) Tel: 01553 772675 | |
| OCTOBER | Sat 5th |
Pensthorpe - Photography Workshop - Learn how to make the most of your camera with Mike Powles. Tel 01328 851 465 |
| Fri 10th |
Oxburgh Hall - Fruits from
Orchard Cookery Workshop 9.30am-4.30pm Booking essential Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 18th - Wed 22nd |
Peckover House - Apple Week - a variety of apple-based dishes will be on offer in the tearoom. Tel: 01945 583463 |
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| Wed 22nd |
Pensthorpe - Photography Workshop - Learn how to make the most of your camera with Mike Powles. Tel 01328 851 465 |
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| Sat 25th |
WWT Welney - Winter Swan Feeds - Viewing from the heated observatory watch the wardens feed the swans daily at 3:30pm with expert commentary. Tel: 01353 860711 |
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| Sat 25th |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851 465 |
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| Sun 26th |
WWT Welney - Children’s Day - Pumpkin-carving ready for Halloween, story-telling, treasure hunt and trail. Tel: 01353 860711 |
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Sun 26th |
CLOSES FOR SEASON - Sandringham House and Gardens Tel: 01485 520368 |
| Mon 27th - Fri 31st |
Castle Acre Priory - Halloween Fun - Make ghoulish goodies and creepy crafts for Halloween Tel: 01760 755394 |
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Mon 27th |
Autumn - School Half Term Holiday Starts | |
| Thurs 30th |
Oxburgh Hall - Chilling Winter Tales - As the dark nights draw in, spend a winter evening listening to spooky tales of the supernatural by Catherine Grey. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| NOVEMBER |
Sat 1st TBC |
Hunstanton - Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Hunstanton Clifftop |
| Sat 1st - Sun 2nd |
Peckover House - Behind the Scenes Tour - Tour of rooms not normally open to the public, have a sneaky peak! Booking advisable Tel: 01945 583463 |
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Sat 1st - Sun 16th |
Food Fortnight 2008 - A varied menu of food themed activities for people of all ages to enjoy at venues all over west Norfolk - Contact Gill Daniels (Project Co-ordinator) on 01553 679438 or e-mail gilldaniels@aol.com - Further detail at: www.foodfortnight.co.uk | |
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Mon 3rd |
Autumn - Schools Return to Complete Autumn Term |
| Mon 3rd | Sandringham - Blood Donors Tel: 01553 772675 | |
| Sat 8th - Sun 9th |
Oxburgh Hall - Putting the House to Bed - See what happen behind the scenes during the winter and learn about the conservation of the Tudor Hall and its contents. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 15th - Sun 16th | Welney - Festival of Swans - Welney Wildlife Trust Tel: 01353 860711 | |
| Sat 15th |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851465 |
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| Fri 21st |
Oxburgh Hall - Cooking for Christmas Workshop - Get into the spirit of Christmas and cook a variety of puddings and chocolate treats. Booking Essential Tel: 01366 328258 |
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Fri 28th - Sun 30th |
Sandringham - Christmas Craft Fair Tel: 01283 820548 | |
| Sandringham - further November events www.sandringhamestate.co.uk | ||
| Sat 29th |
Oxburgh Hall - Festive Garlands - Create your own decoration to take home for Christmas. Natural materials will be provided, bring apron and secateurs. Coffee & lunch included. Booking Essential Tel: 01366 328258 |
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DECEMBER
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Fri 5th - Sat 6th |
Oxburgh Hall - Wreath Making
Workshop - Enjoy a festive day
making your own holly wreath with the help of the head
gardener. Bring apron & secateurs. Booking
Essential. |
| Sat 13th |
Peckover House - Festive Foliage Workshop - John Richmond will hold his ever-popular demonstration and workshop. Booking Essential Tel: 01945 583463 |
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| Sat 13th |
Pensthorpe - Bird Identification - Learn how to distinguish different birds with Gary Elton, great for beginners. Tel: 01328 851 465 |
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Oxburgh Hall - Victorian Christmas - See Oxburgh Hall dressed for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Meet the characters and enjoy festive music, carol singers, bell ringers and indulge with hot chestnuts, mince pies and mulled wine. Tel: 01366 328258 |
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Peckover House - Deck the Halls
- See the ground
floor rooms decorated for Christmas.
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| Mon 15th |
Peckover House - Christmas Readings
- A popular programme
of favourite comic, traditional and sentimental Christmas poems
and prose read by Geoff Hales of the travelling theatre |
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| Fri 19th |
Oxburgh Hall - A
Christmas Evening with The
Phoenix Singers - Booking essential Tel: 01366 328258 |
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| Sat 20th - Sun 21st |
Oxburgh Hall - Meet Santa - Share your Christmas wishes with Santa! Traditional lunches available and gift shop will be open for last minute shopping! Tel: 01366 328258 |
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Mon 22nd |
Christmas - End of Term - School Christmas Holidays Start | |
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Thurs 25th |
Public Holiday - Christmas Day | |
| Thurs 25th | Hunstanton - Christmas Day Swim - fancy dress charity swim Tel: 01485 534003 or 532543 | |
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Sun 28th |
Public Holiday - In Lieu of Boxing Day (26th) | |
| Sun 28th - Tues 30th |
Sandringham - Christmas
Craft Fair (not at Visitor Centre)
Tel: 01283 820548
For details of further December events at Sandringham go to www.sandringhamestate.co.uk |
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2009 Events |
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JANUARY |
Thurs 1st |
Public Holiday - New Years Day |
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Mon 5th |
Spring - Schools Start Spring Term | |
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FEBRUARY |
Spring - Half Term School Holidays Start | |
| Spring - Schools Return to Complete Spring Term | ||
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MARCH |
March through April |
Snettisham - Park Farm - Lambing Season Tel: 01485 542425 |
| Easter - End of Term - School Easter Holidays Start | ||
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APRIL |
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Summer - Schools Return to Commence Summer Term |
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March through April |
Snettisham - Park Farm - Lambing Season Tel: 01485 542425 | |
| Fri 10th | Public Holiday - Good Friday | |
| Sun 12th | Public Holiday - Easter Sunday | |
| Mon 13th | Public Holiday - Easter Monday | |
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MAY |
Mon 4th |
Public Holiday - Early May Bank Holiday |
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Mon 25th |
Public Holiday - May Spring Bank Holiday | |
| Summer - School Half Term Holidays Start | ||
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JUNE |
Summer - Schools Return to Complete Summer Term | |
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JULY |
Summer - School Commence Summer School Holidays | |
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AUGUST |
Heacham - Carnival & Fete Tel: 01485 570384 | |
| Hunstanton - Kite Festival Tel: 01485 541250 | ||
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Mon 31st |
Public Holiday - Late August Bank Holiday | |
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Wolferton - Scarecrow Festival Tel: Marilyn Jones 01485 542479 or Keith Larrington 540265 | |
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SEPTEMBER |
Autumn - Schools Return to Start Autumn Term | |
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OCTOBER |
Autumn - School Half Term Holiday Starts | |
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NOVEMBER |
Autumn - Schools Return to Complete Autumn Term | |
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DECEMBER |
TBC |
Heacham - Dickensian Christmas Market |
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TBC |
Snettisham - Dickensian Christmas Market | |
| Christmas - End of Term - School Christmas Holidays Start | ||
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25th |
Public Holiday - Christmas Day | |
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28th |
Public Holiday - In Lieu of Boxing Day (26th) | |