☀️Cromer Pier Show (running 29th June to 28th September 2024)
The famous Pavilion Theatre is one of only five UK end of pier theatres and home to the award winning Cromer Pier Show. Take the 151 metre walk along the pier to the theatre and sit in one of the 500 traditional theatre seats. Once sat comfortably it is time to embark on a magical experience with a fusion of traditional and contemporary variety. Expect rib-tickling comedy, show-stopping vocals, mind-blowing specialty acts and an eclectic blend of dance!
☀️Pedal Norfolk Cycling Festival (13th to 14th July 2024)
The two day Pedal Norfolk Cycling Festival is based in Holkham Park and run by TPR Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a weekend celebration of cycling – great rides on quiet roads, good friends, food and music, all in Holkham’s beautiful parkland setting and surroundings.
☀️Holt Festival (13th to 27th July 2024)
The beautiful Georgian town of Holt provides an intimate setting where festival-goers can expect a hugely eclectic blend of experimental music, art, family-friendly entertainment, lively conversation and much more.
☀️Feast in the Park (13th July – 29th August 2024)
From seafood to sweet treats, burritos to burgers, Holkham is looking forward to welcoming back some of Norfolk’s favourite street food concessions as Feast in the Park returns for a fifth year! Grab your picnic blankets and chairs, because it’s time to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings with mouth watering street food and drinks from Norfolk’s finest foodies.
☀️Pensthorpe’s Enchanted Summer (20th July – 11th August 2024)
Visitors will be immersed in a fairy tale land working their way around the immersive and multi-sensory trail, themed on well known fairy tales all with a nature-based twist. Enjoy elements such as enchanted mirrors, Beauty and the beast where you will learn about creatures that start off as beasts and turn into the most beautiful species, or learn about natures sleeping Beauty.
☀️Holkham Outdoor theatre (24th July, 31st July, 21st August and 28th August 2024)
Sit back and relax as you take in theatrical performances or an outdoor cinema in Holkham’s beautiful surroundings, including: The Lost World on 24 July 2024 | | Five Children and It on 31st July 2024 | Hamlet on 21 August 2024 | Beauty and the Beast on 28 August 2024
☀️Sandringham Flower Show (31st July 2024)
Sandringham Flower Show now in its 141st year, is a unique event offering horticulture but also an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment. Many of the region’s leading nurseries and horticultural specialists exhibit with around 200 trade stands (both horticultural and general). See display gardens by leading designers, a craft marquee, main arena of events, children’s entertainment and a military band.
☀️Wells Carnival (2nd to 11th August 2024)
Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors. A week of family fun and events including a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more. Traditional seaside activities include a sand-castle competition, town crier competition, gillying on the quay and the crowning of the Carnival Royals
☀️Blickling Estate, Classic Ibiza (3rd August)
STATELY HOUSE MUSIC RETURNS TO THE BLICKLING ESTATE. An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by Stephen Hussey’s 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. Expect a feel-good atmosphere, with people of all ages, enjoying iconic music in a stunning location.
☀️Summer Forest Fun, Sandringham (6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd August 2024)
A laid back, traditional forest school in the beautiful ancient woodlands adjacent to the Play Area. Bugs, crafts, sensory learning, swamp, scavenger hunts, hammocks, swings and slack line, campfire (if conditions allow). Come and be guided by Nana Lavender an experienced teacher and enjoy the spectacular Summer Woodlands. Suitable for all the family.
☀️Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls (8th to 11th August 2024)
Bear Grylls’ Gone Wild Festival is coming to Holkham in 2024! Embark on an extraordinary family adventure at the UK’s fastest-growing family festival. Join Bear Grylls for four action-packed days camping beneath open skies, enjoy over 100 outdoor activities, inspirational speakers and live performances featuring headliners Example, Sam Ryder and McFly, supported by Scouting for Girls, Dick & Dom, The Cuban Brothers and Reef. Plus, you’ll be able to hear from inspiring speakers including Bear Grylls, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Joe Marler and Helen Jenkins MBE.
☀️Houghton Festival (8th to 11th August 2024)
Set amongst the sycamore trees, a lake, deer and one of the world’s great sculpture parks, Houghton Festival is a hedonistic playground, celebrating live and electronic music across four days on the charming and beautiful grounds of Houghton Hall. Founded, directed and curated by artist, DJ and Central St Martins alumni Craig Richards, the festival reflects his vision of how a festival should be, with attention to detail and high standards throughout.
☀️ Run Sandringham (9th to 11th August 2024)
A major event in the East Anglian running calendar, Run Sandringham 24 will attract a large field of runners of all abilities to the Winter Residence of The Royal Family, to run a 24 Hour Race around the Sandringham Estate and surrounding trails, while raising thousands of pounds for good causes.
☀️Pensthorpe’s Superheroes Of Nature (12th August to 3rd September 2024)
Head to Pensthorpe for a SMASHING day out like no other! Learn about the real superheroes of nature whilst you tackle this fully immersive and fun Summer trail. Can you run as fast as a flamingo? Lift as much weight as an ant? Find out as you explorer the Superheroes of nature trail this summer!
☀️Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament (18th to 24th August 2024)
Established in 1920, the tournament takes place on 38 tennis courts on the town’s recreation ground, over seven days. The tennis tournament is open to players of all ages and ability from six-year olds to sixty-year olds. It is second only to Wimbledon in size, attracting thousands of competitors every August.
☀️North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival (31st August and 1st September 2024)
Popping up for the weekend in the Walled Garden at Holkham Hall, the much loved North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival, now in it’s 15th year, features artisan producers selling everything delightful and delicious. The festival has grown into much anticipated event with an ever-growing team of local food and drink producers who grow, rear, produce, supply and sell food in North Norfolk.
With so much to look forward to while you visit North Norfolk, Sedgeford Hall Estate is the perfect base, close to an array of events this summer as well as beaches, restaurants, pubs and countryside walks on the doorstep. Check out the LOCAL AREA section of our website for even more information on what you can do in the area. Don’t forget to book ahead where you can, and enjoy some down time in between all of the summer adventures!