What’s on in Wells-next-the-Sea and North Norfolk
From festivals and carnivals to markets and exhibitions, there’s always something to look forward to on the coast. Check what events are on during your stay, or plan your visit around the events you’d like to attend.
Sheringham Viking Festival
Sat 1 April 2023
Sheringham, Norfolk
A celebration of Sheringham's Viking heritage including a Viking village and battle re-enactments, culminating in a torchlit procession and ceremonial burning of a Viking longboat.
Holkham Easter Food, Drink & Gift Market
Sat 8 Apr to Sun 9 Apr 2023
Holkham Hall
Local and regional artisan producers will be showcasing their best produce, from homemade jams, chutneys and cheeses to fresh bread, hot cross buns, beers, ciders and spirits.
Libricini at Binham Priory
Sun 30 April 2023
Binham Priory, Fakenham, Norfolk
A gorgeous programme of music drawn from traditional and contemporary repertoires, performed by the versatile and accomplished upper voice group Libricini at Binham Priory
Plant Lovers’ Day at Creake Abbey
Sat 20 May 2023
North Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk
This much-loved horticultural event is now in its sixteenth year. Plantsmen from local counties plus nurseries from further afield will be on hand to inspire the region’s gardeners.
Holkham Adventure Cinema
Fri 7 July 2023
Holkham Hall
Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch one of the biggest stars to ever grace the planet on a giant cinema screen under the stars. An amazing outdoor cinema experience.
Sandringham Flower Show
Wed 26 July 2023
Sandringham, King's Lynn, Norfolk
One of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. Now in its 140th year, it is a unique event offering the best in horticulture and an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment.
Wells Carnival
Fri 28 Jul to Sun 6 Aug 2023
Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
The annual summer carnival is a week of family fun and events including a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats and fancy-dress, live music, competitions and much more.
Classic Ibiza Blickling
Sat 5 August 2023
Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk
An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by the Urban Soul Orchestra, live vocalists and headline DJs, performed live in the beautiful grounds of Blickling Estate.
Cromer Carnival
Sat 12 Aug to Fri 18 Aug 2023
Cromer, Norfolk
Cromer's biggest event of the year! A week-long celebration of family fun and entertainment including fancy dress and competitions, culminating in a spectacular Carnival Day Parade.
North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
Sat 2 Sep to Sun 3 Sep 2023
Holkham, Norfolk
A celebration of all that is best about food grown, reared, caught, made or sold in North Norfolk. You’ll find everything from freshly baked bread, delicious pork pies to real ale and local spirits.
North Norfolk Triathlon
Sun 17 September 2023
The Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea
Features athletes from around the UK competing in a challenging Olympic distance event with a swim in the quay followed by a bike race and finally a run. The quayside is a great spot for spectators.
