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2009 Events |
| MAY | Various |
Guided Walks, |
| 1 May |
The May |
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| 1 May |
THE KING'S
MORRIS (The Morris Men of King's Lynn)
Tel 01553 768930 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thekingsmorris.co.uk The King's Morris present the town's ancient May Day tradition. The garland is carried around the town centre for a couple of hours, starting from the Saturday Market Place PE30 5DQ at 12 noon. (NB the town has two market places). |
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| 2 May |
Dawn Chorus Walk, Pensthorpe. 5:30am - 8:30am. A guided walk
with David North £17.50 per person, including a full English breakfast.
Booking essential |
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| 3 May |
Holkham Hall - Celebrity Concert -
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| 3 May |
Bespak Grand |
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| 3 May |
Spring Evening Concert, Park House Hotel, 7:30pm featuring The Wealden
Consort Choir, please telephone for more details |
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| 3 May |
Hedgehog Day, Oxburgh Hall.
11am - 4pm. Complete the hedgehog trail and learn some fascinating
facts about our prickly friends. Meet a real-life rescue hedgehog
and look for signs of hedgehogs around the garden. Normal
admission applies. |
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| 3 May |
Classic Car Rally, Pensthorpe
10am - 5pm, Marvel at the cars from the Wymondham Old Timers at this
FREE event |
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| 3 May |
Celebrity Concert, Holkham Hall. 7:30pm
Featuring |
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4 May |
Public Holiday - Early May Bank Holiday |
| 4 May |
THE KING'S
MORRIS (The Morris Men of King's Lynn)
Tel 01553 768930 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thekingsmorris.co.uk Burnham Thorpe, The Lord Nelson PE31 8EN 12.30pm Wells-Next-The-Sea, The Globe Inn NR23 1EU 1.30pm Wells-Next-The-Sea, The Quay NR23 1AT 3.00pm |
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| 6 May | Photography Course, Pensthorpe. 7am - 1pm Learn how to capture Barn owls and bluebells with Mike Powles, £65 including lunch. Booking essential.Tel: 01328 851465 | |
| 7 May |
The Tudor Tailor presents 'All my wearing
appararel'. Oxburgh Hall. 10am
- 2pm. An authentic demonstration of what 16th century women owned and
wore in their working lives. Coffee and light lunch included.
£32.50 per ticket booking essential. |
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| 13 May |
THE KING'S MORRIS (The
Morris Men of King's Lynn) Tel
01553 768930 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thekingsmorris.co.uk Snettisham The Rose & Crown PE31 7LX 11.30am Heacham, Norfolk Lavender visitor centre PE31 7JE 12.30pm Thornham, The Lifeboat Inn PE36 6LT 1.30pm |
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| 13 May |
Meet the Head Gardener, Oxburgh Hall.
Meet in the orchard for a guided tour of the garden with Graham Donachie.
Normal admission |
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| 16 May |
International Hanse Day, |
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| 16 May | Pensthorpe - Wild about the Wensum Tel: 01328 851465 www.pensthorpe.com | |
| 20 May |
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| 21 - 24 May |
Houghton Hall - Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials Tel: 08456 209961 website |
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| 23 - 25 May |
Medieval Fayre, Oxburgh Hall. 11am - 4pm. Experience life in
a 15th century household, including a wedding, dance and music, games
and children's weapon dill and archery sessions. Normal admission
applies. |
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| 24 May |
May Craft Fair, The Drill Hall Thornham,
Traditional village craft fair with approximately 20 stalls selling a
variety of locally made goods including pottery, cakes, jams,
photography, wood turning, jewellery, wrought iron and the Thornham Bag
Ladies textiles. Open 10am - 4pm |
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25 May |
Public Holiday - May Spring Bank Holiday | |
| 25 May | Summer - School Half Term Holidays Start | |
| 25 May |
THE KING'S
MORRIS (The Morris Men of King's Lynn)
Tel 01553 768930 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thekingsmorris.co.uk Brancaster Staithe, The Jolly Sailors PE31 8BJ 11.30am Burnham Market, The Hoste Arms PE31 8HE 12.30pm Wells-Next-The-Sea, The Globe Inn NR23 1EU 1.30pm Wells-Next-The-Sea, The Quay NR23 1AT 2.30pm |
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| 25 May |
Downham Market Carnival |
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| 25 - 27 May |
Late Migrants & Summer Breeding Birds Weekend,
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre. Explore some of the famous nature
reserves along the |
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| 27 May |
Plant the Pot, Oxburgh Hall.
10am - 1pm. Talk and hands on family workshop to learn about
growing produce in a traditional garden. Booking essential.
Adults £10 children £5 Family tickets available. |
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| 29 - 31 May |
Sea, Sky & Salt Marsh, Brancaster
Milennium Activity Centre.
Join tutor Bob Larking on this painting and drawing workshop, taking in
many stunning locations along the coast |
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| various | Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Tel: 01553 764864 | |
| various | King's Lynn Arts Centre Tel: 01553 764864 | |
| various | Princess Theatre, Hunstanton Tel: 01485 532252 | |
| various | West Acre River Studios & Theatre Tel: 01760 755800 | |
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JUNE |
Various |
Guided Walks, |
| Throughout |
Deer Calving at |
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| 1 June | Summer - Schools Return to Complete Summer Term | |
| 4 June |
Photography Course, Pensthorpe.
Learn how to capture Orchids and Bengal Eagle Owls with Mike Powles.
10am - 4pm, £65 including lunch. Booking essential |
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| 6 June |
Summer Ball, Park House Hotel, |
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| 6 - 7 June | Pensthorpe - Gardening & Food Fair Tel: 01328 851465 www.pensthorpe.com | |
| 6 - 7 June |
Living History, Hands on the Past, Oxburgh Hall.
1pm - 4pm. A chance to step back in time at Oxburgh Hall, where
there will be a variety of characters in Tudor costume for you to meet. |
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| 6 - 7 June |
Big Day Out, Park House Hotel, |
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| 7 June |
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| 9 June |
Hunstanton Dance Festival |
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| 12 June |
As you like it, Oxburgh Hall.
7:30pm. One of Shakespears wittiest comedies performed by
'Heartbreak Productions'. Booking Essential. |
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| 14 June |
Elton John in Concert, Live at Holkham Hall,
Bring a picnic and enjoy live music from Elton John and his band
in the gardens of this magnificant stately home. |
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| 14 June |
King's Lynn Town Band, live
at the Bandstand on the Green, Hunstanton |
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| 14 June |
Holkham Hall - Open Air Concert - Elton John Tel: 01328 713111 |
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| 17 June |
Meet the Head Gardener, Oxburgh Hall.
Meet in the orchard for a guided tour of the garden with Graham
Donachie. Normal admission |
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| 17 June |
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| 17 - 20 June |
Hunstanton Drama Festival,
Performances at the Princess Theatre evenings at 7:30 and
Sat/Sun matinees at 2:30pm.
E-mail the organisers for
more information |
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| 19 - 21 June | Heacham - St Mary's Church Flower Festival - an unusual Flower Festival with a strong recycling theme Tel: 01485 570712 | |
| 20 - 21 June |
Boys and their Toys Weekend, Oxburgh Hall.
12noon - 4pm. The National Gardens Scheme event includes
displays by various model clubs including boat, aircraft,
helicopter, engineers, a model railway layout and modern
traction engines. Normal admission applies. |
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| 21 June |
Hilgay Silver Band, live at
the Bandstand on the Green, Hunstanton Tel: 0 |
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| 20 - 28 June |
Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts
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| 26 June |
Wine and Roses, Peckover House.
Wine and cheese tasting in the Reed Barn along with prose and
poetry readings in the garden. Tickets £15 Booking
Essential |
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| 26 - 28 June |
Sandringham Horse Driving Trials |
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| 27 June |
Festival Too, Tuesday Market Place, |
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| 28 June |
Hunstanton - Hunstanton Town Carnival
12 noon - 4pm,
Starting from the cliff top car park and heading into the town
centre and finishing on The Green. A great day of fun
including stalls and activities. |
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| 28 June |
Annual Cactus Show, Eau Brink Cacti,
A great display of cacti from around the world. See the
Eau Brink information
page |
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| 28 June |
Classic Motorcycle Rally, Pensthorpe.
12noon - 2pm |
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| 29 - 31 June |
Mediaeval Spectacular, Pensthorpe.
10am - 5pm 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. |
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| 31 June |
Cinderella, Park House Hotel, |
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| JULY | Various |
Guided Walks, Evening Walks
throughout July every Monday at 7pm (please check for details) |
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1 - 4 July |
Rose Fair, Peckover House.
12noon - 5pm. House and garden open for the Wisbech Rose
Fair |
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3 - 4 July |
Festival Too, Tuesday Market Place, |
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3 - 4 July AND 10 - 11 July | King's Lynn - Festival Too Tel: 01485 517928 www.festivaltoo.co.uk |
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| 3 July |
Holkham Hall - Diva Opera - La Bohème Tel: 01328 713111 |
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| 4 July |
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| 4 July |
Hunstanton & District Open Bowls Tournament, Cliff Parade |
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| 4 July |
Jazz Picnic, Rectory House, Boughton.
12pm - 3:30pm. Bring your own picnic and listen to live
Dixieland jazz on the lawn of the old rectory. Real ale on
sale, ample parking, dance area £6 admission. An outdoor
event |
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| 4 - 5 July |
Heacham - Lavender Festival - Norfolk Lavender Tel: 01485 570384 website |
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| 4 - 5 July | Stradsett Hall Garden Show 10-6pm Tel: 07802 282193 website | |
| 4 July | Holkham Hall - Diva Opera - Orpheus in the Underworld 7.30pm Tel: 01328 713111 | |
| 5 July |
Soham Comrades Band, live at the
Bandstand on the Green, Hunstanton |
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| 10 - 11 July |
Hunstanton
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Lifestyles Weekend Expect jam packed action at this extreme sports festival on the
North Promenade and The Green, Hunstanton. The festival
will include National Kite Surf Championships, Skate/BMX demos
and competitions, live music, public access skate park, climbing
walls, trade stands, Norfolk Dubfolk VW Beetle show and much
much more. Check out the
website for more details as they are
announced. |
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| 10 - 11 July |
Festival Too, Tuesday Market Place, |
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| 10 - 12 July | Sandringham - Summer Craft Fair Adults £5.00, seniors £4.50, children £2.00 Tel: 01283 820548 website | |
| 11 July |
Burnham
Market - Burnhams Flower Show & Carnival 2 - 5pm, Creake Road Playing Field, Burnham Market.
Horticultural, flower and produce, handicraft exhibits in the
Grand Marquee. Carnival parade, arena events, craft
stalls, fun fair and much more. Sorry, no dogs.
There will also be live music in the marquee in the evening.
Check out the website for more details as they are announced. |
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| 12 July | Heacham Beach Party - 4.30pm - 8pm Tel: 01485 570384 | |
| 12 - 25 July | King's Lynn - Kings Lynn Festival Tel: 01553 767557 www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk | |
| 12 July |
Breckland Brass Band, live
on the Bandstand on the Green, Hunstanton |
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| Mid July - Mid Sept |
Blueberry picking, Fair Green Farms, Middleton,
pick your own blueberries . Check out the
website
for more details |
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| 15 July |
Meet the Head Gardener, Oxburgh Hall.
Meet in the orchard at 2pm for a guided tour of the garden with
Graham Donachie. Normal admission |
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| 15 July |
King's Lynn Organ Club Concert,
Park House |
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| 17 July | Summer - School Closes for Summer School Holidays | |
| 17 July |
Merry Wives of Henry VIII, Oxburgh Hall.
7:30pm. 2009 is the 500th anniversary of the succession of
Henry VIII. Watch as history is re-written with
Distraction Theatre Company's distinctive flavour of comedy.
Booking Essential |
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| 18 July |
World Snail Racing Championships,
Ready, Get Set, Slow! This quirky events attracts
international interest. Check out the
website for more information |
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| 18 - 19 July |
Holkham
Hall - Holkham Country Fair The country fair
ensures two days of fun and interest for all ages thanks to a full
programme. Visit the
country fair website for more details
as they are announced. |
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| 18 - 19 July |
Archeology Weekend, Oxburgh Hall.
11am - 5pm. National Gardens Scheme event involving local
archaeological societies to give talks to visitors and
displaying their finds. Normal admission applies. |
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| 18 - 19 July |
Top stitch Quilters, Peckover House.
12pm - 5pm. Exhibition and sale of work by the local
Wisbech quilting group. |
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| 19 July |
Hunstanton Concert Band, live
at the Bandstand on the Green, Hunstanton |
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| 23 July |
Teddy Bear's Picnic, Oxburgh Hall.
11am - 3pm. Bring your picnic and favourite teddy and be
entertained by Poz. Fun includes a magic show, best
dressed bear competition, bouncy castle and more. Children £3
well behaved bears and adults free. Booking not necessary. |
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| 23 - 26 July | Heacham - Fox & Hounds Summer Beer Festival Tel: 01485 570345 | |
| 26 July |
Holkham Hall - Outdoor |
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| 25 - 26 July |
Castle Rising -
Smugglers Weekend at Castle Rising
Castle The 17th Century
smugglers will be performing at the Castle, not to be missed. |
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| 26 July |
Outdoor Theatre, Holkham Hall.
7pm in the Pottery Yard, "The Taming of the Shrew" performed by
the Rain or Shine Theatre company. Visit the
website for ticket information |
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| 29 July |
Sandringham - Sandringham
Flower Show
Adults £7.00, children £2.00
Tel: 01485 541501
website
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| 29 July |
Henry VIII Puppet Show, Oxburgh Hall.
11:30am - 1pm. A unique and entertaining outdoor puppet
show for children that tells the story of Henry VIII, his six
wives and a dog called |
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| 30 July |
Holkham Hall - Outdoor |
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| 30 July - 2 Aug |
King's Lynn -
King’s Lynn Hanse Festival - Celebrating King's Lynn's historic links with the medieval |
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| 31 July - 3 Aug | Hunstanton - Old Hunstanton Flower Festival in Old Hunstanton Tel: 01485 535951 | |
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| AUGUST | Mid July - Mid Sept |
Blueberry picking,
Fair Green Farms, Middleton,
pick your own blueberries . Check out the
website
for more details |
| Various |
Guided Walks, Evening Walks
throughout July every Monday at 7pm (please check for details) |
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| 30 July - 2 August |
King's Lynn -
King’s Lynn Hanse Festival - Celebrating King's Lynn's historic links with the medieval |
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Children's Activities, Oxburgh Hall.
11 am - 4pm. A variety of quizzes, trails and games for
families to enjoy on Thursdays and Fridays during August. |
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1 - 2 August | Norton Hill Light Railway weekend (in aid of Hunstanton Rotary Club) Email Enquiries: [email protected] |
| 1 - 2 August |
Defend the Hall, Oxburgh Hall.
11am - 4pm. Come and see the 17th Century life and times
re-enactment group in action during the civil war as parliament
forces enter the Oxburgh estate intent on destruction!
There will be a loud musket and cannon fire at this event. |
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| 1 August |
Garden Swing Band with the Alan Norris Band, Peckover House.
7:30pm Big band sound with the Alan Norris Band. Bring
rugs/chairs and a picnic and relax on the croquet lawn.
Booking advisable |
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| 2 August | Heacham - Carnival & Fete Tel: 01485 572142 or 570384 | |
| 8 August |
Sandringham - Classical Concert with Fireworks |
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| 13 August |
Holkham Hall - Outdoor |
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| 15 August | Burnham Market - Burnham Market Craft Fair Tel: 01328 7385013 | |
| 15 - 16 August | Norton Hill Light Railway weekend (in aid of Campaign Care 94 + Duke of Edinburgh Award) Email Enquiries: [email protected] | |
| 16 - 22 August | Hunstanton Lawn Tennis Tournament website | |
| 20 August |
Holkham Hall - Outdoor |
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| 23 August | Hunstanton - Kite Festival Tel: 01485 535333 | |
| 27 August |
Holkham Hall - Outdoor |
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| 29 - 30 August | Norton Hill Light Railway weekend (in aid of Kings Lynn Lions Club) Email Enquiries: [email protected] | |
| 28 - 31 August | Heacham - Fox & Hounds Booze & Blues August Bank Holiday Beer Festival Tel: 01485 570345 | |
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29 - 31 August |
Wolferton - Bi-Annual Scarecrow Festival from 10am-5pm Tel: Marilyn Jones 01485 542479 or Keith Larrington 540265 | |
| 29 - 31 August | Pensthorpe - Medieval Spectacular Tel: 01328 851465 website | |
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31 August |
Public Holiday - Late August Bank Holiday | |
| SEPTEMBER | Mid July - Mid Sept |
Blueberry picking, Fair Green Farms, Middleton,
pick your own blueberries . Check out the
website
for more details |
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4 - 13 September | South Creake - North Norfolk Music Festival Tel: 01328 738671 website |
| 7 | Autumn - Schools Return to Start Autumn Term Weblink - 2009/20010 School Dates | |
| 12 - 13 September | Sandringham - Game & Country Fair Adults £8.50, seniors £7.00, children £4.00 Tel: 01283 820548 website | |
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THE KING'S
MORRIS (The Morris Men of King's Lynn)
Tel 01553 768930 E-mail [email protected] Website www.thekingsmorris.co.uk Massed Morris dancing in Thornham (near Hunstanton) The King's Morris & their guest teams at the 3 pubs in the village. The Old Coach House PE36 6LY 11.30am The Orange Tree PE36 6LY 12.15pm The Lifeboat Inn PE36 6LT 1.00pm Followed by an afternoon of folk music in The Lifeboat Inn. |
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| 13 | King's Lynn - Heritage Open Day Tel: 01553 763044 website | |
| 19 - 20 September | Burnham Market - The Veranda Resort Burnham Market Horse Trials Tel: 08456209961 website | |
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OCTOBER |
26 October | Autumn - School Half Term Holiday Starts website |
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NOVEMBER |
2 November | Autumn - Schools Return to Complete Autumn Term website |
| TBC (usually 1st Sat closest to 4 Nov) | Hunstanton - Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Hunstanton Cliffs | |
| 14 - 15 November | Welney - WWT Festival of Swans Tel: 01353 860711 | |
| 27 - 29 November | Sandringham - Crafts at Christmas, Sandringham Adults £5.00, seniors £4.50, children £2.00 Tel: 01283 820548 website | |
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DECEMBER |
TBC (usually 1st/2nd Fri of Dec) |
Heacham - Dickensian Christmas Market |
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TBC (usually 1st/2nd Wed of Dec) |
Snettisham - Dickensian Christmas Market | |
| 21 | Christmas - End of Term - School Christmas Holidays Start website | |
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Public Holiday - Christmas Day | |
| 25 | Hunstanton - Christmas Day Swim - fancy dress charity swim Tel: 01485 532543 | |
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Public Holiday - In Lieu of Boxing Day (26th) | |
| Dec - early Jan 09 | Christmas Pantomime Princess Theatre Hunstanton Tel: 01485 532252 website |
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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 |
15th | Spring - Half Term School Holidays Start |
| 19th | 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 31st |
Public Holiday - May Spring Bank Holiday | |
| Mon 31st | Summer - School Half Term Holidays Start | |
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JUNE |
4th | Summer - Schools Return to Complete Summer Term |
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JULY |
Fri 23rd | Summer - School Closes for 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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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 | |
| TBC (usually 1st Sat closest to 4 Nov) | Hunstanton - Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Hunstanton Cliffs | |
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DECEMBER |
TBC (usually 1st/2nd Fri of Dec) |
Heacham - Dickensian Christmas Market |
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TBC (usually 1st/2nd Wed of Dec) |
Snettisham - Dickensian Christmas Market | |
| Christmas - End of Term - School Christmas Holidays Start | ||
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25th |
Public Holiday - Christmas Day | |
| 25th | Hunstanton - Christmas Day Swim - fancy dress charity swim Tel: 01485 532543 | |
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26th |
Public Holiday - Boxing Day | |