Events and things to do on Norfolk Day, 27 July 2019
The second Norfolk Day takes place on Saturday 27 July 2019, and is a day of celebrating all that is Norfolk and what we love about the county. This year, Norfolk Day shares the day with Norwich Pride, a celebration of the LGBT+ community and marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots which took place in New York in June 1969. Also on Norfolk Day is the Old Buckenham Airshow, a two-day, award-winning event including a debut appearance by the rare Sea Fury. You can also visit Gorleston Clifftop Festival on Norfolk Day; a free, weekend event with shows, rides, stalls and perfomances. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, find out about events and things to do in north Norfolk celebrating Norfolk Day.
Norfolk Day at Holkham Hall. Holkham is celebrating Norfolk Day at The Lookout on the nature reserve, when families can find out about Admiral Lord Nelson, Norfolk’s most famous son, and his historic links to Holkham. Hear about his famous sea battles and the marine wildlife he would have encountered at sea. It’s a day of ships, cannons, seals and seabirds. Entry is free of charge, just drop in, 10am-4pm.

Bishy Barney Bee Hunt at Gooderstone Water Gardens. There's a day full of fun for all the family. Wander around the beautiful water gardens with ponds and bridges and search for the secret places 12 Bishy Barney Bees (ladybirds) are hiding. Find them all and win a prize! Then stop off at the tea room for delicious cakes and icecreams. You can also learn more about those forgotten Norfolk words and sayings. Normal admission for adults, free admission for children, Bishey Barney Bee Hunters £3 each. Gooderstone is in the West of the County, 6 miles Southwest of Swaffham, PE33 9BP. Enquires 07730551945.


North Walsham & Dilham Canal Trust. The North Walsham and Dilham Canal Trust will be running canal trips and a Bacton Wood lock tour for Norfolk Day. See website for more details.

Norfolk WI - 100WIwayswithcake. Members of the WI will be handing out more than 2,000 slices of cake as they celebrate Norfolk Day and the Norfolk Federation's centenary. WI groups all over Norfolk will have various cakey events taking place. Mundsley group will be handing out cupcakes with handwritten messages and Sutton WI will be hosting a drop in day at the village hall, featuring tea, cake and activities for children. Coltishall and Horstead WI will be giving out 100 pieces of cake to passers-by on the river green from 2.30pm. Rock Buns and Rolling Pins WI will be handing out home-made rock buns in North Walsham. Members of Cromer WI will be hosting a tea party at a beach hut and hoping to give out 100 slices of cake to passers-by and Roughton WI will be holding a cream tea.

Beers of Europe. There will be a free tasting bar for the local Norfolk Brewhouse and Smartmouth Brewery from the USA, plus Norfolk Cider and Archangel Gin. There’s a classic car show, a free valuation day with Buttercross Antiques, live music and locally-sourced refreshments. Beers of Europe is at The Warehouse Antiques and Collectables and The Steiff Shop, at Setchey, near King’s Lynn. Parking is free.





Beat Heartbreak with a Wonderful Walk on Norfolk Day. Walk Cromer is celebrating Norfolk Day with a beautiful circular walk from Cromer via Felbrigg Hall, one of Norfolk's impressive stately homes. The full route is six miles, but there is also a series of shorter three-mile routes. This is one of Walk Cromer's bi-monthly weekend walk events which raise funds for The British Heart Foundation. Pick up a map and information sheet from Merchants Place and Cromer information Centre on 27 July.
This self-led walk starts from the Information Centre on Louden Rd and passes through Felbrigg Hall. The full walk goes through the park, up "the lions mouth" and loops round back to Cromer via the wooded hills of East Runton. Participants are invited to wear black, white and yellow, the colours of the Norfolk flag, and email photos for the chance of winning a £10 prize for the best picture. enquiries@walkcromer.co.uk
