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North Norfolk has one of the largest artistic communities in the UK. With its many galleries for artists, sculptors and potters, as well as theatre, dance and outdoor concerts, there’s always so much to see and experience.
North Norfolk has an array of festivals, exhibitions, shows, theatres and events to enjoy throughout the year. There are carnivals and festivals celebrating arts, enjoying the outdoors, offering family fun and there are events exploring the area's heritage; so there's something for everyone in north Norfolk.
Unique to north Norfolk is Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, the only one of its kind in the country which stages traditional variety shows as well as live music events. There are several theatres in north Norfolk, including Sheringham's Little Theatre and Hunstanton Princess Theatre. Cinemas are perfect for rainy days and keep an eye out for the pop up cinemas during the summer. Wells Maltings is a theatre and cinema showcasing local and national talent.
For arts, head to Houghton Hall. Constructed in the 1720s for Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall is now the residence of the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, a direct descendant of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family. The Sculpture Park features an impressive permanent collection of contemporary sculptures. Each year sees new world-renowned artists' exhibiting their at the Hall and grounds, including Antony Gormley, Tony Cragg and Magdalene Odundo. The Hall is also home to the world's largest private collection of model soldiers in the Model Soldier Museum.
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There are events all year round celebrating the arts as well as live classical, pop, rock and clubbing outdoor music events in stunning venues including Holkham Hall and the National Trust's Blickling Hall.
As well as being well known for great events, there are several landmarks in the area that inspired many famous writings. The coast, countryside and Norfolk Broads became well-known over the years, when famous writers, poets and authors were inspired to create important literary works. North Norfolk has also been the backdrop for many films and TV programmes.
If you're look for festivals and carnivals, north Norfolk is the place to be! All year round there are events celebrating the area's heritage and past. Popular festivals include The Viking Festival, The Holt Festival, The Crab & Lobster Festival and Wells Carnival.
Discover Arts and Culture in North Norfolk
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Walsingham
Contemporary baroque original paintings, reproductions and homewares.
North Walsham
Pottery cats with glass eyes, plant pots in the shape of classical heads. Casting, painting, glazing and firing and a collection of railwayana.
Holt
Light and spacious established contemporary art gallery selling the best of modern and British paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and glass
Thornage Road
Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre a large, unique antique centre housing vintage, industrial, retro, country, painted and antique furniture.
Cromer
Printing and Presentation solutions of your treasured photos and artworks!
Holt
Workshops and a gallery in the old village shop, a beautiful Regency shop with all its original fittings, showcasing handmade pottery, jewellery and sculpture.
Horning Road West, Hoveton
Visit one of the country's largest operating collections of amazing vintage amusement machines.
Holt
A paint your own pottery studio in the beautiful Georgian town of Holt. Your creations will be ready in days.
Sheringham
Since opening in 1978 the Westcliffe Gallery has offered a new dimension to art lovers visiting North Norfolk. The Gallery has been constantly enhanced to ensure that its stock of 250 carefully selected paintings can be viewed at their best
Holt
‘Adrian Hill Fine Art’ in Holt showcases quality and diverse works from private collections and some of the best-known names of modern British painters.
Holt
Guy Allen is an experimental printmaker, draftsman and talented young British artist.
Cromer
Art gallery and gift shop.
Holt
The main art gallery exhibits 32 artists' work which changes every 3 weeks. Picture-framing specialists and an artists' material centre.
Holt
Specialising in wild birds and wild places, paintings, original prints and sculptures from over 60 of the UK’s leading bird artists, including many members of The Society of Wildlife Artists.
HOLT
Mindful Atelier products are handmade with dedicated craftsmanship, using the best materials possible.
North Walsham
From food safe chopping boards to pens- we have a variety of unique hand crafted wood products made in Neatishead on the the Norfolk Broads.We are located between Wroxham, Horning and Stalham.
Waxham
Magnificent, fully restored Elizabethan barn, the longest in the county. The barn houses an exhibition on local life. Cafe serves snacks and light lunches.
Cromer
Cromer
Four screen cinema offering a choice of the latest films.
North Walsham
Over 100 motorcycles from the 1900s to 1980s.
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