There are some fantastic events going on throughout Norfolk in September. Here are just a few that caught our eye:Norfolk Food and Drinks Festival
A month long festival which is the largest of its kind in the country. There are hundreds of events and promotions to sample some amazing food and drink, for more details of locations and dates see http://www.norfolkfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk/
12-15 Sept are the Norwich Heritage Open Days, happening across Norwich and Norfolk to celebrate our history, heritage and architecture. Free access will be offered to over 200 events such as Norwich Castle, Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Dads Army Museum, Wymondham Heritage Musuem, for more details see: http://www.heritagecity.org/hods/ and follow the link.
13-15 Wells Pirate Festival – The annual fundraiser for Wells Maltings, includes a Smugglers Ball and plenty of storytelling, pirate art and parrot workshops, pirate bands, boat trips and a fete on the quay. More info at:
http://thegranary.wellsmaltings.org.uk/boxoffice/wells-pirate-festival-2013/
21-22 1940’s Weekend – North Norfolk Railway (Poppy Line) and in Sheringham. Steam trains running all day with hopefully and 89 year old 4 coach wooden-bodied train along with a low flying Spitfire making regular patrols over the railway all weekend (weather dependent). Re-enactment groups, parades and much more for a really fun filled weekend. For more info: CLICK HERE >
Holkham Hall has various events throughout the month as always, including bat walks, guided walks, cricket matches and more as well as Glamours and Gowns display still running. See: http://www.holkham.co.uk/html/eventsdiary.html
The 'Geocache Trail' is still on until the beginning of November at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. See: http://www.fairhavengarden.co.uk/events.html
Houghton Revisited at Houghton Hall has proved so popular that it has now been extended until November 24th. This is a unique opportunity to see the magnificent art collection of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, sold to Catherine the Great to adorn the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, is reassembled in its spectacular original setting for the first time in over 200 years. Find out more at: http://www.houghtonrevisited.com
