A group of performers playing traditional instruments and wearing traditional hanseatic outfits on Tuesday Market Place.

Events

Discover the huge range of events going on all year in west Norfolk. Whatever your interest, there is something happening in the area to suit you.

Event organisers can add local events to Visit West Norfolk through our online form

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Our listings give a shining light on colourful events across the west Norfolk area that hold a strong tourist or visitor appeal. If you are holding (or looking for) a service, local consultation or other regular community-focused meeting or event beyond our scope, please do visit the links for externally-managed local community event platforms here: King’s Lynn on Eventbrite, Discover King’s Lynn What’s On, Downham Market Town Council, and What’s On in Hunstanton.

Looking for year round inspiration? Check out our Email Newsletters page for past events in our three towns, coast and countryside.

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    Dalegate Market Pop Up Shops

    Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale
    Open daily, between 16th April 2026 and 7th May 2026

    North Norfolk Coast shopping that’s not on the high street from local producers & artisans. Dalegate Market will host four artisans & producers in the beach huts each week.

    Pop Up Shops change every week at Dalegate Market. You’ll usually find four new and interesting Pop Up Shops, in the beach huts behind The Nest Cafe, from Thursday to the following Tuesday each week throughout the Summer and weekends in the run up to Christmas.

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    Biofluorescent Night Walk

    Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale
    Monday 6th April 20.00 – 21.30 Monday 6th April 22.00 – 23.30 Tuesday 7th April 20:00 – 21:30 Tuesda… (see listing)

    The ideal experience for your Easter break! Join us for an extraordinary adventure as we explore the fascinating world of biofluorescence! Fresh from his recent trips to study biofluorescence around the world, we are delighted to be welcoming David from Reveal Nature back to Deepdale Farm in April 2026. He will be running 4 night-time biofluorescence walks with us while he is back in Norfolk.
    This walk is suitable for ages 8+, but please not the late timing due to the requirement of darkness.

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    Historic Lynn with King’s Lynn Town Guides

    Stories of Lynn – Museum and Old Gaol Cells, King’s Lynn
    Various dates between 18th April and 30th April 14:00 16:00 21/04/2026 14:00 16:00 22/04/2026 14:00… (see listing)

    This tour takes in 1,000 years of history. Historic buildings, hidden courtyards and the river all reveal King’s Lynn’s story from small settlement to successful port and elegant town – along with the stories of the people who left their mark here.

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    King’s Lynn’s Darker History – Conflicts, Murders, Executions with King’s Lynn Town Guides

    Stories of Lynn – Museum and Old Gaol Cells, King’s Lynn
    Tuesday 21st April 18:00 – 20:00

    Brace yourself as you discover ransoms, massacres, naked bodies, treacherous aristocrats, a missing body and the whipping post. Plus, the boiling and all the duckings, burnings, hangings, and quarterings!

    Meet at Stories of Lynn.

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    Coffee Morning: Tissue Paper Flowers

    Old Market Street, King’s Lynn
    Friday 24th April 10:30 – 11:30

    Join us for a relaxing hot drink, cake and activity, ranging from crafts to handling artefacts. Each monthly session will have a different activity. In April, create your own colourful floral creations for spring.
    Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

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    Afternoon Talk – Mourning Manners

    Lynn Museum, KING’S LYNN
    Friday 24th April 2026 14:00 – 15:00

    Whether you were attending a happy or sad occasion, Queen Victoria not only trail blazed the ways of weddings but also of funerals. Join Rebecca Smith (Great Yarmouth Museums) to delve into funeral etiquette including appropriate clothing, how long to officially be in mourning and customs and traditions. Plus hear about funeral photography and what the symbols mean that can be found within memorials.

  • Hunstanton Craft Fairs

    Hunstanton Town Hall, Bridge Road
    Saturday 28/03/2026 10:00 – 16.00 Saturday 25/04/2026 10:00 – 16.00 Saturday 30/05/2026 10:00 – 16.0… (see listing)

    Craft fairs run monthly, handmade crafts, previously run by Hunstanton District Festival of Arts.

  • Continental Breads Making Workshop

    Satiate Artisan, Beeston
    25/04/2026 25/04/2026 10:00 17:00
    19/06/2026 19/06/2026 10:00 17:00

    Satiate Artisan offers you a hands-on back to basics bread making workshop where you can learn to prepare a levain (starter) and create delicious bread varieties like baguettes, fougasse, pain de campagne and grissini.

    This all-day workshop includes mastering shaping and baking techniques using a professional bread oven. You’ll also be making pizzas for lunch and be taking all your artisan breads home to enjoy.

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    Secrets of the High Street with King’s Lynn Town Guides

    Stories of Lynn – Museum and Old Gaol Cells, King’s Lynn
    Sunday 26th April 11:00 – 13:00

    Walk Lynn’s High Street and see beyond the shopfronts to the stories beneath. Follow the traces of Briggate, Mercer Row and Cooks’ Row — once busy with merchants, craftsmen and market traders.
    Every storefront hides a story; every cobblestone remembers a name.
    Join our guided walk and see the High Street as it was — loud, proud, and alive with history. The past is still here. You only have to walk to find it!

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    The Pre Loved Pop Up Market

    Happy Valley Norfolk, Grimston
    Sunday 26th April 11:00 – 15:00
    Admission: £2

    Join us for a feel-good day of thrifting, treasure-hunting and planet-friendly shopping at our popular Pre-Loved Pop-Up Market, held under our eclectic community roof at Happy Valley Norfolk.
    Our Pre-Loved market brings together a wonderful mix of independent sellers offering quality pre-loved clothing, accessories, homeware, designer, vintage, brocante and unique finds, all carefully curated and ready for a new story. Second-hand shopping is a simple way to reduce waste, save resources and make more sustainable choices – all while finding something truly special.