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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 community-focussed event, 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: Whats On in West Norfolk (Local Free News), King’s Lynn on Eventbrite, Discover King’s Lynn What’s On (listings maintained by BID members), 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 – Autumn 2026

    Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale
    Open: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

    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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    King’s Lynn Book Festival

    King’s Lynn Town Hall, King’s Lynn
    Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October
    Check website for timings of individual events

    The first King’s Lynn Book Festival will be held over the weekend of 2-4 October 2026. This follows a run of more than 40 years of the King’s Lynn Literature Festivals.
    The venue for all the wonderful events is the historic and most attractive Town Hall in the centre of the town.

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    Downham Cider Taproom events 2026

    Unit 5a Park Farm, Wormegay
    Taproom Dates 2026: July 3rd & 4th – 17th & 18th August 7th & 8th – 28th & 29th September 4th & 5… (see listing)

    Visit Norfolk’s unique cider taproom and distillery in Wormegay. Enjoy traditional Norfolk cider, craft spirits, guest drinks, live music, pizza nights and special events in a relaxed countryside setting.
    Open selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.

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    Introduction to Green Woodworking – Spindle course

    Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale
    Saturday 3rd October 10.00 – 16:00 Please bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the barn or courtyard. Ho… (see listing)

    Join rural crafter Richard Rood at Deepdale Farm for his popular one-day course introducing you to green woodworking using a spindle.

    During this one-day course you’ll be introduced to the properties and handling of green wood, become familiar with tools including the draw knife and pole lathe, and ultimately make and take home a selection of objects to use at home.

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    Pints and Pizza at Duration 3

    Duration Brewing, West Acre
    Saturday 12/09/26 12:00 – 18:00 Sunday 04/10/26 12:00 – 16:00 Sat/Sun 24/10/26 – 25/10/26 12:00 … (see listing)

    Tap Days are on every Saturday 12-4 and Sunday 12-4 at Abbey Farm.
    Join us all in our brewery taproom for delicious Neapolitan style pizzas served up fresh with a cold beer. We are dog and family friendly and fully wheelchair accessible.

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    Classic Cinema: Footsteps in the Fog

    Alive Corn Exchange, KING’S LYNN
    3pm Sunday October 4

    Recreate those good old-fashioned Sunday matinee feels with this classic British melodrama, starring Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons!

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    Talk: Carneys and Sideshows Freak or Unique?

    Marriott’s Warehouse, King’s Lynn
    7pm Wednesday October 7

    Freak or Unique Roll up, roll up, for a look into the lives of the characters who shocked their audiences by being given the opportunity to leave the darkness and astound the viewer’s gaze.

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    Exhibition: All of Us Witches

    Stories of Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn
    Open seven days a week, 8 October to 4 November: 10 am – 4.30 pm. Admission price: £3.45 (concessio… (see listing)

    All of us Witches is an exhibition honouring the women who were executed under successive Witchcraft Acts in East Anglia.
    King’s Lynn played an important role in these trials and at least 60 women were put to death in the region during this time.

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    Rod Stewart songbook

    The Princess Theatre, Hunstanton
    Friday 9th October 19:30 – 10:00

    The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Sir Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall with his fabulous Live Band.

    Featuring unforgettable hits, including Sailing, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Baby Jane, Rhythm Of My Heart, You Wear It Well, Hot Legs and many many more.

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    Introduction to Green Woodworking – Bowl turning course

    Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale
    Saturday 19th September 10:00 – 16:00
    Saturday 10th October 10:00 – 16:00

    Whether you are completely new to green woodworking, or you’ve previously done our original Introduction to Green Woodworking course using a spindle, why not have a go at bowl turning?
    The aim is that by the end of the day you should have one bowl to take home, and a basic understanding of the core skills for bowl turning.
    It’s a great opportunity to gain skills in this mindful rural craft.