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 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.

  • Event poster. White writing on an orange background, purple and orange flowers.

    St Nicholas Church Flower Festival

    St Nicholas Church, Manor Road
    Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th September 10:00 – 16.00

    Our annual flower Festival is back again this year better than ever! The theme this year is ABC, a Journey along the Alphabet – lots of a beautiful alphabet themed displays to be discovered! The event will start with a comedy night featuring British Comedy Award winning comedy writer, Paul Kerensa

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    Mini Museum Club: Dinosaurs & Fossils

    Lynn Museum, KING’S LYNN
    Thursday 17th September 10:30 – 11:30

    Once a month, under 5s and their families are invited to explore Lynn Museum with a variety of activities, trails, songs, games and stories. These sessions have a different theme each month, and are specially designed for early years learning, allowing young children the chance to explore the museum in their own way.
    In September we will be revisiting everyone’s favourite prehistoric creatures – dinosaurs!
    Booking is recommended.

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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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    Pewter Pilgrims Workshop For Adults

    Lynn Museum, KING’S LYNN
    Saturday 19th September 10:30 – 14:30

    Join Lynn Museum’s Pewter Pilgrims workshop for adults! Spend the morning learning about the many pilgrimage souvenirs dropped into the River Great Ouse during the Medieval period and have a go at creating and casting your own pewter souvenirs. Then in the afternoon, go on a Pilgrimage Walking Tour around King’s Lynn with a Town Guide.

    Workshop includes museum admission.

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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.

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    RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Centre – Open Day

    RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Museum, Bircham Newton
    Sunday 20th September 2026: 10:00 – 16:00
    Sunday 27th September 2026: 10:00 – 16:00
    Sunday 11th October 2026: 10:00 – 16:00
    Sunday 25th October 2026: 10:00 – 16:00
    Sunday 8th November 2026: 10:00 – 16:00

    The Bircham Newton Heritage Centre has a unique collection of memorabilia from the former Royal Air Force station’s past service, which spanned more than 44 years, including two world wars and the Cold War…

  • Poster for Deepdale Festival: 24 - 27 September 2026. List of performers: please see website for full list.

    Deepdale Festival

    Deepdale Camping and Rooms, Main Road
    Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September 17.00 – 22:00

    Deepdale Camping & Rooms hosts a small but perfectly formed Music Festival with a Heart of Folk across 3 stages on the last weekend of September. The Brick Barn, Orchard Stage & Courtyard will host more than 40 superb acts. Take a look at the programme on the website.

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    Coffee Morning: Vintage Collaging

    Lynn Museum, KING’S LYNN
    Friday 25th September 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 September, we will be creating vintage style collages with a Victorian circus theme.
    Coffee Mornings are open to all and free to attend; includes museum admission. Booking is recommended as seating is limited.

  • B/W engraving from The illustrated London News. Shows a black horse with a rider in top hat and breeches, in a circus ring, surrounded by other figure

    Afternoon Talk – Pablo Fanque’s Fair and The Victorian Circus

    Old Market Street, King’s Lynn
    Friday 25th September 2 pm – 3 pm
    Booking is required as seating is limited.

    Pablo Fanque is the first recognised Black circus proprietor in Britain and was born in Norwich. Fanque presents an interesting phenomenon by contributing to popular culture over three centuries – his own, with regard to the development of circus entertainment in the 19th century; the late 20th century, as the subject of lyrics by John Lennon; the 21st, as an icon of multicultural Britain.

  • People sitting outside, drinking cider.

    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.