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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 (click here).

What type of events can I upload here?

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-focussed meeting or event beyond our scope, please do visit the links for externally-managed local community event platforms here: King’s Lynn Event Check, Downham Market Town Council, and Hunstanton Info.

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

  • Cinderella

    Princess Theatre, Hunstanton
    Saturday 8th June 2024, 3:00pm.

    You are invited to the most spectacular ball of them all!

  • Fathers Day – Big Toys for Big Boys

    Church Farm Stow Bardolph, Stow Bardolph
    Sunday 16th June 2024.

    We will bring the tractors, the combine harvester, the beet harvester and other interesting equipment for you to look at, learn a little bit about and even have a sit in.

  • Hunstanton Carnival

    The Green, Hunstanton
    21st – 23rd June 2024.

    Hunstanton Carnival Day – Getting Bigger Every Year!!!

  • Dog Show and Family Fun Day hosted by Coastal Health & Wellbeing

    Creake Abbey, Fakenham
    Sunday 21st July 2024, 10:45am – 4:00pm.

    Coastal Health and Wellbeing (Wells Community Hospital Trust) will be holding their annual dog show once again in the grounds of Creake Abbey. For further information please email emma.johnson@wellshospital.uk. More details to follow.

  • Afternoon Talk: The Friendly Invasion of Norfolk in WW2

    Lynn Museum, King’s Lynn
    Friday 26th July 2024, 2:00pm – 3:00pm.

    A light-hearted look at how the arrival of the US Air Force in Norfolk in WW2 impacted both American servicemen and the Norfolk people. Pictures, artefacts, and first-hand accounts will be used to give a flavour of life in this crucial theatre of operations in WW2.

  • Christmas Craft, Food and Gift Fair

    Sandringham Estate, Sandringham
    Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024.

    Craft, Food, Gifts and Festive Fun are all essential ingredients of a successful Christmas event, accompanied with an array of music throughout the weekend.

  • Christmas Gift Fair

    Creake Abbey, Fakenham
    Saturday 23rd November 2024, 10:00am – 3:00pm.

    Creake Abbey’s Christmas Gift Fair will take place on Saturday 23rd November between 10am and 3pm.

  • Christmas farmers’ market with gifts

    Creake Abbey, Fakenham
    Saturday 21st December 2024, 9:30am – 1:00pm.

    Welcome to the possible line-up for the final Farmers’ Market of 2024! We will be joined by a few selected gift stands too.