

There is a lively arts scene in West Norfolk, providing high quality gallery exhibitions and open-air entertainment throughout the region.
Whether it is that ‘special something’ to take home with you, a handmade objet d’art, traditional craft ornament, or even a contemporary artwork or sculpture to add to your collection, West Norfolk has it all.
Whatever your taste you will find something to suit, be it a small intimate solo artist show or a larger local group exhibition showing a variety of traditional and modern approaches to art.From May-June each year, artist studios across the region open for curious visitors during the Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios event – where you can go an art trails, personally meet West Norfolk artists, and buy stunning original artworks straight from their studios!
Take a visit to the regular Craft and Collectables Market at Downham Market too, held on many Fridays and Saturdays, for something more traditional.
Browse our Arts & Crafts listings for many more Arts gallery and venue details.
Along the West Norfolk coastline, Hunstanton boasts a range of popular arts and entertainment festivals too, including the Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts, the Hunstanton Carnival and the Old Hunstanton Flower Festival, where there are all sorts of horticultural or home-made creative gifts to buy.
Events
For details of festivals, exhibitions and special craft markets around West Norfolk visit the events listings for the latest details.
Arts and Culture Venues
From the famous performances at the ‘Festival Town of King’s Lynn’, to the work of artists inspired by the architecture and landscapes of West Norfolk, check out details of a host of locations to visit including our leading regular entertainment venues.