North Norfolk Activities & Workshops | August 2024


North Norfolk is home to lots of workshops and activities, from watersport lessons & guided trips to learning an art or craft, join a beach clean or embrace nature. So much to choose from. Have a look at this selection of workshops and activities taking place over the next few months. We hope to see you for one or more of them. Anyone organising activities, workshops or other related events are welcome to post their events on here, please do submit your events online.

 

 

 

Big Butterfly Count

Friday 12th July to Sunday 4th August 2024
A UK-wide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see.

 

 

Eclairs & Choux

Friday 2nd August 2024
Learn how to make deliciously light eclairs and choux buns

 

 

Wells Carnival 2024

Friday 2nd to Sunday 11th August 2024
Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors.

 

 

Late Night Opening

Saturday 3rd August 2024
The 85-acre Jurassic adventure Park will close at 5.30pm and re-open 6pm - 10pm for ROARR!’s late night evenings in 2024!

 

 

The Great Aylsham Snail Race

Saturday 3rd August 2024
The “slowest and silliest” race at the Food & Craft Market just outside Aylsham Town Hall, when live snails will compete for the coveted “Lettuce Pot”.

 

 

Willow Weaving Workshop - Family Workshop

Saturday 3rd August 2024
This is a workshop for the kids. Supported by their adult, children will learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving whilst creating a teepee bird house to take home.

 

 

Willow Weaving Workshop - Flower

Saturday 3rd August 2024
An extended workshop to learn the basics of willow weaving whilst creating a woven flower. Suitable for beginners.

 

 

Sheringham Carnival

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th August 2024
Week-long celebration, featuring a variety of activities, entertainment, and events for both the local community and visitors.

 

 

Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Day

Sunday 4th August 2024
Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

 

 

Sacred Sunday

Sunday 4th August 2024
A morning of gentle Yoga, Breath-work and Relaxtion

 

 

Sheringham Beach Clean

Sunday 4th August 2024
Enjoy the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, then please help keep this part of the world clean by joining in with a beach clean.

 

 

The Jolly Charity Pub Quiz

Tuesday 6th August 2024
Enjoy a traditional pub quiz in aid of The Big C Cancer Charity on the first Tuesday of each month. Test your general knowledge and enjoy an evening at the pub.

 

 

Yoga & Sunset SUP

Tuesday 6th August 2024
An evening of Yoga in the garden following by a Sunset Paddle at Northshore SUP & Surf, Brancaster Staithe

 

 

Soccer Camp at Holkham

Tuesday 6th to Wednesday 7th August 2024
A soccer day camp for 5-11 year olds facilitated by Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, at Holkham Park this summer.

 

 

Fused Glass Workshops

Wednesday 7th August 2024
A great creative experience for anyone, regardless of how creative you think you are. Once we've guided you through the practice techniques, you can come away with your own unique piece of glass artwork.

 

 

Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Day

Wednesday 7th August 2024
Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

 

 

Youth Art Workshop at Holkham - Monet's Waterlillies

Wednesday 7th August 2024
Artist Bryony Knight leads this art workshop, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on the work of Monet.

 

 

Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Day

Sunday 11th August 2024
Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

 

 

Sheringham Lifeboat Day

Sunday 11th August 2024
Join the Sheringham RNLI on Sunday 11th August for their annual Lifeboat Day. They'll be launching the lifeboat, with refreshments, tombola, meet the Lifeboat Crew, Lifeguards, HM Coastguard & Stormy Stan.

 

 

Women's Rewilding Day

Sunday 11th August 2024
Join us for an immersive day of playful fun, togetherness and rewilding magic set on the edge of Burnham Deepdale in the beautiful 'pop-up' Wild Yoga Garden at Dalegate Market.

 

 

Fused Glass Workshops

Wednesday 14th August 2024
A great creative experience for anyone, regardless of how creative you think you are. Once we've guided you through the practice techniques, you can come away with your own unique piece of glass artwork.

 

 

Youth Art Workshop at Holkham - Matisse's Cat & Goldfish

Wednesday 14th August 2024
Artist Bryony Knight leads this art workshop, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on the work of Matisse.

 

 

Bird Ringing Demonstration

Friday 16th August 2024
Join our local bird ringers, the Lamsdells, from the Iceni Bird Monitoring Group, on a morning bird ringing demonstration. This is an opportunity for a small group of 10 people to see what is involved in bird monitoring on the farm.

 

 

Harvest Wellbee'ing Day

Saturday 17th August 2024
We'll gather in a small, personal group to contemplate what harvest means to us and explore ways of nurturing our wellbeing. We'll work with the honey bee and with wheat to find a connection with nature and the season.

 

 

Mastering Tricky Hot Desserts Workshop

Saturday 17th August 2024
Learn how to make tricky hot desserts and impress your guests

 

 

Yoga, Sauna + Brunch

Saturday 17th August 2024
A morning of Yoga + Movement, Nourishing Brunch + Sauna

 

 

Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Day

Sunday 18th August 2024
Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

 

 

Sacred Sunday

Sunday 18th August 2024
A morning of gentle Yoga, Breath-work and Relaxtion

 

 

Bat chat and trek at Holkham

Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd August 2024
Spot bats in Holkham Park this summer.

 

 

Fused Glass Workshops

Wednesday 21st August 2024
A great creative experience for anyone, regardless of how creative you think you are. Once we've guided you through the practice techniques, you can come away with your own unique piece of glass artwork.

 

 

Youth Art Workshop at Holkham - Van Gogh's Sunflowers

Wednesday 21st August 2024
Artist Bryony Knight leads this art workshop, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on the work of Van Gogh.

 

 

Floragami paper flower workshop at Holkham

Saturday 24th August 2024
Craft your own paper Cosmos flowers with local artist Meg Lowder

 

 

Dinos in the Dark

Sunday 25th August 2024
Visit the Park from 6pm-10pm on Saturday 24th August and discover some wild nightlife at ROARR! Tickets are £9.95 per person.

 

 

Happisburgh Lighthouse Open Day

Sunday 25th August 2024
Visit the oldest working lighthouse on the Norfolk Coast and the only independently operated lighthouse in the UK.

 

 

Sacred Sunday

Sunday 25th August 2024
A morning of gentle Yoga, Breath-work and Relaxtion

 

 

Fused Glass Workshops

Wednesday 28th August 2024
A great creative experience for anyone, regardless of how creative you think you are. Once we've guided you through the practice techniques, you can come away with your own unique piece of glass artwork.

 

 

Youth Art Workshop at Holkham - Frida Kahlo's Self Portrait

Wednesday 28th August 2024
Artist Bryony Knight leads this art workshop, aimed at young people aged 10+, based on the work of Frida Kahlo.

 

 

Yoga & Pottery Day

Saturday 31st August 2024
A day of yoga + movement, connection + creativity

 

 

North Norfolk Food & Drink Festival

Saturday 31st August to Sunday 1st September 2024
Featuring an ever-growing team of local food and drink producers who grow, rear, produce, supply and sell food in North Norfolk.