coast Events on the

Please check all events are going ahead before you travel. Many events will need to be prebooked through individual organisations’ websites or by phone. Some events are free, others require payment. Please also note this is just a small selection of events happening in Norfolk this year. Nothing here that meets your fancy? Why not check out BeNorfolk.co.uk to curate your own.

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Wed 3, A Life in Cley, 10:30am-12:30pm: Join third generation warden, Bernard Bishop, on an enlightening tour of Cley village past and present. (Walk length approximately 2 miles). Held at Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes, tickets are £4.50 NWT members, £6.50 nonmembers + booking fee. Booking is essential and can be done online via the NWT website.

Thu 4, Beneath the Waterline - Jack Perks, 1pm-2:30pm: Jack is a professional wildlife cameraman who has worked on many BBC nature series and specialises in filming in rivers and lakes. His work has taken him all over the British Isles and in this talk, he will go through some of the interesting species he’s come across, how he gets the footage and favourite encounters. Held at NWT Cley Marshes, tickets are £12 NWT members, £14 non-members (price includes lunch) + booking fee. Booking is essential and can be done online via the NWT website.

Fri 5 to Sun 7, Folk on the Pier, Cromer Pier: Held on Cromer’s famous pier, Folk on the Pier attracts a collection of folk, folk-rock and acoustic artists from around the UK for its two day festival.

Sat 6, Beach Clean at Cley Beach, 10:30am12pm: Help us clean up our shore to benefit coastal wildlife. There is always lots of exciting wildlife, and we often find mysterious marine objects along the shore too. In the event of adverse weather, please contact the visitor centre in advance to check for cancellations. All equipment provided. This event is free with no need to book, just meet NWT at Cley Beach Car Park.

Sun 7, Free Family Fun Day, 10:30am-4pm: Enjoy free entry to the NWT Cley Marshes reserve, for every child and their accompanying adult, all day. We will also be offering free handson activities in our Education Centre. In these summer months, why not join us from 10:30am12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm as we hunt for freshwater beasties at our pond dipping platform.

Fri 12 to Sun 28, Norfolk & Norwich Festival: Every May the festival transforms and celebrates Norwich and Norfolk, with a range of art and events across various venues throughout the region.

Sun 14, National Trust: Meet the Ranger, 1:30pm-3:30pm (dependant on tides): Looking for a chance to learn more about our beautiful coast? There are several Meet the Rangers events happening throughout the year which give visitors the change to meet one of the rangers who care for the coast and learn more about the conservation work the National Trust do. It’s a free event so no need to book! Simply turn up and find the stall at Morston Quay by the Visitor Welcome Centre.

Wed 24, National Trust: Eels Talk, 10am: Join our National Trust ranger team in monitoring eels from the Blakeney Marshes where we will live catch young eels to measure and record them before releasing them upstream. Our expert team will be on hand to tell you tales of this amazing creature and answer your questions. Meet at Blakeney Quay (Carnser) car park at 10am. It is a free event, but you will need to book as spaces are limited.

Sat 27 & Tue 30, Really Wild Saturday/ Tuesday - Half Term, 10am-4pm: Join the NWT at Cley Marshes for free activities, such as making plastic-free plant pots and decorating your own plastic-free bag. Please note if the

Our 9 hole Pitch and Putt course provides entertainment for all the family. We have equipment to borrow, so even if you have never picked up a golf club, come and have some fun in a friendly and relaxed environment.

If you have your own clubs with you, we have a 10 bay undercover Golf Driving Range, where the seasoned golfer can practice their swing and polish up their game.

Our 9-hole Crazy Golf Course is open in spring and summer. Inspired by North Norfolk coastal towns you can putt your way from Hunstanton to Cromer!

Education Centre is in use for an event, activities may be limited or unavailable. To check the schedule for the day of your visit, please ring in advance.

Sun 28, Reepham Food Festival, 10am4pm: Returning for its fifth festival Reepham will be host to a range of local food and drink producers, with more than 30- stalls expected, catering for all tastes and budgets.

Sun 28 & Mon 29, The Fairy Fair: Held at Bradmoor Woods on the West Acre Estate, near King’s Lynn, the Fairy Fair is a magical day out for all the family, including nature workshops, musical entertainment, games, storytelling and more. For more information and tickets visit the Fairy Land Trust website, www.fairylandtrust.org.

June

Throughout June, Cley Calling Festival, Various events: Norfolk Wildlife Trust will be hosting an exciting array of activities celebrating wildlife and landscapes, with walks, workshops and performances inspired by this summer’s theme: Costal Currents. Hear about the incredible Cromer Chalk Reef just off the shores of Cley, protected as a Marine Conservation Zone and about global efforts to restore and rejuvenate marine habitats in the face of intensifying threats. Experience our local cetaceans and birdlife or enjoy art and literature events celebrating the marine environment.

Fri 2, Rockpool Rummaging, 11am-12:30pm:

Once again we are rummaging in rockpools in search of life. Come along with sturdy shoes and keen eyes and help us carefully investigate the secrets of the seashore. If you don’t know a barnacle from a belemnite, the experts will be on hand to identify your finds. Meet the NWT team at West Runton Beach, outside the beach café. Booking essential. Tickets are £3 NWT members and £3.50 non-members + booking fee.

Wed 7, Coltishall Walk, 10:15am-3pm: A free guided walking event which will leave Horstead Mill carpark via the permissive path to Coltishall village, then on to Mayton via the old railway line. The walk will return following the river path back to Horstead. Booking is helpful but not essential, please contact Hoveton TIC on 01603 756097 or email hovetontic@broads-authority. gov.uk/ for more information.