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North Norfolk has one of the largest artistic communities in the UK. With its many galleries for artists, sculptors and potters, as well as theatre, dance and outdoor concerts, there’s always so much to see and experience.
North Norfolk has an array of festivals, exhibitions, shows, theatres and events to enjoy throughout the year. There are carnivals and festivals celebrating arts, enjoying the outdoors, offering family fun and there are events exploring the area's heritage; so there's something for everyone in north Norfolk.
Unique to north Norfolk is Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, the only one of its kind in the country which stages traditional variety shows as well as live music events. There are several theatres in north Norfolk, including Sheringham's Little Theatre and Hunstanton Princess Theatre. Cinemas are perfect for rainy days and keep an eye out for the pop up cinemas during the summer. Wells Maltings is a theatre and cinema showcasing local and national talent.
For arts, head to Houghton Hall. Constructed in the 1720s for Britain's first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, Houghton Hall is now the residence of the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, a direct descendant of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family. The Sculpture Park features an impressive permanent collection of contemporary sculptures. Each year sees new world-renowned artists' exhibiting their at the Hall and grounds, including Antony Gormley, Tony Cragg and Magdalene Odundo. The Hall is also home to the world's largest private collection of model soldiers in the Model Soldier Museum.
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There are events all year round celebrating the arts as well as live classical, pop, rock and clubbing outdoor music events in stunning venues including Holkham Hall and the National Trust's Blickling Hall.
As well as being well known for great events, there are several landmarks in the area that inspired many famous writings. The coast, countryside and Norfolk Broads became well-known over the years, when famous writers, poets and authors were inspired to create important literary works. North Norfolk has also been the backdrop for many films and TV programmes.
If you're look for festivals and carnivals, north Norfolk is the place to be! All year round there are events celebrating the area's heritage and past. Popular festivals include The Viking Festival, The Holt Festival, The Crab & Lobster Festival and Wells Carnival.
Discover Arts and Culture in North Norfolk
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Strumpshaw
Many steam engines, beam engines, mechanical organs, narrow gauge railway and a working toy train for children. There is also a cafe, gift shop, picnic area and free parking.
Sheringham
Since opening in 1978 the Westcliffe Gallery has offered a new dimension to art lovers visiting North Norfolk. The Gallery has been constantly enhanced to ensure that its stock of 250 carefully selected paintings can be viewed at their best
Holt
Utopia: Unique Lighting & Fine Art: Concept, Design & Creation.
Waxham
Magnificent, fully restored Elizabethan barn, the longest in the county. The barn houses an exhibition on local life. Cafe serves snacks and light lunches.
Cromer
Printing and Presentation solutions of your treasured photos and artworks!
Holt
Workshops and a gallery in the old village shop, a beautiful Regency shop with all its original fittings, showcasing handmade pottery, jewellery and sculpture.
HOLT
Mindful Atelier products are handmade with dedicated craftsmanship, using the best materials possible.
Holt
Holt
The main art gallery exhibits 32 artists' work which changes every 3 weeks. Picture-framing specialists and an artists' material centre.
Cromer
Bircham Newton
The Heritage Museum was established to conserve and display the memorabilia of the former RAF station and its satellite airfields. The Heritage Room was first opened in 2005 and is open to the public on a regular basis.
Holt
Light and spacious established contemporary art gallery selling the best of modern and British paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and glass
North Walsham
Over 100 motorcycles from the 1900s to 1980s.
Cromer
Art gallery and gift shop.
Walsingham
Contemporary baroque original paintings, reproductions and homewares.
Stiffkey
In the Maritime Heritage Centre we tell the story of Dunkirk veteran local lifeboat, Lucy Lavers. We have displays of our fishing and wooden boat building heritage, including crab fishing, whelk fishing, and fishing life and communities.
Holt
Guy Allen is an experimental printmaker, draftsman and talented young British artist.
Wells-next-the-sea
Gallery Plus is a contemporary art business in Wells-next-the-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast. There is an open & airy exhibition space; plus Trevor Woods’ Contemporary Art open studio; plus a professional picture framing service & workshop
Cromer
Four screen cinema offering a choice of the latest films.
Thornage Road
Holt Antiques & Interiors Centre a large, unique antique centre housing vintage, industrial, retro, country, painted and antique furniture.
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