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Hunstanton Soap Box Derby Norfolk

Teams gather for a downhill challenge in Hunstanton

On Sunday 17th September, Hunstanton will host their 2017 Soap Box Derby. Watch teams compete for trophies and enjoy a day of free entertainment…

Wells next the Sea Pirate Festival 2017

Walking the plank at Wells next the Sea Pirate Festival

Wells next the Sea Pirate Festival will take place from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th September in the Norfolk seaside town, with pirate raids and musket firing…

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 2014 - Great Yarmouth Tourism

Shanties, ships and soldiers at Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival takes place on 9th and 10th September, along the length of South Quay, with live shanty music, street entertainment, activities and ships…

2CV 24 Hour Race - Photo: Neil Lambert

A quirky 24 hour retro car race in Norfolk

This month, visitors to Snetterton Circuit will be able to watch strange-looking French relics take to the track in a unique 2CV 24 Hour Race…

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Get in the slow lane for the World Snail Racing Championships

The World Snail Racing Championships 2017 will take place in Norfolk on Saturday 15th July, as part of Congham’s annual village fete…

We Meet in Paradise Theatre Fragile

Choral sleepovers and virtual reality adventures at Norfolk and Norwich Festival

Norfolk & Norwich Festival will take place from 12th to 28th May, with virtual reality swing adventures and performances on custom made double decker buses…

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 2014 - Great Yarmouth Tourism

Street theatre, sea shanties and ships at Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival will take place on 10th and 11th September, along South Quay, with street theatre and live shanty music…

Wells Pirate Festival 2014 - Norfolk - Contrary Life

There be pirates in Norfolk this month

Wells next the Sea’s Pirate Festival takes place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September in Norfolk, with a Smugglers Ball, Pirate Camp and a Treasure Trail…

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Dwile Flonking, Norfolk’s traditional drinking game

This Saturday sees the hotly contested World Dwile Flonking Championships take place in Ludham Bridge, Norfolk. But what is Dwile Flonking?

World Snail Racing Championships- Photo Tony Scase News Service Ltd

Racing at a snail’s pace in Norfolk

The World Snail Racing Championships 2016 will take place in Norfolk on Saturday 16th July. The event is part of the annual Congham Fete…

Wells Pirate Festival 2014 - Norfolk - Contrary Life

Swashbuckling scallywags at Wells Pirate Festival

Wells next the Sea is a small fishing town on the Norfolk coast, and from 12th to 14th September it will be hosting the Wells Pirate Festival…

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 2014 - Great Yarmouth Tourism

Set sail for the Great Yarr-mouth Maritime Festival

The Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival takes place on 6th and 7th September along the length of South Quay, with street theatre, shanty music and ships…

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Dwile Flonking, Norfolk’s ‘traditional’ drinking game

Saturday 9th August 2014 sees the hotly contested World Dwile Flonking Championships take place at The Dog Inn, Ludham Bridge in Norfolk…

World Snail Racing Championships

Slug it out in Norfolk at the World Snail Racing Championships

Around 200 snails will slug it out at the World Snail Racing Championships 2014 in Congham, Norfolk, on 19th July as part of the annual Congham Fete…

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival 2013 (Photo: Keiron Tovell)

Climb aboard the Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival

Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival will take place on 7th and 8th Sept along the South Quay with entertainment including stalls, ships and demonstrations…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
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Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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