Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh Hall ... No one ever forgets their first sight of Oxburgh. A gorgeous, moated manor house, it was built by the Bedingfeld family in the 15th century and is still breathtaking today. Inside, there is a secret priest's hole which you can crawl inside. Also, incredibly, needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots.  Outside, you can enjoy panoramic views from the gatehouse roof and follow the woodcarving trails in the gardens and woodlands. The late winter drifts of snowdrops are not to be missed.  Easter events for children and free garden tours every day. Childrens' trails in the gardens and house all year.

Sandringham Craft Fair

Sandringham Craft Fair is from 1-3 April, 2011.  The House opens to the public on the 23rd April 2011. 

The Holkham Estate

The Holkham Estate has events in March and April that range from "Have a Go" Archery to Chamber Music in the Great Hall.  There are also guided walks through the National Nature Reserve, Pond Dipping and Easter Trails... Something for everybody.

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve: Home of BBC "Springwatch"

Pensthorpe Nature reserve has events going all constantly, as well as being a beautiful place to visit.  In March and April they have all sorts, from a quilting workshop, to nature painting courses, to nature photography walks, to guided garden walks to dawn chorus birdwatching....  etc!!  Also, in April there is an Easter Eggstravaganza from the 9th onwards with regular admission.

Brancaster Millenium Activity Centre, National Trust

Easter events at the Brancaster Millenium Activity Centre include sailing in a beautiful Drascombe Longboat in Bracaster Harbour, Kayaking in Brancaster harbour and Muddy Harbour Rambles with wildlife guidance and adventures.  August offers a Yoga retreat.  This is a great local resource and offers all sorts of fun activities for all the family and for individuals.  

Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials

Houghton International Horse Trials, May 26 - 29th.  This is another great event in an incredibly beautiful setting.

Burnham Market International Horse Trials

Burnham Market International Horse Trials... Right on the next door farm April 15 - 17th.  Big name riders and international competition.  This is a terrific event for horse lovers and for a family day out... shopping, food and a bar tent.  It is a great event, and could not be closer!

Castle Rising Medieval Tournament

23 -24 July 2011, 13- 14 August 2011 and 28-29 August 2011, Jousting at the castle!  Castle Rising is a fine 12th century castle keep.  It feels like the past reaches out to the present here, especially when there is jousting like there is during this tournament.  Buy a wooden sword on the way home.  

Norfolk Dog Day

Norfolk Dog Day to benefit Help for Heros is on August 9th at Sennowe Park, Guist.  This looks like it will be a great day for all dog lovers, and especially for families with dogs.  The park is gorgeous and the charity very worthy, fun dog shows, trade stands, children's entertainment...  Our dog will be winning all the prizes of course, but if you don't mind that then it will be a good day out.

Ringstead Open Gardens, Sunday July 4th

This is a top open garden event.  Ringstead is a great village, with a good atmosphere.  It is very close to Big Sky Barn, set above Old Hunstanton.  The event has live bands, a flower festival in the pretty church, garden produce and cake stalls,  and great value, totally delicious teas and lunch prepared by locals, who are also professional caterers.  Highly recommended.