WHAT’S ON CONT
Cromer
Mundesley
Wells-next-the-Sea
Egmere
Fakenham
2:303:30
CROMER LIBRARY
01263 512850
When Einstein Came to Cromer
Did you know that Einstein was a refugee in Cromer in
1933? Try light-bending glasses, see the Van der Graaf
Machine and enjoy other scientific fun in a session run by
Mad Science. And try to spot the Mad Scientists around
Cromer, 1.30-2.30pm. Aimed at primary school-aged
children and their families. Pre-book.
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North
Walsham
Holt
Stalham
Our events are run by 22 partner venues
and co-ordinated by Museums Norfolk,
an organisation that supports and works
on behalf of heritage organisations across
the county. The Festival is funded by
the Heritage Lottery Fund and is part of
Museums at Night, the national annual
after-hours festival of arts, culture and
heritage when hundreds of museums,
galleries, libraries, archives
and heritage sites open their doors
for special events.
Neatishead
(NORWICH)
8:309:30
CROMER MUSEUM AND 01263 513543
RNLI HENRY BLOGG MUSEUM
Blood on the Beach: A 1950s Murder Mystery
Enjoy a night of intrigue by torchlight on this murder
mystery walk around Cromer. Solve the terrible fate of
Professor Cecil Hunter, a visiting fossil hunter who has
gone missing. Meet colourful characters along your way as
you help solve his murder. Pre-book with Cromer Museum.
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cromer.museum@norfolk.gov.uk | northnorfolkstories.org
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THE FISHERMEN’S HERITAGE CENTRE
Travel Back in Time
Meet costumed characters and learn about Sheringham’s
lifeboat heritage, the brave fishermen who manned the
town’s first lifeboats and their rescues. See the historic
Henry Ramey Upcher lifeboat which saved over 200 lives
during its service from 1894 to 1935.
West Cliff, Sheringham, NR26 8JT | sheringhamsociety.com
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For more information or to share your own
North Norfolk Stories with us, please get in touch:
www.northnorfolkstories.org
@MuseumsNorfolk #nnstoriesfest
www.facebook.com/museumsnorfolk
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HOLT LIBRARY
01263 712202
Norfolk Nature: Birds, Butterflies and Bluebells
A workshop celebrating North Norfolk’s bluebell woods
and their flora and fauna. Make a large-scale bluebell
installation and native Norfolk butterflies with artist
Cordelia Spalding. Learn about North Norfolk’s birds
of prey with activities from the Hawk and Owl Trust.
Complimentary finger food available, made by local
charity About with Friends.
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PETER COKE SHELL GALLERY
Sailor Valentines
Drop in and see the stunning and vast collection of shell
artworks and learn about how shells were used to create
decorative objects for Victorian homes. Find out how Sailor
Valentines were made from small seashells which 19th
century sailors gave to their loved ones, and help create a
large-scale Sailor Valentine with real shells. All materials
provided, but please bring an apron if possible. Booking for
workshop advised on 01263 822156.
West Cliff, Sheringham, NR26 8JT | sheringhamsociety.com
01263 822874
Join us for pirate fun! Drop-in storytelling, meet our
pirates, outdoor activities, treasure trail, face painting and
a display about smuggling on the North Norfolk coast.
Live music from Pennyless 12-1pm.
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New Road, NR26 8EB | northnorfolkstories.org
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SHERINGHAM LITTLE THEATRE
01263 822347
The Wailing Wood
Sheringham Little Theatre Drama Group present this
new play which dramatises the true story of two children
murdered in Norfolk’s Wayland Wood in the 16th century
and is the basis of the traditional ‘Babes in the Wood’
story. Tickets are free. Booking advised at the Box Office.
Tickets will be available on the door subject to availability.
THURS 12
to
SAT 14
2 Station Road, NR26 8RE | sheringhamlittletheatre.com
SHERINGHAM PARK
6:30-10
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Rhododendron Party
We invite you to a special vintage evening to
enjoy our famous ‘Wild Garden’ which peaks in
May. Tom Upcher, the last owner of the estate,
would celebrate by throwing rhododendron
champagne parties – a tradition which began
in the 1950s. Our event will rekindle the spirit
of these soirees. Enjoy live music and a bar,
bring a picnic or order one in advance from us.
1950s wear is optional but encouraged!
Wood Farm Centre, Upper Sheringham, NR26 8TL
nationaltrust.org.uk/sheringham-park
01263 820550
1111:30
NORTH WALSHAM LIBRARY AM
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01692 402482
Revolting North Walsham
An interactive community theatre event telling the tale
of North Walsham’s quirky past. The stories are told on
a walk around town, finishing at the Library. All ages
welcome, but aimed at children and families. Meet at the
town clock at 11am.
New Road, NR28 9DE | northnorfolkstories.org
Church Street, NR25 6BB | northnorfolkstories.org
3-5
SHERINGHAM LIBRARY
How To Be A Pirate
Prince of Wales Road, NR27 9HS | northnorfolkstories.org
www.museumsnorfolk.org.uk
northnorfolkstories@gmail.com
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Sheringham
Langham
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HENRY BLOGG MUSEUM
01263 511294
Holidays by the Sea
Re-live memories of past holidays and enjoy archive
photos of North Norfolk’s seaside towns. Discover how
tourism developed in North Norfolk from the 19th
century to the present day in this pop-up exhibition
created by young Festival volunteers.
PERFORMANCES,
FAMILY ACTIVITIES,
TALKS, EXHIBITIONS,
MUSIC AND
MORE...
FREE
at 22 venues across North Norfolk
The Rocket House, The Gangway, NR27 9ET | rnli.org/henryblogg
www.northnorfolkstories.org
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WHAT’S ON
FREE
EVEN
THE CONTROL TOWER – B&B
01328 821574
171/’A’ is Missing
A day in the life of RAF North Creake. 6 January 1945
– Ten Stirlings and four Halifax take off to carry out
Radio Counter Measures. 171/’A’ is missing, nothing
being heard of the aircraft after take-off. Guided tours of
this 1943-built Control Tower on the former RAF North
Creake Airfield will tell the story of that day and the
history of the Tower with display boards and artefacts.
Tours take around 1.5 hrs and must be pre-booked.
The 8.30pm tour includes a torch-lit trip up to the
roof at night. Refreshments available to buy.
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WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA
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Vintage 1940s day
wellsmaltings.org.uk
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WELLS LIBRARY
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Details correct at time of going to print.
For more information please visit www.northnorfolkstories.org
or contact the venues directly.
Drop-In
FAKENHAM LIBRARY
01328 862715
The Mystery of Mystery Myst
Enjoy the story of a boy called Snapper and three children
who try to solve ‘The Mystery of Mystery Mist.’ Performed
by The Puppet School and featuring muppet puppets and
volunteer puppeteers. Optional afternoon buggy-walk from
Fakenham Gateway Children’s Centre to the Library at
1pm before the performance.
Memories of a Conflict:
Fakenham during the Second World War
Meet a ‘Norfolk Home Guard’, find out how Fakenham
coped during WW2 and what evidence remains today,
in an illustrated talk by Dr Mike Bridges. The Fakenham
Community Archive will show photos from Fakenham
then and now, and how to access their online archive.
Option to join in a guided walk to Fakenham Museum
after the talk.
01328 710467
Enjoy a fully interactive puppet show with the story of
Hugh Mungus the West Runton elephant and his friend
Shrewsbury the Shrew. Features a porridge-eating T-Rex
and muppet puppets. Performed by The Puppet School
and volunteer puppeteers.
FAKENHAM MUSEUM OF GAS AND LOCAL HISTORY
01553 762151
Open Museum
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Explore the museum, housed in the town’s former
gasworks. Enjoy a ceremonial lighting of the gas lamp
in the courtyard and a recital of Robert Louis Stevenson’s
‘The Lamp Lighter’. Meet at Fakenham Library at
7.15pm to join a guided walk to the Museum first.
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LANGHAM DOME
01328 830169
Open House
Open house event at the Dome, an intriguing building
built in 1942 – 43 on the edge of RAF Langham, which
utilised ground-breaking technology to train anti-aircraft
gunners. Displays, activities, films, and more outdoors.
Invasion Coast
An illustrated talk about the 1940 defence of North
Norfolk against an enemy that never came, by Norfolkbased author and journalist Steve Snelling. Pre-book.
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MUNDESLEY LIBRARY
01263 720702
Land Ahoy!
Join us for pirate fun all day! Treasure trail, smuggling
and pirate display and free refreshments. Storytelling
from Tilly the Tailspinner for under 5s at 10.15-11.15am
and after-school pirate activities with Captain Jack
at 3.30-5.30pm.
18 Cromer Road, NR11 8DE | northnorfolkstories.org
MUSEUM OF THE BROADS
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A Wild Night At The Museum
Drop in and explore Broadland’s wildlife:
make bug houses, bird and bat boxes, record
wildlife you’ve seen, do a fun trail around the
Museum and hear some of the sounds the
wildlife makes. Pre-book a free river trip on
the Victorian steam boat Falcon on 01692
581681 (will run weather permitting). Visitors
are welcome to bring a picnic or buy light
refreshments from the shop.
The Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA
museumofthebroads.org.uk
Hempton Road, NR21 7LA | fakenhamgasmuseum.com
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Puppet Show: Hugh Mungus
Station Road, NR23 1EA | northnorfolkstories.org
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01328 839000
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Partial Wheelchair Access
Oak Street, NR21 9DY | northnorfolkstories.org
Join us for a family-friendly vintage
afternoon: enjoy a 1940s cream tea,
check out a display of 1940s fashion
and take part in a workshop where you
can customise and make your own
1940s outfit in our pop-up vintage
fashion booth. From 6-9pm adults can
sip on retro cocktails, get a vintage
makeover and learn hair and beauty
secrets from our vintage stylists, visit
our pop-up vintage fashion booth and
show off their retro threads. Take part in
a swinging Lindyhop lesson or just relax
and enjoy our specially created 1940s
remix mash-up soundtrack! 1940s
clothes are optional but encouraged!
Event run by the Wells Maltings team.
10-11
Adults
FRI 13 MAY
Bunkers Hill, Egmere,Walsingham, NR22 6AZ | controltowerstays.com
THE SACKHOUSE
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THURS 12 MAY
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8:30
Family Friendly
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NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY
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Ohh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside
Discover seaside holidays of the past.
Enjoy ‘end of the pier’ variety, a Punch
& Judy show, children’s activities and our
History of Seaside Holidays exhibition.
Pack a picnic and join our costumed
character at this fun event for all
the family.
Railway Institute, Holt, NR25 6AJ
5:37-8:30
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Holiday Express
Take the Holiday Express! Train
departs from Sheringham at 5.37pm
and returns from Holt at 7.30pm,
giving you plenty of time to enjoy our
seaside activities there. Pre-book.
From Sheringham Station, NR26 8RA
nnrailway.co.uk
01263 820800
01692 581681
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RAF AIR DEFENCE RADAR MUSEUM 01692 631485
Spirit Knights
Paranormal Investigations
A paranormal event investigating the site of the RAF
Air Defence Museum. Join Spirit Knights Paranormal
Investigations as they investigate spirits and paranormal
activity at this fascinating ex-military establishment which
provides a window into the history of radar. Adults only.
Pre-book with the Museum, each session runs for 1 hour.
RRH Neatishead, Nr Horning, NR12 8YB | radarmuseum.co.uk
Cockthorpe Road, NR25 7BP | langhamdome.org
2:304:15
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STALHAM LIBRARY 01692 580794
The Yesteryear of Music Hall
Come and hear stories and yarn at our pop-up Music Hall
with performers of yesteryear, and sing along to some
well-known favourites. 2.30pm-3.15pm performance for
adults. 3.30pm-4.15pm Family Fun Music Hall suitable
even for the very young. Bring a picnic if you want!
Presented by Arts North Norfolk.
High Street, NR12 9AN | northnorfolkstories.org
The Festival events each have a code word for
visitors to find. Visit any three Festival events,
find their code words and enter them online
for a chance to win.
One lucky winner will win one night’s stay
with breakfast for 2 people in the fantastic
Control Tower Bed and Breakfast in Egmere,
North Norfolk. Or the winner can choose a
£50 Amazon or Love2shop shopping voucher
instead. Why not jot the words down here:
Once you have found
three code words, fill
in your details at
www.surveymonkey.
co.uk/r/nnstories by 31
May 2016. Good luck!
For more details and the terms and conditions, please visit northnorfolkstories.org