From exhibitions, foodie pop-ups and markets to festivals, open gardens and more, we fill in your summer diary, so you don’t have to…

Beyond the postcard views and bustling seaside hotspots in Norfolk are museums that tell the real stories of the coastline and the people who shaped it. From maritime bravery and wartime innovation to archaeology, art and unique collections, these museums offer far more than a rainy-day activity and make a fascinating addition to your summer agenda, says Rachel Bowles

From discovering stories and snails, to pursuing pirates and solving whodunnits, trails are having a moment this season! Here are seven new ones to enjoy in summer 2026…

Amanda Loose visited the first RHS Sandringham Flower Show, being held in the grounds of the Royal Family’s much-loved family retreat

Samuel Thomas – our high summer cover artist – tells Amanda Loose why when it comes to his art, he’s never been afraid to follow an unconventional path

How better to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Cromer Pier than with a visit to its dazzling Summer Show, asks Harriet Cooper

The local arts scene is abuzz this season with alfresco theatre, music in country churches, and more. Amanda Loose shares some of the must-dos you need to know about

Sarah Hardy guides you around 10 of our patch’s outstanding gardens opening all summer long

From Coronation Street to Doctor Foster, millions of us have tuned in to watch Suranne Jones on the small screen but now she has another role – president of Sheringham Little Theatre. Here, the actor and producer talks to Harriet Cooper about supporting local theatre, Norfolk’s sense of community and the joys of sea swimming

From garden tours to Gothic revivals, and classical concerts, Harriet Cooper brings the inside track on the North Norfolk events to bookmark this season

Now is the perfect time to celebrate the wonders of Cromer Pier! This marvel of elegant engineering, which allows people to walk over the choppy waters of the North Sea, is 125 years old this year. Caroline McGhie finds out more

Sarah Hardy serves up her favourite breakfast and brunch dishes

As the Norfolk Wildlife Trust celebrates its centenary, Natalie Douglas meets volunteer reserve guide David North where it all began – at the Trust’s Cley Marshes nature reserve