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

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