Hot tickets for January and February
28th January 2026
Holkham Beach © Jo Birch
Whether you’re into walks and workshops, exhibitions and shows, we’ve some great additions to your early 2026 diary
Mondays to Thursdays: Discover Titchwell Marsh
RSPB Titchwell is currently hosting guided walks on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am, offering an introduction to the reserve’s diverse landscapes and best wildlife watching sites; get close up views of birds along the West Bank path and depending on seasonal variations, either the east reedbeds or the beach. The event lasts for around two hours, and you’ll walk for around three miles (there are plenty of stops). It’s ideal for novice birders and new visitors to the reserve.
https://events.rspb.org.uk/titchwellmarsh
Until the end of the year: A Regency Romance
The ton is abuzz! The portraits of a honeymooning couple have been restored and reunited at Oxburgh Estate, home of the Bedingfeld family for 500 years. After their marriage, Thomas Molyneux-Seel and Agnes Bedingfeld spent more than a year honeymooning in Europe in 1823-24, commissioning several artworks, including a pair of portraits of themselves by neo-classical artist Ferdinando Cavalleri. Bequeathed to the National Trust in 1970s, Thomas’ portrait has hung in Oxburgh’s library but Agnes’, unframed and in poor condition, was hidden from view in the attic. Now both are restored, with Agnes’ boasting a brand-new frame made using centuries-old techniques now listed on the Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts. This exhibition explores the language of love during the era and the couple’s relationship through extracts from letters, diaries and a collection of objects.
NOW UNTIL 1 MARCH 2026: WATERCOLOUR NOW
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery is hosting this exhibition, bringing together recent work by eight contemporary artists who share a fascination with how watercolours can capture diverse and often fleeting relationships with light, colour, landscape and history. Works on display include abstract paintings and responses to the natural environment, including Simon Carter’s three watercolours which take fragments of colour and shape from the marshes and waterways of East Anglia as their starting point. Other participating artists include Christopher Le Brun, Melanie Russell and James Faure Walker.
www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk
NOW UNTIL 30 MAY 2026: MAY THE TOYS BE WITH YOU
Lynn Museum has gone galactic with this showcase of one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters, from 1977 to 1985, owned by Matt Fox. The exhibition includes life-size storm troopers, so be on your best behaviour!
Every Monday: Blickling Bounders
This weekly, organised dog walk takes place on the Blickling Estate. Meet at the Old School at the top of the main car park on Mondays at 10am.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling
Mondays: Nelson’s Shantymen
Join in and sing-along with this renowned local shanty group – which raises money for charitable causes – as they rehearse at The Jolly Sailors in Brancaster Staithe, most Mondays from 7pm to 9pm. Alongside traditional sea shanties, their repertoire includes a number of songs celebrating the achievements of Lord Nelson.
www.jollysailorsbrancaster.co.uk
Every Friday: Social Walks at Blickling Estate
A new weekly event offering a great opportunity to meet new people. Head to the Estate Barn visitor centre in the main car park for 9.50am where you’ll find a walk leader waiting to take you on a three-walk around the parkland. Enjoy views of the lake and pass landmarks such as the Mausoleum, before heading to the Muddy Boots Café where you can purchase refreshments.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling
First Tuesday of the month: Walking Women
Established more than10 years ago, these gentle monthly walks explore the many landscapes of Holkham. Take in Holkham Park on 3 February (meet at the Holkham Village Car Park), Holkham Beach on 3 March (meet at the Lookout) and Wells Beach on 7 April (meet outside the Beach Café). From 10am, duration 90 minutes.
MONTHLY: THEATRE SUNDAYS AT THORNHAM VILLAGE HALL
Enjoy a National Theatre Live Screening at Thornham Village Hall, paired with a two course pre- or post-performance meal at The Orange Tree, just down the road. This monthly event will take place in spring, autumn and winter, with screenings from 4pm. The programme includes The Fifth Step, with Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman on 11 January; Hamlet directed by Robert Hastie on 8 February and The Audience with Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II on 29 March. Theatre and the meal costs £35, the theatre screening only is £10.
22 January, 26 February, 26 March, 23 April: Circuit of Cley
This is one of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s regular walks at Cley Marshes which also include a mindfulness walk and a walk with the warden. This is a guided circular route around the reserve and along the shingle ridge, taking in the wildlife and habitats along the way. Walk length approx. 3.5 miles include 1 mile on shingle.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Until 28 February: The Viewing Room 06
Contemporary and Country hosts small-scale solo and two-person exhibitions featuring new work by emerging and established East Anglian creatives, at Woolmarket House in King’s Lynn.
February’s showcase (4 to 28) will bring together paintings by Will Cutts and ceramics by Cecilia Willis; March’s (4 to 28) will combine work by landscape painter Melanie Goemans and fen-based willow weaver Danny Sealey; April’s Viewing Room will juxtapose paintings by Mary Blue with ceramics by Caroline Chouler-Tissier. Open select days and by appointment.
www.contemporaryandcountry.com
20 January, 17 February and 17 March: Wellbeing Walks
Holkham runs these free circular walks – lasting around 90 minutes – on the third Tuesday of the month during the winter. Head to Holkham Beach on 20 January, Wells Beach on 17 February and Holkham Park on 17 March. No need to book, just head to the meeting point for 10am. Note, parking charges apply at all car parks.
30 January, 11 February, 11 March, 8 April: White Horse Holme Supper Club
Head to the cosy Bakery Barn for 7pm at the White Horse in Holme-next-the-Sea for their regular supper club, where head chef Gabe Lea will present a five-course menu (£65) showcasing local ingredients, and there’s an optional Burn Valley Vineyard wine flight (£28). Booking is essential – email info@whitehorseholme.co.uk
6 to 16 February: Landmark
Gray Area Gallery in Norwich is hosting this contemporary art exhibition of five local artists exploring Norfolk as subject matter, who work across a range of media. The gallery wanted to showcase five different aspects of Norfolk, from the forests, seas and fields to heritage and urban life. With an open evening on 6 February, then open 10am to 5pm daily until 16 February, visitors will see work by Claire Cansick, Bob Catchpole, James Hunter, Beth Morrison and Louise Dougherty.
6, 7, 20 and 21 February: Wine tasting and snowdrops
Sample Walsingham Estate wines in the Shirehall Museum’s 18th century court room, before enjoying a snowdrop walk in the grounds of Walsingham Abbey. You’ll get to sample the vineyard’s full range of Norfolk wines, paired with local cheeses (their Pinot Noir was selected by The Times’ wine critic Jane MacQuitty as one of her top English reds). The Walsingham Estate vineyard was planted in 2019 with three varieties: Bacchus, Solaris, and Pinot Noir. Adults only.
www.walsinghamvineyard.co.uk/experiences
8 and 22 February: Charity Pub Quiz
The Kings Head in Letheringsett will be supporting charities Nelson’s Journey and Alzheimer’s Research UK at their 2026 Sunday quizzes, held on select dates. Bring a team or join with others and put your general and local knowledge to the test, from 7pm in the bar.
8 February, 8 March, 12 April: An introduction to the birds of Cley
New to birdwatching and want to learn more about birds? No matter your age, you can join the team for this walk on the reserve and the chance to see the wide variety of species Cley has to offer. (Walk length approximately 2 miles). This is one of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s regular walks at Cley Marshes which also include a mindfulness walk and a walk with the warden.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
10 February, 10 March, 14 April: Iron road ramble
Discover the wildlife and explore the range of habitats in some of the less visited areas to the east of NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes reserve. Walking along the Attenborough Walk you’ll call in at Bishop’s and Babcock Hides before crossing the grazing marshes via the Iron Road to the beach. A 1km hike along the shingle can give views of marine life and maritime plants before we enjoying relaxed views of the birdlife on Arnold’s Marsh and along the East Bank, as you make your way back to the visitor centre.
This is one of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s regular walks at Cley Marshes which also include a mindfulness walk and a walk with the warden.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
11 to 14 February: Absurd Person Singular
Cromer & Sheringham Operatic & Dramatic Society present their production of Alan Ayckbourn’s 1972 award-winning comedy at Sheringham Little Theatre, nightly at 7.30pm plus a matinee on 14 February. It follows three married couples over three Christmas Eves, each in their own kitchen.
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
14 February: Money for Nothing – Dire Straits Tribute Show
This tribute band is celebrating its 25th anniversary, having toured the world with their live two-hour show. Join them at 7.30pm at Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, for an evening of Dire Straits hits, including versions of On Every Street, Alchemy and of course, Brothers in Arms.
14 February to 7 March: Finding the light
Local artist Richard K Blades’ works for his exhibition at Pinkfoot Gallery in Cley reflects the importance of just that – finding the light. From sunsets to moonlight, Richard found himself ‘chasing the light’ along the beaches of North Norfolk and marshes of Cley and Salthouse. ‘My work is about contrasts,’ Richard tells us, ‘the dark and light. With this collection I’ve tried to bring a lighter feel to things, I’m trying to bring in a little hope!’
14 February to 14 June: Norwich Castle Open Art Show
‘In Proximity; brings together recent work by 87 artists based in East Anglia to explore experiences of closeness. The artworks on display delve into real and imagined relationships with the places, objects, people and other life forms that make up our surroundings. Celebrating the ambitious scope of creative practice in the region, the exhibition has been developed in partnership with the East Anglia Art Fund (EAAF). All artworks are for sale, with proceeds going directly to the artists and towards EAAF’s continuing support for exhibitions and art education in the region.
www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk
18 February: Taylormania – Taylor Swift Tribute
This award-winning extravaganza pays tribute to one of our leading contemporary recording artists. Self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ Katy Ellis is joined by a live band and dancers in a show featuring many of Taylor’s much-loved hits including Shake It Off, I Knew You Were Trouble and many more. Head to Cromer Pier’s Pavilion Theatre for 7.30pm.
18 to 21 February: Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
This multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and is visiting Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its 2026 UK tour. Expect two hours of drama, excitement and music, including rock and roll favourites such as Johnny B Goode, Peggy Sue and La Bamba. Nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday. Check the website for details of accessible performances.
20 February: Northern Soul and Motown Nights
Dance the night away at Wells Maltings to Northern Soul classics on vinyl, with DJ Steve Greensides. These evenings take place on select dates through the year from 8pm, also including 3 April and 29 May.
20 to 22 February: Holt February Film Festival, Holt Community Centre
This year’s theme is ‘Coast – Stories from the Shoreline’, celebrating the power, beauty, and challenges of life by the sea, exploring coastal communities, maritime heritage, and environmental stories through a programme of feature films, documentaries and shorts from across the UK. These will be complemented by talks including Chris Bingham of Coastwatch (20 February, 7pm). Screenings will include Local Hero (PG) on 20 February, 7.30pm, Fisherman’s Friends (PG-13) on 21 February, 7pm, and Bait (15), 22 February, 2pm.
www.holtbookshop.co.uk/news-events
21 February: The World of Gilbert and Sullivan
The Wandering Minstrels will pay their third visit to St Mary’s Parish Hall Heacham, singing, acting and dancing their way through many of the Savoy Operas in period costume, including The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, Princess Ida, Iolanthe and HMS Pinafore. This light-hearted concert, which begins at 7.30pm, is in aid of St Mary’s Church – tickets are £15, available on 01485 572539 or via office@heachamparishchurch.org.uk.
24 to 28 February: Carousel
Norfolk and Norwich Operatic Society present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical at Norwich Theatre Royal, telling the story of carnival worked Billy Bigelow who falls for sweet yet naïve Julie Jordan at the carousel. Accompanied by a 26-piece orchestra, the score features much-loved songs including If I Loved You, June is Bustin’ Out All Over and the iconic You’ll Never Walk Alone. Nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday and a captioned evening performance on the Thursday.
27 February: Coffee Concert – Ariel Lanyi
Pianist Ariel Lanyi brings a compelling programme of music for the piano to King’s Lynn Town Hall, as part of King’s Lynn Festival’s Spring Series; think Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.24 in F sharp minor, Op.78, Debussy’s Preludes (a selection from Book II) and Schumann’s Fantasiestücke, Op.12. The concert starts at 11am, arrive at 10.30am for coffee, tea and cake, which are included in the ticket price.
27 February to 8 March: Norwich Food Week
This brand-new 10-day event will bring together more than 40 restaurants, cafes, bars and venues, to showcase some of the best food Norwich has to offer. Organised by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), it will feature exclusive menus, discounts and one-off experiences at venues including Benedicts, Grosvenor Fish Bar, Saporita, The Last Wine Bar & Restaurant, The Maids Head Hotel, The Bodega, Tallow, Slice + Dice, and more.
28 February: Quick pen and wash workshop
Explore the combination of ink drawing and watercolour wash in this three-hour hands-on workshop led by professional artist Pauline Bull at Little Massingham Manor. Suitable for beginners or experienced artists. 10am to 1pm. If you can’t make this date, the workshop is also being run on 19 April.
Please check websites for full details, prices, up-to-date information and guidance.
