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
22 January, 5 March, 9 April: Cley Book Group
This book group meets at NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes roughly every six weeks to discuss a range of fiction and non-fiction books with the themes of nature and the environment. The book for discussion in the January session is The Natural History of Selborne by Gilbert White, Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton in March and Cuckoo by Nick Davies in April. Book copies available from the shop. Hosted by the volunteer team, enjoy thought-provoking discussions, warm company and Tea or coffee plus cake. 2pm to 4pm.
www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Until 28 January: The Viewing Room 05
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. They’re starting 2026 with a trio of creatives: sculptor Roger Hardy, ceramicist Laura Huston and woodturner and craftsman Tim Plunkett. Roger and Tim use wood as both subject and material whilst Laura takes inspiration from woodland.
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.
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.
26 to 31 January: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and 30 productions across the globe, this stage phenomenon returns to Norwich Theatre Royal as part of its 2026 UK-wide tour (its fourth), starring Natalie Casey, Shvorne Marks, Grant Kilburn and James Bye.
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up until 2:22… and then they’ll know. Nightly at 7.30pm, with matinees on 28 and 31 January and a captioned performance on 30 January. Recommended for ages 12+.
30 January: RAF Aerial Reconnaissance and Photography in World War II
Freelance educator Mark Taylor will discuss the importance of World War II RAF reconnaissance, and the techniques required to gather crucial intelligence and photography ahead of missions in this talk at Lynn Museum from 2pm.
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
30 January: The Wonder of Stevie
Head to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange for this celebration of the music of Stevie Wonder. Vocalist Noel McCalla, saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra) and their world-class band will perform classics including I Wish, Isn’t She Lovely and My Cherie Amour. 7.30pm.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
3 February: Cinema Live Westlife 25th Anniversary Concert
Princess Theatre in Hunstanton will be screening this fun-filled evening featuring Westlife at the Royal Albert Hall, celebrating 25 years of chart-topping music. Westlife, joined by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on a glittering Gatsby-themed stage, will perform favourites including You Raise Me Up and Flying Without Wings. From 7pm.
5 and 6 February: Daisy Pulls It Off
Set in a 1920s girls’ boarding school, this feel-good comedy follows scholarship student Daisy Meredith who faces snobbery, schoolgirl drama, and a hint of mystery as she strives to prove herself, with the help of her fearless friend Trixie. An amateur production at Sheringham Little Theatre by their youth group. 7.30pm.
www.sheringhamlittletheatre.com
6 February: Pottery, Pilates and Plates
As Valentines/galentines/malentines approaches, enjoy a morning or afternoon of classes at The Victoria, Holkham – Pilates exercises with Helen Quinn which can be enjoyed by two people together, and create hand-built pottery decorations on a heart theme with Lauren Hunter-Watts, pictured, from Moulded from Mud Pottery. Lunch from The Vic’s small plates menu is also included. To book, call The Victoria on 01328 711008.
6 February: Coffee Concert – Regency String Quartet
The first of 2026’s King’s Lynn Festival Spring Series brings this London-based quartet to King’s Lynn Town Hall. They’ll perform Mozart’s String Quartet No.19 in C ‘Dissonance’, K.465 and Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.3 in F, Op.73 at 11am. Arrive at 10.30am for coffee, tea and cake, which are included in the ticket price.
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.
7 February: Creake Abbey Farmers’ Market
This fantastic monthly market is back! Taking place on the first Saturday of the month from 9.30am to 1pm (except January), you can expect a wide range of stalls from more than 65 local producers and makers, with wares from wine, cakes and bakes, coffee and cheeses, to meats, fruit and veg, chutneys and more. Creake Abbey, near Burnham Market, is also home to a range of lifestyle shops, a café, hair salon and a reformer Pilates studio (check the website for individual opening hours) as well as the Augustinian abbey ruins.
7 February: Georgia Shackleton gig
Violin musician Georgia returns to Deepdale Camping & Rooms for an exclusive sitting room session with guitarist Aaren Bennett at 7.30pm, as part of her ‘From the Floorboards’ album tour. To mark 125 years since Sir Ernest Shackleton first set sail on the Discovery with Captain Scott, Georgia is unveiling a powerful new album rooted in history, music and the sea, which includes tracks recorded on board Discovery.
8 February: Tony Christie The Great Farewell Up Close and Un Plugged Tour
This legendary crooner is coming to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange where he’ll perform tracks from across his career, including Thank You For Being A Friend, Las Vegas and of course, Is This The Way To Amarillo, as well as some covers from the late greats who helped shape his career. Tony’s new album, A New Life, is out now, too, reimagining his biggest hits in a country style. 7.30pm.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
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
13 February: The Irish House Party
The UK tour of this popular Dublin music and dance show is coming to Princess Theatre, Hunstanton, with a traditional song-and-dance celebration dating back to the early 19th century where loved ones were given a final farewell before emigrating. Expect world-class dancing with lightning-fast footwork, musicians on instruments including the guitar, violin, flute and Irish drum, and great banter, from 7.30pm!
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 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.
