The Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre 2025 is very kindly sponsored by the Norwich University of the Arts.
This wonderful one-day event is also supported by Norwich Business Improvement District (BID), Norwich City Council and Norwich Arts Centre.
The Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre 2025 takes place on Sunday 13th July, which is the final day of the Lord Mayor’s Weekend.
This event was brought to you by the Norwich Lanes Committee:
Jonty Young, Jade Heverson, Jessie Dodd, Anne Falgate, Samia Evans, Kelly Rob, Henry Layte
With special thanks to a few people who made this possible:
Stefan Gurney, Lynne Simpkin, Pasco-Q Kevlin, Daniel Crawford, Ted Leggett, Nick Smith, Michael Yates, David Helsdon, Inayah Evans, Bob Holderness, Ruski and all of the photographers who have supported the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre.
www.norwichlanes.co.uk
St Benedicts Street
One big, long, spacious street, full of fascinating market stalls, delicious street food, live music and live art. Kindly sponsored by Tallow @tallownorwich
Upper St Giles
This beautiful street will be stacked with stalls, a live swing dancing show and lots of wonderful food and drink.
Kindly sponsored by Cupcake & Co www.cupcakeand.co
Bedford Street
Home of the much-loved Dick’s Ding Dong. Live music, delicious food and much, much more besides.
Kindly sponsored by Dick’s Bar www.dicksbar.co.uk
St John Maddermarket
Now home to a large vintage market, you’ll find stall after stall of wonderful clothing, spanning several decades of different styles.
Pottergate
Yet more great stalls serving up a mix of tempting dishes, drinks and unique gifts, along with additional DJ sets.
Kindly sponsored by YARD www.yardnorwich.com
St Gregory’s Green
Flint Hair’s sounds for a summer’s day! Expect Balearic, Disco, Latin, House and Electrónica. With Conor O’Brien, Raver’s Wine Bar, Typo, and Tadi the Great.
Kindly sponsored by FLINT www.flinthair.co.uk
Bridewell Alley
Home of the Norwich Lanes art market. Find stunning pieces by local artists.
Kindly sponsored by Moosey Art www.mooseyart.co.uk
Exchange Street
A nice, quiet area with no traffic on the day, and your chance to explore Jarrolds department store.
The Maddermarket Theatre
A relaxing spot to rest your weary legs. Take in tea or a nice refreshing drink with friends, or quietly recharge your social battery.
Kindly sponsored by the Maddermarket Theatre www.maddermarket.co.uk
If, for any reason, you or another member of your group feels ill or is injured, you will find medical assistance at the city end of St Benedict’s Street.
Norwich Lanes staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist you on the day. The Norwich Lanes stand and merchandise stall can be found on Pottergate, at the top of St Gregory’s Green.
ST ANDREWS STREET
Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell
BEDFORD STREET
Don’t miss...
ISLANDS TERRACE PARTY THE RUMSEY WELLS
4 St Andrews Street 12pm – 8pm
The Islands DJs throw yet another great party on the terrace at the Rumsey Wells. All vinyl balearic, Italo, disco, and house!
THE NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS STAND
St Benedicts Street (city end) 11am – 5pm
Join internationally acclaimed artist, Will Teather, for free drop-in observational drawing sessions.
NORWICH ARTS CENTRE
51 St Benedicts Street
Join us on the lawn for DJs curated by Amy Nomvula playing the best Soul, Jazz, Funk, Afrobeat and more!
Plus NAC bar is open for refreshments.
PLOUGH FEST 2025
St Benedicts Street
An all-day party at the Plough, featuring Soul and Hip-Hop DJs 1901 Sound. East Dough will be serving pizzas from the beer garden and the amazing Plough team serving drinks all day!
FLINT HAIR SOUNDSYSTEM
St Gregory’s Green 11am – 5pm
Flint Hair selecting sounds for a summer’s day! With DJs Conor O’Brien, Raver’s Wine Bar, Typo, and Tadi The Great (pictured).
THE NORFOLK & SUFFOLK SWING DANCERS
Upper St Giles 12 – 1pm
Several of the region’s most formidable swing dancers join forces for the day and take to the tarmac on Upper St Giles.
NORWICH MEDIEVAL ARMOURED COMBAT
ST LAURENCE’S CHURCH
31 St Benedicts Street
Watch steel clash in St Laurence’s Church as knights compete in the full-contact sport of Buhurt.
MUSEUM OF NORWICH AT THE BRIDEWELL Bridewell Alley FREE ENTRY on the day to this beautifully curated museum. The history of the industries that helped build Norwich, in one spectacular place.
LIVE MUSIC ACROSS THE LANES
11am – 5pm
Live Music Across the Lanes – The Arlene Trio (pictured), The Mild Melders, and Webster and Davis Hill Country all play live.
OPENHAUS
90 Upper St. Giles
12pm – 4pm
Listen to exhilarating live music in the confines of a cellar with those art-rock mavericks, and local favourites, The Neutrinos.
NCCS AT ST MARGARET’S GALLERY
ST MARGARET’S CHURCH
St Benedicts Street
A selling exhibition by members of the Norfolk Contemporary Craft Society.
ALI BONGO STAGE
St John Maddermarket
Live DJs dropping big beats all day long on the Ali Bongo stage. Plus, the return of the famous prize wheel, ‘Every spin is a win!’
STRANGERS’ HALL
MUSEUM
4 Charing Cross
FREE ENTRY on the day. This former merchant’s house dates back to 1320. Each room accurately represents the periods of this beautifully preserved building’s past.
ART SALE AT MOOSEY
Labour in Vain Yard
Loads of local artists selling original works – all at great prices. Come and peruse unique work on paper, ceramics, canvases prints and more.
THE HOLLOWAY
19b St Lawrence Steps 9am – 11pm | FREE
A series of folk ensemble performances throughout the day. The basement opens at 6pm for a gig featuring Norwich’s finest young rock ‘n’ roll groups.
NORWICH
LANES MERCH STALL
St Gregory’s Green
Go treat yourselves to some of the wonderful Norwich Lanes merchandise and talk to the talented team who designed them.
