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UNIQUELY AWAY SUMMER 2012
Saturday 28 July and Sunday 29 July
Tuesday 14 August
Worstead Festival, Worstead
Wherry Albion Open Day Horning
For a weekend of traditional Norfolk fun, head to Worstead Festival.
as the local weaver’s group, heavy horses and farming machinery.
Visitors can try their hand at throwing wellies and hay bales or can enjoy other traditional attractions, such
New to this year’s line-up is a food theatre, which aims to give local chefs the chance to demonstrate their talents.
For more information call 01692 535620 or visit www.worsteadfestival.org
Visit a traditional Norfolk wherry boat, meet her modern day crew and find out how she earns a living today at a special open day in Horning, in Norfolk. Wherry Albion is a national treasure, which was built specifically as a sailing trading barge for The Broads.
There were originally about 300 of these Broadland craft, but today Albion is one of only two to have survived. Albion will soon be appearing in a new documentary for BBC2.
Wednesday 1 August and Tuesday 7 August
Outdoor Theatre, Holkham Park Take the family along to enjoy performances in the fresh air in Holkham Park. Holkham’s outdoor theatre programme for 2012 includes two wonderful productions aimed at children, but adults are guaranteed to enjoy them too.
On Wednesday 1 August, at 6.15pm, the Blunderbus Theatre Company will perform The Owl Who Was Afraid of The Dark, which is based on the classic children’s book by Jill Tomlinson. Then on Tuesday 7 August, at 6.15pm, The Pantaloons have adapted Grimm’s Fairy Tales for the stage.
For more information visit www.holkham.co.uk or call 01328 713111
For more information call 01692 630593 or visit www.wherryalbion.com
Friday 10 August to Sunday 12 August
Wednesday 22 August to Sunday 2 September
Sandringham Crafts, Arts and Sculpture Fair, Sandringham
North Norfolk Music Festival
This is one of the most prestigious craft shows in the calendar, enjoyed by crafts people and visitors alike. Skills such a wood turning, glass blowing and lace making will be demonstrated, and
there will be falconry displays, ferret races and puppet shows throughout the day. In addition, the very popular chainsaw carvers will be returning to show off their skills.
For more information call 01283 820548 or visit www.craft-show.co.uk
The North Norfolk Music Festival is now in its eighth year. This concert will be held in St Mary’s Church, East Raynham, and starts at 6pm.
It features Laura Samuel on violin and Simon RowlandJones on viola. They will perform a programme of music by Bach.
For further information call 01328 730357 or visit www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com