Norwich City - Family Attractions
Norwich and Norfolk Food Festival
Every September the Food Festival comes to Norwich, where a number of local producers showcase their wares. They hold a great number of events each year from sausage competitions, cookery demonstrations, and free tasting of a variety of items including ice-cream, real ale, fudge, cider and chutneys.
Tel: 01603 213999
Address: Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich
Norwich Fringe Festival
The annual Fringe Festival, held over sixteen days in May, is a celebration of local artists, comedians, musicians, writers, and other grassroots talent. The festival events are held in a number of locations across Norwich from subways, alleys, and other obscure venues. Many of the events offer free entry.
Tel: 01603 492093
Address: Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich
Norfolk Showground
The Showground is home to the Royal Norfolk Show, which is the largest two day agricultural show held in the UK. They also hold a number of events, including a great fireworks display in November, flower shows, toy collector fairs, dog shows, music festivals, and car boot sales.
Tel: 01603 748931
Address: Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich
The Playhouse
The Playhouse is a small theatre which hosts a variety of performances all year round from music, dance, ballet, and cabaret, to comedy, drama, and children’s shows. Not limited to local artists, they present international music stars, top stand-up comedians, and critically-acclaimed drama companies. This beautiful venue also has a fantastic bar and riverside garden.
Tel: 01603 598 598
Address: St George's Street, Norwich
Norwich Theatre Royal
This largest theatre in Norwich plays host to a great variety of shows and live performances throughout the year. International artists regularly grace the stage, from renowned stand-up comedians to musicians. There are also a number of fantastic productions. Always worth seeing what is on during your cottage holiday.
Tel: 01603 630 000
Address: Theatre Street, Norwich
The Forum
In the heart of Norwich, this impressive glass building is home to a number of events and exhibitions including book and antique fairs, art exhibitions, street theatre, and children’s workshops. They are also home of the Comedy Club, a monthly stand-up event which is great fun. Some events are free, including access to their Fusion Digital Gallery.
Tel: 01603 727 950
Address: Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich
