The North Mid Norfolk

• Eating Out
• Family Attraction
• The Great Outdoors
• The Arts
• Historical Interest

You'll find a multitude of theatres in North and Mid Norfolk as well as numerous art galleries that display the work of generations of artists drawn to the picturesque landscapes of the area. For art on the move follow the Salthouse Sculpture Trail, which can be explored in its 10-mile entirety or in shorter sections. Or head to Norwich where you'll find a wealth of culture - the Theatre Royal, the Playhouse, the Maddermarket and the Puppet Theatre are all within walking distance of one another in the city centre.

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  Castle Museum Art GalleryThe ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology which intrigues and inspires visitors of all ages.

  The ancient Norman Keep of Norwich Castle dominates the city below. Once a royal palace, the Castle is now the centrepiece of a museum housing one of England's finest regional collections of natural history, art and archeology which intrigues and inspires visitors of all ages.

  Tel: 01603 493625

  Castle Meadow, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3JU

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  Cromer PierCromer Pier’s pavilion has huge range of shows including Seaside Special from June to September and weekly high-profile shows (Kenny Ball, Chas & Dave, Searchers, Cannon & Ball).

  Cromer Pier’s pavilion has huge range of shows including Seaside Special from June to September and weekly high-profile shows (Kenny Ball, Chas & Dave, Searchers, Cannon & Ball).

  Tel: 01263 512495

  The Pier The Pier, Cromer NR27 9HE

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  Alby CraftsSituated at the edge of the beautiful Norfolk Broads and a pebble's throw away from the idyllic North Norfok coast, Alby Crafts has been established for over thirty years. During that time it has been home to around fifty resident craftpeople. Crafts from a wider area are on display in the Gallery set within the beautiful barn at the centre of the complex. Alongside are the Saffron Tearooms where Emma Wright provides visitors with refreshments and delicious home cooked local food. A leisurely walk around a nationally renowned garden will complete a splendid day out.

  Situated at the edge of the beautiful Norfolk Broads and a pebble's throw away from the idyllic North Norfok coast, Alby Crafts has been established for over thirty years. During that time it has been home to around fifty resident craftpeople. Crafts from a wider area are on display in the Gallery set within the beautiful barn at the centre of the complex. Alongside are the Saffron Tearooms where Emma Wright provides visitors with refreshments and delicious home cooked local food. A leisurely walk around a nationally renowned garden will complete a splendid day out.

  Tel: 01263 761590

  Cromer Road, Erpingham NR11 7QE

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  Norwich Theatre RoyalIt presents a large range of drama, dance, comedy, music and other entertainment. The theare had a £10m refurbishment in 2007, designed by Tim Foster Architects. The traditional Christmas family pantomime is by far the biggest money-spinner for the theatre each year. In 2006, it was Cinderella, starring former Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt as Prince Charming. The following year former Doctor Who Colin Baker played King Rat in Dick Whittington. Neighbours actress Caitlin Stasey took the title role in Snow White in 2008, with Stephen Fry appearing on a magic mirror during each performance. One of the most hotly-anticipated events since the refurbishment, was Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan appearing in Waiting For Godot during April 2008.

  It presents a large range of drama, dance, comedy, music and other entertainment. The theare had a £10m refurbishment in 2007, designed by Tim Foster Architects. The traditional Christmas family pantomime is by far the biggest money-spinner for the theatre each year. In 2006, it was Cinderella, starring former Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt as Prince Charming. The following year former Doctor Who Colin Baker played King Rat in Dick Whittington. Neighbours actress Caitlin Stasey took the title role in Snow White in 2008, with Stephen Fry appearing on a magic mirror during each performance. One of the most hotly-anticipated events since the refurbishment, was Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan appearing in Waiting For Godot during April 2008.

  Tel: 01603 630000

  Theatre Street, Norwich. NR2 1RL

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  Sheringham Little TheatreThis theatre, which boasts of having the smallest stage in a professional theatre in the country and only 180 seats, has been a much loved institution in the town throughout its history, whether as town hall, 'flea-pit' or theatre.

  This theatre, which boasts of having the smallest stage in a professional theatre in the country and only 180 seats, has been a much loved institution in the town throughout its history, whether as town hall, 'flea-pit' or theatre.

  Tel: 01263 822117

  2 Station Road, Sheringham NR26 8RE

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  Pink Foot GalleryA relatively new gallery based on the beautiful North Norfolk coast in a village called Cley next the Sea. If you visit the gallery you will find an stunning collection of some of the best ‘art inspired by nature’ in Britain. The Pinkfoot gallery represents a diverse collection of artists, collectively called ‘The Pinkfoot Artists’

  A relatively new gallery based on the beautiful North Norfolk coast in a village called Cley next the Sea. If you visit the gallery you will find an stunning collection of some of the best ‘art inspired by nature’ in Britain. The Pinkfoot gallery represents a diverse collection of artists, collectively called ‘The Pinkfoot Artists’

  Tel: 01263 740947

  High Street, Cley next the Sea, Norfolk. NR25 7RB

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  Birrcham GalleryYou can browse and buy great British art from our exhibitions and superb collection of works by established contemporary artists, acclaimed modern masters and emerging new talent.

  You can browse and buy great British art from our exhibitions and superb collection of works by established contemporary artists, acclaimed modern masters and emerging new talent.

  Tel: 01263 713312

  14 Market Place, Holt, Norfolk. NR25 6BW

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  Picturecraft Gallery & Exhibition CentreThe Picturecraft Gallery opened in 1972 and is now firmly established as one of East Anglia’s leading art venues. Entering the award winning Picturecraft Art Gallery situated in Holt, Norfolk is a pleasant surprise. There is a very large, open plan exhibition space containing many beautiful original works of art. The gallery has been tastefully divided into thirty-two separate alcoves, each one dedicated to an individual exhibitor. A unique ’non-commission’ system of display attracts some of the UK’s finest professional and semi-professional artists. The range and variety of original artwork on show is simply amazing, there truly is something to suit everybody’s taste. Surprisingly, the gallery stages fourteen such exhibitions each year interlinked with five major events. Needless to say, this venue attracts visitors from all over the world.

  The Picturecraft Gallery opened in 1972 and is now firmly established as one of East Anglia’s leading art venues. Entering the award winning Picturecraft Art Gallery situated in Holt, Norfolk is a pleasant surprise. There is a very large, open plan exhibition space containing many beautiful original works of art. The gallery has been tastefully divided into thirty-two separate alcoves, each one dedicated to an individual exhibitor. A unique ’non-commission’ system of display attracts some of the UK’s finest professional and semi-professional artists. The range and variety of original artwork on show is simply amazing, there truly is something to suit everybody’s taste. Surprisingly, the gallery stages fourteen such exhibitions each year interlinked with five major events. Needless to say, this venue attracts visitors from all over the world.

  Tel: 01263 711040

  23 Lees Yard, off Bull Street, Holt, Norfolk. NR25 6HS

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  Norwich Puppet TheatreWith a year round programme of puppet plays and puppet making workshops a visit to Norwich Puppet Theatre is a unique experience for everyone. Based in converted medieval church, just ten minutes walk from the Cathedral, the theatre is one of only four puppet-dedicated theatres in the whole UK. For passing visitors – and patrons – the display of rod, shadow, glove, and string puppets in the foyer provides a feast of visual imagination.

  With a year round programme of puppet plays and puppet making workshops a visit to Norwich Puppet Theatre is a unique experience for everyone. Based in converted medieval church, just ten minutes walk from the Cathedral, the theatre is one of only four puppet-dedicated theatres in the whole UK. For passing visitors – and patrons – the display of rod, shadow, glove, and string puppets in the foyer provides a feast of visual imagination.

  Tel: 01603 629921

  Whitefriars, Norwich, Norfolk. NR3

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  Maddermarket TheatreInternationally renowned, the unique Maddermarket Theatre stages a year long programme by top British and World playwrights, professionally created and staged by members from across the region

  Internationally renowned, the unique Maddermarket Theatre stages a year long programme by top British and World playwrights, professionally created and staged by members from across the region

  Tel: 01603 626560

  St. Johns Alley, Norwich, Norfolk. NR2 1DR

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  Norwich PlayhouseNorwich Playhouse is a superb venue in the heart of the city and one of the most modern performance spaces of its size in East Anglia. The Playhouse opened in the mid-1990s, created from a riverside maltings dating from about 160 years earlier. In the interim, the building had been the Crown Public House, the head office of the Norwich Mercury Newspaper, the depot for Ruymps builders’ merchants, the warehouse of a motor-cycle dealer and a Greek restaurant!

  Norwich Playhouse is a superb venue in the heart of the city and one of the most modern performance spaces of its size in East Anglia. The Playhouse opened in the mid-1990s, created from a riverside maltings dating from about 160 years earlier. In the interim, the building had been the Crown Public House, the head office of the Norwich Mercury Newspaper, the depot for Ruymps builders’ merchants, the warehouse of a motor-cycle dealer and a Greek restaurant!

  Tel: 01603 612580

  42-58 St Georges Street, Norwich. NR3 1AB

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  Sainsburys Centre for visual ArtsThe Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is the museum and gallery of the University of East Anglia. It is governed by the Sainsbury Centre Board, a committee of UEA Council – the University’s overall governing body. The Sainsbury Centre galleries attract around 40,000 visits a year to exhibitions and events, 10,000 of which are made by young people in school groups. The galleries, café, restaurant and School of World Art are used by over 150,000 people a year.

  The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is the museum and gallery of the University of East Anglia. It is governed by the Sainsbury Centre Board, a committee of UEA Council – the University’s overall governing body. The Sainsbury Centre galleries attract around 40,000 visits a year to exhibitions and events, 10,000 of which are made by young people in school groups. The galleries, café, restaurant and School of World Art are used by over 150,000 people a year.

  Tel: 01603 593199

  University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ

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  Norwich Arts CentreOver the years NAC has seen an amazing array of shows from performers who have subsequently gone on to achieve fame. Amongst those who have appeared are bands such as Coldplay, Nirvana, Oasis, Muse and The Manic Street Preachers as well as blues legend Dr John. Stage performers like Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, TV presenter/author the late Pete McCarthy and top comedians like Mark Lamarr, Johnny Vegas, Mark Thomas, David Baddiel and Rob Newman have all graced the stage over the years. Former Dr Who star Tom Baker has been spotted in the audience and Hollywood film director/writer Mike Figgis appeared as part of the People Show in the early days.

  Over the years NAC has seen an amazing array of shows from performers who have subsequently gone on to achieve fame. Amongst those who have appeared are bands such as Coldplay, Nirvana, Oasis, Muse and The Manic Street Preachers as well as blues legend Dr John. Stage performers like Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, TV presenter/author the late Pete McCarthy and top comedians like Mark Lamarr, Johnny Vegas, Mark Thomas, David Baddiel and Rob Newman have all graced the stage over the years. Former Dr Who star Tom Baker has been spotted in the audience and Hollywood film director/writer Mike Figgis appeared as part of the People Show in the early days.

  Tel: 01603 660352

  St. Benedicts Street, Norwich. NR2 4PG

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  The Salt House TrailThe Trail takes you on an exciting journey exploring coastal views, countryside, woodland, heathland and town by linking Salthouse Church and Heath, Holt town, Holt Country Park, Kelling Heath Holiday Park and Kelling Heath. Approximately ten miles long you can begin the trail at any point and follow it in any direction with waymarkers guiding your way (these being in an anticlockwise direction). If eager, you can choose to explore the whole trail in one go, or in shorter sections for a more leisurely stroll.

  The Trail takes you on an exciting journey exploring coastal views, countryside, woodland, heathland and town by linking Salthouse Church and Heath, Holt town, Holt Country Park, Kelling Heath Holiday Park and Kelling Heath. Approximately ten miles long you can begin the trail at any point and follow it in any direction with waymarkers guiding your way (these being in an anticlockwise direction). If eager, you can choose to explore the whole trail in one go, or in shorter sections for a more leisurely stroll.

  Tel: 01328 711426

  Projects director, Vine House, Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. NR23 1BB