The North West of Norfolk

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If you are interested in literature, music or the arts there is plenty to occupy you during a visit to the region. The King's Lynn Literature Festival, Music Festival, and free 'Festival Too' are all must-do events in spring and summer. Around the region, numerous small theatres and art galleries offer a full programme of entertainment throughout the year and are a fantastic way to discover new talent.

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  Kings Lynn Festivalheld each year in July, attracts many well known classical performers

  held each year in July, attracts many well known classical performers

  Tel: 01553 767557

  5 Thoresby college, Queen Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1HX

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  Kings Lynn Festival TooTakes place in July of which Festival Two has free events staged on the market place - Named bands and live music.

  Takes place in July of which Festival Two has free events staged on the market place - Named bands and live music.

  Tel: 01485 517928

  Norfolk

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  The Corn ExchangeTheatre with programme from classical concerts to comedians

  Theatre with programme from classical concerts to comedians

  Tel: 01553 764864

  Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JW

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  Princess TheatreYear round programme of drama, music, film and pantomime

  Year round programme of drama, music, film and pantomime

  Tel: 01485 532252

  The Green, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5AH

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  Kings Lynn Art CentreA 15th century venue hosting a programme of comedy, drama, music, dance,cinema, and visual arts. Includes information on workshops, galleries,

  A 15th century venue hosting a programme of comedy, drama, music, dance,cinema, and visual arts. Includes information on workshops, galleries,

  Tel: 01553 764864

  29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 1HA

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  Westacre river studios and summer theatre Westacre River Studios is committed to widening access to high quality drama and creative activities for the whole community of West Anglia and especially for our young people. This means maintaining affordable prices. We are a non profit-making venture and we pride ourselves on keeping overheads to a minimum but we still require a strong base of fund-raising to be able to achieve our objectives. And that is why we need your help. Make an annual Gift Aid donation and you will receive:

  Westacre River Studios is committed to widening access to high quality drama and creative activities for the whole community of West Anglia and especially for our young people. This means maintaining affordable prices. We are a non profit-making venture and we pride ourselves on keeping overheads to a minimum but we still require a strong base of fund-raising to be able to achieve our objectives. And that is why we need your help. Make an annual Gift Aid donation and you will receive:

  Tel: 01760 755800

  River Studios, River Road, Westacre, Norfolk PE32 1UD

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  Kings Lynn Literature FestivalThe King's Lynn Literature Festivals are held during a single weekend in March (Fiction) and September (Poetry) each year. Our guiding principle, initiated by King's Lynn's finest, Tony Ellis and co-founder, the late George MacBeth, is to present some of the best of contemporary writers in a congenial and informal setting. You will see writers of international repute alongside new writers, from all age ranges and from locations across the world.

  The King's Lynn Literature Festivals are held during a single weekend in March (Fiction) and September (Poetry) each year. Our guiding principle, initiated by King's Lynn's finest, Tony Ellis and co-founder, the late George MacBeth, is to present some of the best of contemporary writers in a congenial and informal setting. You will see writers of international repute alongside new writers, from all age ranges and from locations across the world.

  Tel: 01553 691661

  Hawkins Solicitors, 19 Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 1JW

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  Creake Abbey StudiosCreake Abbey Studios was started in 2003 and is now recognised as a centre for artistic talent in north Norfolk. Come and browse for oil paintings and watercolours, jewellery made with semi precious stones, oriental rugs, fabulous home décor, painted furniture, antiques and objects d’art. Also find wonderful Provencal goodies ranging from honey and oils to tablecloths and ceramics. New Studios include Rivoli Studio – a gallery exhibiting paintings and mixed-media work by contemporary artist Judy Newstead Howard. Contact Judy for portraits and other commissions. Also Tidal Therapies offers clients massage, facials and Nordic walking tours. Linda Black trained at the Carlton Institute and is a member of the Guild of Holistic Therapists and Nordic Walking UK Limited. Booking essential (see Contact Us page).

  Creake Abbey Studios was started in 2003 and is now recognised as a centre for artistic talent in north Norfolk. Come and browse for oil paintings and watercolours, jewellery made with semi precious stones, oriental rugs, fabulous home décor, painted furniture, antiques and objects d’art. Also find wonderful Provencal goodies ranging from honey and oils to tablecloths and ceramics. New Studios include Rivoli Studio – a gallery exhibiting paintings and mixed-media work by contemporary artist Judy Newstead Howard. Contact Judy for portraits and other commissions. Also Tidal Therapies offers clients massage, facials and Nordic walking tours. Linda Black trained at the Carlton Institute and is a member of the Guild of Holistic Therapists and Nordic Walking UK Limited. Booking essential (see Contact Us page).

  Tel: 07801 418907

  North Creake, Fakenham, Norfolk. NR21 9LF

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  Fairfax GalleryBurnham Market is a beautiful Georgian village situated just a couple of miles away from the stunning north Norfolk coast. Why not come and stay for a weekend whilst visiting one of our exhibitions and see the coastline that has inspired so many artists. Click here for a list of recommended places to stay. The gallery exhibits both figurative and abstract work from established, award-winning & emerging talent and has developed a style that has earned it a loyal following. The gallery also attends major UK Art Fairs including London Art Fair - Islington, Affordable Art Fair & Glasgow Art Fair. The gallery offers a to chance to view work of a standard rarely seen outside London in relaxed and peaceful surroundings.

  Burnham Market is a beautiful Georgian village situated just a couple of miles away from the stunning north Norfolk coast. Why not come and stay for a weekend whilst visiting one of our exhibitions and see the coastline that has inspired so many artists. Click here for a list of recommended places to stay. The gallery exhibits both figurative and abstract work from established, award-winning & emerging talent and has developed a style that has earned it a loyal following. The gallery also attends major UK Art Fairs including London Art Fair - Islington, Affordable Art Fair & Glasgow Art Fair. The gallery offers a to chance to view work of a standard rarely seen outside London in relaxed and peaceful surroundings.

  Tel: 01328 730001

  The Old Forge, North Street, Burnham Market. PE31 8HG

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  Burnham Grapevine GalleryContemporary art gallery, showing art in a friendly approachable environment. Sister gallery to Norwich's Grapevine Contemporary Arts.

  Contemporary art gallery, showing art in a friendly approachable environment. Sister gallery to Norwich's Grapevine Contemporary Arts.

  Tel: 01328 730125

  Overy Road, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, Norfolk. PE31 8HH

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  The Angles Theatre• A welcoming, safe and vibrant environment • The chance to participate and enjoy developing your creative potential • A base to deliver a variety of quality arts experiences

  • A welcoming, safe and vibrant environment • The chance to participate and enjoy developing your creative potential • A base to deliver a variety of quality arts experiences

  Tel: 01945 474447

  Alexandra Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1HQ