Make the most of the three-day breakand head to oneof these Norfolk events over theAugust bank holiday weekend.
The Aylsham Show promises a fun day out for all the family (Image: Newsquest)
1. The Aylsham Show
Where:Blickling Estate, Blickling, NR11 6NF
When: Monday, August 26, 8am-7pm
Price: Adults (17+): £21 in advanceor £25 on the gate (cash or card), accompanied children aged 16 and under: free, family tickets available,theaylshamshow.co.uk
The Aylsham Show returns to the National Trust's Blickling Estatefor its 76th edition at the end of August.
Expect a jam-packed programme in the Main Ring, including quad bike stuntmanPaul Hannam andThe Jump Dogs Parachute Display Team.
There will also be a funfair, farming competitions, stalls, tasty food and drink and much more.
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Shop local at the Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair, pictured is a previous market at the site (Image: Beth Moseley Photography)
2. Summer Gift Fair
Where: Creake Abbey,North Creake, NR21 9LF
When: Saturday, August 24, 10am-4pm
Price: Free entry, see the full list of stallholders atcreakeabbey.co.uk
The Summer Gift Fair will takeplace at Creake Abbey, located astone’s throw from theruins of an Augustinian Abbey, with more than 90 local stallholders.
This includes Civil Block Microsoapery with natural and sustainable soaps and The Accidental Wonky Bag Company repurposing old dinghy sails into brightly coloured bags.
Maui Waui Festival returns in 2024 Picture: Jerry Tye (Image: Jerry Tye)
3. Maui Waui Festival
Where: Hill Farm, Gressenhall, NR19 2NR
When: Friday, August 23-Sunday, August 25
Price: Weekend camping ticket - adults: £160, teens (14-17): £80, ages 13 and under:free, day and group tickets available, mauiwauievents.co.uk
Expect live music, with an Americana takeover on Sunday,cabaret acts, wellness areas, a circus tent, the Maui's Got Talent competition, aliving art show and much more.
Activities in the huge Kids Area include wacky racing, bubble craft and bouncy castles and new for 2024 is live comedy on Friday and Saturday.
The Norwich Games Convention is a celebration of board games (Image: Supplied)
4. Norwich Games Convention
Where: Norwich University of the Arts(Duke Street, NR3 3AS), The Oak Circus Centre (Oak Street,NR3 3AE), Norwich Castle (Castle Street,NR1 3JU)
When: Saturday, August 24, Norwich University of the Arts: 9am-4pm, The Oak Circus Centre: 9am-9pm, Norwich Castle: 6pm-10pm
Price: General entry (doesn't include Norwich Castle): ages 12+: £6, under 12s: free, separate tickets required for game sessions and other events,norwichgames.uk
The Norwich Games Convention will featureboard games, tabletop role-playing games, a bring-and-buy sale, a trade hall, live events, local food and drink and much more.
The Norwich Castle activities will take place in the evening in the rotunda and lecturetheatre.
The Langham Street Fayre celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024 (Image: Supplied)
5. Langham Street Fayre
Where:Holt Road, Langham,NR25 7BX
When: Saturday, August 24, 10am-4pm, 6.30pm until late
Price: Free entry, funds raised go to local charities, parking is £3 a car which will be signposted
The Langham Street Fayrereturns for its 50th anniversary this summer and themain street running through the village will be closed to traffic.
During the day, expect craft stalls, traditional games, live music, adog show, a tractor and classic car display, a raffle, street food vendors, a barbecue and a bar.
After a short break, there will be live musicfrom 6.30pm featuringthe Blakeney Old Wild Rovers and Night Train.
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Try on costumes at Norwich Theatre's upcoming Open Day (Image: Laura Francis)
6. Norwich Theatre'sOpen Day
Where:Norwich Theatre Royal & Stage Two, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
When: Saturday, August 24, 10am-3pm
Price: Free entry
Go behind the scenes at Norwich Theatre Royal and sister venue Stage Two, with drop-in guided tours starting in the box office foyer throughout the day.
Book in advance at norwichtheatre.org for audio-describedand quiet tours and tech talks.
Other free activities include a family trail,face painting and the chance to try on costumes.
The Norfolk Plant Heritage Fair takes place over the August bank holiday (Image: David King)
7. Norfolk Plant Heritage Fair
Where: Hethersett Village Hall, Hethersett,NR9 3JJ
When: Sunday, August 25, 10am-1pm
Price: £2 (free to members)
The Norfolk Plant Heritage Group encouragesits members to grow historic, unusual and threatened plants.
They hold two plant fairs each year, attended by local and national nurseries, with the second one of 2024 over the August bank holiday weekend.
