The Full September Line-Up: Where to Go & What to See in North Norfolk
1. Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival
Dates: 12–14 September 2025
A lifetime of maritime charm: the festival brings together community performances of sea shanties in coastal venues such as The Jolly Sailors, The White Horse, Staithe Sailing Club, village halls, and St Mary’s Church
Family friendly: Yes—community‑oriented and inclusive.
Brancaster Staithe Sea Shanty Festival
2. Sandringham Game & Country Fair
Dates: 13–14 September 2025
Celebrate rural life at Sandringham with equine sports, country pursuits, gun dog demonstrations, and artisan crafts—great for countryside enthusiasts
Family friendly: Yes—the mix of activities and crafts is suitable for all ages.
Sandringham Game & Country | Living Heritage Country Shows
3. Hunstanton Soap Box Derby
Date: 21 September 2025
Watch around 50 creative homemade soapbox karts race through Hunstanton’s streets in a fun, lively free event, perfect for racing fans and curious spectators alike Norfolk Local GuideTown and AroundSimply Norfolk Stays.
Family friendly: Definitely—spirited and engaging for families.
4. Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail
Dates: 17 September – 19 October 2025
Discover sculptures by 45 UK artists displayed among the private gardens of Bayfield Hall, near Holt—a serene outdoor art experience
Family friendly: Yes—art and nature make it a peaceful, enriching outing.
5. Sheringham 1940s Weekend
Dates: 19–21 September 2025
Step back into the 1940s with a nostalgic weekend of costumes, live music and dancing, vintage vehicles, military displays, and steam trains connecting Sheringham and Holt
Family friendly: Absolutely—a theatrical, immersive experience ideal for all ages.
Sheringham 1940s Weekend 2025 🇬🇧✨ - Experience Sheringham
6. Norfolk Heritage Open Days
Dates: 12–21 (some sources: until 27) September 2025
Free access to historic buildings, guided tours, exhibitions, and architectural experiences across Norfolk. A celebration of the built environment with dozens of events
Dog friendly: Varies by venue—some allow dogs in outdoor spaces, others may not.
Family friendly: Yes—rich and educational, generally open and accessible.
12-21 Sep 2025 | Norfolk Heritage Open Days
7. Balloons & Tunes (Hot-Air Balloon + Music Festival)
Dates: 12–14 September 2025
Enjoy live tribute music, children’s entertainment, hot‑air balloons illuminated at dusk, fireworks, stunt displays, monster trucks, and character meet & greets at Norfolk Showground.
Family friendly: Absolutely—for both children and adults.
East Anglia – Balloons and Tunes UK
8. Wildfest (Wildcraft Brewery, Smallburgh)
Dates: 12–13 September 2025
A two‑day celebration with live music, food and drink, silent disco, bouncy castles, face‑painting and stalls—and the first‑ever dog show on Saturday.
Dog friendly: Yes—hosts a dog show explicitly.
Family friendly: Yes—lots of kid-friendly attractions.
Wildcraft Brewery Presents: Wildfest May
9. King’s Lynn Classic Car Day
Date: 14 September 2025
Feast your eyes on over 200 classic vehicles exhibited free around King’s Lynn’s Tuesday Market Place—dreamy for vintage car lovers
Family friendly: Yes—nostalgic and engaging for all.
Classic Car Day | Classic Car Day | Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
10. King’s Lynn Literature Festival
Dates: 26–28 September 2025
A prestigious gathering of authors and poets at King’s Lynn Town Hall offering discussions on topics like WWII literary culture and storytelling perspectives
Family friendly: Yes—thought‑provoking and welcoming for curious listeners, but check session suitability for younger children.
King's Lynn Festival | Continuo Connect
11. Nor Con (Norfolk TV, Film & Comic Con)
Dates: 27–28 September 2025
A nerd‑culture celebration packed with celebrity panels, exhibits, cosplay, and traders selling memorabilia and accessories at Norfolk Showground—voted among the friendliest cons in the UK
Family friendly: Yes—great for pop culture fans of all ages.
NORCON Events Ltd presents the Norfolk TV, Film & Comic Con
Additional Local Events (Smaller or Recurring)
These may not appear in high-profile listings but feature locally and add variety:
Pop Up Shops (Dalegate Market and others) – Running throughout September at various beach hut locations, offering artisan goods norfolkevents.uk.
Glow Run Club (Wymondham) – Inclusive, beginner-friendly evening runs under glow lights across dates in September norfolkevents.uk.
Summer Sculpture Trail (various venues) – Outdoor art featuring sculptures, especially at Pensthorpe and other sites norfolkevents.ukTown and Around.
Mini Museum Club – Dinosaurs (Lynn Museum) – Story‑based learning for under‑5s with games and trails norfolkevents.uk.
Heritage Open Day at Lynn Museum, Vineyard Tours (Chet Valley), Spixworth Farmers Market & Crafts—all family-friendly local offerings norfolkevents.uk.
Nelson’s Journey 17‑Mile Walking Challenge (20 September) and Run Sandringham Half Marathon & Community Mile—for active walkers and runners Town and Aroundnorfolkevents.uk.
Hamilton (Norwich Theatre Royal, touring) – 16 September into October, acclaimed musical night shows norfolkevents.ukNorth Norfolk Living.
Nik Kershaw – Musings and Lyrics (Hunstanton) – One‑night music‑and‑memoirs evening on 26 September North Norfolk Living.
Exhibition: Hamilton, Contemporary Art at Fakenham Gas Museum, Autumn Garden & Outdoor Living Fair (Holkham), Sunset at Horsey Windpump are arts/culture happenings in the region Visit North Norfolk.
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