West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
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<strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> boasts a range of festivals throughout the year. As well<br />
as the highlights below, see page 16 for details of the Downham<br />
Market Festival, Lavender Festival, Hunstanton Kite Festival, Old<br />
Hunstanton Flower Festival, and many more.<br />
Lifestyles Festival, Hunstanton 1-3 June<br />
Lifestyles, the extreme sports and cultural festival, is packed full of activities<br />
for everybody to enjoy. In past years the event has featured the BKSA<br />
National Freestyle Kitesurfing Championships and the UKWA National<br />
Windsurfing Slalom series. Watch the displays or have a go at skate<br />
boarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, parkour and street dance. The event<br />
includes a VW show which has attracted up to 300 vehicles and the evenings<br />
feature live music entertainment on Hunstanton seafront.<br />
<strong>Visit</strong> www.lifestylesfestival.co.uk<br />
Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts May and June<br />
Hunstanton and District Festival of Arts is a celebration of the arts including<br />
dance, drama, public speaking, music of all kinds and much more. It takes<br />
place over the months of May and June.<br />
For details telephone 01485 532610<br />
Downham Market Water Festival 5 August<br />
Now in its sixth year the Downham Market Water Festival has something for<br />
all ages. The main feature is a knockout dragon boat racing competition with<br />
teams from clubs, pubs, businesses and sports teams. With stalls, crafts,<br />
refreshments and a fun fair, the event is a great family day out.<br />
For details telephone 01366 387770<br />
North <strong>Norfolk</strong> Music Festival 22 August -2 September<br />
The 8th North <strong>Norfolk</strong> Music Festival features an array of chamber music<br />
concerts held at churches including St. Mary’s Church, South Creake and St.<br />
Margaret’s Church, Burnham Norton. The programme of performances,<br />
which are held over ten days, involve a host of renowned and famous singers<br />
and musicians including piano, organ, violin, viola and string quartets.<br />
<strong>Visit</strong> www.northnorfolkmusicfestival.com for full programme.<br />
Box Office 01328 730357<br />
photo: Downham Market Town Council<br />
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Festivals around<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong><br />
Carnival Time Watch out for the<br />
Downham Market Carnival taking place<br />
during the Downham Market Festival<br />
(3-10 June), or the Hunstanton Carnival<br />
on Sunday 24 June, both guaranteed fun<br />
for all the family.<br />
For details of other festivals and<br />
arts events in <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong>, see<br />
page 16. Alternatively for<br />
information about arts venues,<br />
festivals and exhibitions visit<br />
www.visitwestnorfolk.com
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