Calendar of Events - 2025

Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Saturday 22^nd & Sunday 23^rd March: Norfolk Showground

Held at the beautiful Norfolk Showground on the 22^nd and 23^rd a weekend full of all things antique and vintage is on offer. With both indoor and outdoor stalls and excellent on-site parking.

Tickets from £5.

Further details from the organisers - iacf.

All About Dogs

Sunday 20^th & Monday 21^st April: Trinity Park, Ipswich

Bring your dog to the Trinity Park Showground on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April for two days of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of have-a-go activities – and if you don’t have a dog, there’s plenty of fun for humans too!

Further details click here.

Bungay Garden Street Market

Sunday 11^th May: 09.00-16.00

Bungay has a great reputation for the street markets that it holds, and this year the Garden Market will be held on 11th May. Earsham Street will be packed full with plants from some of the best growers in the region and enthusiasts from all over Norfolk and Suffolk.

We recommend attending early as people searching for the best plants mean they are soon snapped-up.

There are also garden related antiques, furniture, tools, fire pits, stoves… in fact, everything you need to get your outdoor space, ship-shape and gorgeous for the summer! for sale at this popular street market where there will be many stalls as well as entertainment and food.

Many of the shops & cafes will also be open to add to the experience.

Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally

Saturday 24^th May - Monday 26^th May: Strumpshaw NR13 4HR

A great day out with steam engines, stationary engines, classic cars, craft and trade stand, ring events, tractors and shire horse displays.

Gates open at 9 am. Admission is £10 for adults and under 16’s go free.

Suffolk Show

Wednesday 28^th & Thursday 29^th May

The Suffolk Show is a unique celebration of everything that makes the county great and showcases the best of Suffolk’s food, farming and agricultural heritage.

The Suffolk Agricultural Association is a charity whose aim is to promote food, farming and the countryside and its importance to Suffolk.

Here are 100 things visitors to the show can do for free:-

Visit Normandy80 display and learn fascinating history behind the dramatic landings
Look out for Titan the giant robot in the avenues
Find the cutest little rabbits in the Rabbit Show
Watch a heavy horse get plaited up in the Heavy Horse Centre (Grid ref I13)
See the beautiful Suffolk Sheep in the Sheep Rings
Visit Adnams Beach Eats and enjoy a cold drink with the sand between your toes
Become a Suffolk Young Farmer for the day in the Udder Barn (R11)
Make sausage rolls with Ladies in Pigs in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Play the JCB bucket game in the Military Zone
Watch Bolddog FMX riders jumping 35 feet in the air pulling acrobatic stunts over gaps approaching 100 feet in the Collins Grand Ring
Learn animal first aid techniques in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Watch magnificent carriage driving in the Collins Grand Ring
Climb aboard a RNLI lifeboat and talk to the crew in the Emergency Services Zone
Cheer on the Shetland Pony Grand National jockeys kindly sponsored by Thompson Smith and Puxon
Play noughts and crosses with an underwater diver in the Military Zone
Take a daring leap onto the Air Bag drop in the Sports Village kindly sponsored by First Bus
Watch the light horses tackle both show jumping and cross country jumps in the Tattersalls Working Hunter Ring
Extract strawberry DNA in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Bring a homemade picnic and sit in one of our many catering or display areas whilst watching a ring display
Watch the exciting Norfolk & Suffolk Joint Police Dog Display in the Bentwaters Parks President’s Ring
Become a DJ or a daring drummer in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Listen to the Caribbean Steel Band in the Greene King Eat Street
Watch the hilarious Mascot Derby race in the President’s Ring on Wednesday and cheer on your favourite
Have your hair and nails done in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Watch Heavy Horse turnouts across the many showground display rings
See bees working in a hive, learn how honey is made and get yourself a pot to take home in the Honey Tent
Watch the thrilling Inter-Hunt Relay in the Bentwaters Parks President’s Ring on Thursday
Drive a mini-digger in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Become a forensic scientist in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Navigate a maze in night vision mode in the Military Zone
Discover how a sheep’s fleece is processed and turned into wool for crafts, clothing and more in the Farm Discovery Zone
Cheer on the Suffolk Young Farmers as they compete in the Tug of War on Thursday in the Bucklesham Ring
Watch cows being milked in the Farm Discovery Zone’s Dairy Den
Watch the hilarious Sheep Show next to the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Sit in the Eurofighter Typhon Simulator in the Military Zone
Watch the Clywd Axemen in the Forestry Ring
Watch donkeys strutting their stuff on Thursday in the Levington Ring
Watch the finest horses and livestock in the Grand Parade of Champions in the Collins Grand Ring on both days
Learn how to build a hurdle with hazel and hand tools in the Countryside Area
Get up close with an Apache Helicopter in the Military Zone
Admire our livestock young handlers starting out in the Bucklesham and President’s Ring
Learn about different careers in the agricultural industry at Farm4Future kindly sponsored by Frontier Agriculture, Suffolk County Council and Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Get bouncing on the tractor bouncy castle in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Sit and relax in the Cookery Theatre and pick up some new ideas to try at home
Watch the ponies jumping up and down the bank in the Tattersalls Working Hunter Ring
Immerse yourself in 3D experience with a VR headset in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Play keepy uppies and score a hat-trick in the Sports Village kindly sponsored by First Bus
Watch champion cattle having a blow-dry ready for showtime in the Cattle Building
Make your own bird box or bug house to take home in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Climb on board a forage harvester in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Watch thatchers at work in the Countryside Area
Try out the challenging cycle course in the Sports Village kindly sponsored by First Bus
Climb a straw pyramid in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Explore the journey of sugar beet from Field to Fork at Farming Live
Cheer on the sheep dogs as they round up sheep in the President’s Ring
Admire beautiful garden displays in the Glasswells Flower & Garden Experience
Play a giant Connect 4 game in the Suffolk Skills Zone
Watch the horse behaviourist work her magic in the Equine Ring
Meet a local farmer and ask them all your burning questions at Farming Live
Watch the parade of hounds in the President’s Ring
Have a go at American Football in the Sports Village kindly sponsored by First Bus
Listen to Gen X radio station broadcasting live from the Red Poll Catering area
Learn about traditional beef production in Moo View
Watch dogs clearing the agility course in the Dog Agility Ring
Drive a modern-day tractor in a tractor simulator
Climb aboard a fire engine and learn about life as a firefighter in the Emergency Services Zone
Visit Ipswich Town Football Club stand at their new location (we hope newly promoted to Premiership)
Sample the very best of locally produced food across the showground
Do some pond dipping in the Wildlife Area
See artists creating their masterpieces in the Hopkins Homes Art Exhibition
Watch RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team jump into the Collins Grand Ring on Wednesday
See machinery of the future in the Farm4Future kindly sponsored by Frontier Agriculture, Suffolk County Council and Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Have your picture taken in the Gazelle Helicopter with Flight Simulator in the Military Zone
Listen to BBC Radio Suffolk broadcasting live from the Show
Dance along to the many music performances scheduled across the showground
Have your fingerprint keyring done and meet police dogs with Suffolk Constabulary in the Emergency Services Zone
Code a toy driverless tractor, navigate it through a mission-packed course with LEGO® Education in Farm4Future kindly sponsored by Frontier Agriculture, Suffolk County Council and Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Watch the Show Jumping Suffolk Grand Prix in the Collins Grand Ring on Wednesday
Visit the Olympic themed Show Gardens created by Suffolk primary schools outside Glasswells Flower & Garden Experience
Watch young riders perform gymnastic tricks on horseback in the Equine Ring
Watch the awe-inspiring sugar beet harvester in Farming Live
Learn CPR with EAAA in the Emergency Services Zone
Groom a pony in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Stretch your limbs with goat yoga in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Do some sand tray archaeology with Sutton Hoo in the Countryside Area
Get weaving and crafting with wonderous wool with Suffolk Spinners and Weavers
Watch Osborne Refrigerators harnessed pony scurry in the Collins Grand Ring
Reminisce on the agricultural practices of the past at the Vintage Tractor Display
See cattle being judged in the Bucklesham Ring
Admire stone carver’s and wood carver’s extraordinary skills in the Countryside Area
Test your athleticism on the mini assault course in the Sports Village
Spot Sheridan the Sheepdog along the avenues
Get up close to the animals in the Farm Discovery Zone kindly sponsored by Sizewell C
Paint a tile and fit it to the wall in the Suffolk Skills Zone
Try out the many art and crafts activities at various locations around the Show
Watch the elegant side-saddle riders in the Levington Ring on Wednesday
Play mini-rugby in the Sports Village kindly sponsored by First Bus
Watch carpentry demonstrations by Suffolk New and West Suffolk Colleges in the Suffolk Skills Zone kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College
Admire a full-size WWII replica Supermarine Spitfire fighter plane
Finish your Suffolk Show 2025 experience by watching Red Devils parachute into the Collins Grand Ring on Thursday, followed by the parade of cadets, the Royal British legion, Normandy 80 vehicles and other military personnel.

Full details of the event can be found here.

Royal Norfolk Show

Wednesday 25^th & Thursday 26^th June: Norfolk Showground

The Royal Norfolk Show is the largest two-day agricultural show in the country. Visitors can enjoy 700 trade stands, over 3000 animals, a full programme of events in the Grand Ring, it also boasts Norfolk’s biggest food and drink experience and with hundreds of attractions there’s something for everyone.

Dogs on leads are welcome. Free parking.

https://www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/

Bungay Summer Fair

Sunday 6^th July: 9.00 – 16.00 Earsham Street

Bungay has a great reputation for the street markets that it holds, and building on previous success are staging a new Fair. Earsham Street will be packed full of stalls selling everything from food to clothes, antiques to toys with everything in between!

Many of the shops & cafes will also be open to add to the experience.

Latitude

Thursday 24^th to Sunday 27^th July: Henham Park, Suffolk

Showcasing the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts and wellness.

The artists will include Sting, Snow Patrol, Elbow & Snow Patrol, with Greg Davies headlining the comedy stage it’s sure to be a great festival with an excellent line-up.

A Camping pass for the whole event is from £308

For latest information click here.

Bungay Antiques Fair

Sunday 20^th July: 9.00am-3.00pm, Maltings Meadow, Bungay

The Bungay Antiques Fair is held on Maltings Meadow which is just a short walk from the centre of Bungay. Expect to find 50 plus Antique/Vintage stalls along with selected local Artisans. There will also be a small food village with Street Food and local producers. The club house on the site has excellent facilities and the bar is open to the public. There is free onsite parking for 300 cars and on street parking close by.

Important: The Bungay & District Sports Association have a STRICT NO DOGS ALLOWED POLICY. This includes dogs being left in vehicles.

Open 9.00am - 3.00pm.

Admission £3 per person (accompanied under 14 free).

Black Shuck Festival

Friday 1^st to Sunday 3^rd August

From theatre, music and performance, to art, literature, and history, the Black Shuck festival will offer exciting and thrilling activities for all ages and abilities, immersing visitors in the rich folklore of the region, set in the stunning natural environment of Bungay and the Waveney valley.

The East Anglian legend of Black Shuck tells of a wild black dog that entered Bungay's St Mary's Church during a violent storm on 4 August 1577. The animal then reappeared at Blythburgh church, where the beast was trapped and its claw marks, burned into the surface of the door, can be seen to this day.

For centuries, visitors and residents alike have marvelled at the details of these mysterious events and its protagonist, The Black Dog of Bungay, or Black Shuck. There remains a lingering superstition that Black Shuck still haunts the dark, lonesome lanes of Bungay and other Suffolk towns.

Living in the collective imaginations of local writers and artists of all mediums, the Black Shuck legend still influences the works produced here and continually attracts visitors to this unique and wonderful town.

The festival was established in 2022 to reclaim the legend, and the date, for the town of Bungay. The 2025 Festival promises to be the best yet!

Full details of the event can be found here.

All About Dogs

Sunday 24^th & Monday 25^th August: Norfolk Show Ground

Bring your dog to the Norfolk Showground on Sunday 24^th and Monday 25^th August for two days of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of have-a-go activities – and if you don’t have a dog, there’s plenty of fun for humans too!

Further details click here.

Bungay Folk Festival

Friday 5^th to Sunday 7^th September: Various Bungay venues

Building on the success of 2024 the organisers are delighted to announce that BFF 2025 is going to happen – there will be lots of music, dance and workshops planned. Much of the music is free to access.

Strumpshaw Autumn Event

TBC. Strumpshaw NR13 4HR

Plenty to enjoy. A great day out with steam engines, stationary engines, classic cars, indoor craft stalls, tractors, trade stands, ring events and working demonstrations.

48th Grand Henham Steam Rally

Saturday 20^th & Sunday 21^st September: 10.00-18.00, Henham Park

There's so much to see and do at the Steam Rally! Bandstand with live music, Craft tent & craft stalls, Food stands & bar. Plenty for the children.

Heavy horses in action. Dog Agility Display Team. Stationary engines. Steam power in all its glory. Vintage & commercial vehicles. Trade stands, Vintage fairground & much more.

Well behaved and friendly dogs are welcome providing they are kept on a lead at all times.

The Rally is run by a charitable organisation and supports a number of local charities.

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival

Saturday 27^th & Sunday 28^th September

The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival is consistently rated one of the UK’s leading food festivals.

Expect 125 traders, 2 demo stages, masterclasses, children’s cookery classes, artisan producers, street food and so much more…

Full details of the event can be found here.

Bungay Food & Drink Street Market

Sunday 5^th October 9.00 – 16.00 - Earsham Street

Taking place on 5th October, Earsham Street will play host to the Food & Drink Street Market. With some 60 stalls, there will be something for everyone from Street Food to Kitchen equipment, Wine & Gin, preserves and everything in between!

Many of the shops & cafes will also be open to add to the experience.

Epic Oktoberfest

Saturday 11^th October: Epic Studios, Norwich, NR3 1JD

Epic Studios is the indoor location for Norwich Oktoberfest in 2025.

Featuring legendary Oompah act The Bavarian Strollers and stellar party band NightTrain it is sure to be the biggest and best Oktoberfest celebration Norwich has seen in years.

With a selection of authentic Bavarian beers served in steins, plus the iconic Bratwurst sausage (with meat and vegan options) everything is set for Norwich’s biggest party!

Live music will once again be provided by The Bavarian Strollers (following their smash hit appearance on Sky’s “A League of Their Own”). They will share the stage with the finest party band around – NightTrain – who will have everyone dancing to their chart-topping anthems and Euro-Pop classics.

Fancy dress is not a rule but is definitely encouraged – so feel free to wear a cheeky Bavarian outfit or a pair of classic Lederhosen.

Full details of the event can be found here.

Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair

Saturday 18^st & Sunday 19^th October: Norfolk Showground

Held at the beautiful Norfolk Showground on the 18th and 19th a weekend full of all things antique and vintage is on offer. With both indoor and outdoor stalls and excellent on-site parking.

Tickets from £5.

Further details from the organisers iacf - https://www.iacf.co.uk/norfolk/.

Bungay Christmas Street Market

Sunday 7^th December: 8.30am-4pm, Earsham Street, Bungay

Bungay has a great reputation for the street markets that it holds, and will once again be organising its very popular Christmas Street Market. Earsham Street will be packed full of stalls selling, with unique individual gifts and presents for the hard to buy for, as well as entertainment and food.

Many of the shops & cafes will also be open to add to the experience.

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