Britain's What's On Event Guide
What's On Lowestoft
Today to Fri 18 May, by distance, closest first.
That’ll be The Day
The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Today
The Louise Elizabeth School of Dancing
Once again the talented students return to the Marina stage for what will be a sparkling and toe tapping evening of dance.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sun 22 Apr
Giovanni Pernice - Born to Win
Strictly Come Dancing professional, Giovanni Pernice, will be heading back out on tour in 2018 – after this year’s sell out spectacular.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 27 Apr
Giovanni Pernice - Born To Win
After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!
The Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
Fri 27 Apr and Sat 28 Apr
Think Floyd - Live in Concert
This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world’s greatest bands.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 28 Apr
Menopause the Musical
Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats) this hysterical show is packed full of one-liners and parody songs about hot flushes and memory loss.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 4 May
Remembering Fred
Backed by a full supporting cast of dancers, live band and singers, the 2018 Remembering Fred tour will feature new songs, new dances and a new look.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 11 May
Signed, Sealed. Delivered
Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful performers of the century, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 12 May
Swing With Laughter
STARRING BOBBY DAVRO, KENNY LYNCH, ANITA HARRIS, JESSICA MARTIN & THE RAT PACK
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 18 May
Lowestoft Cruising Club Boat Jumble & Auction
Occasional Boat Jumble event at Lowestoft Cruising Club in Harbour Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. Take’s place on the club’s hard standing alongside Lake Lothing. Pitches are very limited so make your booking ASAP. Boat related items only please.
Off Harbour Road
Oulton Broad
Sun 29 Apr
A River Runs Through It
A new event is set to explore the wonders of rivers.
Hosted by arts group Waveney and Blyth Arts, A River Runs Through It, will take place at The Ivy House Country Hotel in Oulton Broad.
The event, which will include illustrated presentations, a musical interlude, refreshments and a lunch.
The Ivy House Country Hotel, Ivy Lane, Oulton Broad, Suffolk
Wed 25 Apr
Carlton Colville mum2mummarket Nearly New Sale
*MUM2MUMMARKET COMES TO LOWESTOFT*
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Grab yourself a *BARGAIN* at our Nearly New Sale. Massive savings to be had.
£2 Entry on the door or get a 2-4-1 entry voucher online at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk
Want to book a stall?
Carlton Colville Community Centre
Hall Road
Carlton Colville
Sun 29 Apr
Seraphim’s Musical Pilgrimage
Seraphim’s Musical Pilgrimage – it’s one secret you’ll want to share.
"Oh, if these walls could sing…”
Discover rare pictures from the past in the company of Seraphim on a very special musical journey around some of north Suffolk’s most precious village churches.
Holy Trinity, Gisleham ~ St Botolph’s, North Cove ~ The Fleece Inn, Bungay ~ St Andrew’s, Ilketshall St Andrew ~ St Andrew’s, Westhall
Sun 29 Apr
Premium Listing
Show Us Your Shells!
It’s time to SHELL-EBRATE the wonderful world of tortoises and turtles!
Africa Alive!
Sat 5 May to Mon 7 May
Skydive for Fresh Start-new beginnings
Have you always wanted to do a Skydive for a local charity.
If so, Fresh Start – new beginnings are looking for people to take part on the 28 April 2018.
Beccles Airfield
Sat 28 Apr
Counterfeit Sixties Show
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Gorelston Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth
Sat 5 May
Bingo
Rosedale Funeral Home presents a fun-filled family night of Bingo
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Fri 4 May
Young Talent @ The Hall
Calling all 11 - 17 year old performers to enter our talent competition
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Sat 12 May
An Afternoon with Martin Bell
Martin Bell - War and Death of the News
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Sun 13 May
Film & Baby
The Big Sick Cert 12a
For parents/careers with children up to 18 months, higher lights, lower sound, nappy changing facilities, relaxed, social environment.
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Thu 17 May
Beccles Antiques Street Market
The Beccles Antiques Street Market held in the centre of Beccles will take place on Sunday 6th May. The market plays host to a hundred general and specialist dealers selling a wide range of good quality antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage...
Beccles Town centre
Sun 6 May
Premium Listing
Kast off Kinks
FEELING KINKY? The Kast off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name.
St. GEORGES THEATRE, King Street, Great Yarmouth
Fri 18 May
Elizabethan House Museum - The Native Norfolk Nature Trail
Some sneaky creatures have found their way into the house, find out some facts as you try spot them! (*closed on Saturdays). Some sneaky creatures have found their way into the house, find out some facts as you try spot them! (*closed on Saturdays). Booking Not Needed.
Elizabethan House Museum, 4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth,
Today, Sun 22 Apr to Fri 27 Apr, Sun 29 Apr to Fri 4 May, Sun 6 May to Fri 11 May, Sun 13 May to Fri 18 May, Sun 20 May to Fri 25 May, Sun 27 May to Wed 30 May
Elizabethan House Museum - Museums at Night
Come to our annual celebration of everything great about our museums! See and experience these places in a different light and come away with fun memories of a night well spent. Come to our annual celebration of everything great about our museums!
Elizabethan House Museum, 4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth,
Fri 18 May
Rose May Fete
Rose May Fete
now in its 5th year we will be holding our annual May Day Fete
Indoor and outdoor stalls
Fun dog show
arena displays
inflatables
live music
church road, beccles
Mon 7 May
Fashion Show with live music, shopping & free beauty treatments
A luxurious evening compered by TV presenter Helen McDermott. Fashion, beauty, shopping and live entertainment in the prestigious setting of the Victory and Trafalgar Suites, Great Yarmouth Racecourse.
Great Yarmouth Race Course, Jellicoe Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Sat 21 Apr
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm. Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Today, Fri 27 Apr
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 4 May, Fri 11 May, Fri 18 May, Fri 25 May
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 28 Apr
Halaesworth Garden Market
The Spring Garden Market will be held in the Medieval Market Place in Halesworth and will feature local growers and plant producers from around the region as well as vintage tools, decorative pieces for the garden and lots more garden related items.
Market Place, Halesworth
Sat 28 Apr
Lunchtime Recital and Picnic in the Pews
The Rococos - Patrick Crooke, Jackie Cuninghame and Alastair Cuninghame specialise in historically informed performances of the wonderful music of the Baroque musical era.
Please have a look at our facebook page ’FriendsOfStMarysHalesworth’ for details of previous recitals and upcoming events.
St Marys Church, Steeple End, Halesworth
Wed 9 May
HDCF Sponsored Walk - A Walk to Remember
On Sunday May 13th the Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund are having a sponsored walk along the Halesworth Millennium walk starting at 10am from the park. This Walk is being called
WALK TO REMEMBER giving people the opportunity to Remember a past loved one, a lost pet or maybe a family member or friend with Dementia.
Halesworth Park
Sun 13 May
Mulberry House, Westleton - Open Garden for NGS
This is a completely new garden for our new home. The contemporary house in the centre of a traditional Suffolk village sits in a great space. We want to create a garden to do the architecture, the landscape and the village setting justice.
Mulberry House, Westleton, Saxmundham
Sun 6 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - A Walk with the Ranger
Join the Ranger for a two hour guided walk exploring the rich and varied wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Our ’Ranger Walks’ give a unique opportunity to find out more about the heath. Why not enjoy refreshments in our tea room afterwards! Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for children.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 21 Apr, Sat 12 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bird Ringing Demonstrations
A special opportunity for a close up look at some of the birds which make their homes here at Dunwich Heath. Find out more about bird ringing and how it provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the nation’s birds.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Tue 24 Apr, Tue 1 May, Tue 8 May, Tue 15 May, Tue 22 May, Tue 29 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bird Identification Walks
Whether you’re new to birdwatching or hoping to brush up your skills, our half-day walks led by Suffolk bird expert, Steve Piotrowski, are a fantastic opportunity to learn how to identify a wide range of birds in varied habitats around Dunwich Heath.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Tue 24 Apr, Tue 1 May, Tue 29 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Early Morning Birdsong Walk
Experience the tranquillity of the early morning as day dawns across the heath and spring birdsong fills the air. Our early morning birdsong walk is a great opportunity to enjoy Dunwich Heath at its best.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Wed 2 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - It’s Brunch Time!
Whether you’re planning a long walk on the beach or you’re just back from an early bird stroll on the heath, why not treat yourself to a hearty brunch at the Coastguard Cottages tea room' On the second weekend of each month you can enjoy a tasty brunch of 2 bacon rashers, 2 sausages, 2 fried eggs,
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 12 May and Sun 13 May
Bluebell Weeks
Exclusive access to the bluebell woodland in the neighbouring Sotshole Broad nature reserve.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham
Mon 23 Apr to Sun 13 May
Bluebells Guided Walk
Guided walk through Fairhaven Garden to the bluebell woodland in the neighbouring Sotshole Broad nature reserve, 4 1/2 miles round trip.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham
Sun 29 Apr
Candelabra Primulas Tour and Cream Tea
Join us on a guided tour of the garden with Head Gardener, Ian Guest showcasing the colourful candelabra primulas. Find out about their care and propagation and, at the end of the tour, enjoy a cream tea with homemade scones, jam and clotted cream and a pot of tea or cup of coffee for one.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham
Wed 2 May, Wed 9 May, Wed 16 May, Wed 23 May
Candelabra Primulas Guided Walk
Guided walk through the woodland garden with Head Gardener, Ian Guest, when the thousands of naturalised candelabra primulas are at their prolific best.
Included in garden entry price.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham
Sun 13 May
The Old House - Open Garden for NGS
Attractive linked and walled gardens alongside beautiful, peaceful Ranworth inner broad. Bulbs, shrubs, potager and mown rides through arboretum where dogs may be walked on leads (dogs not allowed in garden itself). Spectacular views of the church and the broad.
The Old House, Ranworth
Sun 22 Apr
Exhibition of local artwork
Wherry Maud Trust presents an exhibition and sale of local artist work. All proceeds for maintenance of Maud, who will be moored nearby.
Wherry Maud Trust, Registered Charity No. 1161285
Ranworth Village Hall, Broad Road, Ranwork
Sun 6 May and Mon 7 May
Horsey Windpump - Horsey Windpump’s Official Reopening!
Join us as well celebrate and officially reopen Horsey Windpump following her extensive restoration and repair.
Horsey Windpump, Horsey Staithe Stores, Horsey, Great Yarmouth,
Sun 6 May
Horsey Windpump - National Mills Weekend
As part of the National Mills Weekend, the National Trust team will be on hand to answer your questions about Horsey Windpump and the restoration project that has brought her back to life.
Horsey Windpump, Horsey Staithe Stores, Horsey, Great Yarmouth,
Sat 12 May and Sun 13 May
Plant Sale
Annual plant sale held by the Thorpe and District Gardening Club.Hundreds of plants, flowers, vegetables and sundries for sale. Also books and bug homes, all proceeds to club funds.
37 Eastern Av, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich.
Sat 12 May and Sun 13 May
The Norfolk Branch of the Western Front Association, talk.
Title to be confirmed, due to change of speaker.
White Horse Inn, Trowse, Norwich.
Tue 1 May
Thorpe and District Gardening Club, monthly meeting
Richard Hobbs, talking on spring in the garden.
St Francis Church Hall, Rider Haggard Rd, Norwich, .
Tue 24 Apr