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Events 2005

Please check with venue / organiser to confirm information

OCTOBER

Wednesday 5 to Sunday 30 October Book Event
Blickling Hall
Large selection of approximately 14,000 second hand books. Free entry.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.15am to 5.15pm
Saturday 8 to Wednesday 12 October The Hall at Harvest Time

Felbrigg Hall
See the Hall decorated to celebrate Harvest time.
1pm - 4.30pm
Wednesday 12 October Meet the Gardener
Felbrigg Hall
Join one of our gardeners for a guided tour of the West & Walled gardens. Places will be limited.
11.15am
Saturday 15 October Last night of the Proms
Nautically themed concert by North Norfolk Orchestral Society
St Peters Church, Sheringham, 7.20pm
Sunday 16 October Fungi Walk
Blickling Hall (in Norfolk)
Guided walk through Blickling Park identifying many fungi along the way.
10am. Meet in the main car park.
Sunday 16 October Attics & Cellars Tour
Felbrigg Hall
A chance to visit the places not normally open to the public.
10.30am
Mon 17 – Sat 22 October Nelson Week
Exhibition of Nelson related art, craft and poetry from local groups
Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station road, Sheringham
Free entry.
Tuesday 18 October Autumn Estate Walk
Felbrigg Hall
Join our Forester on a seasonal guided walk of the estate and woods and enjoy this season of 'mists and mellow fruitfulness'.
10.30am
Fri 21 – Sun 23 October Nelson Celebrations
Three-day festival in North Walsham celebrating their most famous son. Day and evening events include a concert by the Jay Singers, exhibitions, market, and fish & chip supper
Saturday 22 October Fungus Foray
Felbrigg Hall
Take a guided walk with a local expert to find & identify the various fungi found on the estate. Followed by a meal in the Restaurant with a mushroom theme.
2pm
Sat 22 – Sun 23 October Trafalgar 200 – Nelson, Paston and North Walsham Exhibition
Paston College, North Walsham, open 10am – 4pm
Sat 22 – Sun 23 October Sheringham Lifeboat Museum
The museum will be opened especially for the celebration weekend. Sheringham is the only place in the world with five of its original lifeboats
Sat 22nd,Sun 23rd,Mon 24th October North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Day Out with Thomas
Wednesday 26 October Halloween Pumpkins
Felbrigg Hall
Buy your Halloween pumpkin, grown in our walled garden. Free booklet with carving ideas & pumpkin facts.
12.30pm - 2.30pm
Wednesday 26 to Thursday 27 October

Children's Activity Days - Blickling Bird Bonanza
Blickling Hall
Make bird feeders and create a mythical bird. Fun for 7 - 12yrs. Bring a packed lunch.
10.30am to 3pm. Booking essential

Friday 28 October Family Organic Sculpture Workshop
Blickling Hall
Create organic sculptures with local artist Jackie Dorras.
2pm - 4pm
Friday 28 October Spooky Halloween Supper
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a weird and wonderful meal with spooky entertainment
7pm for 7.3pm
Saturday 29 October Ghosts, Wizards & Witches Trail
Venue : Felbrigg Hall
Follow the themed trail around the garden & grounds.
11am - 4.30pm
Mon 31st October Scary Halloween Night To be advised
Pensthorpe
Spend an evening at Pensthorpe learning what it is that screeches and scares when daylight has gone
Monday 31 October Hallowe'en
Blickling Hall
Halloween happenings and spooky story telling in the House. Children's fancy dress competition.
5.30pm to 8.30pm

NOVEMBER

Thurs 3 November 2005 to Sun 8 January 2006

Pensthorpe
A selection of art from various artists focusing on nature in the winter months

Thursday 10 to Friday 11 November Behind the Scenes Tours
Blickling Hall
Tours of the showrooms, attics and basements with housekeeping commentary and demonstrations.
Tours at 10am and 1.30pm
Thursday 10 to Friday 11 November An Undercover Story
Felbrigg Hall
A chance to go behind the scenes as the House Staff prepare the mansion for its winter clean. Includes a tour of the attics & cellars. Followed by light refreshments.
10.30am
Saturday 12 November Delicious Desserts
Blickling Hall
Home made soup followed by six mouth watering desserts.
12.30pm
Saturday 19 November Delicious Desserts
Blickling Hall
Home made soup followed by six mouth watering desserts.
12.30pm
Saturday 26 November

Delicious Desserts
Blickling Hall
Home made soup followed by six mouth watering desserts.
12.30pm

DECEMBER

Sat 3rd, Sun 4th, December

North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials

Sunday 4 December Christmas Lunch
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a three-course lunch in the Park Restaurant with festive entertainment.
12 noon - 2pm
Friday 9 December Candlelit Supper
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a candlelit three-course supper in the Park Restaurant with festive entertainment.
7pm for 7.30pm
Friday 9 to Saturday 10 December Magic of Christmas
Blickling Hall
Lamp lit visit to parts of the Hall. Large heated craft marquee with many Christmas gift ideas.
5pm to 9pm
Saturday 10 December Musical Tea
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a high tea with seasonal musical accompaniment.
3pm
Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 December Crafts for Christmas
Blickling Hall
Large craft marquee with many Christmas gift ideas.
10.30am to 3.30pm
Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Sunday 11 December Christmas Lunch
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a three-course lunch in the Park Restaurant with festive entertainment.
12 noon - 2pm
Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 December Santa's Grotto
Felbrigg Hall
Come along & visit Santa in his grotto. A present for every child.
11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm
Friday 16 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Carol Concert
Friday 16 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Friday 16 December Candlelit Supper
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a candlelit three-course supper in the Park Restaurant with festive entertainment.
7pm for 7.30pm
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 December Christmas Lunches
Blickling Hall
Christmas lunches in the Blickling Restaurant
Saturday 17 December Musical Tea
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a high tea with seasonal musical accompaniment.
3pm
Saturday 17 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 December Santa's Grotto
Felbrigg Hall
Come along & visit Santa in his grotto. A present for every child.
11am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm
Sunday 18 December Carols in the Courtyard
Felbrigg Hall
Join us in the Stable Courtyard as we sing carols tot he accompaniment of a brass band.
3pm - 4pm
Sunday 18 December Christmas Lunch
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a three-course lunch in the Park Restaurant with festive entertainment.
12 noon - 2pm
Sunday 18 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Monday 19 December North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Wed 21st-Sat 24th North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Santa Specials
Mon Dec 26th 2005 to Tues 3rd January 2006 (inclusive) North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham
Mince Pie Specials

2006

JANUARY

Saturday 14 January 2006 Trafalgar Night Celebration
Felbrigg Hall
Enjoy a four-course meal of local produce with themed entertainment.
7pm for 7.30pm