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Norfolk Antique Fair
2025-10-18 09:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 (Europe/London) | Norfolk Showground, Dereham RoadNR5 0TT, Norwich, NR5 0TT
Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th April: Norfolk Showground
Held at the beautiful Norfolk Showground on the 3rd and 4th of April it promises 2 days full of all things antique and vintage is on offer. With both indoor and outdoor stalls and excellent on-site parking
Whether you’re searching for a rare find, a statement piece for your home, or simply browsing for inspiration, the Norfolk Antiques Fair is not to be missed.Held at the beautiful Norfolk Showground on the 3rd & 4th April -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 £6.
Further details from the organisers – iacf.
Further details from the organisers iacf- https://www.iacf.co.uk/norfolk/

Epic Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Epic Arena 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.

Henham Park Steam Rally
2025-09-20 09:00 - 2025-09-21 18:00 | Henham Park, Beccles, NR34 8AN
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.
For more details click here

Sir Alfred Munnings- Making a Picture
2025-05-17 10:00 - 2025-05-26 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Put this exhibition in your diary!
The exhibition, based on the collection of the Munnings Art Museum in Dedham, Essex is comprised of an eclectic mix of paintings by Sir Alfred Munnings with a focus on how his pictures were conceived and carried out.
The display features pictures from throughout Munnings’ sixty-year career, many of which were exhibited at the Royal Academy, with earlier works done in Norfolk and Suffolk showing the people and ponies he knew day to day alongside later pictures depicting his world-famous horse-racing scenes and equestrian portraits
The exhibition runs from May 17th to May 26th at St Mary’s Church from 10am until 4pm
www.visitbungay.co.uk

Sir Alfred Munnings - Colour and Light Exhibition
2024-04-27 10:00 - 2024-05-06 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
The Friends of St. Mary’s Church are collaborating with the Alfred Munnings Museum in Dedham, to present an exhibition in the church from Saturday, April 27th – Monday, May 6th.
The exhibition is derived from an exhibition in the Munning’s Museum last year, on the theme of Colour and Light, and colour reproductions of the paintings will be displayed in the church.
Sir Alfred Munnings was born in Mendham in 1878, where his father was the local mill. He served an apprenticeship at Page Brothers, Lithographic printers in Norwich, and attended evening classes at the Norwich Art School. He set up his own studio in Mendham and the subjects he loved to paint best were horses.
Attending the Bungay May Fairs, for the auction of horses and ponies, provided an ideal opportunity to study all types of breeds, and the annual May Bungay Races on Outney Common provided further inspiration. So, it can truly be said that living near Bungay helped to make him the celebrated equestrian artist that he became.
Following a period as War Artist in France, he had an exhibition at the Royal Academy, which was a resounding success and gained him commissions from wealthy aristocrats and Royalty, and from that time he became one of Britain’s best loved painters of hunting & racing scenes
Reproductions on loan at the Church, include “Stranded”, depicting two children in a rowing boat caught in the tall reeds in the Waveney: and “Path to the River”, an enchanting scene, of a girl leading a white pony along the river path at Mendham.
Munnings died in 1959
The Exhibition opens with a Preview in the Church, Friday April 26th, 7.30 pm. refreshments served, booking essential, and continues Saturday April 27th – Monday, May 6th, 10 – 4 pm. Admission free for both events, but Donations welcome.
For bookings and further information contact:
John Warnes, Tel. 01986 892855,
or Keith Parker 01986 893133

Bungay Festival of Running
2024-04-14 09:30 | Pinhow Street, NR35 2RT
Bungay Festival of Running
There are Half Marathon & 10 km races and there should be a great atmosphere on the day
https://blackdogs.run/events/festival-of-running/.

Bygone Bungay
2023-10-14 10:00 - 2023-10-20 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
The Friends of St Mary’s Church are staging an exhibition celebrating some of Bungay’s much-loved places & people which will run from October 14th to 20th at the Church
A collection of images, sketches and writings, will restore memories of the characters & buildings that are part of the town’s history & heritage. Admission is free, but voluntary donations to enable these displays to continue in the town will be welcome

The Mayfair Cinema
Old St Mary’s Street
Bungay Characters
The Community Centre
1960’s sketches of Bungay
Fashion in the 20th Century
Bungay Pubs
Children’s Books & Toys
Good bye to rail, hello to road

Additional Events
Friday 13th Oct @ 19.30- Preview evening. Free admission, but booking is essential
Saturday 14th Oct @ 14.00 “The Lost Pubs of Bungay”- A walk starting at the church & taking in the sites of Bungay’s old pubs and finishing at “The Green Dragon”. Cost is £5 not including beer!
Sunday 15th Oct @ 16.15- “Toy’s & Books of my childhood” a talk by local Historian Chris Reeve followed by afternoon tea £5

Further Details & Bookings – 01 986 893133 OR 01 986 892855

Bungay Heritage Weekend- Creativity Unwrapped
2023-09-09 10:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 | Bungay
Enjoy a weekend of Free, Bungay centered events to celebrate Heritage Weekend.

BUNGAY HIGH DAYS AND HOLIDAYS
2023-06-23 10:00 - 2023-06-25 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
The Friends of St Mary’s Church are staging an exhibition exploring the town’s celebrations ranging over almost 200 years – stretching from the coronation of George IV in 1821, to the recent coronation of King Charles III.
A collection of images, pictures, writings and mementos will show how Bungay has celebrated the high points of history whether local or national.
Admission is free, but voluntary donations to enable these displays to continue in the town will be welcome.
Anyone who can contribute or would like to help with this project may ring 01986 893133 or 01986 892855 to get further information

A Summery Evening of Mozart
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Enjoy Don Giovanni, Arias from Cosi Fan Tutte, The Marriage of Figaro & The Magic Flute in this delightful Grade I listed church

The Tempest
2022-07-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Bungay Castle
Circle 67 are making their annual visit to Bungay Castle on 27th July. This year they will be performing The Tempest.
The first scene, takes place on a ship at sea during a tempest, and the rest of the story is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero (a sorcerer) lives with his daughter Miranda, and his two servants: Caliban, and Ariel,. The play contains music and songs that portray the beauty on the island. It explores many themes, including betrayal, revenge and magic.

Bungay Jubilee Weekend
2022-06-02 12:00 - 2022-06-04 22:30 | various venues in Bungay, NR35
Bungay will be putting on a right Royal event to celebrate the Queen’s 70th Anniversary

1940's Themed Day at Flixton Aviation Museum
2022-05-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, The Street, FLIXTON, SUFFOLK, NR35 1NL, United Kingdom
With 60+ aircraft and 1000s of artefacts on display, there is plenty to see and do.
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight have scheduled a Hurricane flypast.
(Flypasts are subject to weather conditions and operation commitments on the day. Timings will only be notified on the day)
Free admission. Donations requested

Happy and Glorious"- An Exhibition celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign
2022-04-30 10:00 - 2022-05-08 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH EVENTS GROUP IN ASSOCIATION WITH BUNGAY MUSEUM PRESENT
An exhibition celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II reign and the changes that have taken place in Bungay during those 70 years. St Mary’s Church Bungay 10am-4pm
The exhibition will include-

Photos and memorabilia relating to the Queen’s accession, proclamation, and subsequent Coronation in 1953
Photos and memorabilia relating to local Celebrations for the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
Photos recording Royal and other well known visitors to the town
Changes to the townscape, buildings and surroundings, shops and businesses, recreation areas.
Local celebrities including Town Reeves and Mayors, and significant characters who have influenced the direction of the Town
Popular entertainment through the years, including activities connected with the Mayfair Cinema, the Fisher Theatre, the Chaucer Institute, the Honeypot Centre, Bungay Choral Society & the Sea Scouts Gang Shows
Sports and Recreation including the termination of the annual Bungay Race meetings
The passing of the Railway
Education and Youth activities

There is no charge for admission, but donations are welcome for expenses, future funding & local charities
Princess Elizabeth became the Queen on 6th February 1952, upon the death of her father George VI.
In 2022, the Queen celebrates her 70th jubilee. During her reign so far, the Queen has welcomed 14 prime ministers, and has been a loyal and well-loved monarch, since 1952 there have been far-reaching changes by way of technical advances, changes in moral attitudes, and behaviour.
Bungay and its people have not lived in a vacuum during the last 70 years and most of the changes outlined above have affected them.
Some of the long-established businesses such as Nursey & Son have scaled back their business activities, whilst others such as Fen Farm and their cheese making have emerged.
There are very few shops in the town undertaking the same type of trade they were in 1952 and a good number of the pubs have disappeared during the 70 years that has passed.
Many of the Bungay buildings have gone—replaced in most cases by newer fit-for-purpose developments
Local celebrities have made their lasting impact on the town and left their legacy, and the Town’s people have celebrated national events.
All of this and more is reflected in this exhibition.
The booklet that accompanies this exhibition, also called “Happy and Glorious”, gives an in-depth view of a number of changes, most of which confirm why so many people regard Bungay with such affection -whether they are a True Bungayan, or a ‘Furriner’ (a comparative newcomer to the town)
OTHER EVENTS
Friday 29th April Preview with reception 7.30PM.
Talk by Sir Laurie Magnus, Chair, Historic England -Admission is free, but donations welcome- booking is essential.
Saturday 30th April until Sunday 8th May- Main exhibition
Open 10.00am to 4.00pm – Admission free but donations welcome for expenses, future funding & local charities
Sunday 1st May at 2pm. -A Walk around Bungay highlighting Town Centre changes 1953-2022. Followed by tea & cake (£8 -Book in advance)-With Chris Reeve, Local Historian & Author
Sunday 8th May at 4.15pm. Afternoon Tea & a local film (£5-Book in advance)
If you would like to book for an event, or you can assist with information, have an heirloom you are prepared to exhibit, or act as a steward please contact JOHN WARNES (01986 892855) OR KEITH PARKER (01986 893133)

Bungay Farmer's Market
2022-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Bungay Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane, Bungay, NR35 1PU
Held on the fourth Saturday of the month between 9am & 1pm at Bungay Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane NR35 1PU
A good range of Crafts, food and vegetables are available to purchase
Ample parking means there is not to far to carry your purchases!
Further details from: Judy Cloke 01986 894653, judycloke@gmail.com

ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR
2020-07-17 10:00 - 2020-07-18 17:00 | Norfolk Showground, Dereham RoadNR5 0TT, Norwich, NR5 0TT
The Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair returns to the Norfolk Showground for two magnificent days stocked with timeless trinkets. Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ treasure, the fair offers a diverse range of antiques and collectables.
From beautiful antique furniture, to exquisite ornaments, one off knickknacks to collectable treasures, the Antique and Collectors Fair is a haven for artefact admirers. Everything has a story and everything needs a home; you can shop, identify, negotiate, or bargain your way through the show and leave with a little piece of history in your hands.
Organisers Aztec Events have been running the show for over 15 years; with previous fairs capturing the attention of such television programmes as Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Road show. Make sure you don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to complete a collection, discover a diamond in the rough or have your assets appraised at the UK’s largest fair of it’s kind.
For more information and to purchase advance discounted tickets, visit: www.aztecevents.co.uk or call 01702 549621

NORFOLK ANTIQUE & COLLECTORS FAIR
2020-04-12 10:00 - 2020-04-13 17:00 | Norfolk Showground, Dereham RoadNR5 0TT, Norwich, NR5 0TT
The Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair returns to the Norfolk Showground for two magnificent days stocked with timeless trinkets. Whether you are a professional dealer, an avid collector looking to complete a cherished collection, or an enthusiast searching for the ‘once in a lifetime’ treasure, the fair offers a diverse range of antiques and collectables.
From beautiful antique furniture, to exquisite ornaments, one off knickknacks to collectable treasures, the Antique and Collectors Fair is a haven for artefact admirers. Everything has a story and everything needs a home; you can shop, identify, negotiate, or bargain your way through the show and leave with a little piece of history in your hands.
Organisers Aztec Events have been running the show for over 15 years; with previous fairs capturing the attention of such television programmes as Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Road show. Make sure you don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to complete a collection, discover a diamond in the rough or have your assets appraised at the UK’s largest fair of it’s kind.
For more information and to purchase advance discounted tickets, visit: www.aztecevents.co.uk or call 01702 549623

MHA LARKING GOWEN CITY OF NORWICH HALF MARATHON
2020-04-05 | Norfolk Showground, Dereham RoadNR5 0TT, Norwich, NR5 0TT
First staged in 1985 by Duke Street Running Club, this race was originally based in the centre of Norwich – hence its name. Then in 1993 it moved to the Norfolk Showground on the western outskirts of the city and it’s been there ever since.
The race starts and finishes within the Norfolk Showground and follows a rural single lap route through the parishes of Easton, Honingham, Colton, Barnham Broom, Marlingford and close to Easton College. The first half of the course is pretty flat with one or two little bumps in the second half. All roads along the race route are closed to through traffic while the race is in progress.

Bungay Town Trust-A Celebration of its History and Heritage
2019-11-23 10:00 - 2019-11-24 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
A great opportunity to find out a little more about one of Bungay’s oldest organisations

Norfolk Antique and Collectors Fair
2019-11-02 10:00 - 2019-11-03 17:00 | Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road,, Norwich,, NR5 0TT

42nd Norwich Beer Festival
2019-10-21 17:30 - 2019-10-26 23:00 | St Andrew’s Hall, St Andrews Plain Norwich NR3 1AU, Norwich, NR3 1AU
The 43rdd Norwich Beer Festival will run in St Andrew’s and Blackfriars’ Hall, St Andrews St, Norwich from October 26th to the 31st with day & evening sessions.
The event which is organised by the Norwich and Norfolk branch of CAMRA, should be a great, if last year’s event is anything to go by. There were over 200 cask-conditioned real ales from Britain’s independent brewers, along with draught and bottled beers from across Europe and over 70 varieties of ciders and perries mostly from East Anglia. – in other words something for every taste!
OPENING TIMES
Monday 21st to Friday 25th Evening 5.30-11pm
Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th Lunchtime 11.30-2.30pm
Friday 25th Lunchtime 11.30-3pm
Saturday 26th ALL DAY 11.30am-9pm

Strumpshaw Autumn Steam Rally
2019-08-31 09:00 - 2019-09-01 17:00 | Strumpshaw, Low Road, NR13 4HR, United Kingdom
50+ Steam engines; Vintage & Classic cars; Commercial & Military vehicles and lots more — a great day out.

Munnings-A Waveney Artist at War
2019-08-24 10:00 - 2019-09-01 16:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Bungay Events Group in partnership with The Munnings Art Museum Presents – A Waveney Artist at War
The Munnings Art Museum at Dedham is currently staging an exhibition entitled “Behind the Lines Alfred Munnings: War Artist, 1918” consisting of forty-one paintings returning from the Canadian War Museum, Ottawa for the first time in 100 years and shown side by side with the surviving sketchbooks from the museum’s own collection. The reproduction paintings and narrative boards on display in Bungay replicate a part of the exhibition at Dedham which runs until 3rd November 2019.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to see reproductions of a number of Alfred Munnings paintings with a local or Waveney theme.
Click here to see the exhibition Programme

FRIDAY 23rd August PREVIEW EVENING with SPEAKER AND RECEPTION, at 7.30pm (No admission fee but places should be booked in advance)
OPEN EACH DAY THEREAFTER Sat 24th August – Sun 1st September 2019 10AM to 4PM
ENTRANCE FREE – DONATIONS WELCOME FOR EXPENSES, FUTURE FUNDING AND LOCAL CHARITIES
Further Information –
John Warnes-01986 892855
Keith Parker -01986 893133
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RAFA and Veterans Day
2019-08-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, The Street, FLIXTON, SUFFOLK, NR35 1NL, United Kingdom
An opportunity to meet members of the RAF Association and explore the Museum.A flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota is scheduled, subject to weather conditions and operational commitments
The Norwich & District Vintage Motor Cycle Club will be present during the day

Walk-Scenic Heights & Saintly Sites
2019-08-03 11:00 - 15:30 | Wharton Street Car Park, Wharton Street, Bungay
A circular 7 mile walk from Bungay through the rural landscape of the Saints & South Elmham. There will be a commentary from local author and historian Chris Reeve on the features of the landscape and historic sites and churches. Enjoy a drink mid-way at St Peter’s Hall. Please bring a packed lunch.

A Tour of Bungay's Churches
2019-07-25 14:30 - 17:00 | Butter Cross Bungay, Butter Cross, Bungay, United Kingdom
Join local historian and author Chris Reeve for a fascinating tour of 4 Bungay churches-Holy Trinity, Emmanuel, St Edmunds and finally St Mary’s church where light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but donations for the Waveney Food Bank are requested

Norwich Mozart Orchestra
2019-07-20 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Founded in 1961, the Mozart Orchestra has, over the years, established itself as one of the leading orchestras in the local area, commanding a broadly ranging orchestral repertoire. Whilst their concert season runs from May to October, they only perform four concerts each year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear astonishing young violinist Sharon Zhou play Mendelssohn’s concerto in a programme of concert favourites.
Vaughan Williams – The Wasps Overture
Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto
Dvorak – Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’
Soloist: Sharon Zhou
Conductor: Tadeusz Kaznowski
Leader: Fiona Hutchins

5th Great Bungay Duck Race
2019-07-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Falcoln Meadow, Falcoln Lane, Bungay, Falcon Lane Bungay NR35 2JG
The Bungay Ducks are about to take to the River Waveney once again for the 5th Great Bungay Duck Race! In addition to the wonderful range of stallholders there will be donkey rides, face painting, children’s games and great musical entertainment featuring new and exciting local musicians. In keeping with their natural habitats, we will be hosts to the beautiful Fritton Owls along with a variety of rare breeds from the Earsham Wetlands Centre. Refreshments will include The Falcon Inn Bar and a range of local catering including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free, as well as the more traditional burgers, sausages, cakes, drinks and ice creams.
We are confident that this year’s event will once again be a huge success, so please help us all to continue to make the Bungay Duck Race a fun and enjoyable occasion for the whole community and mark another milestone in the development of our beautiful water meadow.

Last Night of the Proms- Bungay
2019-07-06 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary’s Church, Bungay, St Mary's Church, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
Bring out the patriot in yourself!
Starting with popular classics followed by a second half of British patriotic pieces. Sing along to “Land of Hope and Glory” and Henry Wood’s “Fantasia on British Sea Songs”, “Rule, Britannia!” “Jerusalem”, and the British national anthem. A night to remember
Waving Union Flags is a must-as are balloons and party poppers!
Organised as part of the Town Reeve’s Fund Raising Appeal

The Waveney Valley Line
2019-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Bungay Community Library, Wharton Street, Bungay
Authorised by the Waveney Valley Railway Act on 3 July 1851.The line opened in stages, firstly from Tivetshall to Harleston on 1 December 1855, then to Bungay on 2 November 1860, and finally to Beccles. When the line was completed it was incorporated into the Great Eastern Railway. The line then became part of the LNER on 1 January 1923. Starston and Redenhall stations were closed in 1866, only 11 years after the line opened.
The line was closed to passenger services on 5 January 1953, after which there were some special services run by railway enthusiasts.Freight services continued.From 1960 the line was split into sections – Tivetshall to Harleston and Beccles to Bungay.
The lines were finally closed on 19 April 1966 during the Beeching Axe and the track eventually removed. Some of the last wagon loads to leave Ditchingham were sand and gravel from Broome Heath, used in the construction of Hammersmith fly-over in west London.
Join us for a nostalgic trip along the length of the Waveney Valley Railway Line, including recent and historic views of the lines, stations and trains
