Whether you enjoy visiting historic houses and gardens (two National Trust properties are on our doorstep), walking and cycling, arts and culture, sport, music, delicious local food and drink or just relaxing with a good book on your private terrace in a stunning woodland glade at Felbrigg Lodge, you will be amazed at the variety of experiences on offer.  But you may want to find out more about a new hobby or skill and join in one of the many creative workshops.   Many events are free too!

**HOT NEWS** - 4TH JULY - OLYMPIC TORCH PASSES CLOSE TO FELBRIGG - week long programme of events and celebrations in Norfolk!

FAKENHAM RACES,  Friday 17th February and Friday 16th March

QUILTING ONE DAY COURSE,  1st March, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens, Fakenham (tel 01328 851465)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY ONE-DAY WORKSHOP - 27th February, Waterside at Rollesby (Perry Fairman, Ecological Experiences 07905 574798)

SHERINGHAM PARK (NT) Ramble,  4th March and 1st April (volunteer led ramble, FREE!)

WOODLORE TRAIL, Sheringham Park (NT), 11th - 19th February - booking not needed

THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE WOODS AT NIGHT, Sheringham Park (NT), 11th February (Booking essential - 01263 820550)

ANIMAL TRACKING, Sheringham Park (NT), 13th February (Booking essential - 01263 820550)

BEACH HUT BIRD BOX FAMILY ACTIVITY, Holkham National Nature Reserve, 14th February 2012 - FREE!

PAINTING IN WATERCOLOURS AND SKETCHING USING PHOTOS, Broad Skies Gallery, 3rd and 4th March (01692 630485)

FELBRIGG HALL, GARDENS AND ESTATE - NATIONAL TRUST  (our neighbours!) OPENS FULLY ON 5TH MARCH.  NOTE: HOUSE NORMALLY CLOSES ON FRIDAY.  SUGGEST CALLING 01263 837444 FOR OPENING TIMES OR REFER TO NT WEBSITE

PAUL DANIELS (Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow)  10th March, 7.30pm Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre (01263 512495)

EAST ANGLIA GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR - 28th - 29th April (01263 735828)

NORFOLK AND NORWICH FESTIVAL - ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING ARTS AND PERFORMING FESTIVALS  - 11th to 26th May

NORFOLK AND NORWICH OPEN STUDIOS - OVER 300 artists exhibiting in 230 venues across Norfolk - 26th May to 10th June

ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW, NORFOLK SHOWGROUND - 27th and 28th June (01603 748931)

BUDDY HOLLY - A Legend Reborn - directly from a performance in London's 02 arena. 1st July, 7.30pm Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre (01263 512495)

QUEEN ELIZABEETH II by CECIL BEATON:  A DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION -  ROYAL FAMILY EXHIBITION OF PORTRAITS selected from the V&As collection 5th July to 30th September, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery (01603 495897/493636)

NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAYS ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL, 13th to 15th July, Sheringham Station, Platform 2 (01263 820800)

FELBRIGG CHURCH ANNUAL FLOWER FESTIVAL: ARTISTRY IN FLOWERS - located in Felbrigg Park and close to FELBRIGG LODGE - FREE entry! 14th - 16th July from 10am to 4pm daily (01263 514380)

SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW, SANDRINGHAM ROYAL ESTATE (normally attended by HRH Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall) (01485 543256)

BLICKLING HALL - NATIONAL TRUST -  (15 minutes drive from FELBRIGG LODGE) - PROMS CONCERT WITH FLYING SPITFITE CHOREOGRAPHED TO THE "SPITFIRE PRELUDE".  Picnic in the park - Saturday 11th August (01263 734711)

We shall be announcing more events over the coming weeks so keep watching!