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7 of the best indoor activities in Norfolk

Families enjoying Jump Warehouse in Diss - it officially opened on May 17.

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From soft play to crazy golf, here are some of the best indoor activities to enjoy in Norfolk whatever the weather.
Maui Waui Festival is a popular event over the August bank holiday weekend. Picture: JERRY TYE

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7 of the best child-friendly festivals in Norfolk

Louisa Baldwin

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Judges with Norfolk Day logo

Norfolk Day

New writing competition launched ahead of Norfolk Day

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Shoppers wearing masks in Norwich city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

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Do you think 'Freedom Day' should go ahead on June 21?

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Norwich Amateur Brewers Jack Davison and Will Gant brewing a new beer which they will be selling to

Norwich Amateur Brewers release new 'rainbow' IPA to thank NHS

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Thetford open gardens. Picture: Ella Wilkinson

Town's popular open gardens event set to return

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Young boy facing away from camera tries to score penalty against former Norwich City footballer, Dean Ashton

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Get your kit ready! Meet the stars of this year's Festival of Sport

Rebecca MacNaughton

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St Giles gin is one of the Norfolk drink producers who can deliver. Picture: Alison Melton

When is World Gin Day 2021 and how can I celebrate in Norfolk?

Abigail Nicholson

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Winbirri Vineyards is the place for those who love wine Picture : ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Live

The best attractions in Norfolk, according to Tripadvisor

Abigail Nicholson

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The Museum of Norwich at the Bridewell undercroft. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY

13 curious places to visit in Norfolk - from shipwrecks to hidden crypts

Stacia Briggs

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Short film Maximus, which turns a boy's cancer struggle into a fantasy battle, was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk. 

Film | Video

New fantasy film was shot in Norfolk and Suffolk during pandemic

Louisa Baldwin

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Norfolk and Waveney are now home to an array of community-run pubs.

Food and Drink

7 pubs which are run by their community

Lauren Cope

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The signpost for the Norfolk Coast Path and the Peddars Way at the beach at Holme-next-the-Sea

9 long walking trails to explore in Norfolk

Rowan Mantell

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Pop Up Pictures Drive In Cinema is being held at Trinity Park Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

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7 cheap or free things to do in Norfolk and Waveney this bank holiday

Louisa Baldwin

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Norfolk Day Cromer beach and pier GENERIC Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day

11 things you can do to celebrate Norfolk Day 2021 

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Author Mitch Johnson at Kett's Books in Wymondham

37 novels you should be reading now - according to Norfolk book sellers

Rowan Mantell

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Norfolk Day Happisburgh Lighthouse GENERIC Picture: ANTONY KELLY

Norfolk Day

It's back - can you help make Norfolk Day 2021 the best yet?

Donna-Louise Bishop

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Scenes from the Bodney Camp Open Day, with visitors getting the chance to see up close the Household

Household Cavalry to make Norfolk return

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Every year Banham Zoo have to count their animals, from every single bug to their tigers. Deboarah H

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All the family attractions in Norfolk and Waveney reopening on April 12

Louisa Baldwin

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Thetford Forest. Picture: SONYA DUNCAN

Wilds of Thetford Forest now open to all as new bike system introduced

Emily Townsend

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Jess Glynne will play at Thetford Forest in 2021 as part of the Forest Live concert series. Picture:

Forest Live concerts postponed until 2022

Louisa Baldwin

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Pizza slice from Greggs in Norfolk

Greggs reveals pizza plans after suffering £13.7million loss

Caroline Culot

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People taking part in one of the Escape Games Company's trial games at an English Heritage site last year. 

Norfolk castles and priory to be used for 'escape room' games

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The dinosaurs are a big attraction at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure. Pic: Sonya DuncanCopyright: Arch

When do some of Norfolk’s most popular attractions reopen?

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The organisers of Let's Rock Norwich have organised an online 80s Lockdown Fest Picture: Lee Blanchf

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All the major 2021 Norfolk events scheduled to go ahead

Louisa Baldwin

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The last day of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme in Norwich sees queues outside some places Byline: So

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Norfolk and Waveney restaurants claim £12m back on Eat Out to Help Out

Lauren Cope

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Lindi Hancke and her husband Shaun check their gin at their gin distillery in Wymondham, making Vryh

Food and Drink

What food lovers can look forward to in Norfolk in 2021

Lauren Cope

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic Tom Jones, Michael Buble and The Killers have seen their Norfolk con

7 big concerts scheduled for Norfolk in 2021

Georgina Taylor

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Zaks will be offering its takeaway service from its Mousehold and Poringland sites in lockdown. Phot

Food and Drink

Five ways you can help restaurants and pubs in lockdown

Lauren Cope

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Find out the latest updates on Norfolk's big events amid the second coronavirus lockdown, including

Updates on Norfolk’s big events amid second Covid-19 lockdown

Louisa Baldwin

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