He has been wowing audiences in Las Vegas, and now equestrian stunt rider Guido Louis is heading to Norfolk.

The Dutch horserider will be the headline attraction at this year's Worstead Festival, which will take place on July 29-30.

Jane Bond, the festival chair of trustees, said she was thrilled the event had become a regular feature on the calendar again, after cancellations in 2020 and 2021.

She said: "After the last two years it was so good to see so many people attend the festival again.

”Seeing so many families enjoying a day out together gave me the most pleasure, 
we can’t wait to do it all again."

Guido Louis performs fast-paced riding on three horses, with and without saddles.

The festival will also feature the return of the Starting Handle Club, 50 years 
after its array of vintage tractors first appeared at the festival.

There will also be a spaniel display, archery, climbing walls, a petting farm and circus attractions.

Derek Spanton‘s heavy horses will demonstrate how farming used to be.

Other attractions will include a Lego display, a chance for visitors to show and race their own pet dogs, live music and a silent disco.

The Made in Worstead marquee will highlight local artisans, and there will be an art exhibition, flower festival and cooking demonstrations.

Extra space has been made available for pitches and stalls, visit worsteadfestival.org for more. 

Mrs Bond said: “We keep the entry price low so that families can afford to have a 
really good time on a budget.

"Children under 12 can enter for free and there’s free parking too.” 

The festival raised £25,000 for local good causes last year, with more than 10,000 people attending.

Those to benefit included the North Norfolk Foodbank, Worstead's St Mary’s Church, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Worstead and District Riding School for the Disabled, Broadland First Responders and Worstead Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

Mrs Bond said: “Thank you to all the volunteers and to the sponsors. We couldn't do it without you.”