7 major Norfolk events over the late May bank holiday 2023

Paul and Anne Blanch on board Valiant at the Strumpshaw Steam Rally Picture: Clive R Flack (Image: Clive R Flack)

1. Strumpshaw Steam Engine Rally, Strumpshaw

Where: Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum, Old Hall, Strumpshaw, NR13 4HR

When: May 27-29, gates open at 9am 

Price: £10 (cash only), under 16s: free, includes free entry into the museum and parking

Enjoy a day of vintage family fun, with the main attraction being four majestic and lovingly-polished examples of early 20th-century engineering.

Valiant, The Gaffer, Rambler and an ex-British Army traction engine will all be firing up as part of a display of hundreds of engines and vintage vehicles.

There will also be steam-powered fairground rides, food and drink outlets, craft and trade stalls and displays in the grand ring from Harvey's Shire Horse team.

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Billy Ocean performs at Sandringham in May Picture: Supplied by Pageant of Motoring (Image: Supplied by Pageant of Motoring)

2. Billy Ocean concert, Sandringham

Where: Sandringham Estate, PE35 6EN

When: May 27, from 5pm

Price: Adults: £44.50, children (5-15): £20, sandringhammotoringpageant.co.uk

R&B legend Billy Ocean performs Norfolk's first major outdoor concert of the year at Sandringham over the bank holiday weekend.

He had a string of international pop hits in the 1970s and 80s, including Love Really Hurts Without You, Red Light Spells Danger and When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Gets Going.

Breakin' Convention is coming to Norwich Theatre Royal Picture: Breakin' Convention (Image: Breakin' Convention)

3. Breakin' Convention, Norwich

Where: Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL

When: Free activities: from 12noon, performances: 2.30pm/7.30pm

Price: show tickets £10-£25, norwichtheatre.org

Breakin’ Convention, the world’s ground-breaking festival of hip-hop dance theatre, is back and celebrating 20 years.

It will feature jaw-dropping performances from international acts and local crews from across our region.

To celebrate the shows there will be free events and activities during the day, including graffiti artistry and a stencil workshop. 

The Sandringham Pageant of Motoring will feature hundreds of classic cars Picture: Pageant of Motoring (Image: Supplied by Pageant of Motoring)

4. Pageant of Motoring, Sandringham

Where: Sandringham Estate, PE35 6EN

When: May 28, 10am-5pm

Price £15 in advance or £20 on the day, under 12s free, sandringhammotoringpageant.co.uk

Make a weekend of it by heading to the prestigious Pageant of Motoring after seeing Billy Ocean at Sandringham on Saturday.

There will be hundreds of classic vehicles on display and even a hurricane flypast.

Other highlights include live music, trade stands, a vintage market, food stalls and bars, best-dressed awards and a vintage fun fair.

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The City of Literature Publishing Fair returns Picture: Joanna Millington (Image: Joanna Millington)

5. City of Literature Publishing Fair, Norwich  

Where: National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1QE 

When: May 28, 10am-4pm 

Price: Free, see full festival line-up at nnfestival.org.uk

The fair takes place on the final day of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival 2023, with a whole host of events happening throughout the bank holiday.

The Publishing Fair will feature workshops, talks and events with some of the most exciting contemporary writers.

The Food and Craft Fair is launching at Old Buckenham Country Park (Image: Brittany Woodman/Archant)

6. Food and Craft Fair, Old Buckenham

Where: Old Buckenham Country Park, Doe Lane, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PP

When: May 28, from 11am

Price: Free entry 

Old Buckenham Country Park, near Attleborough, is hosting its first Food and Craft Fair with around 60 stalls there from 11am until 4pm, offering everything from cakes to skincare products. 

There will also be seven street food vendors, ranging from burgers to waffles, and live music into the evening.

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The Fairy Fair returns to West Acre in May Picture: Fairyland Trust (Image: Fairyland Trust)

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7. The Fairy Fair 2023, West Acre

Where: Bradmoor Woods, Narborough Lane, West Acre, PE32 1FQ

When: May 28-29, 10.30am-5.30pm

Price:  £8.50 in advance or £12.50 on the day, under 3s free, workshop prices vary, fairylandtrust.org, parking £1 cash 

Enjoy a magical day out in the woods with your little ones as this annual event returns, which raises funds for Norfolk-based charity The Fairyland Trust.

There will be workshops ranging from fairy training to festival crowns, with a mix of pre-bookable sessions and drop-in activities, and there will also be live music.