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A Guide to the Major Carnivals in Norfolk
All around the country, summer often means local carnivals – communities coming together to celebrate everything that makes their area a great place to live and work in. Carnivals are a long-standing tradition in the country, bringing together local authorities, businesses, schools, sports clubs and more for parades, fetes, fireworks and more (weather permitting…).
There are plenty of local carnivals and festivals to look forward to if you are moving to Norfolk. As experts when it comes to removals to Norfolk (our home county), here’s our handy guide to the major carnivals held throughout the county.
Wells-next-the-Sea
If you are thinking of moving house to Wells-next-the-Sea, then the North Norfolk’s annual carnival is usually in late July or early August – this year it is on Friday 1st-Sunday 10th August.
As with many carnivals, the parade is the centrepiece, with the procession around the town – the floats are joined by push-and-pull along vehicles (and the Carnival Royals are crowned as well).
However, there’s plenty of other activities going on as well – making use of the coastal location there’s a sandcastle competition, as well as gillying (crabbing on the quay). There’s also plenty of other events which cater too adults as well as children; in previous years there have been craft workshops, guided walks around the town, and plenty of concerts from local artists.
Sheringham
The Sheringham carnival has been going on for around 100 years, dating back to the time when the town first had its own railway station and became a popular seaside resort. If you are interested in removals to Sheringham, then this event too is usually held in early August – this year it is from August 4-10.
However, there are also fundraising events laid on by the Carnival Committee throughout the year – for instance this year there is a Classic Car and Bike Show coming up on June 9th.
The main carnival event includes many of the carnival staples, with a parade, and plenty of activities for the youngsters including a funfair, a puppet show and face painting. There’s also usually a street party.
Cromer
The Cromer carnival is usually held slightly later in August – this year it will be on August 17-23.
There has been a street fair in the resort for many years, but it wasn’t until the 1950s and 1960s that it took on something like its present form. Initially, the carnival all took place on the pier, but now the parade moves around the town and has a Carnival Queen and attendants.
This year the focus will be on the spectacular, with a flypast from the Battle of Britain flight, as well as a display by the Bolddog FMX Motorcycle Display Team – at the Carnival Field in Runton Road.
Appropriately for the resort, there are plenty of traditional contests such as children’s fancy dress, Bonny Baby and Glamorous Granny.
Norwich
Norfolk’s county town has a Lord Mayor’s Weekend, which is probably the nearest equivalent to a carnival; it started in mediaeval times when the Norwich Guild welcomed the new Lord Mayor.
This year, the event is being held on July 13 and 14. Norwich’s Lord Mayor’s Weekend has many of the components of a traditional carnival – such as a procession and floats – as well as a giant street party, bands, dancers, acrobats and giant puppets.
This year’s event will end with a concert in Chapelfield Gardens in the city centre on the Saturday evening followed by a duck race on the Sunday.
Removals to Norfolk with Hamiltons Removals
If you are interested in removals to Norwich, Wells-next-the Sea, Cromer, Sheringham or any part of Norfolk, then Hamiltons Removals can help.
We have more than three decades’ worth of local experience in helping homeowners and businesses move to the county. Follow this link if you’d like an online quote to set the whole process in motion. You can also book a video survey if that’s more convenient for you.
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