Name: Norwich – City of Mavericks and Pioneering Women with VisitNorwich
Start: 2026-07-14 13:00:00
End: 2026-07-14 14:00:00

Norwich – City of Mavericks and Pioneering Women with VisitNorwich

14 July 2026

Norwich History festival launches with a fun event which will see ten individual speakers give a five-minute talk about their hero or heroine from Norwich’s past and why that person should be better remembered. Part of VisitNorwich’s 20th anniversary

Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail

18 July 2026 - 31 August 2026

This summer, join in our FREE family-friendly, summertime treasure hunt across Norwich to discover our literary history!

Drop-in & Write (ages 60+)

8 June 2026

Enjoy a quiet, supportive environment where you can focus on your writing alongside like-minded individuals.

Dragon Hall Social

10 June 2026

Join National Centre for Writing for an informal evening of conversation, ideas exchange and support!

Make Norwich Your Next Reading & Writing Retreat

16 February 2026

With such a literary legacy, you can’t go wrong with a reading retreat in the City of Stories. Uncover tales on a tour, explore our bookish attractions and shop our wealth of independent bookshops.

Cultural Wellbeing in Norwich

7 January 2026

Embrace Norwich’s unique mix of arts and culture. From our rich literary heritage to major art exhibitions, live music, unforgettable museums and gardens.

The HandleBards: As You Like It

4 September 2026

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

The HandleBards: Macbeth

28 July 2026

Join the troupe at the Norwich Theatre Playhouse for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.