Latest Press Releases
We welcome inquiries about Norwich and the Norwich area from journalists, bloggers, broadcast media, film makers and researchers. VisitNorwich works with a large number of small and large businesses, historians and attractions including transport providers enabling us to arrange press trips to Norwich and further into Norfolk for all manner of themes and stories.
The Norwich area is bursting with fantastic experiences, culture, history, beautiful countryside, local food and drink, water activities (the Broads) and outdoor pursuits. Please get in touch if you have a feature idea and you think we will be able to help! Please contact Senior PR & Marketing Manager, Mel March on [email protected] or call 01603 559574.
2026 Press Releases:
September:
Pensthorpe’s Big Machinery Weekend Returns with Nearly Three Times as Many Vehicles
Norwich Theatre Stage Two Celebrates 10th Anniversary
13 Nights Of Halloween Horror As Primevil Returns
ROARR! Celebrates Double Success at Theme Park UK Awards
Chantry Place Announces Bath & Body Works to Open in November
The Last Human Kiss at the Sainsbury Centre
Announcing the ‘Bayeux Around Britain: Casting a Masterpiece’ Spotlight Loan | British Museum
VisitEngland’s Autumn 2026 News
Rehearsal Photos Released for Sylvia the Musical Starring Beverley Knight
Bookings Open for Reimagined Creative Arts Programme at The Garage Norwich
August:
More Than 4,000 Tickets Booked on Release Day for Norfolk Heritage Open Days 2026
Norfolk’s First Wild Beaver Kits in 500 Years Confirmed at Pensthorpe
New Restaurant Las Gidi Reveals Menu And Signature Cocktails Ahead Of Opening At Castle Quarter
Bluey to Attend Pensthorpe’s Biggest Summer Bank Holiday
Oh Yes, They Did! Norwich Theatre Pantomime Cast Gather for Photoshoot
Immersive Lighting Spectacular Time by Luxmuralis to Illuminate Norwich Cathedral
Community Mural Unveiled as Castle Gardens Whiffler Theatre Area Reopens
Jarrolds Reopens The Pantry Following Major Refurbishment
How Do We Find Love? at the Sainsbury Centre
Dame Jacqueline Wilson to Judge Creative Writing Competition about Inspirational Animals
July:
Norwich Cathedral Launches New Upper Level Tour
Explore Norfolk for Free This September
City Museum Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Detectives Wanted! Pensthorpe Unveils Interactive Maize Maze Mystery for Summer
Bionic Launches ROARR!’s New Fossil Falls Ride As Thousands Flock To Norfolk Park
Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing Visit Castle Quarter
The Seaside Comes to Castle Quarter this Summer
Six Norwich Green Spaces Recognised Among the UK’s Best in Green Flag Awards 2026
Norwich Gets Wild as Lord Mayor’s Weekend Returns
Revealed! Quinn Patrick to Star as Tink in Norwich Theatre’s Pantomime
June:
New Beauty Salon with Accessibility and Inclusivity at its Heart to Open in Castle Quarter
The New Archive Opens in Chantry Place
Norwich Summer Sessions Returns for 2026 with Free Live Entertainment Across the City
The Norwich City of Stories Summer Trail Invites Families on an Exciting Holiday Adventure
Popular Norwich Brewery Expands into NR3 Venue
Pensthorpe Unveils Reimagined North Norfolk Pole for Christmas 2026
Pensthorpe Unveils Ambitious New Vision for Crane and Flamingo Redevelopment
New Ride at ROARR! Set for a BIONIC Opening!
Cromer Pier Show 2026 Announces Star Cast as It Celebrates 125 Years of Iconic Seaside Entertainment
Power of Stories: New Reading Resources Builds Cultures of Welcome and Empathy in Schools
Norwich Cathedral’s Benedictine Heritage Past and Present Explored in New Outdoor Exhibition
The Lions’ Den Wins Best Urban Sauna at The British Sauna Awards
May:
Norwich Cathedral Summer Organ Festival
UK’s First Glow-in-the-Dark Gel Blaster Battle Zone is Coming to Castle Quarter
Lord Mayor’s Weekend Returns to Norwich this July
Las Gidi Afro-Lounge is Coming to Castle Quarter
Norfolk’s First Free-Living Beavers in Centuries Show Signs of Pregnancy
Pensthorpe Announces Summer Series of After Hours Events for 2026
Womenswear Brand The New Archive Wins Launchpad at Chantry Place!
Norfolk Deaf Festival Returns to The Forum
Hold Tight for Fossil Falls! ROARR! Announces Longest Ride Launching This Summer!
High-Energy K-Pop Party Comes to Castle Quarter this Half Term
Jarrolds to Launch Dedicated Jellycat Boutique This May
April:
Pensthorpe to Open New Gallery Space in Partnership with Norfolk Artist
Norwich Theatre Launches Search For Neverland’s Lost Children For Its Pantomime
Bewilderwood Norfolk Celebrates a New Chapter with Buy One Get One Free Offer This May
Join The Gruffalo for a Wild Bank Holiday at Pensthorpe
Norwich Castle Among Five Shortlisted Museums Announced For Art Fund Museum Of The Year 2026
Pensthorpe Brings Back Popular Summer Membership at Even Lower Price to Support Families
Swarovski Re-Joins Chantry Place
March:
Wading In – Brand-New South American Habitat Announced at Banham Zoo!
Yalm Expands With Social Gaming Concept
Fresh Look for Riverside Walk as New Signage Arrives
Norwich The Sunday Times’ Best Place to Live 2026
Sainsbury Centre Ranked as Most Visited Attraction in East of England in 2025
Start Your Engines! Didi Car Racing is Coming to Castle Quarter this April
Rare Sumatran Tiger Arrives at Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
VisitNorwich Celebrates 20 Years- Introducing ‘Twenty Stories. One City. The City of Stories.’
Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2026 Full Programme Announced
Rock N Roll Circus Norwich Expands To Four Days With James Confirmed For New Opening Night
Registration Now Open for Norfolk’s Heritage Open Days 2026
February:
Wild Beaver Pair Confirmed in Norfolk for First Time in 500 Years
Planning Application Submitted to Redevelop Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval at the Sainsbury Centre
VisitEngland Opens Voting for Tourism Superstar 2026
Othello to Take Centre Stage at Norwich Cathedral’s Summer Shakespeare Festival
Kids Go Free Offer this February Half Term at Banham Zoo
January:
Join the Inaugural Norwich Food Week- Ten Days of Flavour, Creativity and Discovery
Pensthorpe Invites Families to ‘Visit for a Fiver’ This Weekend
Silver Award Marks Milestone in The Forum’s Journey to Net Zero
Sainsbury Centre Announces Its 2026 Programme, Including Two New Seasons of Exhibitions
Norwich Arts Centre Celebrates Independent Venue Week
BeWILDerwood Reopens with Buy One Get One Free Tickets
Image Requests
We have a large selection of great copyright free digital photography for use in articles and websites. Please contact Senior PR & Marketing Manager, MelMarch on [email protected] or call 01603 559574.
Research
If you are researching the history of Norwich, VisitNorwich has access to documents created by the Heritage and Economic And Regeneration Trust (HEART). If you would like to know more, please email [email protected].
Filming in the Norwich Area
Norwich welcomes film makers. If you want to film on private property, you will need to seek permission from the relevant property owners – e.g. Norwich Cathedral, Norwich Castle and other historic sites. The same applies to council properties such as Norwich Market & Elm Hill. It is advisable to contact Norwich City Council’s film-friendly team for guidance beforehand. The film-friendly team has the information and contacts you need and can advise you on the best way to proceed.
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