What’s On

Handmade chocolate from Hunters Chocolate or Saffire Chocolate? The April Farmers’ Market falls on Easter Saturday perfect for stocking up on delicious treats including the finest handmade chocolate eggs from Hunters Chocolate or Saffire Chocolates plus Norfolk lamb from Grenadier Farm, or simnel cakes from Hestia Patisserie. You’ll find seasonal salads from The Norfolk Deli or curries by Currylicious, which are always a crowd pleaser. Happy Easter everyone.

The Creake Abbey Spring Gift Fair, the first of three due to be held in 2026, welcomes local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds. This fantastic celebration of artistic talent from across Norfolk features 80 stalls with everything from jewellery to antiques and a further 15 stands with food and drink. Free entry, free parking.

There is nothing quite like fresh, local asparagus. Boiled with melted Norton’s butter on the side, or grilled with some Fresh Herb Salt chilli salt! Join us for the May Farmers’ Market to really celebrate the bounty of sea and land in beautiful north Norfolk.

This much-loved horticultural event, now celebrating its nineteenth year at Creake Abbey, will return on Saturday 16th May 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to view and purchase fabulous plants from approx. 30 specialist plant nurseries. Meet the plantsmen and women, ask your thorniest questions and find interesting and brilliant plants for every spot in your garden.

June means flowers, spring honey and early summer abundance. Come and find delicious fresh vegetables, flowers, apple juice and so much more and support your local farmers.

After the success of last year’s Summer Brocante with A Blackdog Events Ltd, they return with a good mix of antique & vintage sellers to set up, once again, on one of Creake Abbey’s grass fields. The organiser also invites selected local artisans and food to go stalls.   Entry is expected to be £3 per person (under 14s go free). No additional parking charges.

Have you tried locally smoked salmon from Staithe Smokehouse at Brancaster Staithe? It’s mellow and delicious and perfect for summer picnics or lunches. Come and find over 65 local farmers, producers, brewers, makers and chefs offering a dizzying array of food and drink for you to explore.

Coastal Health & Wellbeing (Wells Community Hospital Trust) is holding its sixth family fun day and dog show at Creake Abbey to raise funds to support its coastal community in living happier and healthier lives. You can expect dog shows, arts and crafts stalls, doggy trade stands and activities for children. Live music all day.

The power of stories.

The power of the imagination.

 This summer, Moving Parts Theatre Company brings you a brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey.  A thrilling Gothic tale of dark deeds… or a playful, heart-warming Regency romance. Let’s find out, shall we?

We will have soft fruit from Old Coach House Fruit and many of our producers and chefs will use the abundance now in season to create delights such as these fabulous cakes by The Welly Boot Bakery! Come and find all sorts of treats at this month’s market.

A fabulous event for children and families!

Come on a madcap, rock 'n' roll musical journey of plotting and scheming with Fairytaleville's most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Original, high-energy fun with live music, punk attitude, and plenty of laughs.

Age recommendation: 5 years +

(But not unsuitable for younger children)

The Creake Abbey Summer Gift Fair, the second of three to be held in 2026, welcomes local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds. This fantastic celebration of artistic talent from across Norfolk features 80 stalls with everything from jewellery to antiques and a further 15 stands with food and drink. Free entry, free parking.

Blueberries are still available! PYO also possible. Don’t miss using fresh blueberries, packed with anti-oxidants, in your pancakes, yoghurt or bakes! The blueberry juice is also extremely healthy and delicious - perfect for kids! The market will have over 60 producers and farmers attending plus a few guest producers so keep an eye on the line-up to see who will be here.

The Green Room Therapy is delighted to be welcomed by English Heritage to perform their ReAlign™ Alchemy Sound Bath at this extraordinary site, offering a moment of resonance within the old sacred walls.

Held inside the ruins of the abbey church, Cathy Cookson will hold a powerful 1-hour sound journey amidst the open air and ancient stone. Expect a deeply restorative experience, attuned to the natural and spiritual frequencies of the site.

The Autumn Brocante organised by A Blackdog Event Ltd returns with a good mix of antique & vintage sellers. Expect around 70 exhibitors to be set up indoors and outdoors at Creake Abbey. The organiser will also invite selected local artisans and food-to-go stalls.   Entry is likely to be £3 per person (under 14s go free). No additional parking charges.

Cider and apples! Plus loads more! Autumn and misty mornings turn our thoughts to mushrooms and home comforts. Come and taste the amazing jams and preserves that our talented chefs have made from the bounty of the summer season.

Time to think about ordering your Christmas goodies from yule logs to Christmas cakes and of course meat, vegetables and cheese from the wonderful farmers and producers at the market. Order in advance for collection on Saturday 5th December, the final market of the year.

The Creake Abbey Christmas Gift Fair, the last of three to be held in 2026, welcomes local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds. This fantastic celebration of artistic talent from across Norfolk features 60 stalls with everything from jewellery to antiques and a further 15 stands with food and drink. Free entry, free parking.

The final farmers’ market of the year in 2026. Perfect for stocking up on cuts of meat, cheese, Christmas cakes, fudge and other stocking fillers plus speciality chocolates handmade in Norfolk or spiced rum! A full list of who will attend will be published in November 2026.