North Norfolk is home to some of the most impressive and beautiful churches in England, several of which programme a range of exhibitions and music.
Follow the links below for details:
The North Norfolk Exhibition Project at Cley Church
The Flight of the Spoonbill is the title of this year's CLEY 13, one of the eastern region’s most prestigious arts events.
Based in St Margaret’s Church, CLEY 13 is a free site-specific exhibition of contemporary art at venues in and around the village and coastline of Cley-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk.
New work created by some 65 artists with a Norfolk connection for CLEY 13 will range from underwater photography and grand-scale outdoor sculpture to printmaking, painting and an indoor hanging garden created by young people.
In addition to the exhibits, workshops and evening events have been programmed including a dawn Sound Walk that will set off at 4.00am culminating with breakfast at 5.30am on Thursday 18 July.
The 2013 curator is Ian Starsmore and his ecological theme is The Flight of the Spoonbill.
The exhibition will be open daily 10.30am – 5pm from Thursday 4 July to Sunday 4 August
Other Churches used for Arts activities
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Aylsham Music Society promotes monthly music concerts on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1pm in St Michael’s Church, Aylsham. Contact Win Hicks on 01263 823052
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Binham Priory holds an annual summer concert series featuring instrumental music recitals by national and international artists, together with other performances throughout the year from visiting groups and choirs. Contact Mrs Maureen Frost on 01328 830362 or Email
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Fakenham Parish Church hosts a year-round programme of craft markets, seasonal choral concerts and the eagerly anticipated annual Christmas Tree Festival. Contact Adrian Bell on 01328 862268 or Email
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Mundesley Parish Church hosts a varied programme of concerts promoted by Mundesley Music. Contact Mike Mardon on 01263 720852 or Email
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Paston Church plays host to a variety of arts and heritage events organised by the Paston Heritage Society. Special events include art exhibitions and music concerts and workshops, often with a medieval flavour.
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St Botolph’s Church in Trunch promotes a full year-round programme of engaging concerts and music recitals in aid of the St Botolphs Restoration Fund. An annual art exhibition and/or flower festival also takes place. Contact Roy Abrams on 01263 722193
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St Catherine’s Church in Ludham hosts a 3 day arts and crafts event every May Bank Holiday weekend with displays, workshops and demonstrations by local artists and craftsmen. The Church also hosts a series of musical concerts throughout the year. Contact 01692 678060 or Email
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St Margaret’s Church in Thorpe Market stages a variety of concerts by visiting recitalists and amateur performing groups. There is a substantial demountable stage with various configurations and optional choir seating, and extensive vertical exhibition screening used by visiting artists and photographers.
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St Mary’s Church in South Creake is home to the annual North Norfolk Music Festival every September.
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St Nicholas Church in Salthouse hosts an ongoing programme of contemporary art exhibitions.