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Eastern Daily Press

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The Norman Christmas that rocked Norwich Castle Keep

The Norman Christmas that rocked Norwich Castle Keep

'You can imagine it being an absolute riot in here. I only wish that you could have a time machine and go back to see what it did look like,' says Dr...

21.12.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Christmas decorations with The Handmade Florist's felt flower kits

Christmas decorations with The Handmade Florist's felt flower kits

'I loved Fuzzy-Felt when I was little - maybe that's where the business started, when I was five years old,' laughs Hannah Kilby.

21.12.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The Norman Christmas that rocked Norwich Castle Keep

The Norman Christmas that rocked Norwich Castle Keep

'You can imagine it being an absolute riot in here. I only wish that you could have a time machine and go back to see what it did look like,' says Dr...

21.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Christmas decorations with The Handmade Florist's felt flower kits

Christmas decorations with The Handmade Florist's felt flower kits

'I loved Fuzzy-Felt when I was little - maybe that's where the business started, when I was five years old,' laughs Hannah Kilby.

21.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The Big Norfolk Christmas gift guide

The Big Norfolk Christmas gift guide

From coastal workshops to countryside studios, Norfolk’s makers represent the spirit of craftsmanship and community. This Christmas, choosing local...

17.12.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Why Norwich is one of the most atmospheric festive destinations in the UK

Why Norwich is one of the most atmospheric festive destinations in the UK

At Christmas, the city transforms into one of the most atmospheric festive destinations in the country, as its ancient streets sparkle with canopies...

11.12.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

Decking the halls with boughs of holly is a tradition which goes back centuries. Evergreens have been used as decorations since at least the Middle...

08.12.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

The How Hill Holly Orchard tour and traditional wreath making workshop

Decking the halls with boughs of holly is a tradition which goes back centuries. Evergreens have been used as decorations since at least the Middle...

08.12.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

A gourmet escape to the country in Norfolk

While it offers delicious food and great hospitality all year round, the Gunton Arms really comes into its own during autumn and winter.

01.12.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

How this small corner of Norfolk could lay claim to be the home of Christmas

Almost 50 years ago, John Cushing was trying to think of ways he could attract visitors to his museum at Thursford during the winter months.

26.11.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Home Stagers Collette Hanlon on making a house into a home

Collette Hanlon has loved interior design since she was a child.

23.11.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Magical Christmas markets and fairs in Norfolk

Markets

12.11.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Magical Christmas markets and fairs in Norfolk

Markets

12.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The multi-million pound project to transform a 900-year-old building

Welcome to the 12th century. Norwich Castle Keep has reopened to the public after a spectacular multi-million-pound refurbishment. We take a step back...

09.11.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The multi-million pound project to transform a 900-year-old building

Welcome to the 12th century. Norwich Castle Keep has reopened to the public after a spectacular multi-million-pound refurbishment. We take a step back...

09.11.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

East Anglian Book Awards 2025 finalists revealed

The shortlisted titles for the East Anglian Book Awards 2025, the region’s leading celebration of writing and publishing talent, have been...

19.10.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

East Anglian Book Awards 2025 finalists revealed

The shortlisted titles for the East Anglian Book Awards 2025, the region’s leading celebration of writing and publishing talent, have been...

19.10.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Putting Creake Abbey back on the map

Looking to move out of London to raise her family in the countryside, it was love at first sight when Diana Brocklebank Scott spotted Creake Abbey in...

05.10.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

A highlight of Norfolk's cultural calendar returns

Curated and presented by the award-winning independent book shop The Book Hive, in the last few years Mannington Book Bash has brought some of the...

25.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Step inside the hidden library at Norwich Cathedral

Stepping into the library at Norwich Cathedral really is like taking a step back in time.

21.09.2025 8

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Step inside the hidden library at Norwich Cathedral

Stepping into the library at Norwich Cathedral really is like taking a step back in time.

21.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

10 reasons to love Wells-next-the-Sea

We head for a day out at the beautiful seaside town, famed for its stripey beach huts, quaint harbour and golden sands edged by pine tree

14.09.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

2025 Heritage Open Days: top events in Norfolk

The annual festival that offers the chance to visit an array of fascinating historic sites for free returns from September 12-21. Here is a taste of...

09.09.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

2025 Heritage Open Days: top events in Norfolk

The annual festival that offers the chance to visit an array of fascinating historic sites for free returns from September 12-21. Here is a taste of...

09.09.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

10 reasons to love Cromer

Oh we do like to be beside the seaside... and with bags of bucket and spade charm, it’s little wonder that Cromer is regularly voted one of the best...

17.08.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The Friends and Seinfeld actor who loves the Norfolk coast

Norfolk-based actor Harry van Gorkum has appeared in some of the biggest shows on television, including Friends and Seinfeld. But 22 exploring our...

03.08.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The Friends and Seinfeld actor who loves the Norfolk coast

Norfolk-based actor Harry van Gorkum has appeared in some of the biggest shows on television, including Friends and Seinfeld. But 22 exploring our...

03.08.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Last chance to enter the 2025 East Anglian Book Awards

There are just a few days left to enter the East Anglian Book Awards 2025.

26.07.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Last chance to enter the 2025 East Anglian Book Awards

There are just a few days left to enter the East Anglian Book Awards 2025.

26.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Kieron Williamson: from child prodigy to mature artist

Many readers will have followed artist Kieron Williamson's career since he gained international recognition as a child prodigy. Born in 2002 in Holt,...

23.07.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Behind the scenes at Sandringham Flower Show

This week an anticipated 20,000 visitors will attend one of the region’s most prestigious horticultural events. We meet Alan Mason who, along with...

22.07.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The father and daughter team behind Blackwater Highlanders

It's a sight more immediately synonymous with the rugged, windswept Scottish countryside than rolling farmland on the outskirts of Fakenham.

20.07.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The Norfolk coast in colour: nostalgia-tinged prints and homewares

Norfolk seaside landmarks including Cromer Pier and the stripey Wells beach huts are among the inspirations for Amelia Bowman's gorgeous, cheerful...

20.07.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

A roller coaster decade of dining in Norwich

As befits a restaurant which is about to celebrate its 10th birthday, the exterior of Benedicts in Norwich is being spruced up with a smart new lick...

13.07.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

A roller coaster decade of dining in Norwich

As befits a restaurant which is about to celebrate its 10th birthday, the exterior of Benedicts in Norwich is being spruced up with a smart new lick...

13.07.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

New look for East Anglian Book Awards 2025

The prestigious East Anglian Book Awards, the annual celebration of the region’s writing and publishing talent, are now open for entries with a...

22.06.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

New look for East Anglian Book Awards 2025

The prestigious East Anglian Book Awards, the annual celebration of the region’s writing and publishing talent, are now open for entries with a...

22.06.2025 2

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Husband and wife artists hold first-ever joint exhibition

For more than 40 years, Vanessa Pooley has been exploring the female form through sculptures filled with joy, energy and movement.

10.06.2025 9

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Husband and wife artists hold first-ever joint exhibition

For more than 40 years, Vanessa Pooley has been exploring the female form through sculptures filled with joy, energy and movement.

10.06.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Luxury interior design with a difference that's 'quiet' and sustainable

'We moved around a lot when I was a child - my dad was in the army - and I've heard this story from a few interior designers, that you have that need...

08.06.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Gone Fishing's John Bailey on taking Paul and Bob to fish in Norfolk

'I think it's fair to say that nobody involved with it thought it would be anything more than just six quick programmes that a few people would...

01.06.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The art of Floragami with Meg Lowder

Looking at Meg Lowder's incredibly realistic floral creations, it's hard to believe that they start life as flat pieces of paper. It's only when you...

18.05.2025 20

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Scarves by Norfolk designer inspired by mum's garden

Picking inspiration from the garden - Norwich textile designer Bella Singleton’s mum’s garden is a source of ideas for her colourful silk scarves

08.05.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

Scarves by Norfolk designer inspired by mum's garden

Picking inspiration from the garden - Norwich textile designer Bella Singleton’s mum’s garden is a source of ideas for her colourful silk scarves

08.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Explore the quintessential market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border

We explore the quintessential market town on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, which is brimming with beautiful architecture and packed with character

08.05.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

11 reasons to love Thetford and the Brecks

Exploring the fascinating historic town and the surrounding area

20.04.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost on the plants that have shaped his life

'Don't chase perfection. At the end of the day, if the garden becomes a little bit overgrown, it's not the end of the world,' says Adam Frost.

12.04.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The world class chef who is coming to Norfolk

From the Royal Family to world leaders and Hollywood A-listers, private chef and founder of The Hampstead Kitchen Saima Khan has cooked for some of...

06.04.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee

The best spots to enjoy dazzling daffodil displays in Norfolk

With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust properties in the spring.

15.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Emma Lee

The best spots to enjoy dazzling daffodil displays in Norfolk

With their bright yellow stars and golden trumpets, daffodils are a cheerful delight when visiting National Trust properties in the spring.

15.03.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Emma Lee