Summer Events 2026
International Knit
in Public Day
Saturday 13th June
12.30-4.30
The Plantation Garden , Earlham Road, Norwich welcomes International Knit in Public Day
Connect with knitters all around the globe as we celebrate International Knit In Public Day. Knitting has come out of the yarn closet and into the open so natter while you knit with like-minded people
For information about regular knitting events around the county please check out The Norfolk and Norwich Knitting Crochet and Stitching group on Facebook
Sunday 14th June 2026
10am – 2pm
in the entrance to the Garden.
Always very popular.
Bring a large bag!
Every Sunday from
21st June to 13th September
2 to 4pm
Tea and music
Entry £2
Free admission for Trust members and under 16s
A much loved Plantation Garden institution!
Saturday 11th July
Breathe Dance Event
12.00 noon in the Garden
£2 Garden admission (pay on arrival)
No booking required
Join us for a joyful afternoon of creative dance performances by local community dance companies. Breathe Dance, Cadenza Dance Company, In Cahoots and Xen Arts will be sharing their work in the beautiful Plantation Garden.
Why not bring a picnic and stay afterwards to enjoy the surroundings?
For enquiries please email hello@breathedance.co.uk
We look forward to welcoming to you an inspiring afternoon of dance in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Saturday 18th July
Puppet Double Bill
Hansel and Gretel and
Little Red Riding Hood
Doors open 4.30pm
Performance starts 5.0pm
Run time 5omin with 15 min interval
Suitable for age 3+
Booking: https://www.ticketsource.com/strange-fascination-theatre
on two table top puppet adventures!
Red Riding Hood has to get to her Nana’s house, but who will she meet on the way?Told in verse and comedy, with handmade puppets and delightful funny characters, the show is sure to be a hit with your young ones this summer.
Wednesday 22nd July
Wednesday 5th August
Wednesday 26th August
Summer Soundbath Series
10.00am
£13 per person
plus normal Garden entry £2.
Immerse yourself in a restorative sound meditation
Please note, these events are weather dependent. Booking opens online the day before each event if the forecast is favourable. For more information and to make a reservation please visit Iceni Vibration on Facebook or Instagram.
Thursday 23rd July and
Friday 24th July
Northanger Abbey
Doors open 6.0pm
Performance starts 7.0pm
Run time 2hr 30min with interval
Suitable for all ages
The power of stories. The power of the imagination.
Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985204673619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 22nd August
As You Like It
by William Shakespeare
Doors open 5.0pm
Performance starts at 5.30.
Running time 1hr 45min with 15min interval
Recommended age: 11+
In a world where singing is banned and love is forbidden, the Forest of Arden provides a haven for outlaws to revel in a creative rebellion where love blossoms on every branch. Joy, silliness and mischief combine in this celebration of art, love and nature. An all-female cast brings this world to life with sumptuous music and jubilant energy
Booking: asyoulikeitnorwich.eventbrite.co.uk
Picturehouse outdoor cinema at The Plantation Garden
Gates open at the advertised time, the film will commence at dusk, or as soon as it gets dark
Full details about the events (refreshments, seating etc.) and tickets for each event can be found at
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Please note you will need to scroll down some way on the Picturehouse website to find all the details of the events
La La Land
28th August
Doors open 18.30
12A
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
The Thing
29th August
Doors open 18.30
18
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Stop Making Sense
30th August
Doors open 18.30
PG
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
The Goonies
31st August
Doors open 19.30
12A
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Mamma Mia!
4th September
Doors open 18.30
PG
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
This is Spinal Tap
5th September
Doors open 18.30
15
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Jaws
6th September
Doors open 18.30
12A
Please read details of this event and book tickets at https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Summer Programme 2026
The events team, Maresa and Kathy, have been busy planning the programme for the summer. Here’s a taste of what’s in store. More details to follow in due course.
Sunday Tea & Music begin
Sunday 21 June, running weekly to 6 September
Cafe Writers will be in the Garden for poetry readings
1 August
Quill & Inkling return with their new theatre show
9 August
Heritage Open Day and final Sunday Tea and Music
13 September
Classes in the Garden
Pilates with Emma Power
Fridays at 10.30
Booking information:
Yoga with Marie Williams
Thursdays 8am-9am
Movement Meditation with Robin Fuller
Sundays 10am-11.30 on the following dates:
May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug 9, Aug 23
For more information please go to:
