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Fritton House Hotel Our lovely boutique hotel by the lake.. |
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Woodland Lodges The perfect Norfolk holiday retreat.. |
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Fritton Lake Fun on the water for all the family.. |
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Duke's Head Pub Enjoy a gastro-lunch and a traditional ale! |
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Forthcoming Events
| May 2012 | |
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| Sunday 20th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTRhododendron and Bluebell Walk 10.30–12.30 Guided Walk. Come and enjoy the beautiful natural displays of bluebells and other woodland flowers, before entering the Victorian Lakeside Pleasure grounds with Azaleas, Rhododendrons and other exotic plants and trees. Join Warden Stuart Burgess on this 2 mile walk at this truly picturesque location. £2.00 Adults, £1.00 children and concessions 01493 488288 or email frittonlake@somerleyton.co.uk |
| June 2012 | |
| Monday 4th |
SOMERLEYTON EVENTJubilee Jazz Picnic – Jazz 1.30pm - 4.00pm The annual Jazz Picnic has moved dates this year to honour Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. The tearooms barbecue will be sizzling and so will the music from The Sole Bay Jazz Band and Neil Kane Trio. One not to miss !! |
| Sunday 10th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENT"D Day Fritton Lake" Guided walk (incl boat trip) Slide Talk Guided walk (incl boat trip) 4 start times: 10.30–12.30, 1.30–2.30, 3.00–5.00, 5.30–6.30 Slide Talk - Fritton Lake was requisitioned during the War to train men to operate amphibious tanks used on D Day. Come on 2 mile guided walk, or attend a slide talk and learn about how Fritton played a significant role during the War. £2.00 Adults, £1.00 children and concessions (for each activity). 50% donation to Royal British Legion 01493 488288 or email frittonlake@somerleyton.co.uk |
| Saturday 16th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTFritton Lake Triathlon 8.30am Race start for Sprint, 3.00pm Race start for Super Sprint Our annual Triathlon Event will be held over 2 days, come and join in, or watch the participants in this thrilling event. Usual Admission Price to Fritton Lake Applies to Lake Visitors. Spectators £2.00 For further details: www.activeoutdoorsport.co.uk or contact Simon Edwards simonje@ntlworld.com |
| Sunday 17th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTFritton Lake Triathlon 8.30am Race starts for Olympic Triathlon Day two of the Triathlon Event. This features a 1500m swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run. Usual Admission Price to Fritton Lake Applies to Lake Visitors. Spectators £2.00 For further details: www.activeoutdoorsport.co.uk or contact Simon Edwards simonje@ntlworld.com |
| Sunday 17th |
SOMERLEYTON EVENT Father’s Day Special Accompanied Dads get free admission - Come on kids make his day !! Please note the Hall itself will not be open. |
| July 2012 | |
| Sunday 8th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTDuck Decoys and Lake Life 10.30–12.30 Come and experience the art of Decoying, a forgotten way of life, and how the lake formed the hub of medieval life at Fritton. Join Warden Stuart Burgess on this 2 mile walk. £2.00 Adults, £1.00 children and concessions 01493 488288 or email frittonlake@somerleyton.co.uk |
| Sunday 22Nd |
SOMERLEYTON EVENT Art in the gardens 11am – 3pm Come and get creative in our children’s art workshop marquee or just enjoy exploring the gardens and watching local artists at work. An exhibition featuring work by the Lowestoft Arts Centre will be on display in the foyer and several of the artists will be here and happy to share some tips with you. (included in the gardens only admission prices) |
| August 2012 | |
| Sunday 12th |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTGuided Walk: Damsels and Dragons 10.30–12.30 Come and experience a hand's on look at the fantastic abundance of dragonflies, butterflies and other insects associated with Fritton Lake. Join wildlife enthusiast Stuart Burgess on this 2 mile foray. £2.00 Adults, £1.00 children and concessions 01493 488288 or email frittonlake@somerleyton.co.uk |
| Friday 24th |
 Folk East AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY 24th/25th/26th August 2012 A three day festival of international folk, roots and acoustic music in the park at Somerleyton Hall. For full information on performers, camping and ticket sales please click on this link www.folkeast.co.uk Bringing together traditional. contemporary, world and new folk music encompassing both mainstream and local acts with lots of opportunity for participation. With good locally sourced food, ales and ciders at fair prices, a beautiful venue and campsite, decent toilets and a full programme of performances, street arts and workshops throughout the festival – a perfect place to spend your bank holiday weekend. |
| September 2012 | |
| Sunday 2nd |
FRITTON LAKE EVENTGuided Walk: Be a Landscape Detective 10.30–1.00 Come and help unravel clues in the landscape that tell us about the way our predecessors lived, and why the countryside was so important to them. Join Warden Stuart Burgess in discovering our past on this 3 mile walk £ 2.00 Adults, £1.00 children and concessions 01493 488288 or email frittonlake@somerleyton.co.uk |
| Sunday 2nd |
SOMERLEYTON EVENT Brass Band Concert We are delighted to welcome The Royal British Legion Brass Band form Leiston. They will be playing in the gardens (in the Logia if weather is cold/wet) on Sunday afternnon between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. This concert is included in our gardens only admission prices.  |
| Sunday 9Th |
SOMERLEYTON EVENTEnd of Season Gift Shop Sale Come and find a bargain on the first day of our end of season gift shop sale. |
