What’s On in October
Here’s WHAT’S ON in October – Top comedy, half term fun, Oktoberfest, spooktacular events for all ages from ghost tours, trick or treating to scarycrow trails plus exhibitions, music, history and new shops!
Plus there’s plenty of free drop in as well as paid events and activities to enjoy this autumn!
We are also delighted to be celebrating new shops – what’s better than supporting local businesses? Wymondham has a fantastic choice of independents for that unique gift, a treat or your everyday – have a browse Shopping
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Read on for our round-up of what to see and do this October so you don’t miss out and for more ideas take a look at our See and Do & Food and Drink pages!
New Shop Openings
Ice Cream & Gelato Bar That Little Norfolk Studio The Abbey Schoolroom, Church St NR18 0PH – Opens 3 Oct 4pm -5pm
Hot puddings, teamed with glorious Norfolk ice cream or gelato from Parravanis and free a Punch & Judy show – that’s the way to do it! Drop in and grab a dreamy chocolate pudding and ice cream while enjoying a fun show by Mr Sam the Magic Man. Parravanis has special Halloween and Christmas range on its way. Watch this space! Every purchase raise funds to run their community events and host groups.
Hannah Spence Aesthetics 3 Fairland Street NR18 0AN – Opens 17th October
Hannah Spence Aesthetics are all about creating confidence, making you feel totally wonderful with outstanding results. Bespoke treatments include include aesthetics, dermal fillers, anti-wrinkle treatments and skincare, all designed around you and carried out by their advanced medical practitioners – explore their full range of services here
Shabby to Chic Grooming Boutique 7 Whartons Court NR18 0UQ – Opens 10th October
Shabby to Chic Grooming Boutique provide top-quality grooming services for your beloved dog and small fluffy pets too! They will transform your pet into their chicest self. To celebrate the opening of their new shop they’re offering a special discount – 15% off all new bookings between 10th – 31st October – details here
Wymondham Ghost Tours 2 October – 25 December
Wymondham: is it the most haunted town in Norfolk? They say Wymondham is home to more than just history…ghostly sightings, untold mysteries, and restless spirits. A town where the past refuses to rest.
Steeped in history, Wymondham was established in Anglo-Saxon times and was notable enough to be mentioned in the Domesday book! With riveting stories of hard working people, rebels, and arson, there’s bound to be a few ghosts. Join Wymondham Ghost Tours for an entertaining combination of history and haunts. You’ll learn about the history of Wymondham, some of its ghostly residents, and how to use important ghost-hunting tools like an EMF detector. Come see for yourself – Wymondham is waiting, and so are its ghosts…bookhere
Wymondham Art Society Art Display 28th Sept – 6 Dec
Visit historic The White Hart pub on Market Street to see our latest display of artwork.
All works are for sale and available to view until 6 Dec 2024.
Alan Bloom a Thinker and Doer 3rd October 2pm Wymondham Central Hall 6a Back Lane NR18 0QB
An evening with Robin Ince “The Universe & The Neurodiverse” 5th October 7.30pm Wymondham High Folly Road NR18 0QT
Multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster and a populariser of scientific ideas, for over 30 years Robin Ince has been discharging fascinating thoughts, unusual knowledge, and infectious excitement into the universe from presenting the BBC radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage with physicist Brian Cox, creating Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People to co-creating The Cosmic Shambles Network, and his stand-up comedy. Join Robin for an evening of comedy, science and fun. Tickets here
FREE Wymondham Abbey Choral Evensong 6th October 5pm Wymondham Abbey Church Street NR18 0PH
FREE Medical Information Lecture – A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul through the Teaching of Bruno Groening 7th October 7pm 6 Griffin Court NR18 0GU
“Healing on the Spiritual Path” with Dr Karim El Souessi, MD.
FREE Film Club Thursday 10th October 7pm That Little Norfolk Studio The Abbey Schoolroom, Church Street NR18 0PH
Monthly movie nights with drinks and nachos and lots more events – see their full programme here
FREE Youth Cafe every Friday in term time 2.30pm -4pm at That Little Norfolk Studio The Abbey Schoolroom, Church Street NR18 0PH
The autumn schedule for 11 – 18 years kicks off with a six-week puppet making and film production workshop, Dungeons & Dragons and Games Club and Youth Café kitchen take over. Young people will be able to take part in a rota and be mentored by experienced caterers in creating their own snack bar menu, making cakes, brownies, smoothies and wraps, then serve their friends. Details here or email info@clearcompany.org.uk
Oktoberfest 12th October 6pm Wymondham Rugby Club Bray Drive NR18 0GQ
Enjoy an evening full of Bavarian Fun, Steins, Games, Fancy Dress and Live Music from Move your Brass! Tickets here
FREE Coffee Time Organ Recital 19th October 11am Wymondham Abbey Church Street NR18 0PH
NORTH WYMONDHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE ADORES 1974! 19th October 7.30pm 44 Lime Tree Avenue NR18 0HH
FREE Wymondham Arts Exhibitions daily 11am – 4pm Becket’s Chapel 2 Church Street NR18 0PH
1 – 6 Oct MAinfestation – MA Fine Art Students Norwich University of the Arts
8 – 20 Oct Norfolk Craft Guild Autumn Exhibition
22 Oct – 3 Nov Earth & Sky – Professional artists Amelia Bowman, Kerry Buck and artist blacksmith Toby Winterbourn return with a mixed show inspired by landscape and nature. Featuring original collagraph prints, paintings and decorative metalwork alongside limited edition reproductions, cards and giftware, the exhibition will be inviting, inspiring, and uplifting.
The Wreck of HMS Gloucester Julian Barnwell 24th October 7.30pm Fairland Hall Fairland Hill NR18 0AW
FREE Wymondham Halloween Scarycrow Trail 25 October – 23 November Trail town-wide
Follow the trail map to find them all if you dare! See the map as it’s added to here Why not join in with your own scarycrow – you can be a business, community organisation or household – no deadline for entry – details here
FREE Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 26 October 12pm – 3pm town centre
Things are looking spooky in Wymondham with the Halloween Trail in the town centre! Treats given out to children dressed up in Halloween costumes at dozens of high street businesses. The trail map will be published a few days before 0n Visit Wymondham Facebook and Instagram
FREE A Green Halloween 31 October 4.30pm – 6.30pm Wymondham Abbey Church Street NR18 0PH
Nature-themed Halloween event for all ages in the Abbey and grounds no booking required. Indoors craft activities, outdoors bat, moth and bug-hunting with Wymondham Nature Group – Wyng and Norfolk Wildlife Trust, warming homemade pumpkin soup to enjoy. Dress in old clothes, waterproofs and wellies and take a torch for exploring the amazing wildlife! For more details call Hilary 01953 605672
FREE Wymondham Heritage Museum Halloween Week & Fright Night 28 Oct – 3 Nov 10 The Bridewell, Norwich Road NR18 0NS
There will be strange goings on at the end of October, Wymondham Heritage Museum is staging a Halloween Week with a whole range of activities and treats that will make it the spookiest of weeks! The museum will be decorated throughout, and activities include a Pumpkin Trail, Halloween Craft table, Name the Witch Competition plus Halloween treats in the Bridewell Tearoom. On Friday November 1st it’s a special Fright Night with a Dungeon Blackout, Moonlight Bat Hunts, Spooky Tours, Mystery Box Spooks, costumed characters, spooky games and more – Details here
Wymondham Farmers Market Saturday 19 October 9am – 1pm – Market Place
Discover award winning Norfolk producers and makers our fantastic town of indie businesses, cute cafes, historic pubs and heritage to explore including the stunning Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham Heritage Museum, Historic Norfolk’s Becket’s Chapel and Mid Norfolk Railway heritage line at Wymondham Abbey Station, it’s so worth a special trip, you won’t go home empty handed!
Wymondham Town Centre Public Realm Improvement Project Survey Closes 13 October
Have your say. Help South Norfolk Council Public Realm Team understand more about Wymondham. About how you currently use it, and the issues and opportunities that you think it presents. Website here and survey here
FREE Pet Portrait
Capturing a portrait of your precious furry family member is one of the most important things you will ever do together. Our pets are more than just pets, they are our family and just like children, they grow up so fast. This is your opportunity to celebrate their life and your love for them, so that you never forget the magical bond you share together with a FREE Pet Portrait Experience is valued at £275 and includes: one hour pet portrait session, Personalised Presentation of your photographs – choose your wall art or product, £100 worth of studio credit to spend. The shoot can include you too. To book, please email info@belinda-buxton-photography.co.uk
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