Wymondham Abbey is gearing up for another Abbey Day Summer Fair, showcasing unique crafts, Norfolk produce, live music, a feast of Norfolk street food, dancing, a fun dog show, children’s activities, and cocktails - all with a beach party theme.
The Abbey Day by the Sea (Saturday July 26th) is free to enter. While every purchase of crafts and food supports local traders, the event also raises funds for Wymondham Abbey and the event organiser, ClearCompany CIC, for its community projects at That Little Norfolk Shop and Studio.
There will be live music throughout the day from The Fine City Strummers and a variety of local acts, as well as special beach-themed performances from Team Rachel Zumba and Egyptian Dance Norwich. Children can enjoy a singing session with Wymondham’s very own Gemma Cullingford, featuring songs from her innovative new book My Musical Book of Fables. There will also be an art session with the book’s illustrator, Duncan Grantis, from Norwich.
Julie Briggs, founder and Director of ClearCompany, said: “We always have such fun at the Wymondham Abbey fairs and love teaming up with the Abbey team to create a welcoming atmosphere that is free for all to enjoy. People come from far and wide, and Norfolk craftspeople tell us the Abbey fairs are at the top of their favourite events of the year owing to the warm atmosphere.”
The Fun Dog Show will be run by The German Shepherd Rescue Elite Charity, with proceeds going towards their rescue work. There will be 13 classes. The winner, and one reserve, will each receive a trophy, a large rosette and a prize. Judging will begin at 12:30pm.
In addition to a mocktail-making station for children and our alcohol-free options, there will be cocktails available from new Norfolk business Kako Gin and El Tenor Rum.
Wymondham Abbey’s Father Andrew Hammond said, “The summer fair promises to be enormous, fun and as worthwhile as ever. It’s wonderful to see so many local people here – stallholders, visitors, performers – filling the Abbey in just the same way as it would have happened in medieval times.”
The Summer Fair runs from 11am to 7pm on Saturday 26th July, with more than 60 stalls inside the Abbey and surrounding grounds.
