What's on in Scarning

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Workshops & Classes

Around £45

Mindful Photography Workshop

Join Norfolk photographer Becky for mindful photography workshops this season in spring, summer and autumn at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse. This series of workshops is inspired by her seasonal visits to our site as part of an artistic residency. You can book onto all of the workshops and watch as the site changes with the seasons, or come along to a single session.Informed by the Look Again Mindful Photography framework, these two-hour sessions invite you to pause, notice your surroundings and capture your curiosity. No prior experience with photography is needed. Please just bring a camera, or your phone, a beginner's mind and your curiosity. Booked attendees are then welcome to stay on site with other visitors until closure at 5pm.PriceIndividual £45; Museum Passholder/Friend of Gressenhall £30 (upon enquiry)25 April (Spring)27 June (Summer)17 October (Autumn)https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/article/76666/Mindful-Photography-Workshops-with-Becky-Demmen-Sewell

Sat 17 Oct10:30Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse(3.3mi)

via Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Community

Social Afternoon

A social afternoon with board and card games

Tue 20 OctSaint Withburga's Well(2.1mi)

via Saint Withburga's WellLocal gem

Community

Social Afternoon

A social afternoon with board and card games

Tue 20 OctSt Nicholas Church(2.1mi)

via St Nicholas ChurchLocal gem

Community

Social afternoon with board and card games

A social gathering featuring board and card games.

Tue 20 OctSt Nicholas Church(2.1mi)

via St Nicholas ChurchLocal gem

History & HeritageWorkshops & Classes

Willow workshop at Gressenhall Rural Life Museum

Join Norfolk basketmaker Karen Bek for a Festive Weaving workshop on site at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse this year!PriceTickets are booked directly through Karen Bek's website; timings and prices vary per workshop.https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/article/76668/Willow-Workshops-with-Karen-Bek

Fri 13 Nov10:30Norfolk Rural Life Museum(3.3mi)

via Norfolk Rural Life Museum

Theatre

Play Training

Click here to read information on the status of Community Action Norfolk's Services

Thu 19 Nov10:00Community Action Norfolk(2.6mi)

via Community Action NorfolkLocal gem

Children & Family

Elevate in Dereham @ Wellspring Family Centre

Support and socialising in an informal environment for people with ME, CFS, long Covid and post-viral conditions. Also supporting those with fibromyalgia, lupus, EDS/HSD if alternative local support groups aren't available. Carers, family and friends are also very welcome. Optional creative activities on occasion, tips, signposting, etc. Arrive or leave when you need to and there is a quieter area in another room. Just ask. Meeting at Wellspring Family Centre, 35 Neatherd Rd, NR19 2AE Click for more details.

Sat 21 Nov14:30Elevate(2.5mi)

via ElevateLocal gem

Community

Needles, Hooks & Hilarity

Swaffham's 'needles, hooks & hilarity' group meets at Swaffham Community Centre on Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm and would love to welcome some new members.

Wed 22 JulSwaffham Community Centre(8.5mi)

via Swaffham Community CentreLocal gem

Community

2026-07-23 10:00 - Open Church

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: The church will be open during this time for all to visit, pray, explore or reflect. Friendly volunteers on hand to assist you.Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Community

Open Church

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Community

2026-07-23 14:00 - Prayer Gathering

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 14:00Details: Join us as God’s people to lift up both our community & the wider world in a time of informal prayer. All are welcome to attend. Held every 4th Thursday here at St Mary’s led by Rev Dave Cossey.Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Thu 23 Jul15:00St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Arts & CultureCommunity

Knit And Natter

KNIT and NATTER 2.00pm-4.00pm (2nd and 4th Thursdays) Contact: Josie Beach for further details

Thu 23 Jul15:00Bawdeswell Village Hall(8mi)

via Bawdeswell Village HallLocal gem

Community

2026-07-23 18:00 - Polish Catholic Church

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 18:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Thu 23 Jul19:00St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Community

Polish Catholic Church

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 18:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Thu 23 Jul19:00St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Community

Gilded Echoes with Iceni Consort on

This high quality consort includes Elenor Bowers-Jolley, a top class Soprano who has sung as soloist nationally and internationally including with with the Monteverdi Choir under John Eliot Gardiner. This is a concert not to be missed. Tickets available from the Swaffham Museum and Eventbrite.

Fri 24 Jul20:00Swaffham(8.6mi)

via Swaffham

Community

2026-07-24 19:30 - Bellringers

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Fri 24 Jul20:30St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

Community

Bellringers

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: IP25 6DQ

Fri 24 Jul20:30St Mary's Parish Church(7.3mi)

via St Mary's Parish Church

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Venues with events near Scarning

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Nicholas Church2.1 miles away Saint Withburga's Well2.1 miles away Elevate2.5 miles away

More about Scarning

Norfolk, England

Scarning is in Norfolk, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Scarning events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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