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16/10/2026

🍂 YOUR AYLSHAM WEEKEND STARTS HERE!

Looking for a little weekend inspiration? Whether you fancy an evening of great music or a leisurely Sunday afternoon, Aylsham has something to tempt you.

🎶 Saturday 17 October – Saturday Night Soul at SEVENTEEN
DJ Adrian Corbin brings classic soul sounds to Red Lion Street for a relaxed Saturday evening.

🎻 Sunday 18 October – Live Violin with Bertie Bow
Enjoy live violin music at SEVENTEEN and perhaps make an afternoon of it with a wander around town.

And while you're here, why not explore Aylsham's independent shops and stop for a coffee or something delicious?

There's plenty more coming up over the next few weeks, too. Explore the full What's On calendar at visitaylsham.org.

14/10/2026

Did you know Lord Nelson once attended a dance in Aylsham? 👀

It's one of those unexpected stories that makes exploring a historic Norfolk town so interesting.

The Black Boys Inn Black Boys Hotel once had its own ballroom, known as the Assembly Rooms, complete with chandeliers, fireplaces and a minstrels' gallery.

And among those who attended a dance there? None other than Nelson himself!

It's a fascinating glimpse into Aylsham's past — and a reminder that behind the town's historic buildings are stories you might never guess.

🏛️ If you love uncovering the stories behind the places you visit, Aylsham Heritage Centre is well worth discovering too. It's a wonderful place to delve deeper into the town's past and the people who shaped it.

🐌 You can also explore more of Aylsham's history through the Heritage Snail Trail (see details on the Visit Aylsham site), with 22 stops around the town combining art, heritage and fascinating local stories. There's plenty to discover for all ages.

Next time you're exploring Norfolk, why not come and uncover a few of Aylsham's stories for yourself?

09/10/2026

Four ways to discover autumn around Aylsham 🍂🥾

Fancy getting outdoors for some Autumn fresh air? Aylsham is surrounded by some wonderful walking country — from peaceful former railway lines to historic parkland and countryside paths.

🚶 Marriott's Way – follow the route of an old railway line, now a peaceful trail through the countryside.

🌳 Blickling Estate NT – discover woodland walks, lakeside scenery and some rather unexpected historic landmarks.

🚂 Bure Valley Railway – enjoy a countryside walk alongside the heritage railway, with the chance of spotting a steam train.

🍁 Weavers' Way – follow the trail from Aylsham towards Blickling, where town streets give way to open countryside.

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll or a longer adventure, there's plenty to explore. And Aylsham makes a lovely place to return to afterwards.

We've just published a new blog, Autumn Walks in and Around Aylsham, with route ideas, starting points and useful planning information.

🍂 Find it in the Blog section at visitaylsham.org

Which walk would you choose?

02/10/2026

A food-filled weekend starts in Aylsham today! 🍎🍷

If good food and drink are high on your list when choosing somewhere to visit, this is a particularly good weekend to discover Aylsham.

🍴 Aylsham Food Festival | 2–4 October
Three days celebrating local food, drink and produce, with events taking place across the town.

🛍️ Food & Craft Market | Saturday 3 October
Head to the Market Place and Town Hall for an expanded festival market, with food, drink and craft stalls, plus live music and face painting.

🍷 W**e Tasting | Saturday evening
Brix & Bones will be guiding the tasting at Friendship Hall, accompanied by a selection of cheeses.

Swipe through to see what’s happening — and you’ll find all the details in the What’s On section at Visit Aylsham.
Which would tempt you to Aylsham this weekend?

30/09/2026

Love discovering a place through its food?🍴

Then Aylsham is worth putting on your list this weekend.

From Friday to Sunday, Aylsham Food Festival celebrates the food, drink, growers, producers and hospitality that are part of this corner of Norfolk.

There’ll be plenty happening across the weekend — from a special Festival Dinner and an expanded Food & Craft Market to w**e tasting and a leisurely Sunday brunch.

But more than anything, it’s a good excuse to come and discover Aylsham at a particularly delicious time of year.

📅 Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October

Come hungry. 😋

👇 Find out what’s happening across the weekend in the comments below

28/09/2026

When you’re choosing somewhere new to visit, what makes you think “yes, let’s go there”?👀

Is it…

🏛️ A town with history and stories to uncover?

🛍️ Independent shops and places you won’t find everywhere else?

🎨 Art, creativity, and something a little unexpected?

🥾 A good walk and countryside to explore?

🍴 Great food and drink?

🎟️ Or an event that gives you the perfect excuse to go somewhere new?

Aylsham has a little bit of all of them.

And with autumn ahead, there’s plenty more to discover over the coming weeks.

What’s the thing that persuades YOU to visit somewhere new?

Tell us below 👇

And if you’re curious about Aylsham, start exploring here:

👉

25/09/2026

A cocktail bar, tapas kitchen and fish deli, all under one roof?

It may sound like an unlikely combination, but at M's of Aylsham it feels completely at home.

When Emma Payne created M’s, she wanted somewhere intimate and welcoming: a place where you could arrive with friends, sit comfortably at the bar by yourself or settle in for an evening without watching the clock.

Today, M’s brings together properly made cocktails, tapas, fresh fish and some wonderful Norfolk produce. But it has also become part of its customers’ lives – somewhere chosen for first legal drinks, anniversaries, family celebrations and news that simply has to be shared.

As Emma says: “Of all the places in the world they could do it – that’s what keeps me going.”

Our second Meet the Business feature tells the story of how M’s began, why cocktails really are an art, and how one small bar on Red Lion Street became a place where conversations and friendships happen.

There are Cromer crabs, Piña Colada-drinking rugby players and some rather fabulous mermaid wallpaper too…

🍸 Read the full Meet the Business: M’s of Aylsham story:
https://www.visitaylsham.org/post/ms-of-aylsham-meet-the-business

📍 M’s of Aylsham, 11 Red Lion Street, Aylsham

23/09/2026

Looking for something to do over the next few days? 👀

From Thursday through to Sunday, there’s plenty happening in and around Aylsham — and quite a mix too.

🤝 Hear first-hand about the work of North Norfolk Aid for Ukraine at Aylsham Town Hall.

☕ Enjoy coffee and cake while supporting a great cause at the Macmillan Coffee Mornings.

📚 Head to beautiful Mannington Hall for Mannington Book Bash — a weekend of writers, books, ideas and conversation in a rather special setting.

🏛️ Step into Aylsham’s past at Aylsham History Day, with photographs, artefacts, memories and stories revealing what it was like to grow up in the town.

🎶 And round off the weekend with live music from Chloe Drew-Batty at SEVENTEEN on Sunday afternoon.

Five events. Four days. And five very different reasons to have Aylsham on your radar this week.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, then head to the Visit Aylsham Events page for full details, locations and booking information:
https://www.visitaylsham.org/event-list

What would you choose? 📚 🏛️ 🎶 ☕

21/09/2026

What if exploring a town felt a little more like a treasure hunt? 🐌

On your next visit to Aylsham, look out for the snails.

There are 22 stops on Aylsham’s Heritage Snail Trail, leading you around the town and uncovering stories you could easily walk straight past.

And although younger visitors will enjoy spotting the snails, this definitely isn’t a trail just for children.

If you’re interested in art, local history, heritage or simply discovering the stories behind the places you visit, there’s plenty here for all ages.

Along the way you’ll encounter tales of medieval buildings, an old coaching inn, Roman discoveries, a former cinema, wartime Aylsham and even a pioneering anaesthetist.

There’s art to discover too. Each stop features work created by a local artist, with QR codes revealing more about the history of the location and the inspiration behind the artwork.

You can pick up a free guide and map from Aylsham Heritage Centre or follow the trail online.

So whether you come for the art, the history, the stories — or simply the pleasure of discovering something you weren’t expecting — the Heritage Snail Trail is a great way to explore Aylsham. 🐌

👉 Explore the Aylsham Heritage Snail:
https://www.visitaylsham.org/snail-trail

18/09/2026

What's on in Aylsham this weekend?

There's plenty happening from Friday to Sunday:

🧶 Aylsham's Textile Heritage – Have a Go!
Friday 18 September, 10am–1pm, Aylsham Heritage Centre . See traditional spinning and weaving in action – and have a go yourself. There is another session on Sunday.

🎬 Aylsham Picture House : Sentimental Value
Friday 18 September, 7.30pm, Aylsham Town Hall.

🏃 Aylsham to Reepham 10K
Sunday 20 September, from 10am. The scenic route starts in Aylsham and follows Marriott's Way to Reepham.

You can find full details of these and more upcoming events in What's On at Visit Aylsham.

📩 And if you'd rather have the best of Aylsham delivered to you, our latest What's On & News newsletter is out today, with upcoming events, local stories and inspiration for your next visit.

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