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Parks & Heaths in the City

Where Parks are Situated in Norwich City

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Castle Gardens   Castle Green    Chapelfield Gardens   Cow Tower    Earlham Park    Eaton Park

Harford Park    Heartsease Towers    Heigham Park    Jubilee Park  Mousehold Heath    Pilling Park

Sewell Park    Sloughbottom Park    Wensum Park    Waterloo Park

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Programme 2010

Castle Gardens.- Whiffler Theatre situated at the side of Norwich Castle (in the moat).

The Whiffler Comedy Night  on the 8th July from 8pm until 10pm (over 18s only). Doors open at 7pm.
    Contact: Tourist Information Centre on 01603 213999. Your host and compere is the hugely popular MC Harvey Oliver. Addy Van Der Bhorg is a natural clown, and was born to make people laugh, while The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue has to be seen to be believed.
    Cost: £7.50, (£6 Go 4less) in advance - £10 at the door. On site bar - no other alcohol allowed.

Saturday 10th July
        A Day at the Beach 11am until 4pm
            Bring your sunhats and have a go on the surf simulator. Punch and Judy shows at 11:30am and 2:30pm.

Sunday 11th July
       The Tempest at 3pm at the Whiffler Theatre
            Lord Chamberlain's Men present Shakespeare's magical last play, combining love, comedy and magic.

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Castle Green - Same level as castle entrance gates.

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Chapelfield Gardens - 100 metres from the Theatre Royal, Norwich.

These gardens are in the heart of the city - toddlers play area - cafe - band stand.
 Events staged though-out the year.

Comedy Festival: 16th to 19th June 2010 (over 18s only) £13.50 in advance.
    Red Card Comedy Club
        Enjoy - comedy, beer and food.
                Box office: 0844 826 1902 / www.redcardcomedyclub.com

Bandstand Concerts at 3pm (2010)
Sunday 20th June - Top Brass Quintet..
Sunday 18th July - Taverham Band
Sunday 8th August - Cawston Band.

Saturday 10th July from 11am until 10pm.
Great bands and entertainment with a bit of crafty shopping, food stalls and loads to do. On site bar - no other alcohol allowed on site. No dogs.

        Funfair - from 11am until 10pm.

        12noon until 5pm - Big bubbles, Bushcraft, Face painting, Hula hooping and Punch & Judy.
        12:30pm until 4pm - BBC Norfolk introducing Local Band Showcase.
        4:15pm - The Correspondents.
        Evening: DJ Sure Delight playing percussive beats, big horns and funky baselines.
        6:30pm. Brass Roots.
        8:15pm.The Magic of The Beatles 50th Anniversary Magical Music Tour.

        Funfair. Sunday 11th July - from 1pm until 7pm
                
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Cow Tower - behind the Cathedral, near the river. (Hit by a cannon-ball during Kett's revolution)

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Earlham Park - near the University of East Anglia, Watton Road, Norwich.

A park with the River Yare running through it - popular open space for walking, with a riverside path to the UEA -
 venue for open-air events and Hot Air Balloons taking off at certain times of the year. Cafe.

    Sparks in the Park - Saturday 6th November 5pm until 10pm
                No parking on site this year except for blue badge holders
                No fireworks, sparklers, glass bottles, alcohol or dogs allowed into the park during the event.

Programme
          6:30pm - Children's fireworks
            6:45pm until 7:30pm - Burning of the Guy
            8:00pm - The Big Bang Fireworks. 10pm - Close

Pre-Sales Outlet Bookings: 18th October to 5th November..
    Contact: Tourist Information on 01603 213999. (Fee charged for credit card payment).
    Union of UEA students on 01603 508050. (booking fee charged).
    The Mall 'Ask Me Point' Level 2 on 01603 766430
    Sainsbury's Supermarkets (Customer Service Desk) at:
             Queen's Road - 01603 763 763600.
             Pound Lane - 01603 300023.
             City Hall Cashiers in person from 10am until 12am - 0844 980 3333.

Getting there
    First Buses
Service 25 and 35 departures from all normal stops, including Thorpe railway station, Castle Meadow, St Stephens St, to and from the event. Buy a Sparks ticket in advance, show it to the driver and get a reduced bus fare.
    Thickthorn Park & Ride operated by Konectbus from 5pm until 10pm
Return fares, adult £2, child £1 (aged 5 to15). Pay on the bus not at the machines.

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Eaton Park - South Park Avenue, Norwich

Bandstand Concerts at 3pm (2010)
        Sunday 27th June - Norfolk Wherry Brass
        Sunday 11th July - Norwich City Concert Band
        Sunday 1st Aug - Hellesdon & Sprowston Brass

KidZone - children must be accompanied by an adult with some activities requiring their consent.
Wednesday 18th August from 11am until 4pm - for children up to 12years old. Get back to earth with this year's theme: create gardens and flowers, marvel at the big bugs, have a go at hula-hooping and play rounders with your friends.

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Harford Park - Tuckswood, Norwich

No details of the park at the moment.

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Heartsease Towers - Heartsease, Norwich 2008

KidZone - children must be accompanied by an adult with some activities requiring their consent.
Wednesday 28th July from 11am until 4pm - for children up to 12years old. Get back to earth with this year's theme: create gardens and flowers, marvel at the big bugs, have a go at hula-hooping and play rounders with your friend

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Heigham Park - Recreation Rd, Norwich, NR2 3PA

Punch and Judy - Tuesday 27th July at 2pm

Childplay Free Outdoor Theatre for Children
    Sunday August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
        The Yarnsmith of Norwich presents: Comic Medieval Tales for Kids at 11am. (All ages).
            Relax in the comfort of the Yarnsmith's tent and feast your ears on comic tales and mind managing riddles from long ago.

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Jubilee Park

       Punch and Judy - Thursday 12th August at 11am

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Mousehold Heath - Band Stand on Gurney Road.
From railway-station, over traffic lights, down Riverside Road and keep going straight at the roundabout until you enter the woods. Band-stand on the right.

Brass Bands
Sunday 6th June - Pavilion Big Band
Sunday 4th July - Broadland Brass Band.
Sunday 22nd Aug - Dereham Band.

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Pilling Park - Harvey Lane / Pilling Park Road

    KidZone - children must be accompanied by an adult with some activities requiring their consent.
Wednesday 4th August from 11am until 4pm - for children up to 12years old. Get back to earth with this year's theme: create gardens and flowers, marvel at the big bugs, have a go at hula-hooping and play rounders with your friend

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Sewell Park

 Punch and Judy -Thursday 5th August at 2pm

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Sloughbottom Park - Drayton Road. (on the left before reaching the outer ring road).
    Large open area for group games e.g. football, cricket, baseball - plus several children's play areas. Norwich BMX track (several lanes). Park leads down to the river where it interconnects with cycle and walking paths.

KidZone - children must be accompanied by an adult with some activities requiring their consent.
Wednesday 25th August from 11am until 4pm - for children up to 12years old.
        Get back to earth with this year's theme: create gardens and flowers, marvel at the big bugs, have a go at hula-hooping and play rounders with your friends.

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Waterloo Park - situated between Angel Road and Aylsham Road.

Well equipped children's play-area with paddling pool - sports facilities - tennis, putting, bowls -
country's longest herbaceous border.

Bandstand Concerts at 3pm (2010)
        Sunday 13th June - Hellesdon and Sprowston Brass.
        Sunday 25th July - Pavilion Brass Quintet
        Sunday 15th Aug - Saxobility.

Childplay Free Outdoor Theatre for Children
     Fridays (Waterloo Park), and Sundays (Heigham Park) from Friday 30th July to Sun 29th Aug.
        Friday 30th July at 3pm - 'The Wind in the Willows'. The Cats Grin Theatre Co. (Ages 3 to 12 and families).
        Friday 6th August at 3pm - 'ALAKAZAM'. Magic Carpet Theatre. (Ages 3 to 11 and families).
        Friday 13th August at 3pm - 'Red Riding Hood. Krazy Kat Theatre Co. (Ages 3 to 7).
        Friday 20th August at 3pm - 'Pinocchio'. Pendle Productions. (Ages 4+).
        Friday 27th August at 3pm - 'Pass the Buck-et'. Foolhardy Circus Clowns. (Ages 4+).

KidZone - children must be accompanied by an adult with some activities requiring their consent.
    Wednesday 11th August from 11am until 4pm - for children up to 12years old. Get back to earth with this year's theme: create gardens and flowers, marvel at the big bugs, have a go at hula-hooping and play rounders with your friends.

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Wensum Park - Drayton Road - Children's play-area and  paddling pool - riverside setting.

        Punch and Judy
            Tuesday 17th August at 2pm

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