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Parks & Heaths in the City

        Where Parks are Situated in Norwich City

Enquiries about parks: 0344 980 3333 / info@norwich.gov.uk

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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 2011

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

The Whiffler Comedy Night  on the 7th July from 8pm until 10pm (over 18s only). Doors open at 7pm.
    Contact: Tourist Information Centre on 01603 213999. Mike Gunn a Self-confessed pessimist is superbly dark and unflinchingly funny, Ben Norris can work any crowd with his arsenal of sharp lines. Otiz Cannelloni has a mind more suited to testing crash helmets, fluctuating between sheer genius and downright stupidity.
    Cost: £7.50, (£6 Go 4less) in advance from the Tourist Information Centre - £10 at the door. On site bar - no other alcohol allowed.

Friday 8th July
    Whiffler Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream at 7.30pm. Presented by Far East Theatre Company. Set in the 1980s, with New Romantic fairies and Sloane Ranger lovers, this is a fast-paced and dynamic treat for all ages to enjoy.

Sunday 10th July
    Whiffler Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew at 3pm. Presented by Heartbreak Productions. Performed in the great outdoors, everyone in Padua wants to marry Bianca, but she isn't free until her sister finds a husband - a battle of wills ensues.       

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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.

Bandstand Concerts at 3pm (2011)
Sunday 5th June - Pavilalion Big Band.
Sunday 3rd July - Broadland Brass Band
Sunday 7th August - Saxobility.

The 6th Comedy Festival: 15th to 18th June 2011 (over 18s only) £14.50 in advance.
    Red Card Comedy Club
        Enjoy - comedy, beer and food. Gates open 5pm. Show starts 8pm.
                Box office: 0844 826 1902 / www.redcardcomedyclub.com

Saturday 9th July
    11am until 5pm: Clowns, Punch & Judy, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

Chapelfield Gardens Stage - 1pm until 10:30pm
          1pm - 4.30pm. BBC Norfolk Introducing - local band showcase. The best of Norwich's up-and-coming bands, including Cakes and Ale, and We Can't Dance.
           5pm - 6pm. Belleruche. Described as 'handmade hip-hop blues soul', London's Belleruche blends a variety of genres into one cool style.
           6.30pm - 7.30pm. Kasai Masai. Nkoso, Kasai bring us the traditional sound of the remote villages of Africa, with an urban twist.
           8pm - 10pm. Magic of Take That. A night you'll never forget, the most exciting Robbie Williams and Take That tribute show on tour. With a cast of superbly - choreographed singers and true-to-life vocals, plus spectacular special effects and lighting design.

Sunday 10th July
    1pm until 4pm: Clowns, Punch & Judy, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

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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.

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Thursday 28th July from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

Sparks in the Park - Saturday 5th 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 up to 4th Nov on 01603 508050. (booking fee charged).
    The Mall 'Ask Me Point' Level 2 on 01603 766430
    Sainsbury's Supermarkets (Customer Service Desk) at:
             Longwater - 01603 741655
             Queen's Road - 01603 763 763600.
             Pound Lane - 01603 300023.

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 (2011)
        Sunday 12th June - Top Brass Quintet
        Sunday 10th July - Cawston Band (28 piece brass band playing traditional music).
        Sunday 31st July - Norwich City Concert Band
        Sunday 14th Aug - Norfolk Wherry Brass

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Harford Community Centre, Norwich

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Wednesday 27th July from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

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Heartsease Towers

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Heigham Park - Recreation Rd, Norwich, NR2 3PA

    Childplay: Free Outdoor Theatre for Children. Sunday 31st July, August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
        The Yarnsmith of Norwich presents: Terrible Tudor Tales for Kids at 11am. (All ages).

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Wednesday 24th August from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.
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Jubilee Park
Off Long John Hill, Lakenham, Norwich (adjacent to the Jubilee Community Centre)
From the ring road turn left and then right after approx. half a mile.

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Wednesday 17th August from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

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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 (2011)
Sunday 19th June - The Taverham Band
Sunday 17th July - The Pavillion Brass Quintet
Sunday 21st Aug - The Dereham Band

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Pilling Park - Harvey Lane / Pilling Park Road, Norwich

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Sewell Park
Saint Clements Hill Norwich, Norfolk NR3 4BX.  (01603 411 721)

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Monday 15th August from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

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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.

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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 (2011)
        Sunday 26th June - Hellesdon and Sprowston Band.
        Sunday 24th July - Simon Youngman Quintet
        Sunday 28th Aug - Pavillion Brass Quintet

Childplay: Free Outdoor Theatre for Children (2011)
     Fridays (Waterloo Park), and Sundays (Heigham Park) from Friday 29th July to Sun 28th Aug.
        Friday 29th July at 3pm - 'Magic Moon'. Magic Carpet Theatre. (Ages 5 to 11 years and families).
        Friday 5th August at 3pm - 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. The Cat's Grin Theatre. (Ages 4 to 11 years and families).
        Friday 12th August at 3pm - 'Little Red Riding Hood and Friends'. Booster Cushion Theatre. (Ages 4 to 7 years).
        Friday 19th August at 3pm - 'Bert and Bert sweep the boards. Foolhardy Circus Clowns. (Ages 4 to 94 years).
        Friday 26th August at 3pm - 'Hiccup the Hippopotamus'. Jactito Theatre. (Ages 3 and up).

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

School's Out - Neighbourhood Play-days. Thursday 25th August from 11am until 2pm
        Free! these children's activities are being held in the city's smaller local parks, especially for people who live in that neighbourhood. Parking is not normally available. Bring your family and join your neighbours in your local park for fun and games, Punch and Judy, clowns, bush-craft and treasure hunting.

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