May 23rd – 7th June
This year the Nar Valley Open Studios showcases 14 accomplished artists working across a wide range of contemporary and traditional disciplines. 11 are set along the Nar Valley where the trail winds its way through the wide vistas of Blackborough End in the west, to Pentney and along the chalk stream eastward to East Walton, West Acre and onto the charming historic village of Castle Acre. North of this are 3 further artists in the village of Grimston; known for its history as a major 11th–16th century pottery production centre.
The event offers visitors a rare opportunity to step inside artists’ studios—many not normally open to the public—providing insight into creative processes, materials and inspiration. Visitors can meet the artists, discuss techniques, and purchase work directly from the makers.
This talented bunch range from painters and printmakers, sculptors and ceramicists, jewellers, glass and mosaic artists – an impressively skilled and varied group.The studios will be open weekends and selected weekdays from May 23rd to June 7th.
For full details visit
northnorfolkstudios.co.uk or The Nar Valley Art Trail Facebook page.
Refreshments will be available at some studios. Visitors can be assured of a very warm welcome throughout the trail.
Artists involved this year are:
Kurt Moore & Veronica Farr- Blackborough End
Jo Pluckrose and Carolyn Smith – Pentney
Chrissie Lines, Nikki Roberson & Sarah Heather – East Walton
Carolyn Ash – West Acre
Helen Breach, Les Williams & Janette Williams – Castle Acre
Hans Rahn, Sean Bishop & Jaqueline Bright in Grimston
If you are the walking kind then our Nar Valley offers many opportunities: The Nar Valley Way is a 33 mile long walking route meandering along the River Nar from King’s Lynn to Gressenhall, and for those less adventurous the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee or West Acre Way route that takes you on paths through the West Acre Rewilding and circular routes around Castle Acre and the Priory.
