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The Stitch Festival champions creativity with hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, fashion exhibitions, textile installations, as well as 200 of our most loved exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies. Spend a day re-stocking your yarn stash, learning to knit, mastering the art of tailoring and more. There has never been a better excuse to get involved in craft!

The legend of Tutankhamun captured imaginations globally when his tomb was unearthed by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922. With more than 150 original artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, many on display for the first time outside of Egypt, TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh presented by Viking Cruises is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the wonder and mystery of the boy king before his priceless objects return to Egypt forever. 11am Entrance:

Market days have been a feature of the city for hundreds of years and still create a real buzz. For those who love a bargain or enjoy browsing in a vibrant atmosphere, a visit to Ely Markets is a must.

There is a vibrant and bustling market on Wednesdays With more than 60 stalls. The Market has an excellent food offer including fruit and vegetables, meat, and fish stalls with fresh locally sourced seasonal produce. Not only is there a wonderful array of foods you can also find everything from authentic Italian shirts, Portuguese pottery, vintage clothes and colourful plants and flowers.

12.30 Two course lunch with tea/coffee at Cafe Rouge. 14.00 Entry to the London Eye which offers breathtaking views of London from high above the River Thames.  

The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery & dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the very latest supplies. Price includes entrance ticket.

Norwich is one of the top shopping destinations on the UK, with a mix of small individual boutiques and large department stores. You will find 2 modern shopping malls, one of the largest outdoor markets in England and plenty of cobbled, picturesque alleys and lanes.

 Country Thriplow, Children’s Thriplow and Vintage Thriplow, or amble through over 100 stalls to find that something special. Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy, see the Civil War re-enacters march through the village and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers. Then recharge at Taste of Thriplow for street food and beer or enjoy hot drinks and homemade cake at the Village Tearooms. With live music being played all around the village it’s the perfect place to…

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