Norwich launches festival celebrating city's historic rivers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:31 · Archive

A new festival celebrating Norwich's waterways runs from 26 to 31 October during half-term.

A new festival celebrating Norwich's waterways, 'Where the River Meets Us', will run from Monday, 26 to Saturday, 31 October during the October half-term. The festival will invite locals to explore the city's rivers through live music, wildlife walks, storytelling, film screenings and other activities across venues including Wensum Park, Dragon Hall, the Lion's Den, City Hall, Riverside Walk and Sweet Briar Marshes.

Among the highlights is Folk on the Water, where Norwich folk duo Lassie will perform from a canoe as audiences follow along the riverbank. Other events include a talk on Norwich's internationally important chalk rivers by naturalist and Norfolk Wildlife Trust ambassador Nick Acheson, interactive storytelling sessions for children, and an archive film trail exploring the city's relationship with its waterways.

Lucy Galvin, leader of Norwich City Council, said: 'Norwich is a city founded on its rivers. We are here because the rivers are here.' She described the festival as 'an invitation to think about why these waterways matter for Norwich's future'. All events are free and take place across the city.

How it is being reported

• Festival launched dedicated to city’s riversA new festival celebrating the city’s historic waterways is set to kick off during the October half-term.Eastern Daily Press · 19 Oct, 06:00
• Festival launched dedicated to city’s riversA new festival celebrating the city’s historic waterways is set to kick off during the October half-term.Norwich Evening News · 19 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Norwich · River Wensum · Lucy Galvin · Norwich City Council · Norfolk Wildlife Trust · Nick Acheson · Lassie

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