Things to do and events coming up in Norfolk

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Lost for ideas for something to do this week, or just wondering what events are taking place in the county?

Here's a snapshot of what's on in Norfolk, with links to other sites and listings.

If you'd like your Norfolk event included in BBC Radio Norfolk's free What's On service e-mail the details to the team, making sure to include where and when the event takes place, admission details and how people can get in touch for more information.

Family Fun

Prehistoric beasts roamed Yarmouth during Out There in 2009

The Out There International Festival of Street Arts and Circus brings some of the most renowned art entertainers from around the world to Great Yarmouth on 18 and 19 September.

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• The Great Yarmouth 11th annual duck races look to entertain revellers young and old on Sunday, 19 September.

• Sporle's Companion Dog Show, with six pedigree classes and 12 novelty classes, takes place on the village playing fields on Sunday, 12 September.

• Talk Like A Pirate Day, at Gaywood Library in King's Lynn, youngsters can discover pirate treasure and enter a swashbuckling fancy dress competition on Sunday, 19 September.

Music

Norwich Sound and Vision is the brainchild of Adrian Cooke

The first Norwich Sound and Vision event takes place from 16 to 18 September, promising a music festival, film festival and conference.

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• Ex-New Yorkers the Fun Lovin' Criminals will pull into Norwich's UEA on 15 September during a nationwide tour of their adopted homeland to promote their latest album Classic Fantastic.

• Groundbreaking Norfolk electronic artist Luke Abbott mixes his unique brand of electro at the Norwich Arts Centre on 11 September.

• Soprano Elizabeth Futter will perform with Norwich Pops Orchestra at St Andrew's Hall on 18 September to mark the Battle of Britain.

Nature & Outdoors

Birds of prey will be on display in the falconry section

One of England's finest country fairs - The Sandringham Game and Country Show - will take place at Sandringham on Saturday, 11 and Sunday, 12 September.

Dog lovers will hone into the dog zone, while there's also a chance to gain an up-close glimpse of falcons.

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• The Tour of Britain cycle race runs through Norfolk from King's Lynn to Great Yarmouth on 16 September.

The Tour of Britain: Cycling stage six in Norfolk

Tour of Britain 2010: New Norfolk stage previewed

• Learn about the history of the Broads on a trip from Ranworth to Cockshoot Broad or St Benet's Abbey.

• New to Banham Zoo are three snow leopard cubs, who are being looked after under the watchful gaze of mum Enif.

READ MORE: In pictures: Snow leopard cubs born at Banham Zoo

History

The dig at Caistor is open seven days a week and entrance is free

The Roman town at Caistor St Edmund is the subject of a new archaeological dig, which will be featured in a Time Team documentary on Channel 4.

It is the first time anybody has dug inside the walls of the settlement, south of Norwich, for 75 years and the dig is open to the public until 11 September.

READ MORE: Time Team's Caistor St Edmund dig

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• Unearth your local history by taking part in one of 150 events lined up for Norwich's Heritage Open Weekend from 9 to 12 September.

• Spooky tales about Norwich's ghoulish past are unveiled during a series of ghost walks every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

• Find out about King's Lynn's history of yards and fishermen at True's Yard museum.

For more ideas of things to do in Norfolk, take a look at our guide to the county's tourist and visitor experiences.