Aylsham Town Council

There is something magical about stepping inside an artist’s workspace. It is a rare glimpse into the private world of creation, where sketches evolve into finished pieces, kilns cool after firing, paint still dries on the canvas, and ideas take shape in real time. This summer, you don’t just have to imagine it. From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 7th June 2026, the annual North Norfolk Studios Open Studios event returns. For two inspiring weeks, the county becomes a living gallery, with artists...

Château de Cheverny, nearby the town of La Chaussée-Saint-Victor. In towns and villages across the United Kingdom, signs welcoming visitors often carry the words “twinned with…” followed by the name of a European town. These partnerships are far more than ceremonial titles. They represent decades of friendship, cultural exchange and community connection that continue to bring people together across borders. Like many historic market towns, Aylsham proudly maintains its own French twinning...

Could you be one of our Volunteer Champions? In January, the Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport launched the UK Town of Culture initiative. The successful town will have the opportunity to showcase its local vision, attract investment, foster civic pride and, ultimately, make arts and culture accessible to all. The Town Council believes that Aylsham already has a rich and distinctive cultural heritage. Our story stretches back to Roman times, as evidenced by the remarkable...