The sun's out and north Norfolk is gearing up for the summer season, here are a few ideas for making the most of the area's wealth of attractions.

North Norfolk News: Judy Wilson's garden at Chestnut Farm in West Beckham, which will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMOREJudy Wilson's garden at Chestnut Farm in West Beckham, which will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMORE (Image: Archant Norfolk 2016)

Take a trip to Aylsham and stop off at the Bure Valley Railway, which is running its annual Everything Goes event from Saturday until Monday. All available locos, coaches and rolling stock will be in service and fares allow unlimited travel. There's also a children's sticker trail from Aylsham and a book sale at Wroxham, where the railway's Grade II signal box will be open. http://www.bvrw.co.uk/

North Norfolk News: The Bure Valley Railway is running an Everything Goes event this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMOREThe Bure Valley Railway is running an Everything Goes event this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMORE (Image: Archant Norfolk 2016)

North Norfolk News: Family fun is on offer at the North Norfolk Country Fair at Weybourne this weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELLFamily fun is on offer at the North Norfolk Country Fair at Weybourne this weekend. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Relax and unwind in the mature, three acre gardens at Chestnut Farm, Church Road, West Beckham. With bulbs, shrubs, trees and herbaceous borders, as well as some unusual plants collected by owner Judy Wilson over many years. The gardens are open on Monday from 11am-5pm, entry is £5 and refreshments will be available.

North Norfolk News: Fun for all the family at Holt Hall. Photo: KAREN BETHELLFun for all the family at Holt Hall. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

North Norfolk News: Cromer Museum, which is hosting a history walk and talk this weekend. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCromer Museum, which is hosting a history walk and talk this weekend. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Soak up some culture at the annual Norfolk Open Studios event. Dozens of artists all over north Norfolk will be throwing open the doors of their studios, sheds and summer houses, showing an eclectic mix of artwork, from painting to pottery. There are also art trails to follow at towns and villages including Cromer, North Walsham, Southrepps and Holt.

North Norfolk News: Judy Wilson in her garden at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, which will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMOREJudy Wilson in her garden at Chestnut Farm, West Beckham, which will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme this weekend. Photo: MARK BULLIMORE (Image: Archant Norfolk 2016)

North Norfolk News: Sergeant Wilson giving Pte Pike (and the crowd) a soaking at Weybourne station at a previous year's Dad's Army weekend at the North Norfolk Railway. Photo: KAREN BETHELLSergeant Wilson giving Pte Pike (and the crowd) a soaking at Weybourne station at a previous year's Dad's Army weekend at the North Norfolk Railway. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Help award-winning family attraction Bewilderwood celebrate its tenth anniversary with a cake and costume party. Dress up in your best Twiggle and Boggle costume (think flowers, leaves and lots of colour!) and join the fancy dress parade following a trail leading to a giant curious cake in the woods. Runs until June 4.

North Norfolk News: Cley Visitor Centre, which is hosting a series of events this month. Photo: MARK BULLIMORECley Visitor Centre, which is hosting a series of events this month. Photo: MARK BULLIMORE (Image: Archant Norfolk 2015)