From contemporary art shows in striking surrounds to a Tudor tapestry returned to its historic home, there’s much to enjoy on the local art scene. Harriet Cooper and Amanda Loose report

From exhibitions, foodie pop-ups and markets to festivals and more, we fill in your early autumn diary, so you don’t have to…

Beyond the postcard views and bustling seaside hotspots in Norfolk are museums that tell the real stories of the coastline and the people who shaped it. From maritime bravery and wartime innovation to archaeology, art and unique collections, these museums offer far more than a rainy-day activity and make a fascinating addition to your summer agenda, says Rachel Bowles

Samuel Thomas – our high summer cover artist – tells Amanda Loose why when it comes to his art, he’s never been afraid to follow an unconventional path

How better to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Cromer Pier than with a visit to its dazzling Summer Show, asks Harriet Cooper

This season, we’re making a case for the wild; for the muddy, the briny, the curious and the brilliant. A proper wild summer, the kind that smells of warm grass and sea salt, fills the hedgerows to overflowing, and turns the evening sky over the marshes into something that honestly feels like magic; the days long and the possibilities longer still. Your wildest summer yet starts here, says Natalie Douglas