Wildflower weekend and art exhibition

Saturday 13 June 2026, Sunday 14 June 2026 Saturday and Sunday at for 6 hours
Thorpe Market: St Margaret of Antioch
Church Road Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA, United Kingdom

Around 1000 people came to see our display of snowdrops in February but now we want to share our summer flowers with you too. Used as a successful example of how a rural churchyard may be conserved by the NWT, St Margaret’s church yard has numerous wildflower varieties, some of which are now only found in such locations. And on top of that there are some 71 varieties of grass!
We will be running our café with both hot and cold drinks alongside homemade cakes made by our favourite cake-makers from villages around and about. We’ll be outside wherever possible but with the welcoming cosiness of inside the church as a back-up.
To accompany nature’s art, an exhibition by East Coast Artz will be housed in the church with their artists showing work in several media.
We hope to see you at some point over the weekend.

Thorpe Market: St Margaret of Antioch

The current church was opened in 1796, replacing a medieval church that had a tower and an aisle and that had fallen into disrepair. We don't look like a 'traditional' Norfolk church but the scale and intimacy of the building will ensure a warm welcome to our services and events. If you come as a visitor  our 'difference' will add to your Norfolk church experience.

Thorpe market is a small rural community and the church is situated on the edge of the village.

Several of the congregation come from outside the parish. The church is used by various groups for exhibitions.

Worship and Prayer

Services, normally of Holy Communion, are held monthly and a list of the services for 2026 is below. Refreshments are served after each service. The attendance averages 15. A pattern of benefice services has been established and Thorpe Market is always delighted to welcome worshippers on these occasions – these occur three or four times a year. 

2026

Sunday March 1st at 10am - Holy Communion + baptism

Friday April 3rd at 6pm - Stainer's Crucifixion

Sunday April 19th at 5pm Benefice Holy Communion - please note the time

Sunday May 3rd at 10am - Holy Communion

Sunday June 7th at 10am - Holy Communion

Sunday July 5th at 10am Holy Communion

Sunday August 2nd at 10am Holy Communion

Sunday September 6th at 10am Holy Communion

Sunday October 11th at 10am Benefice Holy Communion

Sunday November 1st at 10am Holy Communion

Sunday  November 8th at 10.45am Remembrance Service

Sunday December 6th at 10am Holy Communion

Tuesday December 22nd at 6.30pm Carol Service  

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Get in touch

Martin Castle

Churchwarden
07817027589
What's on

Wildflower weekend and art exhibition

Saturday 13 June 2026, Sunday 14 June 2026 Saturday and Sunday at for 6 hours
Thorpe Market: St Margaret of Antioch
Church Road Thorpe Market, NR11 8UA, United Kingdom

Around 1000 people came to see our display of snowdrops in February but now we want to share our summer flowers with you too. Used as a successful example of how a rural churchyard may be conserved by the NWT, St Margaret’s church yard has numerous wildflower varieties, some of which are now only found in such locations. And on top of that there are some 71 varieties of grass!
We will be running our café with both hot and cold drinks alongside homemade cakes made by our favourite cake-makers from villages around and about. We’ll be outside wherever possible but with the welcoming cosiness of inside the church as a back-up.
To accompany nature’s art, an exhibition by East Coast Artz will be housed in the church with their artists showing work in several media.
We hope to see you at some point over the weekend.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Thorpe Market: St Margaret is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO - Martin Castle 07817027589 / [email protected] - or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."