Gareth Gabriel - Film and Photo

17/06/2026

Things are starting to move down at .

After years of becoming increasingly overgrown, work is now underway to clear parts of the site and begin shaping what comes next.

I popped down this week to capture some of the first stages of the project, both from the ground and from above.

It’s fascinating to see just how much work goes into transforming a space like this, and these photos only show the beginning.

I’ll be checking in periodically over the coming weeks and months to document the progress and share updates along the way.

Watch this space.

15/06/2026

🎉 Sheringham Carnival Week 2026 is coming!

After the colour, music and community spirit of last year’s parade, we’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another brilliant week by the sea.

Sheringham Carnival returns from Sunday 2nd August to Thursday 6th August 2026, with a packed week of seaside fun, family-friendly events, live music, community celebrations and, of course, the much-loved Carnival Parade.

📅 Key dates so far:

👑 Crowning Day
Sunday 2nd August
The Leas, 10:30am to 4:00pm
Crowning Ceremony at 2:00pm

🎭 Sheringham Carnival Parade
Wednesday 5th August
Parade starts at 6:30pm

⚓ Maritime Textiles Day
Thursday 6th August
Sheringham Museum

🎶 Shantymen Concert
Thursday 6th August
Lifeboat Plain, 7:00pm

We’d love to see local groups, clubs, families, performers, businesses and community organisations get involved in the parade. Floats, fancy dress, music, dance and creative ideas are all very welcome.

Parade application forms are available now on the Sheringham Carnival website.

For the latest dates, updates and programme information, you can also keep an eye on the Experience Sheringham Carnival page:

https://experiencesheringham.com/activities-and-events/sheringham-carnival/

Who’s already looking forward to Carnival Week?



Film by Gareth Gabriel - Film and Photo

12/06/2026

08/06/2026

https://youtu.be/zf9G8qw0fsA
A little different from my usual event videos this year.

Rather than putting together a vlog, I wanted to create something that simply captured the atmosphere of the Sheringham Classic Car Show. The details, the reflections, the craftsmanship, and of course some absolutely stunning cars.

As always, the Mustangs were among my favourites, but there was plenty of automotive eye candy wherever you looked.

If you were there, let me know which car caught your eye the most.

Hope you enjoy this little cinematic look back at a fantastic day in Sheringham.

Sheringham Classic Car Show 2026A cinematic look at one of Sherin...

07/06/2026

Chrome, V8s, sunshine and some incredible machinery.

Here’s a quick look at this year’s Sheringham Classic Car Show. From iconic classics to American muscle, there was plenty to keep car enthusiasts busy all day.

The Mustangs were definitely a highlight for me, although there were more than a few others that I’d happily clear some garage space for!

🚗 Comment CARS below and I’ll send you the link to the full gallery.

Which car gets your vote?
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07/06/2026

What a day at the Sheringham Classic Car & Bike Show!

There was something for everyone, from beautifully restored British classics and vintage motorcycles to American muscle cars and everything in between. As always, the Mustangs were a particular highlight for me!

One of the things I love most about this event is the stories behind the vehicles. Every car has a history, and every owner has a story to tell.

I’ve spent the day wandering the streets with a camera in hand, capturing some of my favourites and the atmosphere that makes this event such a great part of Sheringham’s calendar.

You can view the full gallery here:
https://thestudiosheringham.pic-time.com/6coxTcLGZ3hqJ

Feel free to tag yourself, tag an owner, or share your favourite car from the day!

06/06/2026

🎉 Lighthouse Soft Play is officially open!

Today we were delighted to celebrate the official opening of the extended Lighthouse Soft Play.

Many families have already been enjoying the new space since January, but today we made it official, with ribbons, drinks, cake, and plenty of happy noise!

The journey began back in 2023, when it became clear that the original Soft Play space was no longer big enough for the growing number of children and families using it. Plans were drawn up, permission was granted, and then began the challenge of raising the funds needed to make it happen.

What started as a project estimated at around £70,000 eventually became a full project cost of nearly £150,000, covering planning, architects, structural engineering, building work and fitting out. Thanks to the generosity of so many people and organisations, every penny was raised, with no loans to repay.

That is one of the reasons we are so pleased to continue offering Lighthouse Soft Play free for the local community.

A heartfelt thank you to all those who supported the fundraising, including:

Poors & Ploughlets
Benefact Trust
Beatrice Laing Trust
Family Hub Community Grant
Geoffrey Watling Trust
Norfolk Community Foundation
Tesco Stronger Starts
Bernard Sunley Trust
Cinderella Panto Group
Members of Lighthouse Community Church and the local community, near and far

We also want to say a huge thank you to the Soft Play Extension Team here at Lighthouse, who gave so much time and care to the details of the project, from planning and colours to painting and practical decisions along the way.

Thank you too to our architects, Chaplin Farrant, who managed the build, and to Ovamills, who constructed the extension during autumn 2025. Both companies were thoughtful, professional, generous and a real pleasure to work with. A special thank you also goes to Luke, who calmly managed the on-site work and helped keep everything moving.

We are so grateful for everyone who has helped make this possible.

The result is a larger, lighter and more welcoming play space, with more seating, a beautiful curved window, new play equipment, extra climbing pods, and a sensory play area.

Together with Threadbear, our children’s pre-loved clothes and toys shop, and the Lighthouse Café, the extended Soft Play is part of our heart to serve local families and provide a warm, welcoming community space here in Sheringham.

Thank you again to everyone who has contributed, supported, given, planned, built, painted, prayed and helped bring this project to life.

“Let the little children come to me.”

Photos by Gareth Gabriel - Film and Photo

05/06/2026

Finally getting round to sharing some photos from our Lighthouse camping weekend at Waxham.

We had everything from backflips off the dunes and sandboarding competitions to beach walks spotting seals sunbathing and bobbing about in the sea. Throw in a massive BBQ, late-night chats around the campsite, and a lot of good company, and you've got the recipe for a pretty great weekend.

These are a mix of photos from my Canon EOS R and my Ace Pro 2. Even when I'm supposed to be having a weekend off, I somehow still end up with a camera in my hand.

A few memories from a brilliant weekend.

05/06/2026

A few of my photos from last years classic car show.