Christmas in a Nutshell

 

So Here It Is…. Christmas In A Nutshell 🌰 🎄

We did this blog in 2019 and let me tell you now, if there’s one thing that’s easier in 2020, it’s writing about Christmas in a nutshell…

There isn’t a wide choice, but there are venues and teams of people who are working their hardest to put on fun and exciting covid-secure events this year.

So, if you’re still wondering what’s available over the holidays, here are some ideas:

*Remember, booking in advance is essential for most events.*

Where to see Santa

• Bure Valley Railway
• Africa Alive!
• Banham Zoo
• Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Park
• Bressingham Steam and Gardens
•  Cromer Pier
• North Norfolk Railway
• Highway Garden and Leisure
• Wroxham Barns

More details here; Places to see Santa

Panto and Theatre

• The Garage, Norwich. My First Panto! Online interactive Panto.
• Norwich Theatre Royal ‘Panto in a Pickle!’ (In person, book tickets)
• Norwich Puppet Theatre: Oldilocks and the Three Bears (In person)
• Norwich Puppet Theatre: Sleeping Beauty, a Puppet Panto at home.

Twinkly Lights!

• Thursford Enchanted Journey of Light, walk through experience
• Tunnel of Light, Norwich city centre
• Norwich Castle projections
• Fairhaven Garden, evening Christmas lights special and Christmas bauble trail.
• Taverham Hall, drive through Santa’s Grotto

 

National Trust and other Halls

• Blickling Hall : Peter Rabbit trail
• Felbrigg Hall : Peter Rabbit trail
• Holkham Hall: Festive tours

More details for events here: Christmas events

Christmas Family Friendly Services (in person)

• Norwich Cathedral
• Holy Trinity, Norwich
• The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich
• St Peter Mancroft, Norwich
• Soul Church, Norwich
• Christ Church, Eaton
• St Thomas, Norwich
• Gateway Vineyard Church
• Witard Road Baptist church
• Surrey Chapel

More details here: Family Carol Services for Christmas 2020

Helping others this Christmas

• Norwich Foodbank
• Norwich Open Christmas
• Leeway Domestic Abuse Charity
• Buy a book for a child in care (Waterstones)
• The People’s Picnic Street Feast
• ReEngage Community Christmas (be a phone befriender)
• Norwich Basket Brigade
• Norwich Soup Movement
• Friend in Deed
• GMOT4W
• Finnbar’s Force

More details here: How you can help others this Christmas

Also on our winter pages:

Winter for families in Norwich & Norfolk

• Christmas Crafts
• Festive Films
• Elf on the Shelf ideas
• Mumbler’s 12 ideas of Christmas

Have we missed something? Let us know HERE!