Luminate Sandringham will run nightly, from Friday 12th November 2021 to Sunday 19th December 2021 Entry time slots from 4.15pm to 9pm. As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light play, all set to ambient music. Tickets must be...
The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR2 1TF Wednesday 1st December 2021 10.45am Watch the official switch on of The Forum’s Christmas tree with some magical assistance from Norwich Theatre Royal’s pantomime star Gyasi Sheppi (from CBeebies) as Dick Whittington. Carols will be performed by Village Voices.
The Forum Norwich, Millennium Plain, NR1 2TE Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th December 2021 10am to 5pm Indoor market with unique gifts and local makers on all three days. On Saturday, you can also enjoy mulled wine, street food, carol singers and a brass band outside The Forum. Facebook @NorwichGlobalVillageMarket
Labrynith Play Cafe, First Floor of Rose Lane Multi Storey Car Park, Norwich NR1 1PY Friday 3rd December 2021 10.30am to 12.30pm Join befrienders Sarah G, Carly and Alison at Labyrinth play cafe. This meet is for bereaved families and their rainbow babies/children or bereaved siblings. A chance for the children to play together while...
Cromer Parish Church, Church Street, Cromer, NR27 9HH Saturday 4th December 2021. Santa will visit the town centre at 10.30am. At 11.45 he will be feeding his reindeer in the churchyard and from 12pm - 4pm he will be in his grotto. Street entertainers will be out and a torch light parade leaves North Lodge Park...
Sainsbury Centre, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ Sunday 5th December 2021 Local artist Francesca Cant is running a FREE Family Sunday Event session on Sunday 5th December. Create shadow sculptures and hunt for shadows created by the living room collection. No need to book, just drop in 11am-12.30, suitable all ages. T: 01603 593199...
Horsford Village Hall, Holt Road, Horsford, NR10 3DN Sunday 5th December 2021 11am to 3pm This fun filled event is free to enter and open to all. Come and browse the crafts and gift stalls and try the raffle and tombola. The Creation Station will be there with Christmas crafts for kids and you can...
Wymondham Market Cross Sunday 5th December 2021 12pm to 5pm Wymondhams Wynterfest is back, spreading community Christmas cheer across the town. Wymondham will be buzzing with festive activities, live music and entertainment. The high street will be lined with stalls featuring festive food and drinks as well as a variety of other wonderful local products
Town Close School, 14 Ipswich Road, NR2 2LR Thursday 9th December 2021 Free entry with donations to the Jenny Lind Department at the N&N Town Close School is opening up its Woodland Walk for a reindeer adventure! Wander through the trail, and keep an eye out for Father Christmas’ reindeer along the way. Why not...
Kenninghall Village Hall, 27 School Close, Kenninghall, NR16 2EL Friday 10th December 2021 11am - 1pm Join us for our christmas party. Bouncy castle. Didi car track Crafts and games. Refreshments included. Ticket only. £4 per child.
Morston Quay, Quay Road, Morston NR25 7BH Saturday 11th December 2021 2pm Norwich Rock Choir are coming to Morston on Saturday to perform at 2pm. Enjoy a winter walk around the Blakeney Nature Reserve and get the festive feels at the same time. There is free parking for National Trust members and the cafe will...
Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Ln, Norwich NR14 8TR Sunday 12th December 2021 10am Wrap up and join us for a festive dog walk at Whitlingham Broad. Grab a hot chocolate and walk with your friends and dogs too. Extra points for Christmas Jumpers! Facebook @tomandtoto
St Andrew's Hall, Norwich, NR3 1AU Sunday 12th December 2021 10am to 4pm Craft + Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, creators, designers, curators and small business heroes of your city. Shop small this Christmas in our authentic crafty twist on the traditional flea-market with a huge selection of products. Timed entry slots...
Norwich Arts Centre, 51 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG Sunday 12th December 2021 11am – 4pm | Free entry Get ready for Christmas as Clutter City Market returns to NAC on Sunday 12th December with over 20 carefully selected stalls featuring the best local makers, artists, illustrators and designers! https://norwichartscentre.co.uk/
Norwich Cathedral, The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH Monday 13th December at 7.30pm Come and enjoy singing some Christmas carols with us at Norwich Cathedral! Plus some songs by our St Martins choir. -Free entry -No booking is required -There will be a collection for St Martins.
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1RH Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December 2021 10am to 4pm Our Christmas market will see the best local producers showcasing their seasonal food, drink and gifts in the Lady Elizabeth Wing. Adult £2, Child £1. Half of all proceeds will be donated to Hospitality Action and Heritage House. If you...
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF Saturday 18th December 2021 At intervals between 10am to 4pm Sing-a-long and support Norfolk’s cancer charity, Big C. Big C are hosting a range of local choirs and singers to entertain Christmas shoppers outside The Forum in Norwich. Performances include...
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Old Buckenham Country Park, Doe Lane, Old Buckenham NR17 1PP, UK SOLD OUT for registrations. Saturday 18th December 2021 10.30am Entry includes parking, T-Shirt and Santa hat, 5K muddy run with winner’s prizes followed by a nice cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate to warm you up! There...
Lingwood Village Hall and Social Club, Station Road, NR13 4AZ Saturday 18th December 2021 12pm to 4pm This year we will be joined by Jake Ace - Magician and Children's Entertainer. Entry is £3.50 per child and includes visit from Santa. There will be various stalls and games. Hug a Mug Cafe and Lingwood Social...
London Street, Norwich City Centre. Sunday 19th December 2021 Norwich City Council presents 'The Christmas Countdown' with fun from noon. ‘The Time Machine Disco’ Grab your glad rags and join this century-hoppin' dance extravaganza on London Street. Elves and the Goodometer Two elves and their 'Goodometer' are checking to find out who’s been naughty and...
St Faiths Centre, Horsham St Faith, Manor Road, NR10 3LF Sunday 19th December 2021 3pm Join us at St Faiths Centre for the children’s christmas party. Meet the Christmas Elf and Santa himself! Disco 3pm - 6pm Tickets are £6 per child and can be bought from St Faith's Centre in advance.
East Harling Sports and Social Club, Church Road, NR16 2NA Sunday 19th December 4pm - 8pm Arrive in Pj's and bring a blanket to snuggle for the Christmas movie. A small bag of popcorn will be given to each child and there will be a craft table to keep little ones busy. Father Christmas will...
Outside the South Stand at Carrow Road Stadium, Carrow Road, NR1 1JE Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd of December 2021 Three days of festive fun! Book a session on the ice rink (additional charge) and meet Father Christmas and two of his reindeer - there's a free gift for children under 12. There will be...
Take a FREE sightseeing trip on board the vintage Routemaster this Christmas. Trips will be available from 20th – 24th December with 4 different stops around the city. Castle Meadow – every 30 minutes between 10.30 and 15.30 St Stephens Street – every 30 minutes between 10.33 and 15.33 City Hall – every 30 minutes...
Hickling Broad Nature Reserve, NR12 0BW Monday 20th December 2021 2pm - 3.30pm Learn the difference between the raptors, their different behaviours, how to identify them and their life cycle. We’ll walk down to the raptor roost and find out why NWT Hickling Broad is so important. £3 NWT members, £3.50 non-members plus booking fee...
Cinema City, St Andrews Street, Norwich NR2 4AD Tuesday 21st December 10.30am Get ready for Christmas with this family film at Cinema City. Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to...
The Playbarn, Shotesham Road, Poringland, NR14 7LP Tuesday 21st December 2021 4pm - 6pm Entry will be £6 per child including food and drink and a free adult, additional adults will be £3 each. If you'd like to include a visit with Father Christmas, this will be £10 per child which includes entrance food, drink...
Millennium Library inside The Forum, Millennium Plain, NR1 2TF Thursdays 11am - 1pm Just a Cuppa is returning to Millennium Library this Thursday. Drop in for a cuppa and some company. Our friendly volunteers will be available to provide a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. This event may chance at short notice,...
Friday 24th December 2021 6pm Wherever you are at 6pm, pick up your bell and jingle your hardest for 2 minutes to spread Christmas cheer and help power Santa's sleigh. Jingle on your doorstep, out of your window, or just in the warm of your living room. Big Kids. Little Kids. Everyone. Everywhere. Merry Christmas!
Saturday 25th December 2021 Saturday 1st January 2022 11am - 12.30pm Tickets £15 The festive season in bygone Norwich could be an eventful time. On our entertaining and informative walk around the the city centre we'll encounter stories about storms and suffragettes, stagecoach surprises, explosions, riots, circus sensations and the Norwich Christmas cracker. Tickets must...
The Empire on Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth is hosting a free Christmas lunch for anyone who is alone and in need of company on Christmas day. The event will begin with hot drinks at 11.30am. Dinner will be served until 1pm. Visit the Facebook page @theempiregy for more information. Contact theempiregy@gmail.com
A message from Norwich Open Christmas: We will be serving hot food outside St Andrews Hall between 12:30 and 3:00 on Christmas Day. You will be able to eat food outside and, although we are finalising arrangements, it is likely to be a hot turkey and stuffing bap with vegetable soup and a suitable pudding....
Cley and Salthouse Marshes. Meet at Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, NR25 7SA Sunday 26 December 2021 10:30am – 1:30pm Join us for a leisurely Boxing Day stroll. We will guide you around the reserve, taking in the sights and sounds of winter wildlife on the North Norfolk Coast. Walk length approximately 3 miles....
Hippodrome, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU On now until 9th January 2022 Tickets still available This show is one of the biggesr Christmas productions in Europe and combines the festive fun of Christmas, with the breathtaking magic of circus. Ticket Prices:~ Adults £22-£27 Concessions (60+) £19 - £24~ Children (up to 14yrs)...
Friday 31st December 2021 See in the new year at Wroxham Barns with low bang fireworks set to Disney music. The fireworks will start at 7:30pm and your ticket also includes entry to the fun park for the evening. Tickets are £60 per socially distanced square (up to 6 people). Entry is from 4pm. Must...
Cley Marshes Visitor Centre, Coast Road, Cley next the Sea, NR25 7SA Saturday 1st January 2022 10.30am NWT members - £5.44 Non members - £7.59 Brush away the cobwebs by joining us for a refreshing amble around the reserve and along the shingle ridge. We will be taking in the wildlife and habitats of the...
Saturday 1st January 2022 Location: Caister-on-Sea (Meet next to the lifeboat station at Beach Road car park). Time: From 12:00pm We'll clean up for around 1-2 hours, dependant on the weather conditions or other factors. We have protective gloves, bin bags, bag hoops and litter pickers. All you need to bring is yourself and anything...
Saturday 1st January 2022 Fireworks will be lit from Cromer Pier at 5pm Anyone coming to watch the events is advised to do a lateral flow test before coming, wear a face covering and socially distance from other groups. The display can be seen from East Runton to Overstrand so there is plenty of space...
Sainsbury Centre at UEA, Norwich NR4 7TJ Sunday 2 January 11am Blow off the cobwebs and see in the New Year by joining an expert volunteer guide for a walking tour of the Sculpture Park. Find out something new about your favourite artwork, get up close and personal to works by Henry Moore, Leiko Ikemura,...
