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Get in touch if you know of any Christmas events.
Updated for 2020 : Sadly cancelled now.
Garden Centre, Norwich
This year will be a little bit different.
Santa will be visiting, but we won’t have Santa’s grotto, gifts or have Santa visit for tea or breakfast. There will be an opportunity for photos from a safe distance. Book times between 10am-12pm, 1.30-3.30pm, no booking or ticket required and free.
Cancelled for 2020
If you have already booked your slot, rest assured our staff will be in touch to discuss your booking.
We understand the postponement of Santa Cruise will cause disappointment as it’s always a popular feature on our event list, with children and adults looking forward to it each year. However we’re excited to make 2021 bigger and better than ever – watch this space.
Updated 2020
Bure Valley Railey, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
Hop on board one of our Festive Express steam trains this December. Enjoy a 1 hour experience from our Aylsham Station including festive treats, a 30 minutes steam train ride and a guest appearance from Santa including a personalised present.
5th to 24th Dec. £12 per adult, £12 per child.
Please note this is not our normal Steam Trains To Santa, it is a suitable alternative adhering to social distancing.
Updated 1st Dec 2020
Father Christmas will be at Africa Alive from Saturday 12th December until Christmas Eve.
We’re Covid secure through the whole zoo to keep you safe.
Book tickets via the website,
*The zoo opens to all visitors on 3rd December, you must book in advance.*
Updated Dec 1st 2020
Father Christmas will be at Banham zoo from Sat 5th December until Christmas Eve.
We can help to get Christmas back on track with a magical walk in a winter wonderland.
Updated for 2020
Dippy’s Christmas Celebration and Father Christmas grotto
Three options to choose from:
1. Park entry only
2. Park entry and Father Christmas grotto
3. Evening Father Christmas only.
Go to the website for more details. Booking is essential.
Updated for 2020
The gardens and parkland remain open for you to enjoy. You must pre-book online to guarantee parking.
Sadly, the ‘Garden of Lights’ Christmas event is not taking place this year.
Updated for 2020
Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Low Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre
5th-23rd December 2020
See Father Christmas’s special and unique grotto on the stage!
A unique, personal experience that the whole family can be a part of. £15 per of, adults go free. Due to covid rules, each slot is for a bubble of up to 6.
Book via the website or social media pages,
Box Office: 01263 512495
Updated for 2020
Fairhaven gardens will remain open during the second lockdown. Sessions are available to prebook, we will close at 4pm.
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Christmas events to be updated.
Sadly now cancelled for 2020
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Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th December 2020
Updated for 2020
Holt Hall, Kelling Road, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6RT
Postponed due to Covid.
Rescheduled to Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November 2021 at Thurning Hall, NR20 5Qy.
Updated for 2020
Deli, Food Halk and Chapters Coffee Bar remain open, plus you can shop online.
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Christmas information to be updated.
Updated 2020
Online interactive Panto.
Available from 4th December 2020
This show will have the whole family singing, dancing and playing along with Goldilocks and the Bears in the only pantomime that isn’t too hot, isn’t too cold but is just right.
The show is fully interactive which means you can decide what happens to the characters and shape the plot.
AGE: Up to 7!
Updated for 2020
Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, New Costessey, Norwich NR5 0TT
Postponed until 2021.
If you have already purchased tickets, they will be valid for next year’s show which will take place on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November. Alternatively if you would like to request a refund, contact our support team via our FB page.
Updated for 2020
The Christmas projections onto Norwich Castle are a popular family event.
This year, the Norwich BID team hope to have a brand new projection show on the castle in 2020.
Updated for 2020
This event has now been cancelled. All ticket-holders for this event will receive a refund in due course.
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11th December 2020, 7.30-10pm
Updated 2020
Norwich Theatre Royal is offering two new family festive live shows,
‘Panto in a Pickle’ is a panto mash-up which puts Cinderella, Snow White, Captain Hook and Aladdin on the same stage.
‘A Circus Carol’ is a re-imagining of Charles Dickens timeless classic from local theatre company, Lost in Translation.
“Our Christmas season will go ahead as planned in line with the current guidelines and timescales outlined by the government. If for whatever reason these shows cannot happen, all ticket holders will be offered an exchange, credit or refund.”
Saints Event Venue, 217 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0SQ
Afternoon tea or breakfast with Santa
Breakfast: 9am-11am slots: Fully booked.
Afternoon: from 2pm onwards
We are offering 2 hour time slots at a Christmas themed table with a cooked breakfast or afternoon tea. After eating, Santa will visit the children and read a story then give a present. Covid secure guidelines in place.
More details on FB page for Saints Event Venue.
Our magic fairies and elves are hard at work preparing for Santa to arrive. Our unique, hand made fairies are waiting in anticipation to see you all in the Christmas experience.
There are over 25 different fairies hiding in our Christmas experience. Check our FB page to see when booking will open and when Santa will arrive!
Santa Specials are cancelled for 2020
Some Sunday pop ups from October and beyond, check FB page for updates.
Cancelled for 2020
Customers who have already purchased tickets for the Mid-Norfolk Railway The Polar Express™ Ride dates have been contacted by e-mail.
Updated 2020
The Tunnel of Light is back for its 5th year.
Owned by Norwich BID, it has become very popular with Norfolk residents and visitors over the Christmas holidays.
There are new social distancing measures in place, so be aware of these when you visit.
It will be in the city from Thursday, November 12 to Tuesday, January 5.
Updated for 2020
Thursford Spectacular is sadly cancelled for 2020.
However! There is an alternative with Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light.
This is a magical walk through experience for all ages. Now due to open on 3rd December 2020 until 10th January 2021.
Tickets £15 each (free for under 3). Santa is currently ice-olating and won’t be making an appearance this year. Plenty more to see though!
01328 878477.
Updated
Whitwell & Reepham Station, Whitwell Road, Reepham, NR10 4GA
From 5th November we will no longer open during the week, we will be open for takeaways at the weekends only, from 10am -dusk. Seating area and toilets are closed.
Hoping to open as normal from 5th December and will have an update on santa specials then.
Updated 2020
Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Rd, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QU.
The Santa experience on the Junior Farm is going ahead!
Every weekend from 5th December, plus 21st, 22nd, 3rd and 24th December.
Prices from £16.95 per child. £9.50 for under 2s.
Join our covid secure 2 hour experience as a family bubble.
