The Best Things To Do At Christmas In Norfolk In 2023
If you’re looking for some fabulously festive things to do at Christmas in Norfolk, you’ve come to the right place!
There are lots of lovely Christmas events in Norfolk this year.
From Santa’s Grottos and twinkling Christmas light trails to festive Christmas markets and more, we’ve listed the best things to do in Norfolk this Christmas.
I’m always looking for Christmas events near me. We recently went to the Hippodrome for their Christmas spectacular and loved it.
If it’s not quite time for the Christmas activities in Norfolk
So – what’s going on at Christmas in Norfolk this year?
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These are the best things to do at Christmas in Norfolk in 2023
Places to see Santa in Norfolk
Looking for places to see Father Christmas in Norfolk? The great news is that there are lots of great Santa’s Grottos in Norfolk.
Here’s where to see Santa in Norfolk this Christmas:
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Address: Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Lenwade, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5JE.
Dates: 26th November to 24th December 2022.
Tickets: From £19.90 per child over 92cm and from £9.95 per child under 92cm (and adults).
Wroxham Barns
Address: Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Road, Hoveton Norfolk, NR12 8QU.
Dates: Every weekend in December and 19th – 24th December 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £15.50, child (2+) from £18.95 and child under 2 from £12.50.
Mid Norfolk Railway
One of the best children’s Christmas events in Norfolk. If you miss out on tickets for the Polar Express train ride in Norfolk, see here for details on all of the Polar Express train rides in the UK.
Address: The Railway Station, Station Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1DF.
Dates: 12th November to 23rd December 2022.
Tickets: Standard tickets from £27.50.
Holkham Hall
Father Christmas in Residence – TBC whether there will be a Santa’s Grotto.
Address: Holkham Hall, Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB.
Dates: Select dates in December.
Tickets: TBC.
Carrow Road
Address: South Stand, Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1JE.
Dates: 20th to 22nd December 2022.
Tickets: £10.00 per adult. £5 for children aged 13-17. Under 12 – FREE.
Thursford
Address: Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS.
Dates: TBC.
Tickets: £TBC. Price includes entrance to Enchanted Journey of Light and Fantasyland.
Norwich Aviation Museum
Address: City of Norwich Aviation Museum, Old Norwich Road, Horsham St. Faith, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3JF.
Dates: 11th December 2022 between 10 am and 4 pm.
Tickets: £3.00 in addition to the usual entrance fee. Tickets on the gate only.
Bressingham
Address: Bressingham Steam & Gardens, Low Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA.
Dates: 27th November to 24th December 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £13.50, Child (3-15) – £16.50, Under 3 requiring a present – £8.50. Tickets are £1.00 more on the day.
Bure Valley Railway
Address: Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW.
Dates: 3rd to 24th December 2022.
Tickets: £19.00 per person.
North Norfolk Railway
Address: North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA.
Dates: 26th November to 23rd December 2022.
Tickets: From £22.00 per person. Under 1 – £10.00.
Broads Tours
Address: Broads Tours. The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, NR12 8RX.
Dates: Select dates from 3rd to 22nd December 2022.
Tickets: From £22.00 per person.
Dobbies Garden Centre
Address: Dobbies, Campbells Meadow, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4WQ.
Dates: 24th November to 24th December 2022.
Tickets: £8.00 per child.
Barnham Broom
Address: Barnham Broom, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4DD.
Dates: 11th and 18th December 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £26.95 for 3 courses. Children under 11 – £15.95 (includes gift).
Christmas shows and pantomimes in Norfolk
We love visiting a traditional Christmas panto and Norfolk has some lovely venues where you can go and watch one.
Here are the Pantomimes to look out for in Norfolk this Christmas.
Norwich Theatre Royal
Address: Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RL.
Dates: 10th December to 7th January 2023.
Tickets: From £18.50 per person.
King’s Lynn Corn Exchange
Address: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JW.
Dates:7th to 31st December 2022.
Tickets: From £16.50 to £22.50.
The Maddermarket Theatre
Address: The Maddermarket Theatre, St. John’s Alley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1DR
Dates: 16th to 30th December 2022.
Tickets: From £8.40 – £16.80.
Gorlestone Pavillion Theatre
Address: Pavillion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 6PP.
Dates: 7th to 31st December 2022.
Tickets: From £13.00 per adult and from £9.00 per child.
Pavillion Theatre
The Cromer Pier Christmas Show (more a variety show than a pantomime).
Address: Pavillion Theatre, Cromer Pier, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE.
Dates: 26th November to 30th December 2022.
Tickets: From £26.00 per adult and from £10.00 per child.
Thursford
Christmas Spectacular (more a variety show than a pantomime aimed at age 8+).
Address: Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS.
Dates: 8th November to 23rd December 2022.
Tickets: From £40.00 per person.
Hippodrome Circus
Christmas Spectacular (Circus & Water Show).
Address: Hippodrome Circus, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU.
Dates: Mid-Dec to mid-Jan.
Tickets: From £18.00 per person.
Thursford
Address: Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS.
Dates: 8th November to 23rd December 2023.
Tickets: £Prices start at £43.00.
See also – the Little Princess Theatre in Hunstanton and the Sheringham Little Theatre in Sheringham.
If you happen to be heading into London this Christmas – here are some of the best Christmas shows this year.
- The Snowman – an absolute must-see when in London at Christmas with kids.
- Elf – The Musical.
- Potted Panto – 7 classic pantos in 70 minutes.
- Jack and the Beanstalk – classic pantomime at the London Palladium.
Christmas lights in Norfolk
There are a couple of exciting Christmas light trails in Norfolk this year. You can also wander around some of the towns and villages in Norfolk and check out their light displays.
Thursford
Address: Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS.
Dates: 19th November to 28th December 2022.
Tickets: £20.00 per person, Under 2 – FREE.
Holkham Hall
Address: Holkham Hall, Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
Dates: Select dates in December from 4th to 29th December 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £28.00, Child – £14.00.
Sandringham
Address: Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6EN.
Dates: 11th November to 18th December 2022.
Tickets: (Mon – Wed) Adult – £16.50, Child (3-15) – £11.50, Under 2 – FREE. (Thurs – Sun) Adult – £18.50, Child (3-15) – £13.50, Under 2 – FREE.
Blickling Hall
Address: Blickling Estate, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF.
Dates: 28th November to 18th December 2022.
Tickets: £14.00 per adult. Child (5-17) – £10.00. Under 5 – FREE.
Norwich Tunnel of Light
Address: Hay Hill (next to Saint Peter Mancroft).
Dates: 17th November to 5th January 2023.
Tickets: Free.
Also – don’t miss the Norwich Castle light projections, Fakenham Christmas light switch on and the Norwich Christmas light switch-on.
Christmas markets in Norfolk
We love wandering around a traditional Christmas market with a mulled wine. They are a great place to pick up some handmade Christmas gifts.
Here are the Norfolk Christmas markets worth a visit this year:
Norfolk Festive Gift Show
Address: Norfolk Showground, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0TT.
Dates: 11th to 13th November 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £7.00 (online) / £10.00 (on the door). Child (1-16) – £5.00 (online) / £5.50 (on the door).
Hockwold Hall
Address: Hockwold Hall, Hockwold Cum Wilton, Brandon, Norfolk, IP26 4HZ.
Dates: 4th December 2022 (10 am – 3 pm).
Tickets: £4.00 per person in advance (under 9 yrs – FREE). £5.00 on the day.
Holkham Hall
Address: Holkham Hall, Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
Dates: 10th & 11th December 2022.
Tickets: Free.
Sandringham
Address: Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6EN.
Dates: 18th to 20th November 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £10.00, Child (5-15) – £4.00.
Norfolk Artisan Fair
Address: The Racecourse, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NY.
Dates: 19th & 20th November 2022.
Tickets: Adult – £4.50, Child (Under 16) – FREE.
Delegate Christmas Market
Address: Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8FB.
Dates: 4th to 22nd December 2022.
Tickets: Free.
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Address: Pensthorpe Natural Park, Pensthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LN
Dates: 27th November 2022.
Tickets: FREE.
Christmas Afternoon Tea in Norfolk
Having afternoon tea is such a British thing to do – but have you tried a festive afternoon tea?
It’s one of the best Christmassy things to do in Norfolk after a morning of Christmas shopping at the Christmas markets.
The Norfolk Mead (Coltishall) – available throughout December. £17.50 per person.
Lynford Hall Hotel (Mundford) – 6th, 13th, 20th and 26th December 2022. £39.00 for 2 people.
The Assembly House (Norwich) – TBC.
Barnham Broom (Barnham Broom) – 21st November to 23rd December 2022. From £23.95 per person.
Christmas breaks at hotels in Norfolk
If you feel like getting away for Christmas and having everything taken care of for you, these are the best hotels offering Christmas breaks in Norfolk.
Titchwell Manor
If it’s luxury you’re looking for this Christmas in Norfolk with everything taken care of for you, you can’t beat Titchwell Manor.
It is especially good for families with so many fun activities on offer. Here is their festive brochure and you can book your stay here.
Potters Resort
Potters Resorts is an all-inclusive resort on the Norfolk coast. In many ways, it is similar to Center Parcs, offering lots of activities. There are 3 and 4 night festive breaks are available from 17th November to 30th December.
Le Strange Arms
Book your Christmas break at Le Strange Arms here. See more info on their Christmas breaks.
Dunstan Hall
Book your stay at Dunstan Hall here and view their Christmas package here.
The National Trust also has a number of cottages in Norfolk if you are looking for a self-catering option. See here for National Trust Christmas breaks in Norfolk.
Other things to do in Norfolk at Christmas
Had your fill of Christmas events in Norfolk? How about trying out some of these alternative things to do at Christmas in Norfolk?
Go and pick out your own Christmas tree at Norfolk Christmas Trees in Great Melton or Manor Farm Christmas Trees in Thetford.
How about ice skating at Winter Wonderland in Norwich or at the Carrow Road Festive Fair?
We haven’t listed all of the things to do in Norfolk in December so if there’s something you’d like to add, please let us know.
And if you’re visiting London this Christmas, here are some of the best places to see Father Christmas in London this year.
