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Christmas Afternoon Tea
9th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Assembly House Norwich
Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Themed afternoon tea - see the website for details
Illuminate Winter Light Trail
14th November-24th December 2025
Venue: Sandringham Estate
Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Follow a mile-long trail through the Parkland, lit by thousands of twinkling lights, all set to music. Also, vintage funfair, toast marshmallows and more
Winter Wonderland
14th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre
Website: www.winterwonderlandnorwich.com
Ice rink, giant observation wheels, giant Christmas Tree Maze, funfair raides, rollercoaster and refreshemtns and market stalls
Winter Wonderland Norwich
14th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Norfolk Showground
Website: www.winterwonderlandnorwich.com
Delicious food and thrilling fairground rides, dazzling rollercaoster, classic game stalls, ice skating, Santa's Grotto and the towering Observation Wheel
Christmas Afternoon Tea
15th November-4th January 2026
Venue: Assembly House Norwich
Website: www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk
Themed afternoon tea - see the website for details
Community Christmas Tree Trail
17th November-24th December 2025
Venue: Castle Quarter Norwich
Website: www.castlequarternorwich.co.uk
Discover 20 themed Christmas trees displayed that have been carefully decorated by local charities, groups and schools within the Norwich community
Norwich Christmas Crown Trail
20th November-5th January 2026
Venue: Norwich
Website: www.norwichbid.co.uk
Free family-friendly festive treasure hunt across Norwich
Christmas Tree Festival
1st-6th December 2025
Venue: Cromer Parish Church
Website: www.cromer-tc.gov.uk
See the church transformed into a sparkling showcase of creativity and fetive spirit, featuring beautifully decorated trees and wreaths by local schools, business and community groups
Enchanted Journey of Light
3rd-24th December 2025
Venue: Thursford
Website: www.thursford.com
Light experience as you travel past a number of illuminations and continue to the Lantern Light Extravaganza
Global Village Christmas Market
4th-6th December 2025
Venue: The Forum, Norwich
Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
Christmas gifts from around the world with live music and global hot food
Beach Clean
6th-6th December 2025
Venue: Cley Marshes Visotors Centre/Salthouse Beach
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife
Blickling's Garden of Lights
6th-8th December 2025
Venue: Blickling Estate
As darkness falls, the gardens of Blickling Estate will come alive with light and wonder. See the landscape transformed with bold, playful displays of colour and sound. Explore creative illuminations and...
Breakfast with The Grinch and Elf
6th-6th December 2025
Venue: The Greenhouse Restaurant
Enjoy a festive breakfast with your favourite characters
Free family fun day at Cley Marshes
7th-7th December 2025
Venue: Cley Marshes Visotors Centre/Salthouse Beach
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre
Blickling's Garden of Lights
9th-9th December 2025
As darkness falls, the gardens of Blickling Estate will come alive with light and wonder. See the landscape transformed with bold, playful displays of colour and sound. Explore creative illuminations and...
Blickling's Garden of Lights Paws evening
9th-9th December 2025
Enjoy the garden of lights event with your four legged friend
Blickling's Garden of Lights Relaxed Evening
10th-10th December 2025
Enjoy the Garden of Lights event with a reduced capacity and a more relaxed atmosphere
Blickling's Garden of Lights
11th-21st December 2025
Venue: Blickling Estate
As darkness falls, the gardens of Blickling Estate will come alive with light and wonder. See the landscape transformed with bold, playful displays of colour and sound. Explore creative illuminations and...
Noel Night Train
11th-11th December 2025
Venue: Bure Valley Railway
Website: www.bvrw.co.uk
Special evening train event with a 60 minute journey by steam through Norfolk's night sky
Noel Night Train
12th-12th December 2025
Venue: Bure Valley Railway
Website: www.bvrw.co.uk
Special evening train event with a 60 minute journey by steam through Norfolk's night sky
Wildlife Watch = Crafty Christmas
13th-13th December 2025
Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes
Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events
Make your own decorations at this Wildlife Watch crafty event
Noel Night Train
18th-18th December 2025
Venue: Bure Valley Railway
Website: www.bvrw.co.uk
Special evening train event with a 60 minute journey by steam through Norfolk's night sky
Beach Clean - Cley Beach Car park
3rd-3rd January 2026
Venue: Cley Marshes Visitors Centre
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife
Free family fun day at Cley Marshes
4th-4th January 2026
Venue: Cley Marshes Visitors Centre
Website: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/events
Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre
Wildlife Watch - Tracks and trails
10th-10th January 2026
Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Spot animal tracks and clues
Family Saturdays
24th-24th January 2026
Venue: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Chance to spend time together exploring the collections and galleries with a wide range of activities and a different theme every month.
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Frosty photos
31st-31st January 2026
Venue: Sweet Briar Marshes
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Winter photo adventure - all skills welcome
Free family fun day at Cley Marshes
1st-1st February 2026
Venue: Cley Marshes Visitors Centre
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Free family friendly activities in the Education Centre
Beach Clean - Salthouse Beach Road
7th-7th February 2026
Venue: Cley Marshes Visitors Centre
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Help keep Norfolk's beaches pristine for wildlife
Wildlife Watch - Biofluorescence
14th-14th February 2026
Venue: Hickling Broad and Marshes
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Explore Hickling Broad after dark to discover hidden colours and listen for wildlife
Luminate Winter Light Trail
Venue: Sandringham Estate
Website: www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Follow a mile-long trail through the Parkland, lit by thousands of twinkling lights, all set to music. Also, vintage funfair, toast marshmallows and more
Miffy's 70th Birthday
Venue: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Interactive exhibition to life through creative displays and activities
Miffy's Art Trail
Venue: Time and Tide Museum of Great Yarmouth Life
Website: www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Pick up a trail during your visit and explore the beautiful works of arts that are on display with
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Venue: Norwich
Website: www.im-puzzled.com/products/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-experience-noriwch
Themed challenge where you navigate the city streets and hunts for clues and solve puzzles