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Christmas Spectacular 2026
10th November-23rd December 2026
Venue: Thursford
Website: www.thursford.com
Award-winning extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and specialty acts recommended for ages 8+
Shrek the Musical
12th-14th November 2026
Venue: Gorleston Pavilion
Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk
Musical production from Dusmagrik Young People's Theatre Company
Norfolk Festive Gift and Food Show
13th-15th November 2026
Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre
Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk
Artisans and boutique vendors
Christmas Craft Fair
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: The Corn Hall Diss
Website: www.thecornhall.co.uk
Local makers and crafters
Fakenham Food Market
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: Fakenham
Website: www.visitfakenham.co.uk
Market in the town centre
Folk Bespoke Artisan Makers Market
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: The Atrium, The Forum, Norwich
Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
Day of creativity, craftsmanship and community spirit with a selection of home décor and treats made by talented local artisans
Native2Norfolk Food and Drink Fair
14th-14th November 2026
Venue: The Forum, Norwich
Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
Tasty treats to try and buy from local producers and street food vendors
Polar Express at Mid Norfolk Railway
14th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Mid norfolk railway
Website: www.midnorfolkrailway.co.uk
See the website for details
Shaun the Sheep Find the Flock
14th November-17th January 2026
Venue: Blickling
Website: www.nationaltrust.or.guk/blicklingestate
Christmas trail around the gardens with Shaun the Sheep™ sculptures
The Norfolk Lights Express: Around the World
14th November-3rd January 2027
Venue: North Norfolk Railway
Website: www.nnrailway.co.uk
After-dark journey and see the lineside lit up by the lights of the illuminated train
Norwich Ceramics Market
15th-15th November 2026
Venue: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich
Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
40+ independent ceramic artists making bold playful, beautifully crafted work
Inflatable 5K
17th-17th November 2026
Venue: Norfolk Showground and Events Centre
Website: www.norfolkshowground.co.uk/event/inflatable-5K
Giant slides, tunnels and mega obstacles with different course lengths
Stage School November Showcase
18th-19th November 2026
Venue: Gorleston Pavilion
Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk
Students from The Pavilion Players Stage School performing a range of materials from musicals and other genres
Winter Wonderland
20th November-3rd January 2026
Venue: Norwich
Website: www.winterwonderlandnorwich.com
Food, fairground rides, rollercoaster, game stalls, ice skating, Santa's Grotto and the towering Observation Wheel
By the Broads Xmas Art and Craft Exhibition
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: The Atrium, The Forum
Website: www.theforumnorwich.co.uk
Selection of crafts handmade by the people of Norfolk
Christmas Gift Fair
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Creake Abbey
Website: www.creakeabbey.co.uk
Local artists, makers, producers and creators of all kinds featuring 60 stalls
Snettisham Fleamarket
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: Snettisham
Website: www.facebook.com/snettishamfleamarket
Monthly flea market in the village
Wild by Design - festival of nature and creativity
21st-21st November 2026
Venue: St Andrew's Hall, Norwich
Website: www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Experience Wild by Design: a festival where nature, creativity and big ideas come together