Norfolk Events

Winter Wonderland Norwich
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-19, 2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18, 2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16 | Norfolk Showground, Dereham Rd, Norwich, NR5 0TT, United Kingdom
Winter Wonderland Norwich Returns for Its Fourth Year of Festive Magic Experience the ultimate Christmas celebration as Winter Wonderland Norwich returns to the Norfolk Showground for its fourth spectacular year of festive fun. Opening Friday 14th November, the event runs through to Sunday 4th January (see website for opening days).
Brought to life once again by the Matthews Family, this year’s Winter Wonderland promises to be the most enchanting yet, inviting visitors of all ages to share magical moments together. With a focus on warmth, togetherness, and the spirit of the season, it’s the perfect place to make cherished memories with family and friends.
Guests can glide across one of the largest open-air covered ice rinks outside London and wander through the captivating Christmas Tree Maze, filled with the scent of real pine and sparkling seasonal décor. New for 2025, the Giant Observation Wheel features fully enclosed capsules, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the event and a dazzling 15-minute LED light show that transforms the night sky into a kaleidoscope of colour and wonder.
Visitors can unwind in the brand-new Alpine Bar, featuring cosy seating, a welcoming festive atmosphere, live entertainment, indulgent hot chocolate, and traditional mulled wine. With a handpicked selection of beers and spirits, there’s plenty for everyone and it’s bound to get you in the festive spirit.
For thrill-seekers and little adventurers alike, the park’s rides and attractions promise endless excitement, while those seeking a slower pace can discover the Mistletoe Christmas Market, brimming with unique gifts, seasonal crafts, and delicious festive treats.
This year’s Winter Wonderland is a celebration of seasonal food and drink, offering a mouth-watering selection of dining options to satisfy every craving. Treat yourself to festive flavours at Winter Wonderland Norwich: enjoy Loaded Fries or juicy Smash Burgers, savour Asian favourites from Mandarin, and indulge in sweet delights from The Coffee House and Love Churros. Don’t miss the Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, filled with 12-hour smoked meats like pulled pork or turkey, seasonal vegetables, and rich gravy. Then warm up with Glühwein, Baileys hot chocolate, and sizzling German sausages – the perfect taste of Christmas.
Father Christmas himself will of course be centre stage (pre-booking is strongly recommended). The mischievous Grinch will also be causing festive chaos on selected nights. A host of street performers and live entertainers will keep the magic alive throughout, offering endless photo opportunities and family fun.
In the true spirit of Christmas giving, admission tickets are free. It is recommended tickets are booked online to be sure of getting in. Attractions such as Ice Skating also fill up fast, so book in advance to guarantee your space.
Getting to the event has never been easier thanks to a new partnership with Konnetbus. Extended bus services will make travelling to and from the city more convenient than ever.
Spaces for select experiences are limited, so early booking is recommended.
For more information and to plan your visit, head to www.winterwonderlandnorwich.com.
Winter Wonderland Norwich – where festive memories are made, and magic fills the air.
Travelling by car? The Showground offers acres of free parking.
Plan your visit and book early at www.winterwonderlandnorwich.com – where festive memories are made and magic fills the air.
Special Event: Saturday 15th November – Firework Spectacular
When: Friday 14th November until Sunday 4th January (open selected dates)

Glow Run Club
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-19, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16 | wymondham
Our inclusive run club in Wymondham
Beginner friendly to the avid runners.
Good energy and glowy souls!

80s & 90s Party Night
2025-12-17 18:30 - 2025-12-18 00:00 (Europe/London) | Barnham Broom, Barnham Broom, Honingham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich, NR9 4DD, United Kingdom
Get Ready to Jingle Bell Rock the 80s & 90s! 🎄✨
Dust off your leg warmers, crimp your hair, and dig out that denim jacket because we’re taking you back in time for the ultimate festive throwback party!
🎶 Our 80s & 90s Christmas Party Nights are here! 🎶
Fun is compulsory, big hair is encouraged, and leg warmers are totally optional (but highly recommended!). Get ready to dance the night away to all your favourite classic hits from two of the best decades.
What’s in store for you?
🍽️ Festive Dinner: Enjoy a delicious Christmas meal with all the trimmings.
💃 Dance the Night Away: Our DJ will be spinning 80s and 90s bangers until 1 am!
✨ Epic Atmosphere: Get into the retro festive spirit with your friends, colleagues, or loved ones.
Choose your perfect party night:
Friday, 22nd November 2025
3 Courses: £44.95 per person
Wednesday, 17th December 2025
2 Courses: £39.95 per person

Festive Forest Fables: Cinderella
2025-12-17 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 16:30 - 21:00 | ROARR!, Lenwade, Norwich, NR9 5JE
A magical fairytale like you’ve never seen before!
Wander through an illuminated woodland wonderland filled with glittering lights, theatrical elements, and magical surprises inspired by Norwich Theatre’s Cinderella, where you might just become a part of the story!
Along the way, you’ll meet familiar characters, cheeky performers, and larger-than-life props, as Festive Forest Fables tells its own sparkling version of the fairytale.
Will the glass slipper fit? Will true love triumph? And will Buttons ever stop talking? There’s only one way to find out… oh, yes, there is!
Perfect for children aged 3+ and grown-ups alike.
What to expect
An immersive Cinderella walkthrough adventure
Photo opportunities
Access to the Illuminated Forest
Extend the magic
Visit Father Christmas in his grotto (additional charge)
Explore the festive Christmas Market at Sparkle
Free entry to children under 90cm in height.
Please allow up to an hour for this experience.
Running on selected dates from 4.30pm to 9pm. Sparkle at ROARR! will close at 10pm.
This dazzling event is brought to you by Norwich Theatre and ROARR! in a new magical collaboration.
Get your tickets now before they vanish at midnight!

New YOGA MORNING FLOW classes in Garden Room at Carrow House
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Carrow House, 301 King St, Norwich, NR1 2TG
Welcome to New YOGA MORNING FLOW classes at Carrow House Garden Room! Join us starting September 3rd 2025 at 9 AM for a rejuvenating yoga session to kickstart your day. Drop-in or sign up for a series. Let’s flow together and find our inner peace in this beautiful garden room space. No experience needed, just bring your positive energy and a yoga mat. See you there!

Santa Specials
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18, 2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16 | North Norfolk Railway, North Norfolk Railway, Sheringham Station, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!
Sit back and relax as your train steams non-stop from Sheringham up the whole length of the line to Holt. Get into the festive spirit and make merry with complimentary onboard refreshments served to your table – mince pies and mulled cider for adults and gingerbread and hot chocolate for every child! There are festive children’s activity booklets too, plus entertainers and balloon modellers who will stroll through the train spending time in each carriage for part of the journey.
Your journey will break at Holt as the engine switches ends, giving you the chance to hop off and take photographs with the historic locomotive or to visit the onboard bar.
On the return journey, the train will stop at Weybourne Station where you will make your way through an enchanted Christmas Tree Kingdom with a magical seasonal theme, a snowy model railway and Santa’s friendly helpers before you meet Father Christmas himself who will present every child with a special, wrapped gift before you rejoin the train for the short journey back to Sheringham.
The whole experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from the time your train departs Sheringham to arriving back at the station.
The Santa Specials are designed for a family audience – please note that bookings from all-adult parties will not be accepted.

Cromer Pier Christmas Show
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18, 2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17, 2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16 | Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, Promenade, Cromer, NR27 9HE
The highly acclaimed Cromer Pier Christmas Show will warm your hearts and get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit. The production team is working hard behind the scenes to create an eclectic blend of the finest variety of entertainment on the planet in one enthralling festive theatre show.
Expect all the usual West End production values, including our jaw-dropping 8-meter video wall, delivering impressive special effects alongside our unique and traditional scene sets, creating a visual sensation. Add to that, dazzling bespoke costumes, spectacular lighting effects and so much more. You can be sure of laughs by the bucket load, thrilling specialty acts, powerhouse vocals, music and spellbinding dance routines.
The Cromer Pier Christmas Show 2025 will open on 15th November and run until 28th December 2025. Tickets on sale now!

Golden Light Community Contemporary Dance Class
2025-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Carrow House, 301 King St, Norwich, NR1 2TG
Come join us at Carrow House for a fun, easy and uplifting new community dance class that will inspire you to move and groove together. Whether you’re a beginner, curious about movement or a seasoned dancer, this class is open to everyone. As a professional contemporary dance instructor I will guide you through easy-to-follow movements that get us all moving across the floor together (think folk dance) as we move towards more rhythmic and dynamic moves (think freeflow clubbing), ensuring you have a great time while learning new moves and connecting with yourself and others. There is also space to rest and observe from the sidelines, if needed.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to dance with others in a safe and inclusive space, enjoying the great vibes of dancing in the golden light of the change of season in the beautiful and ornate Orangery, a grade II listed building, at the new Carrow House in Norwich. The class is led by Carrow House member and American-British dance specialist and teacher Sara Wookey. We uphold a friendly, non-competitive and inclusive dance environment where everyone can find their own pace and experience the joy of dancing alone and with a group.

Pop Up Shops
2025-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Dalegate Market, Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, PE31 8FB
North Norfolk Coast shopping that’s not on the high street from local producers & artisans. Dalegate Market will host four artisans & producers in the beach huts each week.

Tuneful Tots
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Church, 11 The Square, Acres Way, Drayton,, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6XE, United Kingdom
A fun, friendly music and movement group for babies and children from birth to school age.
10-11am Tuesdays & Thursdays during term time
No need to prebook!
£5 per child with accompanying adult, price also includes a drink and cake!
Cash & card payment accepted

Special Festive Murder Mystery
2025-12-14 19:00 - 22:30 | Maids Head Hotel, Maids Head Hotel, Norwich, NR3 1LB, United Kingdom
Join us for this special festive Murder Mystery Death on the Cards. Entertainment accompanied by a festive 3-course dinner.
Just £55 per person.
Why not extend the evening and treat yourselves to an overnight stay! contact our reservation team to book your discounted room.
Sundays 7th and 14th December.

Fairhaven Festive Lights Walk
2025-12-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, School Road, South Walsham, NR136DZ
A night of enchantment awaits. A walk through our quant Christmas Lights trail through our woodland taking in the king and queen oak trees and marvelling at all the light up deer families through the gardens.
From colourful twinkles to white fairy lights, follow up your walk with a hot chocolate and marshmallow by the fire. (No need to book under 4’s or dogs)

Traditional Choir Sunday Lunch
2025-12-14 12:30 - 15:30 | Maids Head Hotel, Maids Head Hotel, Norwich, NR3 1LB, United Kingdom
Join us for a traditional choir Sunday lunch with the amazing Invidia Voices. The choir will welcome your arrival with singing carols before you sit down for a 3-course traditional Sunday lunch. During coffee the choir will return to sing more carols.
Just £50 per person.
To book please call us on 01603 272008 or email events@maidsheadhotel.co.uk

Redwell Christmas Market
2025-12-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Redwell Brewery, Redwell Brewery, Norwich, NR1 2EF
Join us on Sunday 14th December 12pm till 5pm outside in our heated marquees for this years Redwell Christmas Market. We have over 15 stalls selling Crafts, Art, Cakes and lots more! We will have Mulled Wine, Sausage rolls and Mince pies served from the bar.
Giant Yorkie Roast co. will be serving there stunning roasts in the taproom during the day so make sure to book a table.
If you would like to get involved drop an email to Jake – Taproom@redwellbrewing.co.uk

Breakfast with Santa at The Waterside
2025-12-14 11:00 - 11:30 | The Waterside Rollesby, Main Road, Rollesby, NR295EF
⭐️ We’re expecting a very special visitor… ⭐️
Join us for breakfast with Santa at The Waterside,Rollesby🎅🏼
Watch Santa arrive by boat from our veranda and then head inside for breakfast and a morning of festive fun🎁
Give us a call to book 01493 740531
(Booking essential – £5 per child deposit and preorder required)

Jolly Holly Workshops & Fair
2025-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
Enjoy our vibrant mix of artisan stalls, hands-on creative workshops, and delicious festive food.
Step into the holiday spirit and get creative in our festive workshops, where you can make your own snow globes, baubles, reed diffusers, suncatchers, and other seasonal decorations. It’s the perfect way to spend a fun, hands-on day with friends or family while making something special to take home.
Browse stunning handmade gifts, jewellery, candles, home décor, and seasonal treats from talented local makers and small businesses, perfect for finding those last special presents before Christmas, while enjoying musical performances to celebrate the season:
10:30am Broadway Bellas
12:30pm Bel Sonus choir
3:30pm Aca Bella Brawds
Enjoy a taste of the holidays at our outdoor food court, featuring Mediterranean, Cypriot, and Filipino street food, buckets of chips and Hog Roast, ideal for a warming break between shopping and crafting.
Families can also enjoy children’s festive craft sessions and a free, charity sponsored Father Christmas Meet & Greet. Donations for this activity support our charity partner (tbc). Sessions run from 11am-12pm, 1pm-3pm and 4pm-5pm.
✨ When: Sunday, 14 December 2025
📍 Where: The Forum, Norwich
🎟️ Admission: Free entry to the market | Workshop pre-booking recommended
Celebrate the magic of Christmas creativity and community at the Jolly Holly Workshops & Fair, the perfect festive day out with Fine City Events!

The Christmas Experience at Wroxham Barns
2025-12-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Wroxham Barns, Tunstead Rd, Hoveton,, Norwich, NR12 8QU
Step into a world of festive magic with our Christmas Experience at Wroxham Barns – an immersive, memory-making day out for the whole family!
Explore a trail of seasonal activities across the entire site. Along the way, enjoy unlimited rides in our Festive Fun Park and plenty of hands-on animal encounters on Junior Farm – all included in your ticket.
• Meet Santa in his private grotto for a one-to-one family visit, then let your child choose a gift from Santa’s Toy Shop using their golden coin.
• Help sort letters and write your own at the North Pole Post Office.
• Decorate a delicious treat with Mrs Claus in her cosy kitchen.
• Mix your own magical Reindeer Food at Reindeer HQ, ready for Christmas Eve.
And this year, something’s a little… different.
A new corner of the Experience has been taken over by mischief and mayhem, with a festive space turned slightly upside-down. Expect cheeky surprises, tangled tinsel, and a frosty visitor who’s not exactly feeling the Christmas cheer. You might just be the one to help turn things around…

Father Christmas at Strangers' Hall
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Strangers’ Hall Museum, Charing Cross, Norwich, NR2 4AL
Father Christmas is coming to Strangers’ Hall this December! Book now to visit him in his workshop and to receive a special gift. Plus, see the house decorated at its festive best, with greenery and traditional decorations. Follow the trail through the maze of rooms to spot the Christmas mice, and join in with Christmas crafts. Slots available on Saturdays and Sundays until 21 December.

Santa’s Workshop 🎅
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | 114 High Street, King’s Lynn (next door to The Deck of Cards), 114 High Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, King's Lynn, PE30 1DD
Calling all families – here’s your chance to meet Santa at our very own Santa’s Workshop! 🎅
Taking place on FOUR weekends throughout November / December, you’ll be able to bring your little ones along to do some crafts with Mother Christmas & her elves, write a letter to Santa, and then meet Santa and receive a gift! 🎁
📍 Located at 114 High Street (next door to The Deck of Cards), Santa’s Workshop is open on the following dates:
29th & 30th November
6th & 7th December
13th & 14th December
20th & 21st December
The workshop is open from 10am – 12.30pm, and then 1pm – 4pm.
No booking required – this is a drop-in event. A charge of £2 per child will be taken on the door. This event is appropriate for children up to the age of 10.
