From creating magical wonderlands to maximising the pantomime vibes, Norfolk’s merchants of merriment bring us endless joy over the yuletide season. But how will they be celebrating the festivities themselves? Harriet Cooper finds out

Hip, hip hooray! It’s curtain up for panto season and fun for all the family. These productions are a perfect way to introduce children to the joy of live theatre, says Sarah Hardy

This year, Christmas market- and fair-goers really are spoilt for choice in North Norfolk, with old favourites and new additions aplenty

Former Norfolk teacher Hannah Rix co-founded Little Reads, a digital library for children aged five to 11. Here she shares her love of a Christmas book, shopping at Jarrolds and eight festive stories for younger readers

From exhibitions, foodie pop-ups and markets to literary festivals, family fun and more, we fill in your early autumn diary, so you don’t have to…

It’s one of the joys of the cooler weather – the chance to tuck into a roast dinner with all the trimmings. Sarah Hardy picks her favourites