Hot tickets for late autumn and winter
30th September 2026
Christmas at Holkham © The Photographic Unit Ltd
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…
2 to 6 and 9 to 13 November: Norfolk Restaurant Week
Knives and forks at the ready! Norfolk Restaurant Week in association with Norfolk Hideaways is back from 2 to 6 and 9 to 13 November with around 60 restaurants taking part. Participating eateries offer a special fix price menu during the event of either two courses for £20 and three for £25, or two courses for £27 and three for £33, depending on the venue. There are some exciting new additions to the roster such as Chandlery in Wells, pictured, and Hyll House in Docking, alongside NRW old favourites including The Victoria at Holkham, Wells Crab House and The White Horse in Brancaster Staithe.
www.norfolkrestaurantweek.co.uk; www.norfolkhideaways.co.uk
11 to 14 November: Come From Away
King’s Lynn Players are bringing Olivier and Tony Award-winning Come From Away to King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. The musical tells the true story of 7000 passengers who were stranded after the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years ago, and the small town of Gander in Newfoundland that welcomed them. There will be an audio described performance on 14 November and a Saturday matinee.
www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
14 November: Music for Remembrance
‘Music for Remembrance’ is the theme of Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society’s concert on 14 November at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham. The programme will feature Requiem by Maurice Duruflé, together with works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Laurence Caldicote, John Ireland and Walford Davies.
www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.org.uk
15 November: The Tailor of Gloucester
Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth at King’s Lynn Library, with a fresh adaptation of her classic tale, The Tailor of Gloucester, featuring original music by Darren Clark. Four actor-musicians bring Beatrix Potter’s beautiful story to dazzling new life, retold through the eyes of the resourceful mice who live between the hems and stitches. With live music, inventive puppetry and a wardrobe of surprises, this heart-warming tale of kindness, creativity and courage is perfect for family audiences. This is Beatrix Potter as you’ve never experienced her before: mischievous, musical and tailor-made for anyone aged 3 and above.
21 November: Burnham Market Lights Switch On
Enjoy a spot of Christmas shopping, eat and drink at the fantastic pubs, restaurants, cafes and delis and make the most of the food trucks. Countdown with live music, choirs and Santa himself from 2pm onwards with the big lights switch on at 5.15pm. Free parking on the playing field.
Facebook: Burnham Market, Norfolk
22 November: Nordic-inspired winter wellness retreat
This retreat at Little Massingham Manor offers ‘a deeply restorative winter reset’, blending yoga, breathwork, sound healing and a Nordic sizzle and soak experience in a woodland hideaway. Led by Sarah Heeley of Yoga for Relaxation. Booking essential, here
27 November: Festive fun at Drove
Head to Joyful Living and Nelle-dk at Drove Orchards, Thornham from 2pm to 8pm for Christmas shopping with winter warmers, live festive music and discover Tallis Chains, the new jewellery line at Nelle-dk.
www.joyfulliving.co.uk; www.nelle-dk.co.uk
28 November: Fakenham Lights Switch on and craft fayre
Shop craft stalls from 10am, entertainment will begin around noon and continue throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto and follow the Naughty Elves Trail, too.
Facebook: Fakenham Events Committee
28 and 29 November: Cley Collective exhibition
This newly formed group of local artists will be holding their Christmas art exhibition at Cley Village Hall, 11am to 4pm, featuring work in mixed media, collage, pastels, plus painting and printmaking. Free entry and free parking.
Instagram @cley_collective
29 November: Hunstanton Lights Switch On
Get in the Christmas mood with live music, browse festive stalls and enjoy a visit from Santa, with events starting at 1pm. And, there’s a Christmas Dog Walk and Jumper Competition, too, meet at the Bandstand on The Green at 3pm.
www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/hunstantonevents; www.hunstantontowncouncil.gov.uk
2 and 3 December: Luxury wreathmaking workshop
Join florist Harriet Aitken in the Marble Hall at Wolterton and learn how to make your own 20-inch wreath using fresh flowers, foliage, cones, seed heads, berries and velvet ribbons, with materials foraged locally or sourced from the Wolterton and Mannington Estates where possible. Before you finish, celebrate with a glass of something special, plus a private tour of the hall and gardens if you wish to.
3 December: Carols in the Courtyard, Holkham
This jolly Christmas singalong will raise funds for Coastal Health and Wellbeing, a community hub supporting the positive health and wellbeing of local residents in and around Wells-next-the-Sea. YourChoir will be singing along and there are shopping opportunities with the gift shop open, too.
5 December: Creake Abbey Farmers’ Market
The final Creake Abbey farmers’ market of 2026 bring a glorious foodie celebration. Think festive cheeses, Christmas cakes, pasture-for-life beef and lamb, sprouts on the stalk, other seasonal veggies and handmade wreaths together with local, award-winning wine, beer and spirits. Order your Christmas goodies in advance – you can find all the attendees listed on the Creake Abbey event page here
The shops, services and cafe will be full of festive fun, offering gifts and treasures. Creake Abbey is excited to welcome back Rock and Stones together with Urban Ranch, once again popping back up in the Summer House till mid-December.
5 and 6 December: Festive Weekend in King’s Lynn
Head to the Vancouver Quarter for some festive crafts for youngsters, enjoy the Merchants Market on Tuesday Market Place, book in for Stories with Santa, check out the Christmas Tree Festival at the Minster (4 to 6 December), and enjoy street entertainment and much more.
5, 6, 12 and 13 December: Stories with Santa
Discover King’s Lynn is hosting this lovely event at 52 High Street, King’s Lynn, offering children aged 10 and under the chance to enjoy a storytelling session with Santa, Mother Christmas and one of Santa’s helpers. Each child will receive a gift from Santa and there’s a photo opp, too. Book your slot via the Discover King’s Lynn app.
11 to 20 December: Christkindl Market Norwich
Making its inaugural appearance, this new German-style market in Norwich will have 80 festive chalets spread across Chapelfield Gardens, with a food court surrounding the bandstand with daily entertainment, and a bar marquee.
www.christkindlmarketnorwich.co.uk
12 December: Fakenham Food Market
This monthly market goes from strength to strength. Enjoy freshly made local seasonal produce in the marketplace, from locally reared pork, chicken, beef and mutton to fish, pies, artisan bread and cakes. Hungry? Enjoy some hog roast and loaded fries. Looking for a present? Check out the cocktail mixes, gin and cider.
18 December: Carols at Norwich Cathedral
The East Anglian Air Ambulance is inviting supporters from across Norfolk to an evening of carols with singing led by Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir. Expect festive readings and opportunities to singalong to your Christmas favourites, too. Book tickets here. All proceeds from the event will help East Anglian Air Ambulance continue to provide critical care across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk. In addition to its normal fundraising, East Anglian Air Ambulance is currently raising money for a new air base in Cambridgeshire, which will work in parallel with its base at Norwich Airport.
www.eaaa.org.uk/support-us/events/festive-carol-concerts
19 and 20 December: Festive Family Day
Enjoy a magical version of the Holkham Hall by Candlelight experience created especially for younger visitors – think special interactive moments, spending time with the mischievous Jingle Elves, meeting Father and Mother Christmas, as well as discovering plenty of surprises along the way.
Please check websites for full details, prices, up-to-date information and guidance
