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Scenic strolls along the beach, cosy country pubs and twinkling towns! I’ve put together a bunch of things to do over the winter & Christmas period so you don’t have to!


Things to do

Makers Market at Felbrigg Village Hall on 2 Nov 10am-3pm

Holt Sunday Market on 3 Nov

Thai Night at The Feathers every Wed from 5pm

Holkham Park Run on 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov & 7, 21, 28 Dec

Brewing Tour & Tasting Experience on 2 Nov, 7 Dec & 1 Feb

Pie & Pint Night at Banningham Crown on 13 Nov

George Skipper in Cromer walking tour on 15 Nov & 8 Dec

Seafood Boil & Beer Festival in West Acre on 23 Nov 

Norfolk Lights Express in Sheringham from 15 Nov – 5 Jan

Luminate Sandringham Winter Light Trail from 21 Nov – 24 Dec

Fakenham Races on 22 Dec & New Years Day

New Years Eve Tasting Menu in Docking

Burns Night Dinner at Norwich Castle on 25 Jan

Snowdrop Walk at Walsingham Abbey


Christmas festivities

Christmas Canapes with Gary Hunter on 12 Nov 10:00

Winter Wonderland Norwich from 21 Nov – 5 Jan

Cromer Pier Christmas Show from 16 Nov – 29 Dec

Thursford Christmas Spectacular from 8 Nov – 23 Dec 

Norfolk Lights Express, Sheringham from 15 Nov – 5 Jan

Burnham Market Christmas Lights on 16 Nov

Luminate Sandringham Winter Light Trail from 21 Nov – 24 Dec

Father Christmas Experience on Cromer Pier from 30 Nov – 23 Dec

Fakenham Races on 22 Dec & New Years Day!


Christmas Markets

Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show on 8, 9 & 10 Nov

The Norfolk Christmas Artisan Fair on 9 & 10 Nov

Alby Crafts Christmas Market on 10 Nov

The Burnhams Christmas Market from 15 – 16 Nov

Pensthorpe Christmas Market on 24 Nov

Wells Christmas Tide from 29th – 30th Nov

Holt Sunday Market on 1 Dec

Christmas Grotto Market at Felbrigg Village Hall on 14 Dec 10am-2pm

Creake Abbey Christmas Farmers Market on 21 Dec


Walks

Sheringham Park – National Trust parkland, woodland & courtyard café

Holkham Estate – Hall, parkland & café

Blickling Estate – Blickling house, gardens, parkland, lake, shops & café

Felbrigg Estate – Hall, Gardens, Woodland, shops & café

Blakeney Point coastal walk

Holt Country Park – Woodland, different trails & café



Norfolk Restaurant Week

4 – 8 & 11- 15 Nov

Norfolk’s largest dining event returns for 2024! Easily two of my favourite weeks of the year! It’s a fab opportunity to get together with friends, family and colleagues over some wonderful food and celebrate Norfolk’s culinary scene and those behind it.

Many of the pubs and restaurants around Norfolk are offering some delicious deals so be sure to get involved! Booking is recommended!

For more info visit here!


Walking Women

Tuesday 5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan & 4 Feb

Holkham Estate began Walking Women over ten years ago and has enabled lots of like-minded women, both local and holidaymakers, to come together. Over the years, this friendly walking group has forged great friendships and been a lifeline for those new to the area, or living alone.

Whether you’re new to the area, on holiday or living alone, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, get some gentle exercise and have a natter!

For more info visit here!


Seal pup spotting

Late October – January

These adorable creatures are a popular tourist attraction during the breeding season. You can catch a glimpse of them in their natural habitat at Blakeney Point, Horsey, Brancaster and Winterton beaches, but remember keep your dogs on a lead, don’t feed them and don’t get too close! Admire from afar and take in all the cuteness!

You can even catch seal trips from Blakeney Point & Morston Quay!


Holt at Christmas

For me, this beautiful Georgian town being all lit up is the height of Christmas and is truly magical. Despite not having the usual celebration of the Light Switch On, the community is still coming together to make Christmas special!

Fri 15 Nov – The Bakers & Larners Christmas window will be revealed at 9am! Santa will be in-store between 4pm-6pm and children will receive a confectionery treat! More food heaven and lovely stalls over in Bakers Yard!

This year, Chapel Yard is hosting festive markets on Sat 16 & Sun 17 Nov. Takeaway BBQ pork belly rolls and mulled wine courtesy of Michael’s Bistro! Michael’s Bistro is also doing live music with an outside bar in Franklyns Yard.

For more info, visit my Holt blog!


Holkham at Christmas… a truly magical experience and perfect for the whole family!

Christmas Market14, 15, & 16 Dec

As seen on Channel 4’s ‘Christmas at Holkham’, the Hall is dressed in festive finery each year! Enjoy the Christmas fair and a guided tour of the magnificently decorated state rooms on 29 & 30 Nov, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 & 20 Dec

Carol’s In The Courtyard on 12 Dec

Feeling creative? Holkham have lots of fab workshops on over the winter & Christmas period, take a look at their What’s On page!



For the crazy lot! Hunstanton Christmas Day Swim & Cromer Boxing Day Dip!

I would rather be wrapped up eating pigs and blankets but hats off to those who get in their bathing suits and endure the North sea! Every year, both events partner with local charities so it’s a wonderful and very exhilarating event to get involved with to raise money!


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