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Festive Heritage Trail |
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Norwich City Centre |
Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust (HEART) has put together a festively themed self-guided walking trail which will take people around Norwich. The trail will take up to 90 minutes. For further information click here |
Charity Christmas Card Shop
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Mon 1 Nov - Thu 16 Dec |
The Atrium, The Forum |
For further information visit theforumnorwich.co.uk |
Chapelfield Christmas lights switch-on |
Thu 4 Nov 5pm - 9pm
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Chapelfield Shopping Centre |
Family fun event including snow machines, a visit from Santa, 'reindeer' donkey rides for children, real reindeer, children's entertainers, carol singers and much more seasonal fun. For further information visit chapelfield.co.uk |
Norfolk Craft Fairs |
Thu 4 Nov - Sun 19 Dec |
The Atrium, The Forum
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For further information visit theforumnorwich.co.uk |
Live Music and Carol Singers |
Sat 13 Nov
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John Lewis
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Carving of an ice sculpture, fashion workshops, Menswear workshops with Calvin Klein models, local chefs cookery theatre, children’s activities, product demonstrations, food tastings, live music and carol singers. |
Jarrold Christmas Customer Evening
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Tue 16 Nov 6 - 9pm
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Jarrold Department Store
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An exclusive customer evening; there will be special promotions, competitions and a wonderful festive atmosphere. To receive an invitation contact marketing@jarrold.co.uk or call 01603 697184 |
Christmas Switch-on |
Thu 18 Nov 6.15pm - 8pm |
St Peters Street & Milennium Plain |
Enjoy the festive atmosphere in the city centre and then watch the City’s Christmas lights switched on at 7pm, followed by spectacular fireworks from the rooftops of City Hall and Jarrolds. |
Festive bell ringers |
Thu 25 Nov 5.30 - 7.30pm |
John Lewis
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Father Christmas arrives at Jarrolds |
Sat 27 Nov 11am |
Jarrold Department Store
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Father Christmas will be in-store everyday until Christmas Eve. For further information visit jarrold.co.uk |
Santa’s Magical Journey into Christmas |
Sat 27 & Sun 28 Nov Sat 4 & Sun 5 Dec Sat 11 - Thu 23 Dec |
Thursford Collection
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This magical journey takes you past the busy elves hard at work in the toy factory and the penguins and polar bears to see all the giant sized teddy bears ready to load Santa’s sleigh. You’ll meet lots of fantasy characters including the snowman family before making your way though the magical forest to reach Santa’s House. For further information visit thursford.com |
Carols with the King |
Sun 28 Nov 7pm |
The Forum |
A festive evening of Carols and Christmas songs featuring some of Elvis’ greatest hits. Tickets £15, concessions and children £12.50 For further information visit jarrold.co.uk or call 01603 660661 |
Clutter City Yuletide Market |
Sat 4th Dec 10am - 4pm |
Norwich Arts Centre
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At this quirky city market you will find unusual and unique gifts including jewellery, art, vintage and more all brought to you by independent artists and crafters. There will be live music, great food and mulled wine. Free entry For further information click here |
Christingle Service for children and families |
Sat 4 Dec 3.30pm |
Norwich Cathedral
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Free |
Meet the Reindeer |
Sat 4 Dec 10.30am - 4pm |
John Lewis
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Meet Santa’s reindeer and get in the Festive mood with carol singers, mulled wine and mince pies. Outside the main gifts entrance on All Saints Green. |
Dragon Hall Medieval Christmas Market |
Sat 4 - Sun 5 Dec |
Dragon Hall
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Dragon Hall's annual Medieval Christmas Market returns with a wide range of stalls, hot food, a licensed bar, entertainment and activities. There are over 40 stalls selling unusual gifts, including wood, iron and glass, handcrafted textiles, jewellery, toys and ceramics. There’s also Christmas decorations, candles and cards and locally produced food, wines and ales. £2.50 adults / £1 under 16s, Under 5s free For further information visit dragonhall.org |
Late night shopping in the Nave
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Thu 9 Dec 6pm – 8pm |
Norwich Cathedral
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Late night shopping in the Cathedral shop in association with EDP Norfolk. |
Historic Christmas Fayre, Cloister Walks |
Fri 10 & Sat 11 Dec 10am - 5pm Sun 12 Dec 12pm - 5pm |
Norwich Cathedral
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The annual Norwich Cathedral Christmas Market returns with gifts from yesteryear and a programme of events including Minstrels and entertainers performing and demonstrating a selection of instruments and tunes. Admission £3.00 per adult. Under 16s free |
Carols at Jarrolds |
Sun 12 Dec 12.30pm |
Jarrold Department Store
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The Norwich Philharmonic Choir will move around the store singing a mix of traditional & new Carols. They will begin in the basement at 12.30pm. |
Jack and the Beanstalk |
Tue 14 Dec - Sun 16 Jan various times |
Norwich Theatre Royal
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This year’s annual panto features Stephen Uppal (Ravi in Hollyoaks), Ann Bryson as the Fairy Godmother and Joel Beckett (EastEnders) as the baddie! Prices from £5. Under 3s free! For further information visit theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk |
Norwich School choir |
Thu 16 Dec 5.30 - 6.30pm |
John Lewis
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The Norwich School choir will be performing on the Mezzanine level in the store. |
Christmas by Candlelight Concert
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Sat 18 Dec 7.30pm |
Norwich Cathedral
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The Frog Princess |
Sat 18 Dec - Fri 24 Dec |
Norwich Puppet Theatre
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Tickets: £7.00 adult, £5 child, £5.50 concession, £3 Go4Less child, £20 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) For ages 3+ For further information visit puppettheatre.co.uk |
Christmas Procession with Carols
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Sun 19 Dec 7pm
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Norwich Cathedral
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Pantomime Puppet Workshop
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Mon 20 Dec 11am
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Norwich Puppet Theatre
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The workshops at the Puppet Theatre run for 1½ hours (unless otherwise stated). Tickets are £7.50 per child For further information visit puppettheatre.co.uk |
Christmas Character Puppet Making Workshop
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Tue 21 Dec 11am
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Norwich Puppet Theatre
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The workshops at the Puppet Theatre run for 1½ hours (unless otherwise stated). Tickets are £7.50 per child For further information visit puppettheatre.co.uk |
Christmas Children’s Carol service with the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk |
Fri 24 Dec 11am
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St Peter Mancroft |
The annual Pantomime Carol Service in Norwich’s largest church with the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk. The service will be broadcast on BBC Radio Norfolk. |
Cathedral Carol Service
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Fri 24 Dec 3.30pm |
Norwich Cathedral
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Thumbelina |
Sun 26 Dec – Fri 31 Dec |
Norwich Puppet Theatre
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Tickets: £7.00 adult, £5 child, £5.50 concession, £3 Go4Less child, £20 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) For ages 3+ For further information visit puppettheatre.co.uk |
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