2026 Christmas Events 'Switch on' and Festivals in North Norfolk
Norfolk and the surrounding area host seasonal events leading up to Christmas. Continue reading for further information. Additionally, if you're looking for self-catering accommodation, then Tree Top View Sheringham could be the answer. For more details, see the bottom of this page, or visit my website here,
Sheringham
Sheringham Little Theatre and the Clock Tower Sheringham Little Theatre 
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Sheringham Little Theatre - Sleeping Beauty 12 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Norfolk Lights Express - Take a magical steam train journey with North Norfolk Railway from Sheringham through a winter experience, seeing lineside displays using thousands of tiny lights. During November, December and the beginning of January, or you can choose the Santa Specials selected dates during 21 Nov - 23 Dec.
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Luminate Sandringham - 21 Nov - 24 Dec 26: Magical Christmas Light Trail through the Royal parkland of Sandringham, Norfolk
Thursford - November and December.
Christmas Spectacular is the biggest Christmas show in Europe.
Enchanted Journey of Lights and
Santa's Magical Journey means there is something to suit all ages. It is a magical place to visit.
BeWILDerwood - TBC previous years it's hosted a sparkly light and panto trail. Walk through the woods and see a display for Christmas, spot Father Christmas and see a mini BeWILDerwood Panto.
Cromer
Christmas Tree Festival 30 Nov-5th Dec 26 and more information to be released; for the latest information, visit their Facebook, Link above.
Cromer Pier Christmas show 14th Nov - 28th Dec 26, showing dazzling costumes and sensational backdrops. We personally went in 2024 and thought it was excellent.
Father Christmas Experience 5th - 21st Dec
Cromer Christmas light switch-on - Cromer Church Churchyard
5th December 2026. Event begins at 15:45 | Lights on at 16:00 (subject to change)
Gather in the churchyard of Cromer Church from 15:45, and enjoy the build-up to the official lights switch-on at 16:00, marking the start of the town’s Christmas celebrations.
Cromer's New Year's Day Fireworks, on the 1st January, of course!
Holt
Byfords of Holt all lit up at Christmas
A magical display of all-white lights throughout this Georgian town is worth a visit in the dark. Plus Festive Holt returns Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November 2026.
Christmas in the hall - selected dates in November and December 2026, please check out their website for more information
Blickling Estate - National Trust - Visit the National Trust Jacobean house to enjoy Find the Flock, Woolly Winter and late opening nights at Blickling 14th Nov 25 to 17 January 27, or enjoy the Garden of Lights at Blickling Hall 29th Nov 25 to 21 Dec 25. Please visit the Blickling Estate Website for more information.
Holkham - Holds events all year; during the festive season, a few named events include: Holkham Hall by Candlelight November and December 2026, Carole's in the Courtyard 3rd Dec 26, Christmas Market 11th, 12th and 13th Dec 26, and so much more. All set in a stunning parkland with deer, oak trees and a lake, making a wonderful spot for a winter walk.
Bure Valley Railway - Hop aboard Norfolk’s longest narrow-gauge railway on the Bure Valley. You can join the Noel Night Train, Festive Express and the Mince Pie Special on selected dates in December 26 and January 27.
Santa River Cruise - Wroxham is offering a 1 1/2hr river cruise with festive music, activities and mulled wine on selected dates, 29th Nov - 23rd Dec 25
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Sheringham Christmas Lights switch on Friday 27th Nov. More information can be found on the Experience Sheringham website on the events page.
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