Christmas

Thursford Christmas Spectacular, a glittering rhinestone and tinsel-packed variety show which takes place in the village of Thursford, today starts its six-week run for 2022

Thursford Christmas Spectacular begins 2022 run

$Norwich\'s Christmas Tunnel of Lights$ $Norwich\'s Christmas Tunnel of Lights$

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

The Holt Lights event with fireworks from above, one of Norfolk best free Christmas events.

The Holt Lights event with fireworks from above, one of Norfolk best free Christmas events.

7 free festive events running in Norfolk this Christmas

$The cast of Norwich Theatre Royal\'s 2022 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.$ $The cast of Norwich Theatre Royal\'s 2022 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.$

7 major Christmas shows and pantos running in Norfolk

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

Christmas market with 30 local gift and food stalls coming to barn

A huge Christmas market with 65 stalls is coming to Pensthorpe.

A huge Christmas market with 65 stalls is coming to Pensthorpe.

Huge Christmas Market and North Norfolk Pole planned for nature reserve

Dozens of food, drink and gift traders will be at Holkham Hall for the Christmas market this December

Dozens of food, drink and gift traders will be at Holkham Hall for the Christmas market this December

7 of the biggest Christmas markets to visit in Norfolk in 2022

Sam Cutmore-Scott, owner and director of boutique hotel The Harper.

Sam Cutmore-Scott, owner and director of boutique hotel The Harper.

Norfolk hotel named best in UK where adults can spend Christmas

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

David and Phoebe Vardigans, along with Nigel Curson took to the streets in their festively decorated tractors for the third time this week to hand out cones of sweets to children across Fakenham

David and Phoebe Vardigans, along with Nigel Curson took to the streets in their festively decorated tractors for the third time this week to hand out cones of sweets to children across Fakenham

'The town needed it' - Festive tractors spread Christmas cheer in Fakenham

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Mid-Norfolk Railway cancels remaining journeys on Polar Express

A white Christmas in Norfolk this year has not been ruled out.

A white Christmas in Norfolk this year has not been ruled out.

White Christmas in Norfolk not ruled out

Tickets are going on sale this Friday for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2022.

Tickets are going on sale this Friday for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2022.

Tickets for Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2022 to go on sale

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

From Amazon to ASOS: When are the last delivery dates before Christmas?

Sandie Toher (rear middle), chairman of the Friends of Fakenham Junior School, joined staff from The Nottingham and school pupils Taylor, Lewis and Bethany to celebrate the donation

Sandie Toher (rear middle), chairman of the Friends of Fakenham Junior School, joined staff from The Nottingham and school pupils Taylor, Lewis and Bethany to celebrate the donation

Building society donates £400 towards school's cooking lessons

Astley Primary School pupils met Father Christmas after their journey on the Polar Express

Astley Primary School pupils met Father Christmas after their journey on the Polar Express

Youngsters enjoy school pyjama day as they meet Father Christmas

Bin collections in Breckland have been disrupted

Bin collections in Breckland have been disrupted

All the changes to Norfolk's bin collections over Christmas

From Tuesday May 4, people without coronavirus symptoms will be able to access tests at Dereham Baptist Church

From Tuesday May 4, people without coronavirus symptoms will be able to access tests at Dereham Baptist Church

Excitement as church's wreath trail returns to Dereham

Carpenter David Vardigans along with Phoebe Vardigans and Nigel Curson took to the streets of Fakenham in one of his classic tractors to spread joy this Christmas.

Carpenter David Vardigans along with Phoebe Vardigans and Nigel Curson took to the streets of Fakenham in one of his classic tractors to spread joy this Christmas.

Fakenham's festive tractors set to return

Hundreds of people took to Wells for the Christmas Tide Festival, which returned for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, December 4.

Hundreds of people took to Wells for the Christmas Tide Festival, which returned for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, December 4.

Hundreds gather for return of Wells Christmas Tide Festival

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Supermarkets reveal Christmas opening hours

A Christmas market will host local businesses selling their wares and street food trucks will be serving food

A Christmas market will host local businesses selling their wares and street food trucks will be serving food

Estate announces jam-packed festive programme with market and canine carols

Aladdin at Great Yarmouth Town Hall is one of the fantastic pantomimes coming to Norfolk for Christmas 2021.

Aladdin at Great Yarmouth Town Hall is one of the fantastic pantomimes coming to Norfolk for Christmas 2021.

11 of the best pantomimes and shows running in Norfolk this Christmas

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

The Christmas Food, Drink and Gift Market is returning to the Holkham Estate.

The Christmas Food, Drink and Gift Market is returning to the Holkham Estate.

Christmas market with street food trucks planned for Norfolk estate

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Tickets are selling fast for the 2021 return of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Tickets are selling fast for the 2021 return of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Tickets selling fast as Thursford Christmas Spectacular returns for 2021

Mark Raines, the owner of MJR events, is bringing the Norfolk Artisan Christmas Fair to Fakenham Racecourse this November.

Mark Raines, the owner of MJR events, is bringing the Norfolk Artisan Christmas Fair to Fakenham Racecourse this November.

Artisan Christmas fair heading to Fakenham racecourse

Christmas markets are taking place across Norfolk in 2021.

Christmas markets are taking place across Norfolk in 2021.

9 of the best Christmas markets running in Norfolk in 2021

Father Christmas will not be making an appearance at this year’s Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Father Christmas will not be making an appearance at this year’s Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Thursford's Enchanted Journey of Light returns without Santa in 2021

Archie, Murray and Henry (left to right) jumped off Wells quay into the water on Boxing Day.

Archie, Murray and Henry (left to right) jumped off Wells quay into the water on Boxing Day.

WATCH: Three men in their pants jump into water from quay

Soldiers from The Regimental Associations from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as 'The Welsh Cavalry', and Royal Yeomanry are deployed on Operation CABRIT in Poland, supporting NATO over Christmas.

Soldiers from The Regimental Associations from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as 'The Welsh Cavalry', and Royal Yeomanry are deployed on Operation CABRIT in Poland, supporting NATO over Christmas.

Families of Norfolk-based troops deployed in Poland get festive surprise

'We're in this together' - Tips to fight off loneliness this Christmas

Assistant manager Louise Iverson, manager Shonette Mooney and cook Claire Raiper from Dereham Meeting Point

Assistant manager Louise Iverson, manager Shonette Mooney and cook Claire Raiper from Dereham Meeting Point

Day centre make and deliver hampers for the elderly this Christmas

There were 44 coronavirus patients in beds at Norfolk's hospitals at the start of October. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

There were 44 coronavirus patients in beds at Norfolk's hospitals at the start of October. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Norfolk urged to 'think carefully' about Christmas by local health bosses

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Norfolk sees 283 new Covid cases in a day

Professor Chris Jackson will look at how Norfolk's beaches got to be the way they are in a Christmas Lecture, which will be shown on BBC4.

Professor Chris Jackson will look at how Norfolk's beaches got to be the way they are in a Christmas Lecture, which will be shown on BBC4.

BBC Christmas Lecture series to reveal secrets of Norfolk's beaches

People can still see their families over Christmas.

People can still see their families over Christmas.

Everything you need to know about Christmas Covid rules

Latest figures show coronavirus cases are showing signs of slowing. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Latest figures show coronavirus cases are showing signs of slowing. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

One in three people with Covid have no symptoms, says PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing on coronavirus in Downing Street, London.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing on coronavirus in Downing Street, London.

'Have yourselves a merry little Christmas', says PM on Covid rules

Gressenhall Workhouse's dining room in 1926

Gressenhall Workhouse's dining room in 1926

How 'undeserving' single mums got no Christmas lunch at workhouse

Many people are worried about loneliness this Christmas - perhaps even more so than usual

Many people are worried about loneliness this Christmas - perhaps even more so than usual

'Not Alone' campaign launched to help people's mental health over Christmas

Dereham Baptist Church has created a festive wreath trail through the town to try and spread some Christmas cheer.

Dereham Baptist Church has created a festive wreath trail through the town to try and spread some Christmas cheer.

Church creates festive wreath trail in town

Former British Airways Cabin Crew, Abbi King, becomes new manager of The Gemini in Dereham

Former British Airways Cabin Crew, Abbi King, becomes new manager of The Gemini in Dereham

From cabin crew to pub manager - woman's new lockdown chapter

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Dereham high street favourite makes toy donation

The Gemini Pub on Sandy Lane in Dereham

The Gemini Pub on Sandy Lane in Dereham

Pub to run breakfast with Santa experience for youngsters

Happy children wave their golden tickets from Santa in ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure's Santa's Gotto. Picture: Danielle Booden

Happy children wave their golden tickets from Santa in ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure's Santa's Gotto. Picture: Danielle Booden

Families flock to dinosaur park for Santa's Grotto event with a 2020 twist

Thursford’s Enchanted Journey Of Light

Thursford’s Enchanted Journey Of Light

'Festive fun for all' - Thursford's Enchanted Journey Of Light wows on opening night

Between December 23 and 27, you can attend a service with members of a Christmas bubble

Between December 23 and 27, you can attend a service with members of a Christmas bubble

Where in Norfolk can you celebrate Christmas in church this year?

Derek Scales who has spent the past five weeks putting up thousands of Christmas lights to raise money for Norfolk Hospice. Picture: DANIELLE BOODEN

Derek Scales who has spent the past five weeks putting up thousands of Christmas lights to raise money for Norfolk Hospice. Picture: DANIELLE BOODEN

Brilliant light display in memory of late wife brightens up Christmas

Puppy Farming SOU raid on Whents Farm, Kent

Puppy Farming SOU raid on Whents Farm, Kent

Illegal puppy farm warning as one in ten plan to buy dog for Christmas

The Red Lion pub in Dereham is appealing for toys to give to struggling families this Christmas

The Red Lion pub in Dereham is appealing for toys to give to struggling families this Christmas

Pub asks for donations to Christmas toy appeal