The Burnhams Market - Back for Spring 2026

The Burnhams Market - Back for Spring 2026

The Burnhams Market is an emporium of talented creatives and producers.

Carefully selected for their authenticity, skill, passion and the superb quality of their product.

Partake in the satisfaction of buying personally alongside the seasons.

Supporting, sharing and shopping small business.

Picture quaint village hustle, the soft bustle set within the church

and filling your shopping basket with things you love!

Enjoy a series of dates in St. Mary's Westgate Church, Burnham Market.

For the latest information follow

@theburnhamsmarket

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Burnham Market Christmas Lights Switch On - November 15th 2025

Burnham Market Christmas Lights Switch On - November 15th 2025

Authentic village Christmas lights on with all the local shops involved. Fun for everyone - music, food, great gift shopping and the official start to the Christmas season is on!

The Burnham Market Christmas Lights event for 2025 is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, with the lights switch-on at 5 p.m. The event will feature a Christmas market with stalls and carol singers, and will include a Santa's Grotto with gifts for children.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: The event starts at 1:00 p.m., with the lights switch-on at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Burnham Market

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Autumn Winter Bird Migration at Snettisham RSPB

Autumn Winter Bird Migration at Snettisham RSPB

Pink Footed Geese Sunrise Walks

Snettisham reserve sits on the stunning Norfolk coast, tucked into the huge Wash. Enjoy panoramic views across brackish lagoons, salt marsh and a vast expanse of mudflats.

From late summer to early winter, tens of thousands of wading birds gather on the mudflats where they roost overnight. During an incoming tide, these birds are pushed closer to the beach and on especially high spring tides, vast flocks of Knot, Dunlin and Oystercatchers take to the air en masse as the water covers the mudflats. The commotion of thousands of wingbeats, excited calls and swirling flocks creates an exhilarating nature spectacle. We call this the 'whirling wader spectacle', a special event that doesn't happen every day. Check out our Snettisham Spectacular Dates and Times guide below for your best chance of seeing it. Please do not expect to see the Snettisham wildlife spectacles outside of the dates and times we have selected. You may be disappointed.

During the winter months, up to 40,000 Pink-footed Geese make their way from Iceland and Greenland to gather on the The Wash. At first light they take flight in close V-shaped formations of trailing skeins across the pale sky of a Norfolk dawn. The high-pitched 'wink-wink' sound of geese calling to each other resonates across the seascape then slowly diffuses as they head inland to find food for the day.

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Autumn Trail RSPB Titchwell

Autumn Trail RSPB Titchwell

Titchwell Marsh RSPB

Willow Wood on the east side of the reserve is a successful winter roosting site for little egrets but as spring approaches, little egrets and grey herons move to other locations to breed. Our conservation strategy to encourage these birds to breed at Titchwell is to disturb their roosting site as little as possible which is why the Autumn trail and part of the East Trail are closed from November to August.

During the walk, you'll visit those areas of the reserve normally closed to visitors and discover for yourself the hidden treasures of the East Trail and beyond. You'll have good views of Willow Wood, Spoonbill Island, the East Pond and the breeding sites of our resident Marsh Harriers.

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Park Run in Holkham Park - Saturdays throughout the year

Park Run in Holkham Park - Saturdays throughout the year

The course

If you’re looking for a single loop route with a few hills, tarmac and hardcore roads and unbeatable views – this is the Parkrun for you.

Take your marks at the start line next to the South front of Holkham Hall and set off up the gentle incline and head through the gate on the right side of the cattle grid. Make your way round the left-hand side of the ‘Rob-elisk’ where volunteer Rob and his four legged friends will be waiting to cheer you on!

At the bottom of the hill, take a left up the hill towards the Great Barn and then head back down the slope on the right. When you get to the avenue turn right and head all they way down the south drive, back up the hill to the Obelisk (passing on the left) and then it’s all downhill from there to the finish on a short stretch of grass in front of the Hall.

Collect your token, scan your barcode and (if you feel like it) ring the happy bell to celebrate a wonderful Parkrun!

Our fun and friendly volunteers will be positioned at intervals throughout the course to cheer you on, offer a helping hand should you need it and even hose you down on the warmer days! If you’d prefer to volunteer rather than run/walk there are plenty of excellent volunteering roles available – please email holkham@parkrun.com to sign up.

All ages and abilities are very welcome, and the Courtyard Café will be open early for that much needed post-run cuppa, sweet treat or sausage roll!

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th January

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 22nd, 29th March

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th April

3rd, 17th, 24th, 31st May

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June

12th, 19th, 26th July

16th, 23rd August

6th, 13th, 20th, 27th September

4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October

1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November

6th, 20th, 27th December

Free, but you need to pre-register

9am

Meet in Holkham Park - Must Pre-Register

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Holkham Christmas Market

Holkham Christmas Market

Bakes and makes, treats and eats!

Our popular Christmas Market returns to the Lady Elizabeth Wing this December. Due to last years success we’re thrilled to have the market running for 3 days again this year!

There’ll be over 60 producers inside the Lady Elizabeth Wing, and outside in the festive chalets, selling tempting food, drink and gifts. Delicious street food and live music will really get you in the Christmas mood, and for the ultimate Christmas experience, you can book to visit Holkham Hall by Candlelight.

Browse our Christmas Market stallholders:

Amanda Flowers Art – Art that is joyful, expressive and quirky! Amanda’s compositions balance artistic flair with emotional connection, appealing to both the heart and the eye.

Archangel Distilleries – artisan gin made in Norfolk.

Beach Hut Charms – silver jewellery that can be personalised.

Black Shuck – spirits and liqueurs, schnapps.

Bread Source – artisan bread and pastries.

Brocklebys Pies – handmade pies.

Claire Howard Jewellery – handmade gemstone and silver jewellery.

Cobble Hill – locally produced white, rosé and sparkling wines.

Cocoa Collective – ethically sourced chocolates and hot chocolate.

Cushion Cottage – handmade lampshades and cushions.

Dedham Fudge Company – award-winning handmade fudge.

Driftwood Glass -glass decorations for your home inspired by the Norfolk coast.

Duration Brewery – craft beers and gift packs.

East Coast Chilli Co – chilli sauces, pickles, spreads and dips.

Ed Stokes – original pictures, prints and cards of wildlife.

Fen Spirits – handcrafted gin, rum, spirits and liqueurs.

Flint and Flame – premium kitchen knives, blocks and chopping boards.

Form Norfolk – recycled cotton cord headbands and jewellery.

Game For Feathers – handmade decorations for the home made from feathers of game birds.

Hilton Macarons – Macarons, truffles and caramelised nuts.

Holkham Game – Free-range venison from the Holkham Estate.

Jo Green Gilder – Gilded Norfolk oyster shells, vintage clams and starfish.

Leigh’s Bees – single source honeys and natural honey products.

Lilly Puds – Christmas puddings, saucy sponges and sauces.

Marsh Pig – free-range and handmade salami, chorizo and air dried meats.

Marty Griffin Fine Art – original watercolour and oil paintings of local scenes.

Mindful Mixology – handcrafted bottled cocktails.

MKS Distribution – olives, nuts, Turkish delight, baklava.

Norfolk Mushroomery – fresh and dried mushrooms and other mushroom products.

Norfolk Raider – local Norfolk cider.

Norfolk Spirits Company – rum and Rum Liqueurs.

Nortons Dairy – cheese and dairy produce made in Norfolk.

Olive Olive – olive oils, halloumi cheese.

Paul Macro – photography prints, cards and jigsaws of local Norfolk scenes.

Pedal and Brass – handcrafted leather bike bags and personalised leather items.

Period to Penthouse – handcrafted vintage and antique cutlery and gifts.

Pickled Prints – funny prints and cards.

Posh Plants – festive plants and décor for the home and garden.

Presence – festive gifts, scarves, gloves and bags.

Rural Skipper – handmade accessories made from tweed and Liberty fabrics.

Sandringham Apple – locally produced juice and cider.

Simply Cake Co – Gluten free artisan brownies.

So Sweet – handmade chocolates and other sweet treats.

Staithe Smokehouse – oysters and locally smoked fish and prawns.

Stokes Sauces – sauces and condiments made in Suffolk.

Sue Welfare Prints – lino cut prints of local wildlife, table mats and coasters.

Susie Who – health supplements and natural cosmetics and skincare

Sweet Smiles of Norfolk – pick n mix sweet pouches

The Immaculate Collection – flavoured chocolate almonds

The Little Blue Pup Cakery – dog treats and foods

The Noor Company – handmade candles and reed diffusers.

The Norfolk Cookie Company – cookies

The Tea Lady – jam, marmalade, chutney and gifts.

Tinker and Fix – Tools and kit for makers, menders and growers.

Toatilly – Gluten free, naturally vegan granola, granola bars, porridge, and muesli blends

Truckle Cheese – cheeses, chutney and gift packs.

Tudor Bakehouse – festive cakes and bakes.

Walsingham Farm Shop – Deli, cheeses, savoury biscuits and local wine.

Whatahoot – gins distilled and bottled in Norfolk.

Wild Knight Distillery – English vodka and espresso martini.

Wildcraft Brewery – locally brewed beer.

Wood n tu – handmade wooden items for your home.

Street food vendors

Brancaster Mussel Pod – Locally sourced Moules and Frites.

Bucket List – Loaded Fries

Crafty Burger Company – Gourmet Burgers

The Big Cheese – Cheese toasties

The Crispy Duck Truck – Crispy Duck Wraps

East Coast Pizza – Woodfired Pizza

Express Coffee – Barista Coffee and other hot and cold drinks and sweet treats.

Perfick Pork – Pulled Pork and Hot Dogs, all made from local farmed pork.

Phat Khao – Traditional Thai Street Food

Sin Bin – Doughnuts and Hot Chocolate

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Wells Christmas Tide Festival

Wells Christmas Tide Festival

WELLS CHRISTMAS TIDE FESTIVAL 2025

The Wells Christmas Tide Festival Organising Committee Is Pleased To Confirm That This Year’s Main Event Will Take Place On Saturday 22nd November 2025.

As Usual The Date Has Been Chosen With Tide Timings In Mind So To Ensure As Many Youngsters As Possible Can Enjoy Santa’s Arrival On Wells Quay By Boat.

Saturday 22nd November 2025 will be when we have all the street entertainers, the switching on of the lights, the procession, the arrival of Father Christmas by boat and the spectacular Fireworks over the marshes.

You can meet Father Christmas in the Maltings, on Saturday evening and during the day on Sunday, tickets can booked in advance and the craft stalls will be available all day on Saturday 22nd November and Sunday 23rd November 2025. The Christmas tree festival in the Congregational Hall will be open from Friday – Sunday also.

For up to date information please go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/xmastide

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Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival and After Hours

Pensthorpe Pumpkin Festival and After Hours

🔥 Spectacular Fire Entertainer – thrilling live performance

🌽 Floodlit Maze – get lost (and found!) under the stars

🏰 WildRootz Floodlit Outdoor Play – run, climb and slide by torchlight

🏠 Hootz House Indoor Play – pre-bookable indoor play session

🎃 Indoor Pumpkin Carving – with your own pumpkin included

📸 Bigger-than-ever Pumpkin Patch Photo Spot – autumn magic at night

🍔 Street Food & Bar – seasonal treats, drinks and hearty eats

🔥 Toasty Marshmallows & S’mores – perfect around the fire pit

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Sandringham Winter Light Trail - Luminate Sandringham

Sandringham Winter Light Trail - Luminate Sandringham

Sandringham Estate Winter Light Trail 2025

NEW Installations and designs for 2025!

Nestled deep within Sandringham Estate, awaits a spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses.

As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the Royal Parkland at Sandringham. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous interactive light play, all set to music.

We have new dog friendly and SEN nights, look for the symbol on the booking page when picking your dates.

A timeless experience to be enjoyed by all, young and old alike.

The courtyard area will have tasty hot food and drinks for before or after the trail. On the route you will find mulled wine and marshmallows for toasting on fire pits.

Luminate Sandringham will run nightly, from Thursday 14th November to Wednesday 24th December 2025

Tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.

Dates & Times

12th November - 24th December 2025

Entry times: 4.30pm to 8.30pm

The trail will take approximately 60 - 90 minutes.

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North Norfolk Railway - Santa Special Steam Train

North Norfolk Railway - Santa Special Steam Train

Enjoy a magical Christmas journey aboard a traditional steam-hauled train!

Sit back and relax as your train steams non-stop from Sheringham up the whole length of the line to Holt. Get into the festive spirit and make merry with complimentary onboard refreshments served to your table – mince pies and mulled cider for adults and gingerbread and hot chocolate for every child! There are festive children’s activity booklets too, plus entertainers and balloon modellers who will stroll through the train spending time in each carriage for part of the journey.

Your journey will break at Holt as the engine switches ends, giving you the chance to hop off and take photographs with the historic locomotive or to visit the onboard bar.

On the return journey, the train will stop at Weybourne Station where you will make your way through an enchanted Christmas Tree Kingdom with a magical seasonal theme, a snowy model railway and Santa’s friendly helpers before you meet Father Christmas himself who will present every child with a special, wrapped gift before you rejoin the train for the short journey back to Sheringham.

The whole experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from the time your train departs Sheringham to arriving back at the station.

The Santa Specials are designed for a family audience – please note that bookings from all-adult parties will not be accepted.

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The Norfolk Lights Express - Steam Train November 2025 - January 3, 2026

The Norfolk Lights Express - Steam Train November 2025 - January 3, 2026

The Norfolk Lights Express is an immersive, wintertime experience that is fun for the whole family! Arrive after dark at Sheringham Station and you’ll be greeted by the magical sight of a steam-hauled train illuminated by thousands of tiny lights.

As your train steams from Sheringham to Holt and back, you will literally see the countryside in a whole new light as the on-board lights shine on to the scenery in a series of changing colours. The theme for the year will also be brought to life by the on-board narration and music. During the 5½ mile journey to Holt you’ll pass around 10 colourful light installations on the lineside or dramatically set in the woods adjoining the track, which combine to tell the story of the railway’s 50 years of progress since the line was reopened by pioneering volunteers in 1975.

Your journey will break with an intermission at Holt, giving you the option to hop off and take photographs with the train or to visit the onboard bar. The return journey provides another opportunity to enjoy the lineside displays with the on-board soundtrack complete with some seasonal music adding to the spectacle.

The Old Luggage Office buffet at Sheringham will be open for you to purchase hot festive baps, hot drinks, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, delicious homemade cakes and savoury refreshments. A licensed bar will also be on board each train and can be visited before departure and during the intermission.

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

This is a huge event every year - a variety show that is completely over the top spectacular - they say it best:

Thursford’s Christmas Spectacular has attracted over 5.8 million visitors to date and is the largest Christmas show in the country.

It is set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 120 professional singers, dancers and musicians – most of whom are straight out of the West End. The three hour Christmas performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour (adult) and speciality acts. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being performed alongside traditional carols. Please note the finale of the show includes a fly over of white doves across the auditorium.

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Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail

Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail

Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail

17th Sept – 19th Oct 2025

Open Wed – Sun, 10 – 5pm.

The Sculpture Trail features works by 45 artists from across the UK set in the beautiful private gardens of Bayfield Hall.

Buy Your Tickets Here

Bayfield Hall, Bayfield, Norfolk, NR25 7JN. Nr Holt.

The fourth Bayfield Hall Sculpture Trail features 45 artists, sculptors, musicians and makers in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Bayfield Hall near Holt. The trail is curated by Sarah Cannell with kind permission to use the private gardens and chapel by Caroline and Roger Combe. An uplifting, inspiring natural space for people to experience contemporary art in a beautiful rural setting in North Norfolk.

Visitors to the site will be able to walk through 3 acres of grounds, woodland and wild gardens to view the work of over 45 artists from across the UK. The circular trail ends in the fabulous Old Stables Decorative Antiques and Interiors shops with a pop up gallery featuring works by artists from the trail. Some works on the trail are available for sale or artists can be commissioned. Visitors can also visit the Natural Surroundings Wildflower Cafe with it’s beautiful plant nursery.

Some works have been created specifically for the space and some works are on tour from the hugely successful Raveningham Sculpture Trail in south Norfolk which happens annually over the summer.

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Stephen Cox Myth

Stephen Cox Myth

A major exhibition by the acclaimed British sculptor, Stephen Cox: Myth is presented across the park, gardens and interiors of Houghton Hall from 4 May to 28 September.

The exhibition represents the largest and most comprehensive group of work the artist has ever shown. Spanning over 40 years, it includes work conceived and produced all over the world from India to Egypt, Italy and the UK.

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Creake Abbey Farmers Market, July 1st

Creake Abbey Farmers Market, July 1st

Creake Abbey hosts their award-winning Farmers’ Market on the first Saturday of each month just outside Burnham Market (excluding January). There are over 50 stalls to choose from offering fresh local produce including meat, fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers in season, cheese, granola, cakes, savoury and sweet tarts, pies, fudge, artisan breads, pickles, oils, vinegars, preserves, local ales and wines, juices and plants plus much more. FIND GREAT GRANOLA, the delicious granola from Bonallack Foods as served at the White House there.

Farmers’ Markets at Creake Abbey

The market is held across the site in an old grain store, in two stunning Norfolk brick and flint barns and outside by a picturesque pond. A core of 50 stall holders attend each month but guest stalls with new produce are welcome bringing the total attending to around 55 on any single market day. Tasting, samples and chatting to the stall holders is very much encouraged. Support for farmers and local food is of paramount importance so please do come along and see all that is on offer.

The market opens at 9.30am and closes at 1pm. The independent shops and services at Creake Abbey are open from 10am to 4pm. Please note the Cafe and Food Hall is currently closed. Refreshments on the day are provided by a selection of Norfolk’s finest street foods vans.

At all the farmers’ markets purchasing on the day is welcome and most stalls accept credit/debit cards however advance orders are also possible… stallholders’ contact details are available on the website.

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Adventure Outdoor Cinema at Holkham Hall - July 7th -9th, 2023

Adventure Outdoor Cinema at Holkham Hall - July 7th -9th, 2023

Friday July 7th - 6pm Elvis

Saturday July 8th - Noon Harry Potter

Saturday July 8th - 6pm Dirty Dancing

Sunday July 9th - Noon Matilda

Sunday July 9th - 6pm Top Gun; Maverick

Set up your picnics and get comfortable, enjoying a specially curated soundtrack of music to enjoy before the film starts.

Gates open 5pm, film starts at 7pm.

Picnics and drinks welcome – no glassware

Film certificate: 12

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

The event will go ahead if it’s raining, but we are hoping for a nice dry weekend

No seating provided unless you have premium tickets. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed

On-site toilets will be available including accessible facilities

With the exception of registered assistance dogs, no animals are allowed

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Outlaw Half Holkham Tri-athalon 'Festival' - 8th - 9th, 2023

Outlaw Half Holkham Tri-athalon 'Festival' - 8th - 9th, 2023

The Outlaw Half Holkham Weekend is about as close to a triathlon festival as we think you can get. Set in the vast, stunning grounds of the historic Holkham Estate, there is onsite camping, a range of local food outlets, events for all the family and the weather rarely disappoints!

Holkham Hall provides an inspiring backdrop to the swim, both transitions and the run course, while the single loop bike course takes participants on an unforgettable journey through some of the most beautiful countryside and coastal roads Norfolk has to offer.

The bike course as a few short climbs, including out of the first transition, but it’s mostly flat with plenty of opportunity to pick up speed! The run course is challenging for heavy legs, but the beauty of the landscape and the crowd support will carry you to the Outlaw Half finishing line in front of the 18th century Hall.

This is truly a weekend to remember for participants and spectators. It’s no surprise Outlaw Half Holkham has won awards and regularly features in listings of the UK’s best triathlons

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