This week’s top 5 things to do | Garden of Lights at Blicking Estate | Thursday 4 December 2025
This week in Norfolk, embrace the festive spirit with a range of magical events! Enjoy the beautiful light display at Blickling Estate, ride the Festive Express with Bure Valley Railway or visit Holt Garden Centre’s Santa’s Grotto. Alternatively, experience Dippy’s Christmas Celebration at ROARR! or enjoy the magic of Carols in the Courtyard at Holkham Hall.
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Garden of Lights at Blickling Estate  Experience the Garden of Lights at Blickling Estate, where enchanting illuminations transform the gardens into a festive wonderland. Stroll through beautifully lit pathways, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and soak in the magical atmosphere. A perfect event for the whole family to enjoy! Saturday 29 November – Sunday 4 January |
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Festive Express  If you’re looking for a Christmas-themed steam train experience, this event could be for you! Join the Bure Valley Railway team for a one-hour experience from Aylsham Station, including tasty treats and the opportunity to visit Santa’s grotto to pick up a personalised treat. Saturday 6 December – Wednesday 24 December |
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Holt Garden Centre’s Santa Grotto  Searching for the perfect place to meet Santa this Christmas? Holt Garden Centre’s Santa Grotto is a wonderful option for your little ones to enjoy. From meeting Santa’s elves to receiving a special gift from Santa himself, it’s guaranteed to be an enchanting experience. Saturday 6 December – Monday 22 December |
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Dippy’s Christmas Celebration  Create magical memories with your loved ones at Dippy’s Christmas Celebration, hosted by ROARR!. From exploring the Candy Cane Trail and the Christmas Present House, to watching Dippy’s fabulous Christmas performance, it’s a great family-friendly event for everyone to enjoy. Saturday 6 December – Tuesday 23 December |
Carols in the Courtyard at Holkham Estate
Get into the festive spirit at Holkham Estate’s Carols in the Courtyard event. With popular Christmas songs on the itinerary, it’s a wonderful occasion to gather friends and family to enjoy an evening together. You can even purchase hot drinks from their café too!
Thursday 11 December
Free
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