This week's top 5 things to do
Issue 455 | 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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PASSPORT PARTNER UPDATES
New dinner menu at The Pigs
The Pigs is all about good, honest, proudly Norfolk food, which is why the chefs have been snuffling out the best local ingredients and pouring their hearts into reimagining the dishes you know and love. This new menu brings the true flavours of The Pigs to life, from creative newcomers like the duo of Gressingham duck, to elevated classics like the chicken supreme, plus plant-powered picks such as the pigless burger for those who prefer to keep things meat-free.
Take a look at the exciting new menu below and book a table now to come and give it a try.
Served Monday to Saturday from 5pm.
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Winter breaks at Byfords Escape the January blues with a winter break in the beautiful market town of Holt and save 25% on stays of two nights or more from January to March 2026. Tuck into delicious food, unwind with a drink in Henry’s Bar beside a loved one, and soak up the best of Norfolk’s charm during the peaceful winter months. Available on two-night stays from January to March 2026 |
NEW Christmas Cottage Baby Sponges Bring a little ‘home for Christmas’ magic to someone’s doorstep with Sponge's new Christmas Cottage Baby Sponges. Dressed for the season in adorable house boxes, choose from four flavours full of festive magic: Spiced Orange & Cranberry, Gingerbread Latte, Chocolate Orange, and Classic Christmas Cake. Available in boxes of 4 or 16, and also gluten-free, they're the perfect gift for any gathering. |
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