Christmas in Norwich
Shopping
Christmas is a time for giving, so what better way to find gifts and presents than at an atmospheric Christmas Market in Norwich! Shoppers can enjoy browsing whilst entertainers and costumed stall holders get you into the Christmas spirit. Wander around with a cup of mulled wine whilst listening to joyful seasonal background music.
From medieval and historic markets to Norfolk crafts and even vintage clutter! There is a Christmas Market in Norwich to suit everyone.
Accommodation
Norwich, The Broads or the Countryside are ideal destinations for a Christmas shopping break or a stay over the festive period to celebrate Christmas in style. Why not take a 2 centre trip? Stay in the historic city of Norwich for a few nights then head out into the Norfolk countryside for a more tranquil time where you can discover the Norfolk Broads and be at one with nature - it might even snow too! Take long walks, eat in local produce gastro-pubs and eateries and discover pretty little villages and market towns for independent shopping and quirky gifts.
NORWICHRISTMAS
Now celebrating its 5th birthday NORWICHRISTMAS celebrates all the wonders of the festive season and invites everyone to enjoy more of the magic that's on offer in this historic city. Visitors can experience the immense variety on offer by participating in festive shopping, seasonal markets, traditional fayre and top class entertainment and special Christmas events.
NORWICHRISTMAS presents a lively, buzzing heritage city brimming with ‘More to see’, ‘More to do’, ‘More to shop’, ‘More to taste’ and ‘More to experience’.
Food and Drink
Eating out in Norwich is a delight, especially at Christmas! Whether you want a pavement café Christmas pastry, a contemporary local menu, a gastro pub or an a lá carte experience. Norfolk is a wonderful farming county which celebrates local talent and locally produced food in a big way! Norwich is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with award-winning restaurants, traditional coffee houses and independent family run businesses. And if you want to make a weekend of it, Norwich and the countryside has top quality B&Bs, small guest houses, boutique hotels, self-catering and luxury spa breaks for that extra Christmas treat!
Interested?If you are interested in bringing a group to Norwich for a day excursion or an overnight stay VisitNorwich can offer support and assistance to help you design and plan your trips with exciting and fresh ideas for itineraries.
We can provide you with access to a network of businesses – we have over 300 members who would be pleased to hear from you if you would like to find out more about their products and services. Their services range from country cottages to large group-friendly hotels, attractions to restaurants, city visits to the countryside plus more.
Meet and Greet
We’d be delighted to arrange a meet and greet for your coach group, just let us know which date you are coming!
Coach Parking at Park&Ride
Booking for coach spaces at Harford Park&Ride can be made by email to
connor.bannon@norfolk.gov.uk or by telephone to Connor on 01603 223845. Bookings can only be processed Monday to Friday (not weekends).
The coach company/driver will be sent a confirming email to be shown to the driver of the
Park& Ride bus for onward travel to and from Norwich bus station and use of the driver facilities there. The confirming email will also include a payment request for
£10 per individual coach booked to be posted to the address shown on the email.
Exciting Itineraries
We’ve got lots of different ideas for your visit to Norwich, including interesting and unusual itineraries for your stay in Norwich, from heated
river bus trips, to a visit to
Strangers’ Hall for a Victorian Christmas, to a performance at the
Theatre Royal. We can also help you plan a great visit around your trip to
NORWICHRISTMAS.
Please email
tourism@visitnorwich.co.uk or telephone 01603 727979 for more details.