This is a city with an independent spirit. At Christmas, we light up. Are lighthearted. Our famous Lanes are lit with stars and fitted out with sketches on windows, weird and wonderful displays of bracelets and books and boxes of jelly slugs for you to take home. Norwich at Christmas is traditionally different.
In Norwich, we do it differently. Here you’ll discover a host of smaller, artisan Christmas markets selling handmade goods by talented creators. Whether it’s food, jewellery, art, fashion, lifestyle and more, know you’re supporting local, national and international makers. We bet you’ll find the perfect gift for the person that has everything!
At Christmastime, Norwich is a magical city filled with welcoming cheer. It’s full of independent spirit with glowing shopfronts where old meets now in the hustle and bustle of our iconic Norwich Market. Find festive flair from a puppet panto and parade of puddings to a fish shop Christmas dinner and Santa’s grotto for dogs! In the City of Stories, you can expect the festive experience you know with the twist that you don’t.
You won’t have any trouble finding Christmas presents in Norwich! The city is full of independent shops and high street favourites, selling a range of unique gifts, trinkets and more. Whether your budget is big or small, you’ll find the perfect present in Norwich, from its bustling marketplace and many Christmas markets to the Norwich Lanes and buzzing shopping centres. Plus, there’s late-night shopping on Thursdays too!
Christmas is the perfect time for indulging in festive food and drink. Sample a seasonal menu or two, enjoy a festive afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues, or simply grab some mulled wine or hot chocolate from a Norwich Market stall. There’s plenty to tempt your tastebuds in Norwich. Check out our food and drink recommendations to avoid missing out on the best treats the City of Stories has to offer.
Norwich is full of Christmas cheer. And we’ve got a fantastic range of festive things to do to get you into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy a spectacular show that’s accessible for everyone, step into Christmas with a seasonal walking tour, soak up the atmosphere of a Christmas service and more! Whether you’re looking for a fun family day out or a night out with friends, there’s loads to do across November and December.
With Christmas markets, festive events, and beautiful lights all around the city, there isn’t a better time to plan a city break to Norwich. Extend your stay in the city so you can make the most of the wonderful atmosphere, plentiful shopping and delicious food and drink. There’s plenty of brilliant places to stay.
Christmastime is the perfect season to spend with family, whether it’s on a visit to Father Christmas or at a performance everyone can enjoy. From merry music to festive films and sparkling lights, there’s plenty to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, from the start of the season through to the school holidays.
It’s no exaggeration to say there’s something for everyone in Norwich – especially for groups at Christmas. Whether splitting off and individually taking yourself around, or organising a group visit to see the City of Stories, we’ve got plenty to do.
