Christmas

$Norwich\'s Christmas Tunnel of Lights$

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Khushee Street food will be at the Hingham Christmas Market.

Khushee Street food will be at the Hingham Christmas Market.

Street food, snow globe and 40 stalls at upcoming Christmas market

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

A scene from a previous Norfolk Christmas Fair at Godwick Great Barn. Picture: Supplied by Kate MacNicol

Christmas market with 30 local gift and food stalls coming to barn

The Christmas Shed is making a comeback to The Goat Shed in Honingham.

The Christmas Shed is making a comeback to The Goat Shed in Honingham.

Farm shop opening 'Christmas Shed' with festive stalls and food tastings

The Christmas Shed is making a comeback to The Goat Shed in Honingham.

The Christmas Shed is making a comeback to The Goat Shed in Honingham.

Farm shop opening 'Christmas Shed' with festive stalls and food tastings

Conductor on the Polar Express, Paul Andrew Goldsmith, at the Mid-Norfolk Railway at Dereham.

Conductor on the Polar Express, Paul Andrew Goldsmith, at the Mid-Norfolk Railway at Dereham.

5 festive trains you can ride in Norfolk this Christmas

Conductor on the Polar Express, Paul Andrew Goldsmith, at the Mid-Norfolk Railway at Dereham.

Conductor on the Polar Express, Paul Andrew Goldsmith, at the Mid-Norfolk Railway at Dereham.

All aboard! Magical Polar Express train returning to Norfolk

People enjoyed a special Christmas event at Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

People enjoyed a special Christmas event at Ellenor Fenn Garden in Dereham

Pocket park's first Christmas event is roaring success

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

Breckland councillor Alison Webb hands Christmas presents over to Leigh Doran from the Daisy Programme at Dereham Windmill

Breckland councillor Alison Webb hands Christmas presents over to Leigh Doran from the Daisy Programme at Dereham Windmill

Christmas gifts generously donated to domestic abuse charity

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham for 2020 Pictures: BRITTANY WOODMAN

Mid-Norfolk Railway cancels remaining journeys on Polar Express

Paget Adams Drive in Dereham is known for it's amazing Christmas lights

Paget Adams Drive in Dereham is known for it's amazing Christmas lights

Could this be Norfolk's most Christmassy street?

A white Christmas in Norfolk this year has not been ruled out.

A white Christmas in Norfolk this year has not been ruled out.

White Christmas in Norfolk not ruled out

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

From Amazon to ASOS: When are the last delivery dates before Christmas?

Dennis and Mandy Firmage, from Dereham, cannot put up their usual display of Christmas lights due to ill health

Dennis and Mandy Firmage, from Dereham, cannot put up their usual display of Christmas lights due to ill health

Christmas lights couple will not put up display this year due to ill health

Neckless of Japanese pearls with aquamarines, sapphires, diamonds, moonstones, labradorite and seed pearls inspired by seaweed found on Holkham beach. Made by Lisa Bambridge of Stoned and Hammered

Neckless of Japanese pearls with aquamarines, sapphires, diamonds, moonstones, labradorite and seed pearls inspired by seaweed found on Holkham beach. Made by Lisa Bambridge of Stoned and Hammered

Beautiful gift ideas - made in Norfolk

Bin collections in Breckland have been disrupted

Bin collections in Breckland have been disrupted

All the changes to Norfolk's bin collections over Christmas

From Tuesday May 4, people without coronavirus symptoms will be able to access tests at Dereham Baptist Church

From Tuesday May 4, people without coronavirus symptoms will be able to access tests at Dereham Baptist Church

Excitement as church's wreath trail returns to Dereham

There are plenty of places in Breckland where you can see Santa on his sleigh this year

There are plenty of places in Breckland where you can see Santa on his sleigh this year

Where can I see Santa on his sleigh in Breckland this Christmas?

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Supermarkets reveal Christmas opening hours

The Goat Shed at Fielding Cottage has opened a giant German Christmas market.

The Goat Shed at Fielding Cottage has opened a giant German Christmas market.

'A little bit special' - German Christmas market opens at Norfolk farm

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

There will be more bank holidays than usual this December and January

When are the bank holidays this Christmas?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Residents have been left without water and toilet facilities in Yaxham after raw sewage flooding.

Residents have been left without water and toilet facilities in Yaxham after raw sewage flooding.

Breckland Council

Misery as raw sewage pours into homes

Soldiers from The Regimental Associations from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as 'The Welsh Cavalry', and Royal Yeomanry are deployed on Operation CABRIT in Poland, supporting NATO over Christmas.

Soldiers from The Regimental Associations from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, also known as 'The Welsh Cavalry', and Royal Yeomanry are deployed on Operation CABRIT in Poland, supporting NATO over Christmas.

Families of Norfolk-based troops deployed in Poland get festive surprise

'We're in this together' - Tips to fight off loneliness this Christmas

Lesley Nelson, 55, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer two years ago has had her plans for a perfect final Christmas

Lesley Nelson, 55, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer two years ago has had her plans for a perfect final Christmas

Woman's hopes for 'perfect final Christmas' are destroyed

Assistant manager Louise Iverson, manager Shonette Mooney and cook Claire Raiper from Dereham Meeting Point

Assistant manager Louise Iverson, manager Shonette Mooney and cook Claire Raiper from Dereham Meeting Point

Day centre make and deliver hampers for the elderly this Christmas

There were 44 coronavirus patients in beds at Norfolk's hospitals at the start of October. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

There were 44 coronavirus patients in beds at Norfolk's hospitals at the start of October. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Norfolk urged to 'think carefully' about Christmas by local health bosses

Coco the dog, who started a fire at a Dereham flat by chewing through the lights on a Christmas tree.

Coco the dog, who started a fire at a Dereham flat by chewing through the lights on a Christmas tree.

Woman throws burning Christmas tree out of window after dog chews lights

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Dr Louise Smith, director of public health for Norfolk. Picture: Norfolk County Council

Norfolk sees 283 new Covid cases in a day

People can still see their families over Christmas.

People can still see their families over Christmas.

Everything you need to know about Christmas Covid rules

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing on coronavirus in Downing Street, London.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing on coronavirus in Downing Street, London.

'Have yourselves a merry little Christmas', says PM on Covid rules

A virtual carolling service featuring the Dereham Town Band will be published on YouTube by St Nicholas’ Church Dereham

A virtual carolling service featuring the Dereham Town Band will be published on YouTube by St Nicholas’ Church Dereham

Community prepares Covid-secure Christmas celebrations

Christmas bubbles are hanging in the balance, with talks set to continue.

Christmas bubbles are hanging in the balance, with talks set to continue.

Christmas bubbles hanging in the balance as Covid cases rise

Gressenhall Workhouse's dining room in 1926

Gressenhall Workhouse's dining room in 1926

How 'undeserving' single mums got no Christmas lunch at workhouse

Many people are worried about loneliness this Christmas - perhaps even more so than usual

Many people are worried about loneliness this Christmas - perhaps even more so than usual

'Not Alone' campaign launched to help people's mental health over Christmas

Dereham Baptist Church has created a festive wreath trail through the town to try and spread some Christmas cheer.

Dereham Baptist Church has created a festive wreath trail through the town to try and spread some Christmas cheer.

Church creates festive wreath trail in town

Former British Airways Cabin Crew, Abbi King, becomes new manager of The Gemini in Dereham

Former British Airways Cabin Crew, Abbi King, becomes new manager of The Gemini in Dereham

From cabin crew to pub manager - woman's new lockdown chapter

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Branch staff bought items from Dereham’s toy shops to give to some of the most vulnerable young people in the area in time for Christmas

Dereham high street favourite makes toy donation

The Gemini Pub on Sandy Lane in Dereham

The Gemini Pub on Sandy Lane in Dereham

Pub to run breakfast with Santa experience for youngsters

Happy children wave their golden tickets from Santa in ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure's Santa's Gotto. Picture: Danielle Booden

Happy children wave their golden tickets from Santa in ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure's Santa's Gotto. Picture: Danielle Booden

Families flock to dinosaur park for Santa's Grotto event with a 2020 twist

Between December 23 and 27, you can attend a service with members of a Christmas bubble

Between December 23 and 27, you can attend a service with members of a Christmas bubble

Where in Norfolk can you celebrate Christmas in church this year?

Derek Scales who has spent the past five weeks putting up thousands of Christmas lights to raise money for Norfolk Hospice. Picture: DANIELLE BOODEN

Derek Scales who has spent the past five weeks putting up thousands of Christmas lights to raise money for Norfolk Hospice. Picture: DANIELLE BOODEN

Brilliant light display in memory of late wife brightens up Christmas

Melanie Share has launched an appeal to get gifts to residents in care homes.

Melanie Share has launched an appeal to get gifts to residents in care homes.

Mum launches Christmas gift appeal for care home residents

Puppy Farming SOU raid on Whents Farm, Kent

Puppy Farming SOU raid on Whents Farm, Kent

Illegal puppy farm warning as one in ten plan to buy dog for Christmas

The Red Lion pub in Dereham is appealing for toys to give to struggling families this Christmas

The Red Lion pub in Dereham is appealing for toys to give to struggling families this Christmas

Pub asks for donations to Christmas toy appeal

A Christmas play at Southwold Primary School in 2004. Picture: BILL DARNELL

A Christmas play at Southwold Primary School in 2004. Picture: BILL DARNELL

Memories of Christmas past - Our childhood celebrations at home and school

Give your recipient something inexpensive but satisfying such as a decent bar of Fair Trade chocolate. Then devote the bulk of the money to a good cause Picture: Allison Balaam/citizenside.com

Give your recipient something inexpensive but satisfying such as a decent bar of Fair Trade chocolate. Then devote the bulk of the money to a good cause Picture: Allison Balaam/citizenside.com

What’s the worst Secret Santa gift you’ve ever had?

Cole's Brandy Christmas Pudding, made with a generous helping of fine brandy Picture: COLE�S PUDDINGS

Cole's Brandy Christmas Pudding, made with a generous helping of fine brandy Picture: COLE�S PUDDINGS

Is it too early to dream about Christmas puddings? Here are some crackers

We love the weeks of pointing out Christmas lights, such as these in Wood Avens Way, Wymondham. Picture Ella Wilkinson.

We love the weeks of pointing out Christmas lights, such as these in Wood Avens Way, Wymondham. Picture Ella Wilkinson.

You can stuff your Bah Humbug

Chefs ready to cook up a storm for the Dereham Salvation Army Christmas lunch. Picture: Trevor Theobald

Chefs ready to cook up a storm for the Dereham Salvation Army Christmas lunch. Picture: Trevor Theobald

Salvation Army supports hundreds of needy people and families