From Christmas markets to the Sausage and Cider Festival, there is lots to look forward to in Norfolk this November.
1. Norwich Film Festival, Norwich
Where: Various venues in Norwich
When: November 6-19
Price: Various prices, book at norwichfilmfestival.co.uk
Norwich Film Festival returns for its 13th year and it includes 124 short films, with some starring celebrities such as Maxine Peake, Ben Whishaw and Sir Ian McKellen.
There will also be five feature events in collaboration with Cinema City, three of which will be followed by a Q&A with the directors.
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2. Christmas Spectacular, Thursford
Where: Thursford Collection, Thursford, NR21 0AS
When: November 8-December 23, 2pm and 7pm
Price: Prices start at £35.25, thursford.com or call 01328 878477
Expect a three-hour extravaganza of singing, dancing, comedy, speciality acts and festive fun at the biggest Christmas show of its kind in Europe.
This year there is a new state-of-the-art sound system and the compère is Lloyd Hollett – The Comedy Wordsmith.
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3. Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show, New Costessey
Where: Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, New Costessey, NR5 0TT
When: November 10-12, 9am-4pm
Price: Adults (16+) and concessions (60+): from £7, children (5-15): from £5, under 5s: free, norfolkfestiveshow.co.uk, free parking
Norfolk's biggest Christmas market returns to the Showground, on the outskirts of Norwich, and it will feature hundreds of stalls.
The items available for sale will include handmade Christmas decorations, unique gift ideas and lots of tasty yuletide food and drink.
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4. GIGGY, Great Yarmouth
Where: The Drill House, York Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2LZ
When: November 10, 17, 24, 7pm
Price: From £3, outtherearts.org.uk
An exciting new programme of live music events consisting of emerging new bands from around Great Yarmouth and across the UK.
Brought to you in collaboration with Freshly Greated, Norwich Arts Centre and Out There Arts, the upcoming gigs are Floral Image on November 10, Bag of Cans on November 17 and Nebula Sun on November 24.
5. Sausage and Cider Festival, Norwich
Where: The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU
When: November 25, sessions 12noon-5pm/6pm-11pm
Price: From £17.50 (plus booking fee), sausageandciderfest.co.uk/norwich
This popular touring food and drink festival is back in Norwich and there will be more than 25 different varieties of cider and at least 12 sausage flavours.
There will also be live music, eating competitions and craft beers at the event.
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6. Cromer Pier Christmas Show, Cromer
Where: Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre, Cromer, NR27 9HE
When: November 25-December 30, 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Price: From £15, cromerpier.co.uk or call 01263 512495
Enjoy an end-of-the-pier show like no other, featuring powerhouse vocals, spellbinding dance routines and thrilling speciality acts.
Norfolk entertainer Olly Day also returns to host the show for his 14th year.
7. WynterFest 2023, Wymondham
Where: Wymondham Market Cross, Wymondham, NR18 0AX
When: November 26, 12noon-5pm
Price: Free entry, see the full programme on the 'Wymondham Town Team' Facebook page
Wymondham Town Team is bringing back Wynterfest to the town centre and it will feature festive market stalls, a funfair, street food and live music.
There will also be a procession with Father Christmas and his Elves at 12.30pm and a lantern parade leaving Wymondham Abbey at 4pm.
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