From Christmas markets to the Sausage and Cider Festival, there is lots to look forward to in Norfolk this November. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.