From festive train rides to magical trails, see Norfolk in a new light at these illuminated events running over the 2023 festive season.
1. Luminate, Sandringham
Where: Sandringham Estate, PE35 6EH
When: Now until December 24, entry times from 4.30pm to 8pm
Price: Adults: £18.25-£23.25, children: £13.25-£16.75 (depending on date of visit), luminate.live/sandringham-estate
Enjoy a mesmerising mile-long light trail through the Royal Parkland at Sandringham and you will also be able to toast marshmallows by the fire pit and sip mulled wine.
The immersive experience features stunning lighting elements and intriguing light play, all set to music.
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2. Enchanted Journey of Light, Thursford
Where: Thursford Collection, Thursford, NR21 0AS
When: Now until December 24, from 3.15pm on days when Santa's Magical Journey isn't running, from 5.15pm if it is
Price: Adults and children: £22, ages 2 and under: free, thursford.com or call 01328 878477
The gardens at Thursford have been transformed into a stunning spectacle of sculptures and displays, with an outdoor bar, food and a funfair too.
More than 400 new individual lanterns have been added for 2023, including Candy Land, and the experience can be packaged with Santa’s Magical Journey to meet Father Christmas.
READ MORE: First look at Enchanted Journey of Light 2023 at Thursford
3. Norfolk Lights Express, Sheringham
Where: North Norfolk Railway PLC, Station Approach, Sheringham, NR26 8RA
When: Now until January 1 2024, 5pm/7.30pm
Price: £22.50-£30 depending on travel date, nnrailway.co.uk
Arrive at Sheringham Station as it gets dark to ride a steam-hauled train illuminated by thousands of tiny lights.
As you go on a festive journey to Holt and back, you will see around 10 colourful lit-up dioramas out the window and there will be onboard narration and music too.
4. Christmas Visits at Bressingham, Bressingham
Where: Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, Low Road, Bressingham, IP22 2AA
When: Weekends from December 2 to 17, daily from December 21-24
Price: Entry only (any age): £12.50, child (aged 3-12) with present: £15.22, ages 1-2 with present: £9.54, under 1 with present: £6.13, under 1 no present: free, carer: £7, (prices more with a donation), bressingham.co.uk
Under twinkling fairy lights, ride on a steam train on the Fen Railway, take a spin on the Gallopers and visit Father Christmas, which includes a present for children aged up to 12 years old.
In the Exhibition Hall, vehicles will be decorated especially for the season and wander around a Christmassy Walmington-on-Sea to see the Dad’s Army display.
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5. Tunnel of Lights, Norwich
Where: Eaton Park Miniature Railway, Eaton Park, Norwich, NR4 7AU
When: Sundays from December 3, 11.30am-3.30pm
Price: £1 for children, £1.50 for adults, turn-up on the day
Head to the Eaton Park Miniature Railway to see the illuminated tunnel ahead of a magical Christmas journey.
The railway is owned and operated by volunteer members of the Norwich & District Society of Model Engineers (NDSME).
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