A whole host of Christmas markets and fairs are taking place at The Forum in Norwich over the festive season.

All these upcoming events at the city centre venue have free entry. 

1. Jabbawocky Crafts Christmas Markets

When: November 15-16, December 20-21: 10am-5pm

The perfect place to find special festive gifts with arts, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, candles, food, drink and much more.

2. Norfolk Craft Fairs

When: November 15-16, December 12-13, December 19-21: 10am-6pm (until 8pm on Thursdays)

Browse an exciting selection of crafts and gifts from local traders and artists.

A whole host of Christmas markets are planned at The Forum in 2024A whole host of Christmas markets are planned at The Forum in 2024 (Image: Luke Witcomb)

3. Norfolk Creations Christmas Arts and Crafts Market

When: December 16-22: 10am-5pm (Thursday: until 6.30pm, Saturday: 9am-6pm)

A market packed full of gifts from local makers.

4. UNIK Design Christmas Market

When: November 21-23: 9.30am-5.30pm

UNIK Design returns with a great selection of handmade crafts for sale straight from the designers. 

5. Leeway Christmas Fayre

When: November 23: 9am-5pm

Support Leeway Charity and shop from local, independent businesses at this fair full of gifts.

6. Norwich Vegans Christmas Market 

When: November 24: 10am-4pm

There will be a range of stalls offering plant-based hot and cold food, body care, candles, environmentally-friendly gifts and much more.

Shop from independent businesses at various Christmas markets at The ForumShop from independent businesses at various Christmas markets at The Forum (Image: Luke Witcomb)

7. Festive Fair

When: November 28: 11am-7pm, November 29 and 30: 10am-6pm, December 1: 10am-4pm

From pottery to preserves, there will be East Anglian stalls galore at this four-day event.

Norfolk’s Pavilion Brass Quintet will play festive tunes outside The Forum each day.

There will also be seasonal food and drink stands and miniature donkeys and owls will visit on select days. 

8. Global Village Christmas Market

When: December 5-7: 10am-5pm

This Christmas market will feature traders, illustrators and makers selling beautiful gifts from around the world.

On Saturday, enjoy live music, hot food and mulled wine.

9. Local Makers Market

When: December 14: 10am-4pm

Expect handmade ceramics, prints, jewellery, homewares and textiles all produced by talented local makers.