A new Christmas market with stalls full of handmade stocking fillers and festive food is coming to a Norfolk zoo.

The Christmas Fair will open at Banham Zoo between 10am and 3pm on the weekend of December 7 and 8.

Guests will be able to shop with local vendors such as Mills Crumble Fudge, Paw and Bone and Pretty Odd Jewellery - offering everything from handmade sweet treats to pet accessories and jewellery.

The Banham Zoo Christmas Fair will run between December 7 and 8 (Image: Banham Zoo)Local food vendors including Wonkey Donkey, Lavender Latte’s, Suffolk Pig Roast, Tikka Tonic and The Potato Pod will also be dishing up a variety of hot food.

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Guests can also enjoy sipping on hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and traditional mulled wine as they see animals such as penguins.

Guests can enjoy a festive hot drink and bite to eat before seeing the animals (Image: Banham Zoo) On December 8, guests can get into the festive spirit by watching children perform Christmas singalongs as well as a special performance by vocal trio The Three Chordettes. 

Rachael Cozens, community and engagement manager at ZSEA, said: "We have a range of talented local crafters and vendors coming to Banham Zoo to share with our visitors

"There’s something to eat and shop for everyone."