Christmas 2025

Discover the magic of Christmas in Great Yarmouth

Are you dreaming of a Christmas getaway that combines the charm of a seaside town with a sprinkle of festive magic? Look no further than Great Yarmouth, it is perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers eager to soak up the Christmas spirit.

Imagine strolling along the historic Marine Parade, where the sea air is crisp and the festive lights twinkle like stars. Visit the bustling Christmas Fayre in the St. Nicholas Minster located in the town centre or catch the Christmas Light Switch On in Great Yarmouth. Or visit the charming resort of Gorleston and catch the Christmas light switch on and Fayre and picture yourself sipping a hot chocolate, or perhaps a mulled wine, as you browse through handcrafted gifts and decorations perfect for your little ones.

For families, Great Yarmouth offers an enchanting experience with its array of Christmas themed events such as the Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular at the amazing Hippodrome Circus. Don't miss the joyous Christmas pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk at the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre where fairy tales come to life on stage.

If you're a fan of bracing winter walks, the sandy shores of Great Yarmouth, Caister, Hemsby, Winterton, and Gorleston all provide a serene backdrop with sweeping views of the magnificient North Sea. It's the perfect setting to create memorable moments, whether it's building sandcastles with a frosty twist or simply wrapping up warm and enjoying the stunning scenery.

As the day winds down, retreat to one of the amazing cozy cottages or seafront hotels, or bring the little ones where you can escape for the ultimate Christmas experience at our Haven Seashore or Parkdean Cherry Tree holiday parks where this year you can immerse yourself in a Winter Wonderland perfect for your Christmas getaway. . Or treat yourself to one of our fabulous restaurants where you can unwind and enjoy a special dinner. The local cuisine in our restaurants features fresh, seasonal ingredients that are sure to satisfy any palate, from hearty roasts to exquisite seafood dishes.

Christmas in Great Yarmouth is more than just a getaway; it's an experience that captures the essence of Christmas. Join us this winter and create new traditions and unforgettable memories in a resort that celebrates Christmas in true festive style.

Book your Great Yarmouth Christmas stay with us now and step into a holiday postcard come to life!

Ongoing Events

Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre

Address

Great Yarmouth Minster, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom, NR30 1NE

Telephone

01493 745828

jonathan@gytcp.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

21st - 23rd November - The annual Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre is a 3-day free entry festive craft, gifts and food event held annually in the historic Great Yarmouth Minster of St. Nicholas Church, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth. This year the Fayre…

Dates

From:: 21 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
From:: 22 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
From:: 23 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

Great Yarmouth Christmas Lights Switch-On

Address

The Piazza, Great Yarmouth Market Place, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom, NR30 1NB

Telephone

01493 745828

jonathan@gytcp.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

21st November - The Great Yarmouth Christmas Lights and Fireworks event on Friday 21st November promises an exciting evening of family friendly entertainment with choirs, dance groups and live music ahead of the switch-on at 7pm immediately followed…

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From:: 21 Nov 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00

Norwegian Christmas Concert

Address

Great Yarmouth Minster, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom, NR30 1NE

Telephone

01493 745828

jonathan@gytcp.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

22nd November - Come join us for a magical evening at the Great Yarmouth Minster on Saturday 22nd November for the annual Norwegian Christmas Concert performed by the fantastic Lardal Kantori choir. Travelling to Great Yarmouth from their homes in…

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From:: 22 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00

Christmas Market

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

29th November - We're kicking off Christmas in style this year with our very own Christmas Market.
No need to book, just come along, free entry for all.

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From:: 29 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

Hirst's Christmas Fair

Address

Hirsts Farm Shop & Cafe, North Road, Ormesby, Norfolk, NR29 3LE

Telephone

+447796101130

farmshop@hirstfarms.co.uk

Ormesby

29th - 30th November - Our Christmas Fair returns this festive season, and we'd love to see you there!
There'll be lovely local crafts to shop from a range of makers, Christmas trees to take home and fabulous festive food from our café.
Oh, and of…

Dates

From:: 29 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025Open 09:30 - 15:00

Snowy's Conservation Crew

Address

Sea Life Great Yarmouth, Marine Parade, Great Yarmourth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH

Telephone

01493 330631

Gt.YarmouthSeaLifeCentre@merlinentertainments.biz

Great Yarmourth

From 29th November through Christmas - Join Snowy at Sea Life Great Yarmouth for a special arctic Christmas adventure to learn about the amazing North Pole and the animals that live there. Snowy is inviting families to take part in an arctic themed…

Dates

From:: 29 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

Swing into Christmas with Sarah Mai & Friends

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

29th November - An evening of music spanning through the golden era of swing.
Covering Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee and more

Dates

From:: 29 Nov 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00

Carols & Coffee

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

30th November - Start your Christmas season in the best possible way at our Carols and Coffee Service, on Sunday November 30th at 10.30am. This annual event is always popular with young and old alike, and is run by Cliff Park Community Church. It…

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From:: 30 Nov 2025Open 10:30 - 13:00

Christmas Craft Workshop for Children

Address

Wind Energy Museum, Staithe Road, Repps with Bastwick, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5JU

Telephone

07766 407864

info@windenginemuseum.co.uk

Repps with Bastwick, Great Yarmouth

Children will make their very own Christmas cards, decorations, and gift tags to take home and treasure.This activity is suitable for children aged 6–12, all children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. Please wear old clothes or…

Dates

From:: 30 Nov 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

Gorleston Christmas Lights Switch On

Address

High Street, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6RG

marketing@great-yarmouth.gov.uk

Great Yarmouth

30th November - Browse stalls, funfair rides and enjoy the entertainment taking place on the High Street. See Gorleston's Christmas lights switched on followed by a spectacular firework display.

Dates

From:: 30 Nov 2025Open 12:00 - 18:30

Jack and The Beanstalk - The Traditional Family Pantomime

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

4th December to the 3rd January 2026 - Join us for our 2025 traditional family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk Climb into Christmas with our brand new panto for 2025. Packed with laughs, songs, sparkle and plenty of audience participation, this is…

Dates

From:: 4 Dec 2025to3 Jan 2026

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

5th & 19th December - Join us in our charming theatre bar for a delightful Christmas Afternoon Tea, the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.
Indulge in a selection of freshly made and baked treats from the wonderful Dotty's Delights, served…

Dates

From:: 5 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30
From:: 19 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30

Noel Night Train

Address

Bure Valley Railway, Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

Telephone

01263 733858

info@bvrw.co.uk

Norwich Road, Aylsham

Varying dates in December - Enjoy Aylsham Station all lit up and decorated, whilst listening to Aylsham Brass Band playing festive favourites, before boarding our special evening train for a 60 minute journey by steam through Norfolk's night sky…

Dates

From:: 5 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30
From:: 11 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30
From:: 12 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30
From:: 18 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30

Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular

Address

Hippodrome Circus, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EU

Telephone

01493 738877

hippodromecircus@gmail.com

Great Yarmouth

December 6th to January 4th 2026 - Hippodrome Christmas Spectacular, With Jack Jay and Ben Langley plus an incredible international circus cast,
returns for another magical Christmas spectacular in 2025.

Dates

From:: 6 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

Jack's Big Stalk - Adult Pantomime

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

Various dates in December (check website for details) Something massive is sprouting in Gorleston this Christmas ... Jack's Big Stalk!
Join us for our brand new late-night, adults-only panto packed with filth, flair and full-on festive chaos. This…

Dates

From:: 6 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 7 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 12 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 13 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 14 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 19 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 20 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00
From:: 21 Dec 2025Open 20:30 - 23:00

Cinderella - St. George's Theatre Pantomime

Address

St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PG

Telephone

01493 331484

marketing@stgeorgestheatre.com

Great Yarmouth

13th to the 30th December 2025 - Cinderella does her family’s chores while recording and editing videos for TikTok. She is a party girl at heart and longs for the day she can show off her dance moves. Meanwhile, Prince Charming is hosting the…

Dates

From:: 13 Dec 2025to30 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:00

Revd Jassica Castillo-Burley in Concert

Address

Great Yarmouth Minster, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1NU

Telephone

01493 858410

office@gtyarmouthminster.org

Great Yarmouth

13th December -
Great Yarmouth Minster will be ringing with the sound of Gospel music on Saturday 13th December as the Revd Jassica Castillo-Burley brings her band to herald the beginning of the Minster's 'Three Ships Festival'. Revd Jassica joined…

Dates

From:: 13 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 18:00

"It's Christmas!" with Joe Ringer

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

18th December - Join popular vocalist Joe Ringer, his incredible "Juke Showband" and some of the UK's top vocal talent at the Gorleston Pavilion Theatre this December for a brand new festive spectacular!

Dates

From:: 18 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00

Kids Christmas Party

Address

Britannia Pier, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EH

Telephone

01493842209

info@britannia-pier.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

20th December - Come and join us and Santa with his helpers for some Christmas fun and games for all the family. Santa will help you get into the Christmas spirit with party games, music, snow machine and lots more.
Tickets: £5.00

Dates

From:: 20 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00

Christmas Cupcake Decorating

Address

Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6PP

Telephone

01493 662832

bookings@gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Gorleston, Great Yarmouth

23rd December - Dotty's Delights is hosting a Christmas Children's Cupcake Decorating Class, on Monday, 23rd December, 2025, at 10:30am.
Let this fun, creative and delicious activity get your budding bakers inspired with Christmas themed fondant art…

Dates

From:: 23 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00

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