Now that we are into November, lots of Norfolk towns will be switching on their Christmas Lights during this month and the early part of December, some are accompanied by entertainment, others Christmas Markets, so if you are looking for somewhere to take the family to get in the festive mood, check out Christmas Lights Norfolk.
Christmas Lights Norfolk Switch Ons 2024
Norwich Lights Switch On
Date : Thursday 14th November 2024
This years event takes place Thursday 14 November 2024 full details will be announced nearer the time.
On 2 November Chantry Place will be launching their spectacular Christmas lights, including Santa’s sleigh and an 8-meter Christmas tree inside – plus, a new walkthrough Christmas present photo opportunity on Chantry Square.
For further information CLICK HERE
Burnham Market Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 16th November 2024
A magical family event with live music, Santa’s Grotto, street food, fun activities, shopping and eateries. Car parking on the playing field available.
Gorleston Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 17th November 2024
The Gorleston Christmas Lights Switch On will be taking place on Sunday 17th November.
From midday to 6.30pm, the shops will be open and additional vendors will line the road selling a wide range of handmade crafts, gifts, food, drinks and sweet treats.
The official light switch-on is at 5pm with fireworks following at 6pm.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Great Yarmouth Lights Switch On
Date : Friday 22nd November 2024
The location of the event will be on the north side of the covered market as work continues to upgrade the public realm in the south piazza area.
The event will be hosted by Harbour Radio and promises an exciting evening of entertainment of local singers, Panto, choirs, dance groups and a Britpop tribute band leading up to the grand switch-on by her worship the Mayor of Great Yarmouth at 7pm.
Town Centre shops will be open until 8pm as will the many craft and gifts stalls at the annual 3-day Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre in St Nicholas Church which returns that weekend.
Parking in the Council’s town centre car parks is free after 4pm and all-day on weekends until from 23rd November until 29th December.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Attleborough Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 24th November 2024
One of the county’s most famous Christmas light Carnival and light switch on.
Lots off Stalls, fairground rides and food. Carnival is at 13:00-18:00pm
Light switch on is at 16:15pm
For Further information CLICK HERE
Dereham Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 24th November 2024
There will be fair rides, donkey rides, food vendors, Santa’s Grotto in the Assembly Rooms, face painting & hair braiding.
Performances on stage and plenty of stalls, many of which are run by local groups and organisations raising money for various charities.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Downham Market Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 24th November 2024
Celebrate the start of the festive season with a traditional mix of funfair rides, live music stage, craft fair, and festive stalls… and Santa might make an appearance too!
For Further information CLICK HERE
Watton Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 24th November 2024
They’ll have Father Christmas in his Grotto, Face Painting, Food and Drink Stalls, DJ, Crafts, Live Bands, and don’t forget the light switch on at 4pm!
The Methodist Centre will also be open with activities for children, Watton country market, refreshments, and a Christmas Carol activity trail for children – so there’s lots going on for everyone!
For Further information CLICK HERE
Kings Lynn Lights Switch On
Date : 24th November 2024
There will be family activities in town during the day, entertainment on stage in the Tuesday Market Place in the afternoon and the lights will be turned on at 5pm.
Discover King’s Lynn and the Vancouver Quarter start the festive fun with children’s lantern making inside The Place in New Conduit Street between midday and 4pm. Between 12-1pm the lantern making session will be a quiet one for children who are sensitive to noise or a lot of people.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Aylsham Lights Switch On
Date : Friday 29th November 2024
Stalls open 5pm Lights switch on 6pm at Aylsham Town Hall, Market Place and Red Lion Street
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…time for the Christmas lights switch on!
For Further information CLICK HERE
Hoveton & Wroxham Light Switch On
Date : Friday 29th November 2024
Their first ever light switch on by the Bridge with Santa, with late night opening, pop-up stalls, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas Carols.
For further information CLICK HERE
Swaffham Lights Switch On
Date : Friday 29th November 2024
Santa will be making a special appearance and doing meet and greets, so bring the family for a chance to say hello! The town’s local eateries have been encouraged to stay open and offer Christmassy-themed treats for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The lights will be switched on at 5pm, followed by a magical lantern parade starting at 5.30pm. There will also be festive entertainment on the Buttercross throughout the evening as well as a fun fair!
Don’t miss out on this festive evening—mark it in your diary!
For Further information CLICK HERE
Thetford Lights Switch On
Date : Friday 29th November 2024
This year’s Thetford Christmas Lights Switch on takes place on Friday 29th November 2024, with events from 5 pm-9 pm in Thetford town centre.
Local school choirs will join us by the river, starting at 5 pm to kick off the evening’s events. Then at 5.30 pm Santa will be welcomed to Thetford, joining us at the riverside as he arrives on his river sleigh.
This year will bring a Narnia-themed trail across shops in the town centre for families to take part in as they head towards Thetford Market Place for the switch-on at 6.30 pm.
For Further information CLICK HERE
North Walsham Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 30th November 2024
Further details to follow
For Further information CLICK HERE
Fakenham Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 30th November 2024
Join us for our annual Christmas Craft Fayre and lights switch on
Exciting News for Fakenham Christmas Craft Fayre & Light Switch On
This year to celebrate our lovely lights being switched on we will be dressing up in store all things princess & Disney….
For Further information CLICK HERE
Wells-Next-Sea Christmas Tide Festival & Lights
Date : Saturday 30th November 2024
The Wells Christmas Tide Festival will Take Place On Saturday 30th November 2024. The date has been chosen with tide timings in mind, to ensure as many as possible can enjoy Santa’s arrival on Wells Quay by boat.
The festival commences on 29th November but 30th will be when they have all the street entertainers, the switching on of the lights, the procession, the arrival of Father Christmas by boat and the spectacular Fireworks over the marshes.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Harleston Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 30th November 2024
Christmas Market and Christmas Tree Lights Switch on taking place on Saturday 30th November from 12-7pm.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Hunstanton Christmas Lights Switch On
Date : Sunday 1st December 2024
A fun filled day, Live Entertainment, Street Entertainers, Indoor Food and Gift Fair in Town Hall, West Norfolk Food & Drink Market in High St, Father Christmas at Theatre, Fairground Rides from Rainbow Park.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Sheringham Lights Switch on
Date : Sunday 1st December
Get into the festive spirit and join us for a day filled with fun and excitement!
Enjoy discounts and special deals across shops, cafes, takeaways, pubs, and amusement arcades.
Join the FREE scavenger hunt! Spot the mischievous elves hiding in shop windows for your chance to win prizes.
For Further information CLICK HERE
Diss Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 7th December 2024
“Countdown to Christmas” at the Diss’ Christmas Lights Switch-On, Saturday 7th December 2024, 1.30pm- 6.30pm at Diss Market Place!
STALLS: Food & Drink stalls outside at Diss Market Place, Charity stalls inside at St Mary’s Church
FUNFAIR at Mere’s Mouth
PARADE: Santa will travel on the Steam Museum’s vintage fire engine along Mere Street to Market Place at 5.40pm. Joined by his elves, Dinsdale, the panto cast and the Town Mayor.
ENTERTAINMENT: A variety of performers including headline act Will Power! Punch & Judy Shows outside United Reformed Church and an All About Light Show inside the URC.
SANTA’S GROTTO: Open 1.30pm – 5pm at United Reformed Church – no booking required. £3 per child, includes a gift.
LIGHTS ON: Xmas Lights Switch-On will take place at 6pm!
For Further information CLICK HERE
Cromer Lights Switch On
Date : Saturday 7th December 2024
The switch on ceremony will start at 16:30 and the Christmas lights will be switched on at 16:45. This will be preceded by entertainment inside the Church.
For Further information CLICK HERE
The Norfolk Christmas Lights Switch On events are a great family friendly evening out, if there are any more that i’ve missed, let me know and i’ll add them to the list.