7 of the best Norfolk Christmas markets to visit in 2023

Jeremy and Kathryn Buxton of Eves Hill Farm are launching farmers' markets, starting with Christmas events in collaboration with Native2Norfolk (Image: Supplied) 

1. Christmas Market, Booton

Where: Eves Hill Farm, Reepham Road, Booton, NR10 4TD

When: November 26, 10am-4pm

Price: Free entry and parking 

Couple Jeremy and Kathryn Buxton run Eves Hill Farm in Booton, near Reepham, and they have teamed up with Native2Norfolk to host festive markets.

After the success of the Christmas Craft Fair on November 19, the second event is the Christmas Market, which will be more food and drink-led, on November 26.

It will have around 40 stalls, a street food courtyard and a Santa's grotto. 

READ MORE: Eves Hill Farm near Reepham launching farmers' markets

The Festive Fair returns to The Forum in Norwich later this month Picture: VisitNorwich (Image: Supplied)

2. Festive Fair, Norwich

Where: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF

When: November 23 to 26, 11am to 7pm on Thursday, 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am to 4pm on the Sunday

Price: Free entry 

There will be lots of local stalls inside The Forum, selling art, cakes, jewellery and more, and from Friday onwards there will also be outdoor food and drink stands. 

Norfolk’s own Pavilion Brass Quintet will be playing festive tunes each day and you can meet miniature donkeys on Saturday and Sunday. 

The Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre is back at the Minster Picture: Supplied by Great Yarmouth Town Centre Partnership

3. Christmas Fayre in the Minster, Great Yarmouth

Where: Minster of St. Nicholas Church, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NE

When: November 24-26, 10am-8pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday, 10am-4pm on Sunday

Price: Free entry 

The Great Yarmouth Christmas Fayre is an annual three-day event with more than 30 stalls, entertainment and on Saturday and Sunday Father Christmas will be visiting too. 

Make an evening of it on Friday (November 24) with the town's Christmas lights switch-on at 7pm on the Market Place followed by fireworks, with entertainment from 5pm. 

READ MORE: 7 of the best Norfolk Christmas lights switch-ons in 2023

The Creake Abbey Christmas Gift Fair is returning for 2023 Picture: Matthew Clayton (Image: Matthew Clayton)

4. Christmas Gift Fair, North Creake

Where: Creake Abbey, North Creake, Fakenham, NR21 9LF

When: November 25, 10am-3pm

Price: Free entry and parking 

There will be more than 90 stalls with gifts for all ages, including your four-legged friends, and local food and drink.

There will also be hot drinks and street food from the likes of The Hope Coffee Co, Green Wave Coffee and Owie's Big Black Piggy Porkers. 

READ MORE: Enchanting lantern trail and funfair running in Norfolk this Christmas

Shopping at the Pensthorpe Christmas market Picture: Steve Adams (Image: Steve Adams)

5. Christmas Market, Pensthorpe

Where: Pensthorpe Natural Park, Pensthorpe Road, Pensthorpe, Fakenham, NR21 0LN

When: November 26, 10am-4pm

Price: £3 entry (this does not include entry into the reserve), free entry for under 16s and annual members, free parking, book at pensthorpe.com

East Anglia’s best food and drink businesses, artists and crafters will showcase their products at this popular Christmas market. 

Guests can pack even more magic into their visit by upgrading their tickets with entry to the Pensthorpe reserve.

The Wymondham Abbey Christmas Fair returns in 2023 with even more stalls (Image: Supplied)

6. Christmas Fair, Wymondham

Where:  Wymondham Abbey, Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH

When: December 2, 11am-4pm

Price: Free entry

This Christmas market will feature more than 70 stalls and there will also be street food and entertainment from The Spangle Steel Pan Band.

The local goodies for sale will include wooden homewares, ceramics, textiles, knitwear, confectionary, bakes, jewellery, art, gin, candles, Christmas decorations, beauty products and floral wreaths.

READ MORE: Holkham hosts candlelight tours and Christmas market in 2023

Head to Holkham for its annual Christmas market Picture: Holkham (Image: Holkham)

7. Christmas Market, Holkham

Where: Holkham Hall, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB

When: December 9-10, 10am-4pm on both days

Price: Free entry, parking charges apply

The market will take place in The Lady Elizabeth Wing and Courtyard, with more than 60 local and regional producers showcasing artisan food, drink and gifts.

The Fakenham Town Band and Nelson’s Shantymen will help get visitors into the festive spirit.