Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nab-last-minute-tickets-to-a-performance">Nab last-minute tickets to a performance</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/@richardjarmy-Cinderella-Dress-Run-RJ203789.jpg" alt="Cinderella at Norwich Theatre Royal 2025" class="wp-image-74178" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/@richardjarmy-Cinderella-Dress-Run-RJ203789.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/@richardjarmy-Cinderella-Dress-Run-RJ203789-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/@richardjarmy-Cinderella-Dress-Run-RJ203789-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/@richardjarmy-Cinderella-Dress-Run-RJ203789-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Cinderella</em> at Norwich Theatre Royal</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rev up the drowsy vibe of what must be the sleepiest week of the year by snagging tickets to one of Norfolk’s festive spectaculars. <strong>Yarmouth’s</strong> <strong>Hippodrome Circus</strong> is keeping its&nbsp;<a href="https://hippodromecircus.com/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Spectacular</a>&nbsp;going until&nbsp;<strong>Sun 4 Jan</strong>&nbsp;(think fire-breathing, death–defying stunts and synchronised swimming), while <strong>Cromer Pier</strong>’s all-singing, all-dancing&nbsp;<a href="https://cromer.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873651151/events/128577825" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Show</a>&nbsp;is on until&nbsp;<strong>Sun 28 Dec</strong>. Partial to a panto? The season’s still in full swing – catch top West End stars in&nbsp;<strong>Norwich Theatre Royal’s</strong> <em><a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/arts-culture-things-to-do/review-cinderella-norwich-theatre-royal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinderella</a></em> (on until&nbsp;<strong>Sun 4 Jan</strong>), <em><a href="https://www.carrowroad.co.uk/whats-on/dick-whittington-pantomime/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dick Whittington</a></em> storm <strong>Carrow Road</strong> on <strong>Fri 2 Jan</strong> plus <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/christmas-panto-guide-norfolk-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">loads more still available to book</a> across the county. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-be-brrrave-and-take-a-dip-in-the-north-sea">Be <em>brrrave</em> and take a dip in the North Sea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/sheringham-new-years-day-dip-credit-chris-taylor-photo.jpg" alt="Sheringham New Year's Day Dip. Credit Chris Taylor Photo" class="wp-image-46377" style="aspect-ratio:1.5015015015015014;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/sheringham-new-years-day-dip-credit-chris-taylor-photo.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/sheringham-new-years-day-dip-credit-chris-taylor-photo-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/sheringham-new-years-day-dip-credit-chris-taylor-photo-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/sheringham-new-years-day-dip-credit-chris-taylor-photo-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sheringham New Year&#8217;s Day Dip. Credit: <a href="https://www.christaylorphoto.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">christaylorphoto.co.uk</a></figcaption></figure>



<p>Tackle a bracing North Sea plunge if you have the nerve! Norfolk’s festive swims are a loved local tradition around the coast, with plenty of Santas and elves dipping more than just a toe in every year.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northnorfolkbeachrunners.com/cromer-boxing-day-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cromer’s Boxing Day Dip</a> kicks off with a fun run at 1130am before an invigorating dip on the right-hand side of Cromer Pier at 1230pm. Also on Boxing Day you can take the plunge in <strong>Mundesley</strong> and <strong>Sea Palling</strong>. Over in <strong>Sheringham</strong>, the annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SheringhamNYDDip/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year&#8217;s Day Dip</a> is going ahead after all this year too. Caught the open water swimming bug?&nbsp;Don’t miss our lowdown on the <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/wellbeing/winter-swimming-in-norfolk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best spots for a dip this winter</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blow-away-the-cobwebs-on-a-stunning-winter-walk">Blow away the cobwebs on a stunning winter walk</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/oxburgh-estate-credit-ray-gressieux-national-trust.jpg" alt="Oxburgh Estate - credit Ray Gressieux, National Trust" class="wp-image-46220" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/oxburgh-estate-credit-ray-gressieux-national-trust.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/oxburgh-estate-credit-ray-gressieux-national-trust-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/oxburgh-estate-credit-ray-gressieux-national-trust-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/oxburgh-estate-credit-ray-gressieux-national-trust-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Oxburgh Estate &#8211; credit Ray Gressieux, National Trust</figcaption></figure>



<p>Bundling up for a wintry walk is a must, particularly if you’re flagging from festivities. The grounds of local National Trust gems like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate?origin=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blickling</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/felbrigg-hall-gardens-and-estate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Felbrigg</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate?origin=search" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oxburgh</a>&nbsp;are all open during Twixmas and a great starting point. Elsewhere, join the Boxing Day pilgrimage to spot grey seal pups at&nbsp;<strong>Horsey</strong>&nbsp;or make like the royals and mooch around&nbsp;<strong>Sandringham</strong>&nbsp;– we’ve&nbsp;curated a rundown of the best walks for Boxing Day. Need a pub trip to be coaxed out into the cold? Stroll and scoff your way across Norfolk with these&nbsp;<a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/winter-pub-walks-in-norfolk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">winter walks with cosy pubs en route</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enjoy-a-glow-show">Enjoy a glow show</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/6880-On-Move-2024-web.jpg" alt="steam train on Norfolk Lights Express, North Norfolk Railway" class="wp-image-74473" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/6880-On-Move-2024-web.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/6880-On-Move-2024-web-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/12/6880-On-Move-2024-web-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Local Crimbo light trails might be dimming down, but a few are still shining bright! Catch the final days of the <strong>North Norfolk Railway</strong>’s&nbsp;<a href="https://nnrailway.co.uk/the-norfolk-lights-express/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norfolk Lights Express</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Sheringham</strong>&nbsp;(it’s on until&nbsp;<strong>Sat 3 Jan</strong>), where thousands of glittering lights adorn the steam-hauled train. Get your snaps before hopping aboard and settling into your vintage carriage as you cruise past festive scenes. Also shining bright is the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/blickling-estate/christmas-blickling-estate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blickling Estate</a> and <a href="https://www.illuminate-ipswich.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Illuminate Ipswich</a> across the border into Suffolk. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-take-a-spin-on-an-ice-rink">Take a spin on an ice rink</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/ice-skating-canva10.jpg" alt="Woman sitting on ice tying laces of ice skates" class="wp-image-46217" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/ice-skating-canva10.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/ice-skating-canva10-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/ice-skating-canva10-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/ice-skating-canva10-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Nip over to the <strong>Norfolk Showground</strong> in&nbsp;<strong>New Costessey</strong>, where&nbsp;<a href="https://winterwonderlandnorwich.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Wonderland</a>&nbsp;is still a haven of Christmas joy until&nbsp;<strong>Sun 4 Jan</strong> – get your skates on and wobble your way round the ice rink there (the UK’s biggest canopied al fresco rink, we’ll have you know), before making your way round the fairground rides and Christmas tree maze. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-catch-some-culture">Catch some culture</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="791" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/Mona-Hatoum-Hot-spot-2006-a4-1-1024x810-1.jpg" alt="Seeds of Hate and Hope part of Can We Stop Killing Each Other?" class="wp-image-72793" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/Mona-Hatoum-Hot-spot-2006-a4-1-1024x810-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/Mona-Hatoum-Hot-spot-2006-a4-1-1024x810-1-800x633.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/10/Mona-Hatoum-Hot-spot-2006-a4-1-1024x810-1-768x607.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><a href="https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/seeds-of-hate-and-hope/"><em>Seeds of Hate and Hope</em></a></strong> part of <em>Can We Stop Killing Each Other?</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Cap off the year with a cultural high – most of Norfolk’s museums and galleries are back open after Boxing Day, including the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sainsbury Centre</a></strong>&nbsp;at the UEA in <strong>Norwich</strong>, where the whopping <a href="https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/can-we-stop-killing-each-other/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Can We Stop Killing Each Other?</em> </a>series rages on until May. Featuring several linked exhibitions which explore the fundamental questions of why humans are led to kill and the culture that wrestles with this notion such as in art, film, TV and theatre. Incredibly insightful and thought-provoking stuff. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ring-in-new-year-in-style">Ring in New Year in style</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/champagne-sparkler-party.jpg" alt="Champagne glasses and sparklers" class="wp-image-46342" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/champagne-sparkler-party.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/champagne-sparkler-party-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/champagne-sparkler-party-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2023/12/champagne-sparkler-party-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>There&#8217;s fab NYE events happening in Norfolk for every kind of person. Whether you like to party (check out the <a href="https://tickets.mhtickets.com/sales/salesevent/19351" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Casino Royale</a> inspired night at the Rooftop Gardens in Norwich), fancy an indulgent night away (this package at <a href="https://www.parkfarm-hotel.co.uk/offers-and-news/new-years-eve-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Park Farm Hotel &amp; Leisure</a> in Hethersett looks amazing) or prefer to keep things quiet and cosy (hunkering down at <a href="https://thebrisleybell.co.uk/events/christmas-new-year-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Brisley Bell</a> is always a good idea) the county has you covered. Here&#8217;s our round-up of the <a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/nye-2025-norfolk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">best events to bid adieu to 2025</a>, whatever your style.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more"><em>IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</em></h2>



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