Support local makers and producers at one of these brilliant Christmas markets taking place in the Norwich area in 2023.
1. Christmas Market, Hoveton
Where: Hoveton Village Hall, Stalham Road, Hoveton, NR12 8DU
When: November 25, 11am-3pm
Price: Free entry and parking
Local business Sarah Cee Designs has organised several Christmas markets in the Norwich area this year, including this upcoming event in Hoveton with 30 stalls.
Expect everything from candles to cakes and there will also be a charity tombola, with a pop-up café too.
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.
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3. Fierce Babe Xmas Market, Norwich
Where: The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RQ
When: November 26, 11am-4pm
Price: Free entry
There will be stalls from more than 25 independent businesses at this Christmas market, run by people who identify as women, trans or part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Expect jewellery, prints, homewares, accessories and lots more that you won't find on the high street.
4. Global Village Christmas Market, Norwich
Where: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
When: November 30 to December 2, 10am-5pm
Price: Free entry
Buy gifts from around the world at this upcoming Christmas market, which will welcome a diverse group of traders, illustrators and makers.
There will be a focus on fairly-traded and eco-conscious products and it will be indoors only on Thursday and Friday, expanding to outside on Saturday.
5. 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.
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6. Christmas Market, Norwich
Where: Shoe Factory Social Club, St Mary's Plain, Norwich, NR3 3AF
When: December 9-10, 10am-4pm
Price: Free entry
The Local Makers Market is back with a two-day festive extravaganza at the Shoe Factory, with 80 craft stalls across two floors each day.
There will also be a DJ and a bar so you can enjoy a cup of mulled wine or beer while you shop.
7. Christmas Makers Market, Norwich
Where: The Halls, St Andrew's Plain, Norwich, NR3 1AU
When: December 17, 10am-4pm
Price: £2.50 online at brewandfriends.co.uk or buy on the day (cash or card), entry includes a mulled wine
Brew Norfolk and Friends runs curated makers' markets and there will be lots of festive goodies at its Christmas event.
From ceramics to jewellery, it is the perfect opportunity to support small and local businesses.
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