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22nd November - Norfolk Falconry Birds of Prey

For one day only you can meet, handle and photograph various birds of prey from Norfolk falconry including a Snowy owl, Indian eagle owl, European eagle owl, Barn owl, Kestrel, hawks, Red tail buzzard from 12.30 - 6.00pm with talks at 2-3pm and 4-5pm Tickets £5 adult £2.50 children pre book advised

Gressenhall Reading rooms, The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk,

Map Website Tel: 07923513511

29th November to 24th December - Bure Valley Railway - Santa Specials

Catch the Santa Train from Bure Valley Railway Wroxham Station to visit Santa in his Grotto at Aylsham station. Santa and his reindeer sleigh arrive with a personilised gift for each child. Fun & entertainment Prices £12 per person (for both adults and children) Booking essential.

Bure Valley Railway Aylsham Station Norwich Road Aylsham

Map Website Tel: 01263 733858 Fax: 01263 733858

29th November to 24th December - SANTA SPECIALS

Catch the Santa Train from Wroxham Station to visit Santa in his Grotto at Aylsham station. Santa and his reindeer sleigh arrive with a personilised gift for each child. Fun & entertainment Prices £12 per person (for both adults and children) Booking essential.

Aylsham Station Norwich Road Aylsham

Map Website Tel: 01253 733858 Fax: 01263 733814

29th November - 50 Christmas Trees in a Church Dickleburgh Official Opening

Official opening of the Christmas Tree festival at Dickleburgh Church by The Bishop of Norwich following a Service of Light at 5pm; closes 7pm.

Dickleburgh Church, The Street, Dickleburgh, Diss

Map Website Tel: 01379 854245

30th November to 7th December - 50 Christmas Trees in a Church Dickleburgh

60 individually decorated trees created by local organisations, vote for your favourite. Artist in residence, Nick Arnull, woodturner displaying decorative handmade wooden items. Open daily 10am to 7pm (closes 5pm, December 7). Admission charge. Refreshements

Dickleburgh Church, The Street, Dickleburgh, Diss

Map Website Tel: 01379 854245

13th December - HILLTOP - Santa's Grotto

Follow Rudolphs woodland adventure trail and zip through the trees to Santa's grotto.

£8.00 per child inc gift, hot choc and mince pie
Visiting Times between 11am - 3pm

Suitable for ages 4 - 10 yrs

Parents/Guardians enter free of charge.

Booking Advisable - tickets also available o

Hilltop, Old Wood, Sheringham, Norfolk

Map Website Tel: 01263 824514

13th December - Christmas Gift Fair & Santa's Grotto

An ideal christmas shopping experience all under one roof. The Sant's Grotto is run by the local charity 'The Lions' and you can have a cuppa and a mince pie in the Tea rooms. Everyone welcome!

The Memorial Hall

Map Tel: 01362 851573

13th December 2008 to 4th January 2009 - Christmas & New Year Punting & Walking Ghost Tours

Each evening from Saturday 13 December 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 (except Christmas Day) Scudamore’s and Visit Cambridge are running their annual festive Ghost Tours, which combine an atmospheric lantern-lit punt tour along the College Backs with a spooky guided walk to visit Cambridge's most hau

Scudamore's Mill Lane Punt Station

Map Website Tel: 01223 359 750

24th December - CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY NIGHT

Fun night for all the family.
6.30- 7.30pm Childrens Entertainer
7.30 - 8pm Finger Buffet
8pm Mini Fireworks & Childrens Entertainer
8.30pm Disco
£14.95 Adults
£8 per child 10 & under

Wensum Valley Hotel, Beech Ave, Taverham, Norwich

Map Website Tel: 01603 261012 Fax: 01603 261664

27th December 2008 to 4th January 2009 - Bure Valley Railway Mince Pie Special

Once the main Christmas festivities are over take time with the family for a leisurely stream train ride and one last indulgence of a mince pie - for this season anyway!
Trains depart Aylsham 11.00 and 14.15;
Wroxham 12.15 and 15.30. Adult £10.50 Child £6

Aysham Station Norwich Road Aylsham

Map Website Tel: 01263 733858 Fax: 01263 733814