Nothing says Christmas quite like a bustling Christmas market, and this year there are a whole host of rather delightful yuletide markets to check out in East Anglia.
Christmas Market at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Visitors to the annual Christmas Market at St Edmundsbury Cathedral have the chance to browse over 50 stalls packed with festive delights, all while marvelling at the beautiful interiors of the Cathedral.
Kids will also get the chance to meet Inka, an adorable Polar Bear, who will be giving three performances on Saturday. The life-like polar bear will be accompanied by a Sami man in traditional dress from Svalbard, which is one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas bearing important messages about climate change in an exciting and easy-to-digest manner.
Where: Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1LS
When: Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th November 2022
More information: stedscathedral.org
Festive Fair at the Forum
Sample Christmas snacks and drinks while browsing all sorts of yuletide wares from local makers at the popular Festive Fair at the Forum once again this Christmas.
Also, Pavilion Brass Quintet, tenor Benjamin Lake and soprano Catherine Joule will all be providing a dazzling Christmas ambience with a selection of festive tunes over the course of the market.
Where: The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF
When: Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th November 2022
More information: theforumnorwich.co.uk
Saxmundham Victorian Christmas Fayre
The highly popular Saxmundham Victorian Christmas Fayre is back again for the festive season this year. There will be street performers, fairground rides, scrumptious food and artisan stalls to browse for the perfect gift.
Where: High St, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1AF
When: Friday 2nd December 2022
More information: eventbrite.co.uk
The Christmas Courtyard
A collection of local artisans will be selling gifts and Christmas crafts alongside street food vendors at this Christmas market at Waresley Park Estate. There will also be a spectacular array of lights illuminating the grounds too!
Where: Waresley Park Estate, Waresley Park, Stud Gamlingay Road, Sandy SG19 3DD
When: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022
More information: eventbrite.co.uk
Christmas Food, Drink and Gift Market
Get stocked up on all things Christmas at the Holkham Hall Christmas Market. From stocking fillers to tasty treats to wow your guests come Christmas day, you will find all you need here.
Where: Lady Elizabeth Wing, Holkham Hall, Holkham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB
When: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December 2022
More information: holkham.co.uk
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