East Dereham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in East Dereham and surrounding areas
East Dereham invites you to enjoy Christmas 2025 across the Market Place and around Bishop Bonner’s Cottage as the town hosts parades, seasonal concerts and festive markets. Local shops and the high street come alive with Christmas lights while holiday activities and family-friendly things to do include town parades, community performances and seasonal tours of nearby historic sites. From cozy evenings under the lights to lively market stalls and community parades, East Dereham’s Christmas entertainment offers warm seasonal fun for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsFestive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
Christmas Lights
20 eventsSponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
Christmas Shows
14 eventsEurope's largest Christmas show with a cast of 130.
Christmas Parties
12 eventsFestive party nights with discounted accommodation.
Christmas Activities
22 eventsCandlelit Advent procession with carols and readings
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Christmas in Cambridge
(Cambridge)
Festive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
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Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Peterborough)
Sponsorship opportunities for brand visibility during the festive season.
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Thursford Christmas Spectacular
(Fakenham)
Europe's largest Christmas show with a cast of 130.
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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
(Cambridge)
Illuminated trail celebrating plants after dark.
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Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event
(Bury St Edmunds)
Town lights up for St. Edmund's Day with festive stalls and characters.
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Norfolk County Winter Wonderland Norwich
(New Costessey)
Spectacular Christmas light displays and festive attractions
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East Dereham Christmas Events Map
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East Dereham Christmas FAQ
The Market Place Christmas lights switch-on and the local Christmas market are among the biggest annual events in East Dereham.
East Dereham’s festive traditions include the Market Place lights switch-on and community-led craft fairs, bringing locals together each December.
The Market Place and Church Street are the most popular spots, but many residential neighborhoods also feature festive light displays.
The Market Place hosts the main Christmas market, and local halls or community centers often feature craft fairs and vendor stalls.
Viewing the Christmas lights, visiting the Market Place market, and attending community events are great free or low-cost options.
The lights switch-on, Christmas market, and local craft fairs are all family-friendly, with activities and treats for children.