Winter Wonderland Norwich
Visitors can skate beneath a canopy of sparkling lights on a large covered outdoor real ice rink or enjoy festive rides and roller coasters like the Crazy Mouse. The event features an illuminated trail leading through sparkling displays, a 60-metre Sky Swing, and panoramic views from the Observation Wheel. Guests can also visit Santa's Enchanted Grotto, browse handcrafted gifts along Mistletoe Lane Christmas Market, and relax with drinks inside the Alpine Lodge bar.
What to Expect
Features one of the UK's largest covered outdoor real ice rinks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Winter Wonderland Norwich
Food & Drink
Festive food is available, and the Alpine Lodge's licensed bar serves hot chocolates, warming festive drinks, mulled wine and other drinks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and festive-activity seekers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
High
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free entry. The page gives no prices for the individual experiences. – Get tickets
- Hours: 20–30 November: Friday 4pm–10pm; Saturday 11am–10pm; Sunday 11am–9pm. 1–20 December: Mon–Thurs 4pm–9pm; Friday 4pm–10pm; Saturday 11am–10pm; Sunday 11am–9pm. 21–25 December: Mon–Wed 11am–9pm; Christmas Eve 11am–7pm; Christmas Day closed. 26 December–3 January: daily 12 to 9pm.
Tips & Advice
- Book Santa's Enchanted Grotto early, since grotto tickets will sell out, and allow time for the North Pole Post Office trail on the way in.
- Pick up a ride wristband or Fun Card if you plan to try several rides, such as the AirMaxx and the Crazy Mouse coaster.
- Stay until dusk for the new Journey to the North Pole: Illuminated trail, when thousands of lights transform the showground into a North Pole adventure.
- Try the Sky Swing after dark if you can, when thousands of Christmas lights sparkle beneath your feet instead of daytime views.
- Leave the children at home for Grinchy's Grotto Takeover on 5 or 19 December, an adults-only comedy grotto with its own tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- Grinchy's Grotto Takeover: an adults-only comedy grotto on two nights only, 5 and 19 December, with its own tickets.
- New for 2026: Journey to the North Pole: Illuminated, a light trail that comes alive as dusk falls.
- New for 2026: the 60m Sky Swing Star Flyer above the Norfolk Showground.
- Christmas party bookings are available at the Alpine Lodge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Winter Wonderland Norwich for?
Friends and families of all ages. The exception is Grinchy's Grotto Takeover, which is for grown-ups only.
What's new this year?
Journey to the North Pole: Illuminated, a light trail through festive displays, and the 60m Sky Swing Star Flyer.
What happens at Santa's Enchanted Grotto?
You follow a festive trail to the North Pole Post Office, meet Santa to share Christmas wishes, and have photo chances with the elves.
Where can we get a drink?
The Alpine Lodge has a fully licensed bar, open daily, with comfortable seating. It serves hot chocolates, festive drinks, mulled wine and other drinks.
How do the rides work?
Wristbands and Fun Cards are available for the fairground, which has the AirMaxx, the Crazy Mouse roller coaster and other rides.
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