Support local makers and producers at one of these brilliant Christmas markets taking place in the Norwich area in 2023. 

Norwich Evening News: Sarah Cee of Sarah Cee Designs organises Christmas markets in the Norwich areaSarah Cee of Sarah Cee Designs organises Christmas markets in the Norwich area (Image: Sarah Cee)

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. 

Norwich Evening News: The Festive Fair is returning to The ForumThe Festive Fair is returning to The Forum (Image: Supplied)

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. 

Norwich Evening News: The Global Village Christmas Market at The ForumThe Global Village Christmas Market at The Forum (Image: Newsquest)

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. 

Norwich Evening News: The Wymondham Abbey Christmas FairThe Wymondham Abbey Christmas Fair (Image: Supplied)

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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Norwich Evening News: The Local Makers Market returns to the Shoe Factory in Norwich for Christmas Picture: Sol Elibol/Local Makers MarketThe Local Makers Market returns to the Shoe Factory in Norwich for Christmas Picture: Sol Elibol/Local Makers Market (Image: Sol Elibol/Local Makers Market)

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. 

Norwich Evening News: The Brew and Friends Christmas market returns to The HallsThe Brew and Friends Christmas market returns to The Halls (Image: Brew and Friends)

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.