Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Itinerary

Highlights

• Hotel for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner
• Visit & entrance to Thursford Christmas Spectacular
• Time at lesiure in King's Lynn (not tour departing 13 Nov)
• Visit to The Warehouse Antiques (not tours departing 6 Nov or 13 Nov)
• Time at leisure in Norwich (ONLY tour departing 13 Nov)

A Christmas Favourite!

Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel into Norfolk with a comfort stop en route. On arrival at your hotel there will be time to settle in before dinner. DBB

Day 2 - Included Excursion - King's Lynn and The Warehouse Antiques (Not for tour 13 Nov staying at Wensum Valley Hotel)
The Hanseatic town of King's Lynn was one of England's most important ports from as early as the 12th century and this maritime past is still very much in evidence today. Fine old merchants' houses stretch down to the river between cobbled lanes and the elegant Custom House overlooks the harbour. The town's heritage is reflected in an amazing array of historic buildings as well as the Market Place, one of region's grandest squares. There is a great self-guided walk to help you discover the town's past - the Maritime Trail. Enjoy time at leisure in the town today before joining the coach to the nearby Warehouse Antiques (or if you prefer to stay in King's Lynn the coach will pick you up later)

The Warehouse Antiques and Collectables is the largest antiques centre in East Anglia and has featured on TV's 'Bargain Hunt'. In 15,000 square feet of space, you'll find over 100 exhibitors offering a wide range of silver, coins, stamps, medals jewellery, militaria, vinyl, glassware, ceramics, art and furniture. Beautiful, high quality and affordable antiques range from the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco periods. There is also a specialist book shop with a selection of used and antiquarian books from best sellers to out of print rarities. You will also find a Steiff shop and a restaurant and bar. (Not included in the tour departing on Friday 6 November 2026)

For the tour departing on Friday 6 November 2026, the visit to The Thursford Christmas Spectacular will be the matinee 14:00 performance on Saturday 7 November 2026.  There will be free time in King's Lynn in the morning, before you join the coach to go to Thursford.   Return to the Hotel after the show for your evening meal.

Return to the hotel with enough time to freshen up before an early meal. 

Depart the hotel for the 19.00 performance of The Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred. Return to the hotel after the show.

PLEASE NOTE.....Christmas Spectacular tickets do not include entrance to the Santa's Magical Journey building. Entrance can be paid on the day,

Day 2 - Included Excursion - Norwich (Only for tour 13 Nov staying at Wensum Valley)
A wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city, the centre of Norwich is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart. As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. The city's historic street layout is wonderfully haphazard, but there's no need to get lost, just look for the obvious landmarks - the spire of the majestic Norman Cathedral, the domineering castle on its tall mound and City Hall's clock tower (the 1930s building is based on one in Stockholm). 

If it's sights and attractions you're after, then Norwich doesn't disappoint. The city has the largest undercover market in Europe, many museums and theatres, ancient pubs, cobbled streets such as Elm Hill, Timber Hill and Tombland (not what you think - the name derives from the Saxon word for an open space), ancient buildings such as St Andrew's Hall, half-timbered houses such as Dragon Hall, The Guildhall and Strangers' Hall, the Art Nouveau delight of the 1899 Royal Arcade, a jumble of medieval lanes and a delightful riverside along the winding Wensum. Here you'll come across picturesque Pull's Ferry, a 17th century flint house named after the last ferryman to work this stretch of the river.

ALL TOURS
Return to the hotel with enough time to freshen up before an early meal. Depart for the 19.00 performance of The Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred. Return to the hotel after the show.

                                                                                                                            Credit: Thursford Christmas Spectacular    

Day 3 - Say farewell and board the coach for your homeward journey. An interesting stop will be made on the way before reaching interchange for the last leg of your journey.

Please note this itinerary will be subject to change once day & time of Thursford Show tickets are confirmed

Accommodation

Norfolk Hotels

The Duke's Head Hotel, King's Lynn (NOT 13 Nov)
This historic 4* hotel faces the market square and is less than a minute's walk from High Street. Its striking powder-blue façade, a study in Georgian elegance, is very much a part of King's Lynn's Market Place. It's the quintessential market town hotel - a handsome hostelry with history at every turn, restored and restyled. Over the years it has hosted an impressive guest list including political icons, princesses; the who's who of King's Lynn's past - the Dukes Head has played host to them all. The hotel combines period charm and contemporary chic and spacious guest rooms offer comfort and modern facilities including tea / coffee making facilities and flat screen TV. There is a restaurant and lively bar. A lift serves the modern part of the hotel whilst some 'classic' rooms are accessible by stairs alone.
                                











Wensum Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club (13 Nov ONLY)
Set in extensive grounds, this 3* low-rise hotel features 2 golf courses and a leisure centre with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel is just 15 minutes from Norwich and a 5-minute walk from Taverham centre. The comfortable bedrooms offer free Wi-Fi, TV and tea / coffee making facilities. The restaurant has views across the golf course and there is a large lounge bar area. There is no lift but there are some ground floor rooms.