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Warner Gunton Hall Leisure & Evening Entertainment
Across days 1–3, settle into the adults-only setting of Warner Gunton Hall on the Suffolk coast and soak in the lakeside atmosphere. Explore 55 acres of woodland, gardens and a picturesque lake, follow easy pathways for a gentle stroll, or visit the leisure centre to unwind between excursions.
As dusk falls, enjoy the resort’s evening entertainment in a relaxed, sociable setting — think live music, light cabaret and opportunities to enjoy a free evening with a drink from the bar. The coastal air, welcoming staff and unhurried pace make this a comfortable base to pause for photos and reflection after your festive adventures.
Itinerary
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
We head to Thursford for the highlight of our break, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Before the show, we have time to discover the ‘olde worlde’ village of shops, selling everything from fabulous Christmas decorations, gifts, crafts and toys to fashion and accessories. We then take our seats for this spectacular musical extravaganza, a delightful celebration of the festive season with an eclectic fusion of traditional carols and chart-topping favourites by a cast of over 120 professional singers, dancers and musicians.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
We spend some time at leisure in the charming city of Norwich. One of the most complete medieval cities in the country, Norwich is steeped in history and atmosphere, with winding lanes lined with period buildings and an imposing Norman cathedral, which boasts the second tallest spire in England.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.
Norwich City Visit & Cathedral Quarter
On day 3, head to Norwich and enjoy a free afternoon exploring one of England’s most complete medieval cities. Stroll the cobbles of Elm Hill, wander the independent boutiques of the Norwich Lanes and admire the colour-splashed roofs of Norwich Market. Follow the River Wensum for quiet views, or seek out the looming Norman keep of Norwich Castle.
Don’t miss the chance to step inside Norwich Cathedral, whose Romanesque nave and graceful cloisters sit beneath the second tallest spire in England. The city’s flint-fronted churches and timbered merchant houses trace a story from Norman conquest to wool-trade prosperity, creating an atmosphere that invites you to pause for photos and reflection before returning to the coast.
Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Festive Village
On day 2, travel into rural Norfolk and browse the ‘olde worlde’ village of shops at Thursford, filled with hand-crafted ornaments, festive gifts and seasonal trimmings. As the lights dim, take your seats for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular — a high-energy celebration where traditional carols and chart-topping favourites meet lavish staging and glittering costumes performed by a cast of over 120.
Staged amid twinkling forests and towering Christmas trees, the production showcases precision choreography, rich choral harmonies and the resonant sound of the mighty Wurlitzer organ. Set near Fakenham, the show grew from the Thursford Collection founded by George Cushing, famed for its steam engines and fairground heritage — the perfect Norfolk setting to pause for photos and reflection on the season’s spirit.
Performance times vary by date (matinee or evening). When an evening performance is scheduled, lunch replaces dinner at the hotel that day.
