Thursford

Thursford A truly unique multi-award-winning attraction based in North Norfolk

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular 10th November - 23rd December 2026. Book now!
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Thursford Steam Museum open 11am - 4pm (Sun - Thurs)

Adventure Play Fair open everyday 10am - 4pm For Christmas Spectacular cast jobs please contact www.thursfordjobs.com/

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November & December

Christmas Spectacular – the largest Christmas show in the country. Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground c

arousels, a cast of over 130 performers deliver an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. Thursford's Enchanted Journey of Light - Your journey will progress into the Santa’s Magical Journey Building, you will travel past the penguins and polar bears to the giant-sized teddy bears! Get ready to see how the elves have loaded Santa’s sleigh, then past the busy elves hard at work in the toy factory using the wondrous wrapping machine! Throughout your journey you’ll meet lots of fantasy land characters including the snowman family, make sure you watch out for their snowballs! Your journey continues as you venture outside to the Lantern Light Extravaganza, bigger and better for 2024 and with lots of new creatures for you to marvel at: a beautiful, breath-taking festival of luminous sculptures, from a fantasy underwater world to the wilds of the North Pole. Sana’s Magical Journey into Christmas – a trip to Santa will never be the same again with this truly unforgettable journey to the perfect Christmas memory. Back in 2024! April - September
The Thursford Collection a living heritage of sights, sounds and sensations of the golden age of steam are never forgotten, whether experiencing them for the first time, or remembering then from the last. Climb on board and enjoy all the fun of the fairground on our traditional carousels and gondola. Delight in the unique sounds of the mighty Wurlitzer Show with Robert Wolfe. Shows daily at 12:30pm and 2pm.

A reminder that the Steam Museum will be closed Sunday 30th August for a private event, reopening in time for the bank h...
29/08/2026

A reminder that the Steam Museum will be closed Sunday 30th August for a private event, reopening in time for the bank holiday (31st). We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Adventure Play Fair will remain open 10am - 4pm.

https://www.thursford.com/

28/08/2026

Plans for the upcoming August Bank Holiday weekend?

Book your tickets and step right up to one of East Anglia's biggest, and most fun fairgrounds. But we'll let you in on a little secret... it's all a giant outdoor play park!

Open 10am - 4pm every day!

https://thursfordadventureplayfair.com/

It can be all fun backstage just before our cast head out in front of 1,400 audience members. Here's just a peek from Ac...
27/08/2026

It can be all fun backstage just before our cast head out in front of 1,400 audience members. Here's just a peek from Act 1 in 2025...

Book your tickets for 2026 now! Selling fast!

Please note the Steam Museum will be closed 26th, 27th August & 30th August for a private event. Reopening 31st August. ...
25/08/2026

Please note the Steam Museum will be closed 26th, 27th August & 30th August for a private event. Reopening 31st August. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Adventure Play Fair will still be open every day, 10am - 4pm.

https://www.thursford.com/

Our final Backstage Tea & Tour will take place on Tuesday 1st September! The perfect excuse to extend the bank holiday w...
24/08/2026

Our final Backstage Tea & Tour will take place on Tuesday 1st September! The perfect excuse to extend the bank holiday weekend. Featuring a guided tour behind the scenes of the multi-award-winning show, a delicious afternoon tea, and entry to the famous Steam Museum, this popular sell out event invites you to a truly unique day out.

Last remaining tickets available: https://www.thursford.com/tea-and-tour-2026/

23/08/2026

There's not long left to visit the famous Thursford Steam Museum before we close our doors for 2026! Celebrating 50 years this year, come and see the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs!

https://www.thursford.com/steam-museum/

What can we say, it's kinda chic being truly unique... 🤷‍♀️
22/08/2026

What can we say, it's kinda chic being truly unique... 🤷‍♀️

21/08/2026

Summer's not over yet. We have a bright, colourful adventure playground just waiting for lots more visitors to enjoy in the final days of the holidays.

Booking strongly advised for this truly unique day out. Book now!

https://thursfordadventureplayfair.com/

Taking a little look back at last year's cast with some behind the scenes shots of the dressing rooms!One month until 20...
16/08/2026

Taking a little look back at last year's cast with some behind the scenes shots of the dressing rooms!

One month until 2026's cast will be arriving onsite to rehearse for our spellbinding 49th production. Have you got your tickets yet?

Address

Fakenham
NR210AS

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441328878477

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