Christmas Spectacular tickets DO NOT include entrance into Santa’s Magical Journey or the Enchanted Journey of Light.
Essential carer tickets are available and can only be booked over the phone on 01328878477. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Please note our Tea & Tour and Steam Tour events have now sold out for 2024. Private tours of groups of 25+ people can still be booked. Please call 01328 878477 to find out more.
COME EAT AND DRINK WITH US HERE AT THURSFORD!
Whether you’re looking for a meal, sweet treat or a quick snack, we have plenty of options for you to enjoy!
There’s plenty of choice at Thursford. From delicious hot food such as pie and mash or fish & chips to baked cakes (including our famous mince pies!) to a sausage roll or sandwich – we have something for everyone to enjoy! Our catering areas also sell a range of hot and cold drinks from coffee to fizz to alcohol to mulled wine.
We have multiple places to stop and eat or drink:
The Garden Pavilion
A selection of hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and confectionery. Hot and cold drinks also available.
The Barn Café
A selection of hot meals, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, and confectionery. Hot and cold drinks also available.
The Carousel Tea Bar
Mince pies, pastries and hot & cold drinks.
The Foyer
Serves mince pies, cakes, sweet treats and hot & cold drinks.
The Bar
Serves cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mulled wine and mince pies.
Don’t forget to stop for a bit of retail therapy with our selection of shops.
PLACES TO EAT NEAR THURSFORD
The Owl Tearooms
The Owl is the oldest tearoom in Norfolk and situated in the picturesque Georgian town of Holt, just 7 miles from Thursford. Friendly bakery and coffee shop in the town centre with a spacious tearoom and licensed dining room behind. Everything is made on the premises by hand with an emphasis on fresh, delicious food and drink served with a smile. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon teas. Booking recommended.
The Feathers is situated in Holt’s bustling high street, a Georgian gem of a town that’s perfectly just 7.5 miles from Thursford. Lined with cafes, galleries and thriving independent shops, bustling with activity particularly during the festive period when the town lights are a sight to behold, the perfect place for a festive pit stop to refuel. Open for food all day, every day. Serving breakfast, lunch, light-bites, dinner, and festive set menu.
In the Center of Swaffham, makes us the ideal choice for pre-performance drinks or food or overnight stays if going to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Guests can enjoy dining in our restaurant, a drink in our bar where we have 18 lines of draught lagers ales etc the food and service we deliver caters for all diets. Also catering for coaches, ideal for breakfast or luncheon venue if you have a group attending the show.
The Three Horseshoes, Briston is situated 6 miles from Thursford. Enjoy our delicious menus made with local produce, and carefully selected list of wines, local ales, and gins. With a beautiful garden, cosy bar and restaurant, relax at The Three Horseshoes in summer or winter, rain or shine. The five newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms are sublimely comfortable, and we have a large car park too.
The Three Horseshoes team look forward to welcoming you!
Situated in the charming village of South Creake, The Ostrich Inn serves delicious, locally sourced dishes and daily specials. Lunch is served from 11:30am and a pre-evening show dinner is available from 16:00pm every day.
A large car park is available which can accommodate coaches.
Please phone to make a reservation – booking essential. We hope to see you soon.
The Wiveton Bell, situated a mile from Blakeney, close to the unspoilt salt marshes of the North Norfolk coastal landscape and just 8 miles from Thursford. Our cosy and relaxed pub has an open fire, seasonal menus and view over the village green and church. Open all day for drinks, breakfast, lunch, light-bites, dinner and our festive set menus.
Overlooking a pretty, leafy Georgian square in the bustling seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea, The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for a visit to Thursford, just an 8.5 mile drive, and an adventure on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Newly refurbished and inspired by the towns maritime charm, the pub and dining room have been lovingly updated. Food is available all day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, sharing plates and festive set menus.
