Banham Zoo hosting Christmas Enterprise Festival in 2023

Banham Zoo's Christmas Enterprise festival will be held for three days from November 24.

Visitors will be able to browse 50 stalls including Christmas wreath makers, knitwear providers, a dog treat stall, pre-loved decorations, artwork, children's clothing and jewellery.

The magical Christmas Grotto awaits families who board the Winter Express (Image: Zoological Society of East Anglia)

The magical Christmas grotto also awaits families who board the Winter Express to meet Father Christmas in his Wild Workshop.

A brand-new Christmas show starring Pedro the armadillo, Gus the white-faced owl and Bramble the barn owl will launch on the same day. 

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Brambles' Christmas Adventure is a tale of friendship, adaptation, and holiday magic that aims to capture the whole family's attention. 

Claudia Roberts, CEO of the Zoological Society of East Anglia (ZSEA), said: “We’re delighted to introduce this event.

A brand new show starring Brambles the barn owl will open the same day (Image: Zoological Society of East Anglia)

"Small businesses have had a tough few years and as part of our initiative to help the local community, we have provided 50 free stalls.

"It is the perfect way for visitors to pick up some wonderful Norfolk-made Christmas gifts while seeing our fantastic animals and creating some special memories.”

The event runs from November 24 to Sunday 26 and opens at 9.30am.

The festival is included with zoo admission tickets, which are £23 for adults, with children going free throughout November.

Christmas Experience tickets including the train, grotto and Christmas show are £24.95 per person, or the show can be booked separately for £5 per person.

George Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk, added: “I’m delighted to be formally opening the 2023 Norfolk Christmas Enterprise Festival - especially at Banham Zoo, a fantastic venue."