Thursford is home to the famous Christmas Spectacular, a three-hour extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, comedy, and speciality acts.
Firmly putting North Norfolk on the map, the show has grown from a small carol concert in an old farm shed, into one of the biggest Christmas shows of its kind in Europe. Every November and December, the Thursford Steam Museum (which houses the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs) is transformed into a winter wonderland, offering audiences the opportunity to escape into the world of Christmas and leave their troubles at the door.
With a new show every year, the team continually strives to push the limits in terms of performance and production, becoming bigger and better than the last.
Preparations for the show begin in January and continues throughout the year up until rehearsals start in September. In 2023, the show welcomed its most immersive production yet with the installation of a new state-of-the-art sound system.
This year there have been upgrades to the seating, lighting and the Wurlitzer organ.
The show will also welcome four new world-class speciality acts with a Contortion Duo from Ukraine, an Icarian act from Italy, a Diablo act from Chile, and return of Extreme Mountain Biker, Danny Butler – this time as a duo. The show also welcomes the return of comedian and compere, Lloyd Hollett – The Comedy Wordsmith after a successful first year.
Performed through song, music, and dance, this Christmas story takes audiences on a journey to Christmas Eve.
With a cast of over 120 singers, dancers, live orchestra, and speciality acts performing on a 130ft stage and across the aisles inside a 1,400 seated steam museum, entertainment doesn’t get much bigger than this!
John Cushing OBE, Director, and Producer said: “Thursford offers something for everyone.
Whether it’s classic Christmas carols, opera, musicals, or all out theatre, there is an abundance of festive fun to enjoy.
Audiences travel from all over the country and overseas to see our show.
Tickets sell out every year so book early to avoid disappointment.”
Ticket prices for 2024 have been frozen in a bid to tackle the rising costs and as a thank you to both coach operators and customers who continue to book year-after-year. The decision is a testament to Thursford’s commitment to providing affordable, world-class entertainment during the festive season.
The Thursford Christmas Spectacular was recently named Best Christmas Experience at the Group Leisure and Travel Awards. The annual initiative is organised by Group Leisure & Travel magazine and voted for by readers who organise all sorts of day trips, short breaks and holidays for clubs, societies, local communities, friends and family.
Running from 8th November – 23rd December 2024 with performances at 2pm and 7pm, tickets for the 47th production are on sale now. Visitors can also stop by the shopping village and enjoy a bite to eat in the Garden Pavilion. The complex is fully accessible and offers free parking.
Book online at
www.thursford.com
or call the Box Office on
01328 878477