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Set in a quiet part of Norfolk is The Parlour in B

Set in a quiet part of Norfolk is The Parlour in Binham, right next to the beautiful Binham Priory.

Whether you're looking for a traditional breakfast, something simple like warming porridge or the delicious pancakes, there are some great options to choose from.

Along with a great hot chocolate, I went for the pancakes with Greek yoghurt, fresh fruit and fruit compote and wow, were they good! There was not a crumb left on my plate they were that good.

Take some time to look in the small shop, where you can buy handmade cards, jams, ice cream and most importantly, get something from the CHEESE VENDING MACHINE. Yes, there's a cheese vending machine.

After food is a great time to take a walk around Binham Priory and the surrounding area. The Priory is free to enter and it's so beautiful.

📍 Binham Parlour, Abbey Farm, Warham Rd, Fakenham NR21 0DQ

@the_parlour_binham

🕙 Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 or 10am until 4pm

Free Christmas fun for the kids? @castlequarter_

Free Christmas fun for the kids? @castlequarter_ has beautiful Christmas decorations, designed to be amazing photo ops too.

With a sparkly train, huge Christmas present and sleigh complete with wintery backdrop, it's a must next time you're in the city.

AD | There's nothing like a show at @hippodromegy

AD | There's nothing like a show at @hippodromegy
to get you in the mood for Christmas.

Join @justjackjay and @thebenlangleyshow as they try to find the spirit of Christmas, with the help of the audience.

A show filled with great music, comedy and exciting acts, there's really something for everyone. There are acts from all over the world, with the likes of aerialists, jugglers and gymnasts. We had our eyes covered so many times, so there's a fair amount of danger too!

Don't miss the second half where the whole stage turns into a swimming pool. The Hippodrome swimmers are amazing, and add something truly special so an already phenomenal show.

What do you like to see at a circus?

🎟 Shows run until 5th January 2025

📍 Hippodrome Circus, St. Georges Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EU

There aren't many free things to do this time of t

There aren't many free things to do this time of the year but when there is, tickets go within minutes!

Every year @soulchurchuk host The Wonder, a free show. Tickets go 'on sale' in November, with a second batch a bit later. You have to be quick if you want tickets.

Held in a massive auditorium, there's so much seating and we were wowed at how big it was.

The Wonder is a fun family Christmas show, focusing on finding the real meaning of Christmas. I definitely didn't think we'd be seeing Dora the Explorer, Indiana Jones or heading off to a jungle, but that's what happened.

The show is fun with a lovely meaning behind it, without being too in your face. Obviously this is a show put on by a church so there are elements of religion throughout.

Overall, we had such a lovely couple of hours and felt so welcomed. Erin loved having pictures after the show and it was a lovely end to our time there.

AD | If you're visiting Luminate at Sandringham f

AD | If you're visiting Luminate at Sandringham for the first time this year, you'll want to make sure you make the most of your visit! Here are some of our top tips:

🌟 Book an early timeslot if possible - there's loads to see and do and this allows you to take your time and not rush.

🌟 Bring a powerbank - You're going to want to take lots of photos and videos and the last thing you'll want is for your phone battery to die. Bring a powerbank just in case.

🌟 Wrap up warm! - the weather can change quite quickly and the entire event is outside. The ground is mostly flat and in good condition but it could be muddy if there's been a lot of rain.

🌟 Some things cost extra - The Christmas Tree Maze and fairground rides all cost extra. Tokens cost £2.50 each with rides costing 1 token and the maze costing 2 tokens.

🌟 Food and drink - Around half way through the trail you can buy marshmallows to toast and they're huge! You get 2 on a stick for £2.50. You can also buy pizza slices and hot drinks at this point. At the main courtyard you'll find food vendors selling things like German sausages, chips, and crumble and custard. The food is on the pricey side but it's delicious.

📍 Sandringham Estate, PE35 6AB

⏰️ Open from 21st November to 24th December 2024

🎟 Tickets must be booked online in advance

AD | With Christmas just around the corner, I have

AD | With Christmas just around the corner, I have another amazing giveaway to share with you!

I'm giving my lovely followers a chance to win 1 of 4 Nintendo Switch games, from Outright Games! There will be 4 separate winners, each winning a download code for 1 of the following games.

Nick Jr. Party Adventure
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports
The PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance
Peppa Pig: World Adventures

Here's what you need to do to enter:

➡️ FOLLOW @theohallorans

➡️ LIKE this post

➡️ TAG a friend in the comments! You can tag as many people as you like, 1 tag per comment will count.

➡️ SHARE this post to your stories!

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The giveaway will end on Monday 16th December at 4pm. Winners will be picked at random and contacted only by TheOHallorans. Entrants must be 18 or over and residents of the UK. Prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. There will be a winner picked for each game separately. Prizes are download codes only. The giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or associated with Instagram.

We love a nice lunch, especially in the middle of

We love a nice lunch, especially in the middle of a day full of festive activities.

Over the weekend we went to @askitalian for the first time and had such a nice time.

Unfortunately many of the festive items on the menu weren't available and John ended up with his 3rd choice. He didn't really mind though in the end and loved the Pizza Natalie.

There's plenty of choice when it comes to children's meals and Erin really enjoyed chicken goujons and some of the best chips we've ever had.

My meal was completed with the Chocolate Etna! Hot toffee sauce, chocolate fondant and vanilla gelato... what's not to love?

We've been having a festive fun time with @kidzpop

We've been having a festive fun time with @kidzpopparty at the @maddermarket_theatre!

A show packed with Christmas songs, comedy and dancing, it's bound to get you in the mood for Christmas. There's a real mix of traditional carols, fun pop songs and even some Disney to enjoy.

We all love the comedy side of the show, laughing so much at a new take on the 12 days of Christmas and seeing what Joe and Pip can get up to! It's definitely interesting when you find things like spaghetti and cornflakes on your bag as you leave.

The whole cast take time at the end to have photos taken, even Santa! It's something Erin looks forward to after every Kidz Pop Party show we see.

Sadly the Christmas shows are over for this year but there will be more to look forward to in 2025!

📍 Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich
🎟 From £16

AD | It's panto season in Gorleston and this year

AD | It's panto season in Gorleston and this year you can see Cinderella!

This is such a family-friendly show, with something for everyone. Telling the well-known story of Cinderella, much loved characters and panto villains are bound to entertain.

There's loads of opportunities for the audience to get involved, cheering on Buttons or booing when the wicked step mother comes on the stage. We love joining in and shouting as loud as we can.

Unlike traditional theatre seating, Gorleston Pavilion has tables! It's so nice to have somewhere to put your drinks and snacks, without people trying to get past you!

Cinderella is on until 4th January and you can even book tickets for next year's panto at 2024 prices until 1st March!

📍 Pavilion Theatre | Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Norfolk NR31 6PP

🎟 Adults £16, Child £12, Concession £14

🕙 Shows run until 4th January 2025

AD | At this time of year, we always look for indo

AD | At this time of year, we always look for indoor activities for when we don't feel like braving the cold.

Located on the edge of Castle Quarter in Norwich is @stemcentre and @cafe.ufo_. Not only is there a fantastic cafe with delicious dishes like Korean inspired lunches, amazing bagels and great kid's meals but it's also a fun place for kids to learn.

Whether you play near the cafe, or the Discovery Zone which only costs £5, or take part in a workshop to learn how to code and build robotics, there's so much fun to be had.

Save this post and plan for a fun filled time when you next have a free day!

AD *GIVEAWAY* The Cromer Pier Christmas Show is o

AD *GIVEAWAY*

The Cromer Pier Christmas Show is one of our favourite festive days out in Norfolk and it's bound to get you in the mood for Christmas.

We're thrilled to be able to be giving away a pair of tickets for any show between Tuesday 17th and Friday 20th December!

Want to be in with a chance of winning? Here's what you need to do to enter:

🎅🏻 Follow both @theohallorans and @thecromerpier

🎄 Like this post

🎅🏻 Tag someone who you'd love to go with (each separate tag counts as an entry. Tag as many people as you like)

🎄 Share this post to your stories!

Giveaway ends on Sunday 8th December at 4pm. The winner will announced and contacted directly.

*Giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Entries will be checked and the winner will be picked at random.

AD | Did you know that @blicklingnt has its own li

AD | Did you know that @blicklingnt has its own light trail?

Garden of Lights runs from Saturday 30 November to Sunday 15 December, with time slots between 5pm and 8pm (last entry 630-645).

Taking a look at the four seasons, this is a lovely light trail for families. It doesn't take ages to get round and there's loads to see along the way.

You won't want to miss the games as you go round and the shadow puppet theatre is so much fun, whether you have kids with you or not.

Be sure to grab some delicious food before heading home. The smash burgers and waffles are phenomenal and I definitely recommend them.

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