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Free Online Competition for kids of all ages — simply scan the QR code found on posters throughout Sheringham and follow the instructions. Find at least 20+ elves hidden in Sheringham shop and business windows.
Lots of Prizes must be won!
Prefer a paper entry form? Collect one from Red Lobster Gallery.
Share your Elf Photo on Facebook or Instagram with #SheringhamElfHunt — and Santa could pick yours for a BONUS prize!
Some of the MANY PRIZES will be drawn at the Light Switch On at 4.45pm. So Get hunting and join in the fun!
To enter post your form online or at the postbox at Red Lobster Gallery by 4.30pm to be in with a chance to win a prize on the day. All other prizes will be drawn by 30/01/2026.

Come and meet Sheringham author Theo Harris, enjoy a glass of mulled wine on us and find out about his latest release ‘Murder most Casual’, which is set in Sheringham.
He’ll be in Red Lobster Gallery, 25 Station Road, between 1—3pm signing copies of the book. In store Christmas offers and a chance to win an Emily Chapman Limited Edition Print.
Meet up at the Town Clock on the junction of Station Road and High Street. Everyone can join in and sing-a-long with these festive favourites. Image by artist Emily Chapman.

This year we are drawing a few of the prizes for the Elf Competition completed on 30 November by our very own Elf from the North Pole!
Entertainment and singing with Dorothy.


Meet up at the Town Clock on the junction of Station Road and High Street for the countdown and light switch on.
Singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.

The perfect end to 2025 lights Switch On event.
Join in the fun and festivities, throughout the day.

Free Online Competition for kids of all ages — simply scan the QR code found on posters throughout Sheringham and follow the instructions. Find at least 20+ elves hidden in Sheringham shop and business windows.
Lots of Prizes must be won!
Prefer a paper entry form? Collect one from Red Lobster Gallery.
Share your Elf Photo on Facebook or Instagram with #SheringhamElfHunt — and Santa could pick yours for a BONUS prize!
Some of the MANY PRIZES will be drawn at the Light Switch On at 4.45pm. So Get hunting and join in the fun!
To enter post your form online or at the postbox at Red Lobster Gallery by 4.30pm to be in with a chance to win a prize on the day. All other prizes will be drawn by 30/01/2026.

Come and meet Sheringham author Theo Harris, enjoy a glass of mulled wine on us and find out about his latest release ‘Murder most Casual’, which is set in Sheringham.
He’ll be in Red Lobster Gallery, 25 Station Road, between 1—3pm signing copies of the book. In store Christmas offers and a chance to win an Emily Chapman Limited Edition Print.
Meet up at the Town Clock on the junction of Station Road and High Street. Everyone can join in and sing-a-long with these festive favourites. Image by artist Emily Chapman.

This year we are drawing a few of the prizes for the Elf Competition completed on 30 November by our very own Elf from the North Pole!
Entertainment and singing with Dorothy.


Meet up at the Town Clock on the junction of Station Road and High Street for the countdown and light switch on.
Singing traditional Christmas songs and carols.

The perfect end to 2025 lights Switch On event.