Experience the thrill of the holidays in Cheshunt! Our guide highlights all the top festive events and activities. From Cheshunt regulars to first-time explorers, our guide unlocks the season's magic.
One standout event this year is the Knebworth Christmas Fair, where visitors can wander through a charming array of stalls offering unique gifts and tasty treats. Meanwhile, the Hertford Castle Christmas Market features twinkling lights and live entertainment, creating a delightful atmosphere in a historic setting. And the Tring’s Christmas Festival is something you definitely don’t want to miss, showcasing local artisans and festive activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Cheshunt
- Knebworth Christmas Fair (Stevenage)
- Christmas at Hatfield House (Hatfield)
- Tring’s Christmas Festival (Tring)
- Hertford Castle Christmas Market (Hertford)
- Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral (St Albans)
- Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park (Shepreth)
- Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm (London Colney)
- Ashridge Estate Christmas (Berkhamsted)
- Christmas Lights Event at Welwyn Garden City (Welwyn Garden City)
- Waltham Cross Christmas Festival (Waltham Cross)
See these and even more events listed below!
Cheshunt Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights Event at Welwyn Garden City
What to Expect:
Interactive festive activities with giant Christmas light installations.
Description:
The Christmas Lights Event in Welwyn Garden City features a festive funfair, street entertainment, face painting, and a visit from Father Christmas. Enjoy a variety of music and dance performances, delicious food and drink, and the opportunity to take photos with giant Christmas light installations.
Where: Welwyn Garden City | More Info: Christmas Lights Event at Welwyn Garden City
Ashridge Estate Christmas
What to Expect:
Extended light trail with new installations and eco-friendly lighting.
Description:
Explore Ashridge House's stunning Grade II listed gardens adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and mesmerising new installations. Enjoy a vibrant food village offering local craft beers, mulled wine, hot sweet treats, and global flavours. The event is dog-friendly on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Where: Berkhamsted | More Info: Ashridge Estate Christmas
Cheshunt Holiday Markets and Shopping
Knebworth Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with new outdoor shopping marquees and wider aisles.
Description:
The Knebworth Christmas Fair is a three-day event featuring over 250 stalls selling Christmas gifts, presents for all ages, and delicious festive food and drink. It is the region's biggest festive shopping event, offering a wide range of products and entertainment.
Where: Stevenage | More Info: Knebworth Christmas Fair
Hertford Castle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive entertainment.
Description:
Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, and jewellery. The event includes food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.
Where: Hertford | More Info: Hertford Castle Christmas Market
Tring’s Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Large entertainment stage and fun fair.
Description:
Tring’s Christmas Festival is a vibrant celebration on Tring High Street, featuring a large entertainment stage, fun fair, local traders, and Santa's Grotto. It offers a delightful atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy the start of the festive season.
Where: Tring | More Info: Tring’s Christmas Festival
Waltham Cross Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Live music and festive community stalls.
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled day of live music, community Christmas stalls, and food stalls, featuring a snow globe Father Christmas and his reindeers.
Where: Waltham Cross | More Info: Waltham Cross Christmas Festival
Cheshunt Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Hatfield House
What to Expect:
Immersive historical Christmas experience with interactive installations.
Description:
Explore Hatfield House's Christmas journey through 9 beautifully crafted installations, including a life-sized Tudor carriage, traditional festive plays, and a grand finale featuring Queen Elizabeth I. Enjoy wintry woodland walks, professional actors, and festive settings.
Where: Hatfield | More Info: Christmas at Hatfield House
Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral
What to Expect:
Unique blend of cultural and spiritual events in a historic setting.
Description:
St Albans Cathedral hosts a variety of events, including film screenings, concerts, and exhibitions. The cathedral's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautiful wall paintings and stunning architecture, making it a unique setting for both cultural and spiritual experiences.
Where: St Albans | More Info: Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
What to Expect:
Classic adaptation of C.S. Lewis's timeless tale.
Description:
At Abbey Theatre, witness the timeless tale of Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie as they discover a mysterious wardrobe leading to the magical land of Narnia, ruled by the White Witch. This adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic novel is a powerful and moving story of good vs. evil.
Where: St Albans | More Info: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
Christmas Midweek Events at Hunters Meet Hotel
What to Expect:
Drag queen performances and live music.
Description:
Join Hunters Meet Hotel for a midweek Christmas celebration featuring drag queen Fanny Galore, live singer DJ, and a delicious 4-course meal. Enjoy Becs Evening of Mediumship with a 2-course meal on December 16th and 23rd. The weekend events include a Tina Turner Tribute and the amazing duo Sonics. Don't miss the Christmas Bingo brunch with Fanny Galore, including a 2-course festive brunch and bottomless cocktails.
Where: Stansted | More Info: Christmas Midweek Events at Hunters Meet Hotel
Becs Evening of Mediumship at Hunters Meet Hotel
What to Expect:
Intimate mediumship event with a 2-course meal.
Description:
Join us for an evening of mediumship with Becs, featuring a delicious 2-course meal and an unforgettable experience.
Where: Stansted | More Info: Becs Evening of Mediumship at Hunters Meet Hotel
Christmas Bingo Christmas Brunch at Hunters Meet Hotel
What to Expect:
Interactive bingo game with drag queen entertainment.
Description:
Join Fanny Galore for a Christmas Bingo Christmas brunch at Hunters Meet Hotel, featuring a 2-course festive brunch and bottomless cocktails.
Where: Stansted | More Info: Christmas Bingo Christmas Brunch at Hunters Meet Hotel
Jingle all the way in Stevenage
What to Expect:
Classic family comedy with slapstick humor.
Description:
In "Jingle All the Way," Arnold Schwarzenegger's character desperately needs a Turbo Man toy for his son, leading to a hilarious and action-packed family comedy.
Where: Stevenage | More Info: Jingle all the way in Stevenage
Cheshunt Other Holiday Activities
Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive Santa experience with various activities for children.
Description:
Meet Santa at Willows Activity Farm, where children can choose a gift from Santa's Toy Shop, create a cuddly toy, decorate gingerbread, and enjoy festive shows and rides.
Where: London Colney | More Info: Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm
Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with animal encounters.
Description:
Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park, where children can enjoy a 5-minute visit with Santa and receive a Christmas gift, while supporting the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.
Where: Shepreth | More Info: Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park
Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail
What to Expect:
Giant presents with letter clues for a word puzzle.
Description:
Explore Hemel Hempstead's Christmas Present Trail, where 8 giant presents are scattered throughout the Marlowes and Old Town. Each present displays a letter, and by collecting and deciphering these letters, participants can form a word. The correct entries will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £200 gift voucher.
Where: Hemel Hempstead | More Info: Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Enfield Town (4 miles)
- Hoddesdon (4 miles)
- Chingford (5 miles)
- Edmonton (5 miles)
- Potters Bar (6 miles)
- Hadley Wood (6 miles)
- Woodford Green (7 miles)
- Tottenham (7 miles)
- Hertford (7 miles)
- Walthamstow (8 miles)
- Wood Green (8 miles)
- Harlow (8 miles)
- Barnet (8 miles)
- Muswell Hill (9 miles)
- Leytonstone (9 miles)
- Stamford Hill (9 miles)
- Hatfield (9 miles)
- Finchley (10 miles)
- Archway (10 miles)
- Welwyn Garden City (10 miles)
- Ilford (11 miles)
- Highbury (11 miles)
- Holloway (11 miles)
- Borehamwood (11 miles)
- Stratford (12 miles)
- Islington (12 miles)
- Chalk Farm (12 miles)
- Bow (12 miles)
- Camden Town (12 miles)
- Becontree (12 miles)
- Kilburn (12 miles)
- Barking (13 miles)
- Romford (13 miles)
- Cricklewood (13 miles)
- Canning Town (13 miles)
- Dagenham (13 miles)
- St Albans (13 miles)
- Canary Wharf (13 miles)
- London (14 miles)
- Bishops Stortford (14 miles)
- Willesden (14 miles)
- Hornchurch (14 miles)
- City of Westminster (15 miles)
- Thamesmead (15 miles)
- Wembley (15 miles)
- Brentwood (15 miles)
- Harrow (15 miles)
- Brent (15 miles)
- Peckham (16 miles)
- Shepherds Bush (16 miles)
- Stevenage (16 miles)
- Chelsea (16 miles)
- Watford (16 miles)
- Harpenden (16 miles)
- Blackheath (16 miles)
- Battersea (16 miles)
- Brixton (17 miles)
- Fulham (17 miles)
- Acton (17 miles)
- Chiswick (17 miles)
- Welling (17 miles)
- Eltham (18 miles)
- Catford (18 miles)
- Northolt (18 miles)
- Barnes (18 miles)
- Greenford (18 miles)
- Hemel Hempstead (18 miles)
- Putney (18 miles)
- Ruislip (19 miles)
- Streatham (19 miles)
- Bexley (19 miles)
- Southall (20 miles)
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- Beckenham (20 miles)
- Richmond (20 miles)
- Hitchin (20 miles)
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- Isleworth (21 miles)
- Wimbledon (21 miles)
- Luton (21 miles)
- Letchworth Garden City (21 miles)
- Heston (21 miles)
- Hayes (21 miles)
- Mitcham (21 miles)
- Hounslow (21 miles)
- Chelmsford (22 miles)
- Grays (22 miles)
- Uxbridge (22 miles)
- Morden (22 miles)
- Croydon (22 miles)
- Swanley (23 miles)
- Basildon (23 miles)
- New Malden (23 miles)
- Berkhamsted (23 miles)
- Stanford-le-Hope (23 miles)
- Chalfont Saint Peter (23 miles)
- South Croydon (24 miles)
- Carshalton (24 miles)
- Wallington (24 miles)
- Gerrards Cross (24 miles)
- Hanworth (24 miles)
- Feltham (24 miles)
- Surbiton (24 miles)
- Chesham (24 miles)
- Wickford (25 miles)
- Dunstable (25 miles)
- Gravesend (25 miles)
- Pitsea (25 miles)
- Amersham (25 miles)
- Sutton (25 miles)
- Purley (25 miles)
- Ewell (26 miles)
- Ashford (26 miles)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (26 miles)
- Coulsdon (27 miles)
- Esher (27 miles)
- Banstead (27 miles)
- Walton-on-Thames (27 miles)
- South Benfleet (27 miles)
- Epsom (28 miles)
- Slough (28 miles)
- Staines (28 miles)
- Braintree (28 miles)
- Rayleigh (28 miles)
- Windsor (29 miles)
- Caterham (29 miles)
- Canvey Island (29 miles)
- Egham (29 miles)
- Witham (30 miles)
- Ampthill (30 miles)
- Maldon (30 miles)
- Strood (30 miles)
- Leighton Buzzard (31 miles)
- Leatherhead (31 miles)
- Sevenoaks (31 miles)
- High Wycombe (31 miles)
- Rochester (32 miles)
- Maidenhead (32 miles)
- Redhill (32 miles)
- Chatham (33 miles)
- Reigate (33 miles)
- Gillingham (33 miles)
- Haverhill (33 miles)
- Southend-on-Sea (34 miles)
- Aylesbury (34 miles)
- Woking (35 miles)
- Cambridge (35 miles)
- Bedford (35 miles)
- Bletchley (36 miles)
- Bracknell (37 miles)
- Horley (37 miles)
- Saint Neots (37 miles)
- Tonbridge (37 miles)
- Maidstone (38 miles)
- Milton Keynes (39 miles)
- Camberley (40 miles)
- Guildford (40 miles)
- East Grinstead (40 miles)
- Crowthorne (40 miles)
- Wokingham (40 miles)
- Sudbury (40 miles)
- Sandhurst (41 miles)
- Crawley (41 miles)
- Sittingbourne (41 miles)
- Royal Tunbridge Wells (41 miles)
- Newmarket (42 miles)
- Farnborough (42 miles)
- Colchester (42 miles)
- Yateley (42 miles)
- Lower Earley (43 miles)
- Godalming (44 miles)
- Reading (44 miles)
- Huntingdon (44 miles)
- Aldershot (44 miles)
- Crowborough (45 miles)
- Fleet (45 miles)