Get into the holiday spirit with our guide to Mitcham's festivities. For Mitcham natives and newcomers alike, our guide illuminates the best of the city's holiday offerings.
Among the highlights this season is the enchanting Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, where visitors can stroll through a magical landscape filled with fairground rides, festive markets, and seasonal treats. Another notable attraction is the Chester Christmas Market, known for its charming wooden chalets offering an array of crafts and delicious food. And the Manchester Christmas Markets are something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a vibrant selection of local artisans and delightful festive fare. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mitcham
- Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park (London)
- Manchester Christmas Markets (Manchester)
- Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market (Winchester)
- Chester Christmas Market (Chester)
- Nottingham Winter Wonderland (Nottingham)
- Denbies Santa Express (Dorking)
- Newcastle Christmas Market (Newcastle)
- Lapland Liverpool (Liverpool)
- The Nativity Journey at Wintershall (Bramley)
- BeWILDerwood presents Christmas (Cheshire)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mitcham Holiday Light Displays
Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail
What to Expect:
Bigger and better light installations with a new soundtrack.
Description:
The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail offers an immersive experience of light and sound with new installations set to a brand new soundtrack. Explore the garden like never before and enjoy the perfect winter tradition this Christmas.
Where: Alnwick | More Info: Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail
Leeds Castle Light Trail
What to Expect:
Vibrant light displays and festive food options in a historic setting.
Description:
Leeds Castle Light Trail features new light installations, including glowing reeds, colour-changing lilies, and sparkling tunnels, set amidst the historic and glamorous Leeds Castle. Enjoy seasonal snacks from hand-picked vendors and complete your walk under the stars with festive drinks.
Where: Kent | More Info: Leeds Castle Light Trail
Mitcham Holiday Markets and Shopping
Manchester Christmas Markets
What to Expect:
Iconic wooden ski chalet market stalls with a wide range of seasonal goods and international food.
Description:
Manchester Christmas Markets feature over 200 stalls across nine sites, offering a variety of seasonal goods, international food, and drinks. The markets include iconic wooden ski chalet stalls, craft stalls, and food and drink stalls, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere in the city centre.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Manchester Christmas Markets
Chester Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional wooden chalets with locally produced gifts and seasonal treats.
Description:
Chester Christmas Market features over 70 traditional wooden chalets offering unique, locally produced gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats. The market is located in the city's beautiful Town Hall Square opposite Chester Cathedral, providing a quintessentially British experience with high-quality local produce and festive atmosphere.
Where: Chester | More Info: Chester Christmas Market
Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional German-style wooden chalets with festive food and drink.
Description:
Winchester Cathedral's Christmas Market is renowned for its bustling atmosphere and stunning location, featuring handpicked high-quality exhibitors in traditional German-style wooden chalets. Visitors can shop for unique gifts, enjoy festive food and drink, and experience the cathedral's many Christmas services and carol concerts.
Where: Winchester | More Info: Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Unique blend of ice skating, festive food, and holiday market stalls.
Description:
Nottingham Winter Wonderland is a vibrant Christmas event in Old Market Square, featuring an ice rink, sky skate, ice bar, and festive market stalls. Enjoy live entertainment, great food, and unique attractions like the observation wheel and toboggan slide.
Where: Nottingham | More Info: Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Newcastle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Local traders and family-focused entertainment.
Description:
Newcastle Christmas Market is a vibrant event featuring over 40 stalls selling festive food, drinks, gifts, and decorations. The market is located in and around Grey Street, Grainger Street, and Old Eldon Square, with a focus on local traders and family-friendly activities.
Where: Newcastle | More Info: Newcastle Christmas Market
Mitcham Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
What to Expect:
Immersive, interactive theatre experience.
Description:
The Nativity Journey at Wintershall is an immersive theatre experience where you stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary and Joseph, and journey with Roman soldiers to witness the miracle of the Nativity. This event is suitable for all ages and offers a powerful, unreconstructed telling of the Christmas story.
Where: Bramley | More Info: The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
Guildford Festive Family Day
What to Expect:
Free entertainment and activities for all ages.
Description:
Guildford Festive Family Day features live music, dance, and drama in Tunsgate Arch and Friary Street. Enjoy free performances, face painting, and a Bigmouth Christmas disco. Shoppers can explore a colourful Christmas market and grab festive treats. The event includes children's workshops and live music in pubs and bars.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Festive Family Day
Bach to Baby Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Live classical music for babies, toddlers, and their carers.
Description:
Join Bach to Baby for a delightful Christmas concert featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances, perfect for families to enjoy together.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Bach to Baby Christmas Concert
Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
What to Expect:
West End star Kerry Ellis performs beloved Christmas hits with local talent.
Description:
Join Kerry Ellis, renowned for her West End performances in Wicked and Les Misérables, for a captivating Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre. Featuring heart-warming classics and modern favorites, this event promises an unforgettable evening with a live band and special guest Louise Dearman. The Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choirs will also perform, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
What to Expect:
Authentic soul revue experience with limited seating and unlimited dancing.
Description:
South Coast Soul Revue presents a farewell Christmas soul and funk party at Cranleigh Arts Centre, featuring two lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section performing classic and contemporary soul music.
Where: Cranleigh | More Info: South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
What to Expect:
Classical choral music performance with professional soloists.
Description:
The South Nutfield Choral Society presents a winter concert featuring classical choral music by local amateur society with professional soloists, performed at Christ Church, South Nutfield.
Where: South Nutfield | More Info: South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
The Snowman' film with live orchestra
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performance of a beloved Christmas classic.
Description:
A special screening of 'The Snowman' film accompanied by a live orchestra, featuring some of the UK's finest professional musicians. The show includes a fun introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself, with additional short films like 'The Snowman and the Snowdog' or 'The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle.'
Where: Guildford | More Info: The Snowman' film with live orchestra
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
What to Expect:
UK's largest open-air ice rink and intricate ice sculptures.
Description:
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is a six-week event featuring a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, and drinks. It includes an open-air ice rink, carnival rides, a Christmas market, and themed areas like Santa's Grotto and the Magical Ice Kingdom.
Where: London | More Info: Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park
BeWILDerwood presents Christmas
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas trail with festive characters and a mini pantomime.
Description:
BeWILDerwood presents Christmas is a family-friendly event featuring a Sparkly Light Trail through the woods, where you can spot Silly Snowmen and festive favourites. The event includes a mini BeWILDerwood pantomime and a Father Christmas Meet & Greet, where children receive a festive gummy lollipop.
Where: Cheshire | More Info: BeWILDerwood presents Christmas
Winter's Tail, Chessington World of Adventures
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas Village with Father Christmas and toy-making elves.
Description:
At Winter's Tail, Chessington World of Adventures offers a Christmas celebration with a new Christmas Village, featuring Father Christmas' Grotto and Enchanted Hollow where toy-making elves are busy. Enjoy selected rides, attractions, and a Christmas Panto, along with animal encounters and festive treats.
Where: Surrey | More Info: Winter's Tail, Chessington World of Adventures
Mitcham Other Holiday Activities
Denbies Santa Express
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday train ride with Santa's gift and treats.
Description:
Join Denbies Wine Estate for a special ride on Santa's Express train, which includes a special passport from Santa, a ride through the vineyard, the Reindeer & Elf Game, and a gift at the end of your ride. Each child will also receive a soft drink and festive snack upon return.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Denbies Santa Express
Lapland Liverpool
What to Expect:
Immersive Christmas activities with Santa and the Elves.
Description:
Lapland Liverpool is a family-friendly Christmas experience located at Liverpool's iconic Otterspool Promenade. The event offers a variety of activities, including visiting Santa in his grotto, decorating gingerbread figures, participating in the Elves' Make-a-Bear workshop, and ice skating. Guests can also enjoy a festive show and receive gifts from Santa's toy shop.
Where: Liverpool | More Info: Lapland Liverpool
Christmas at Beamish
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas celebrations across multiple historical periods.
Description:
Step back in time to explore Christmas traditions from the Georgian period through to the 1950s at Beamish Museum. Delight in traditional decorations, tasty yuletide treats, and festive music, along with plenty of fun activities to help you count down to Christmas.
Where: County Durham | More Info: Christmas at Beamish
The Magic of Christmas, Milky Way Adventure Park
What to Expect:
Interactive rides and festive activities in a family-friendly setting.
Description:
Celebrate the season with festive activities, interactive rides, and breathtaking displays at the Milky Way Adventure Park, where families can enjoy a day filled with fun and imagination.
Where: Devon | More Info: The Magic of Christmas, Milky Way Adventure Park
Christmas Santa Experience, Tulley's Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive sleigh ride to Santa's woodland cabin.
Description:
At Tulleys Farm, the Christmas Santa Experience offers a unique and memorable visit to Father Christmas, complete with a sleigh ride, interactive activities, and a festive atmosphere.
Where: West Sussex | More Info: Christmas Santa Experience, Tulley's Farm
Afternoon tea with Santa at Fenwick
What to Expect:
Christmas-themed afternoon tea with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea with Santa at Fenwick, featuring traditional sandwiches, scones, and festive treats, accompanied by Christmas-themed activities and a special visit from Santa.
Where: Newcastle | More Info: Afternoon tea with Santa at Fenwick
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