Celebrate the season with the Woking community! Discover all the festive happenings in our guide. Whether you're rediscovering Woking or falling in love with it for the first time, this guide maximizes your holiday cheer.
A highlight of the holiday season is "Sleeping Beauty" at the New Victoria Theatre, where audiences can enjoy a charming production filled with enchanting performances. Alongside this, the Denbies Santa Express offers a delightful train ride that is perfect for families, featuring picturesque views of the vineyard and visits from Santa himself. And the "A Fairy Tale Christmas" at Polesden Lacey is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing the estate adorned with sparkling decorations and engaging activities. Check out the rest of the page for more details on these and other fun events and activities.
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Woking
- Sleeping Beauty at the New Victoria Theatre
- Fabulously Festive (Hurtwood Park)
- Shaun the Sheep winter trail at Winkworth Arboretum (Godalming)
- A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey (Dorking)
- A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey (Dorking)
- Denbies Santa Express (Dorking)
- Winter Tail at Chessington World of Adventure (Chessington)
- Kingston Christmas Market (Kingston)
- Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas (Chobham)
- Santa's Wish (Guildford)
See these and even more events listed below!
Woking Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fabulously Festive
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday activities with Father Christmas and festive food.
Description:
Fabulously Festive is a grand Christmas event featuring a vibrant Christmas market, delicious street food, mulled wine, and live performers. Meet Father Christmas in his cozy grotto, enjoy gourmet festive foods, and participate in festive activities like making reindeer food. The event includes an Apres Ski Bar, fairground rides, and an ice rink, offering an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Where: Hurtwood Park | More Info: Fabulously Festive
Kingston Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Multi-weekend event featuring local artisan vendors.
Description:
The Kingston Christmas Market is a multi-weekend event showcasing local artisan vendors, offering a diverse array of gifts and seasonal items. This annual winter show brings together the community to celebrate the holiday season with unique and handmade products.
Where: Kingston | More Info: Kingston Christmas Market
Farnborough Frost Fair
What to Expect:
Free family event with over 100 performers and festive activities.
Description:
Farnborough Frost Fair is a bustling Christmas event in Farnborough town centre, featuring over 50 stalls with local food, handmade jewelry, and unique decorations. Families can enjoy walkabout street theatre, circus skills, and meet Father Christmas in his grotto.
Where: Farnborough | More Info: Farnborough Frost Fair
Woking Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Sleeping Beauty at the New Victoria Theatre
What to Expect:
Classic fairytale with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairytale brought to life on stage with a star-studded cast and elaborate sets, ensuring an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Where: Woking | More Info: Sleeping Beauty at the New Victoria Theatre
Santa's Wish
What to Expect:
Immersive storytelling with circus magic.
Description:
A brand-new musical for young and old alike, featuring catchy original songs and an extraordinary journey to save Christmas. Snowflake, a magical elf, must help Santa after his sleigh crashes. This heart-warming adventure is full of color, fun, and immersive storytelling with circus magic.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Santa's Wish
A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
What to Expect:
Sumptuous Edwardian house with a 20ft Christmas tree and immersive scenes.
Description:
Polesden Lacey is elaborately dressed for a Christmas masquerade ball, featuring a 20ft Christmas tree and immersive scenes throughout the house. Enjoy a vintage hand-carved carousel and festive food and shopping.
Where: Dorking | More Info: A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
Winter Tail at Chessington World of Adventure
What to Expect:
Interactive Christmas experience with Father Christmas and an underground toy workshop.
Description:
At Winter Tail, Chessington World of Adventures offers a Christmas celebration with a visit to Father Christmas in his cozy grotto, a festive village, and an underground toy workshop. Enjoy family favorite rides and attractions, including a Christmas Panto, while interacting with over 1,000 animals in the zoo and SEA LIFE aquarium.
Where: Chessington | More Info: Winter Tail at Chessington World of Adventure
Guildford Festive Family Day
What to Expect:
Live music and dance performances in historic town center.
Description:
Guildford Festive Family Day features live music, dance, and drama in Tunsgate Arch and Friary Street. Enjoy free performances, face painting, and a colorful Christmas market. Shoppers can grab festive treats and gifts while younger visitors are entertained by children's workshops and visits from Santa.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Festive Family Day
Bach to Baby Christmas Concert in Farnham
What to Expect:
Classical music concert designed for families with young children.
Description:
Join Bach to Baby for a delightful Christmas concert featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances, perfect for families with babies and toddlers.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Bach to Baby Christmas Concert in Farnham
Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
What to Expect:
Live performance by West End star Kerry Ellis with local choir.
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 to bring beloved Christmas hits to life with her stunning vocals and charismatic stage presence. Special guests include Louise Dearman and local talent from the Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choir.
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 featuring two outstanding lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section. The band will perform classic and contemporary soul music, including tracks by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, and Stevie Wonder.
Where: Cranleigh | More Info: South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
What to Expect:
Celebrating 50 years with a diverse musical program.
Description:
The South Nutfield Choral Society presents a winter concert featuring a diverse repertoire of sacred and secular music, including works by Fauré, Handel, and Britten. The choir, led by experienced conductor Sue Hughes, performs at Christ Church, South Nutfield, with a warm welcome extended to all new members.
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 classic Christmas film.
Description:
A special screening of the beloved animated film 'The Snowman' accompanied by a live orchestra, featuring the UK's finest musicians.
Where: Guildford | More Info: The Snowman' film with live orchestra
Woking Other Holiday Activities
Denbies Santa Express
What to Expect:
Special 'passport' from Santa and Reindeer & Elf Game.
Description:
Join Denbies Wine Estate for a special ride on Santa's Express train, featuring a unique 'passport' from Santa, a ride through the vineyard, the Reindeer & Elf Game, and a gift at the end of the ride.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Denbies Santa Express
A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey
What to Expect:
Sumptuous Edwardian house dressed as a Christmas masquerade ball.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey with an extravagantly decorated house, a vintage hand-carved carousel, and immersive scenes inspired by Mrs. Greville's attendance at the famous Devonshire House Ball in 1897. Enjoy festive food and shopping, and explore the outdoor Christmas trail themed on Grizwald the Griffin.
Where: Dorking | More Info: A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey
Christmas at Hatchlands
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Christmas activities in a historic country house setting.
Description:
Step into Hatchlands Park this Christmas and explore a beautifully decorated Georgian country house with nautical touches. Enjoy family activities and a festive parkland trail.
Where: East Clandon | More Info: Christmas at Hatchlands
Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas
What to Expect:
Interactive sleigh driving lessons with REAL reindeer.
Description:
Chobham Adventure Farm transforms into a festive destination with REAL reindeer, sleigh driving lessons, and interactive activities like snowball fights and reindeer talks. Meet Father Christmas for a one-to-one visit and choose a present from his toyshop. Enjoy soft play, slides, and animal encounters.
Where: Chobham | More Info: Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas
Shaun the Sheep winter trail at Winkworth Arboretum
What to Expect:
Interactive winter trail with oversized Shaun the Sheep sculptures.
Description:
Explore Winkworth Arboretum this winter to find twelve super-sized Shaun the Sheep sculptures, each uniquely designed and decorated by talented artists. Enjoy fun games, carousel rides, and delicious winter treats from the tearoom.
Where: Godalming | More Info: Shaun the Sheep winter trail at Winkworth Arboretum
Christmas at Bocketts Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive Father Christmas experience with special activities for children.
Description:
Meet Father Christmas in his traditional workshop at Bocketts Farm, where children can enjoy a special golden coin to spend in the toy shop, make their own Reindeer Food, and participate in various festive activities.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Christmas at Bocketts Farm
Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride at Chessington Garden Centre
What to Expect:
Immersive 4D virtual reality sleigh ride experience.
Description:
Embark on a thrilling virtual reality sleigh ride through immersive 4D Christmas scenes, perfect for families to get into the holiday spirit.
Where: Chessington | More Info: Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride at Chessington Garden Centre
12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill
What to Expect:
Interactive trail to find Christmas gifts.
Description:
Explore Painshill's gardens and complete the 12 Days of Christmas carol by finding all the gifts mentioned in the trail. The event includes general admission, and a trail sheet will be available at the Visitor Centre.
Where: Cobham | More Info: 12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill
Meet the Reindeer at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive reindeer experience in a festive farm setting.
Description:
Meet the reindeer at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm, where you can interact with these friendly animals in a natural setting amidst the beautiful Christmas trees.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Meet the Reindeer at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm
Painshill Christmas Special: Parent & Child Forest School
What to Expect:
Interactive forest games and crafts.
Description:
Join Painshill for a special Christmas event where parents and children can play together in the winter woods, making natural decorations and enjoying festive games and activities.
Where: Cobham | More Info: Painshill Christmas Special: Parent & Child Forest School
Christmas Trail at Discovery Land
What to Expect:
Family-friendly outdoor holiday activities with festive themes.
Description:
Explore the Christmas Trail at Discovery Land, featuring festive-themed family events, including the Father Christmas Experience and Winter Trail, amidst 40 acres of beautiful countryside.
Where: Redhill | More Info: Christmas Trail at Discovery Land
Aldershot Christmas Cracker
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with live entertainment and festive stalls.
Description:
The Aldershot Christmas Cracker features over 35 craft, food, and community stalls, a nativity farm, Juggling Jake, Lego brick building, birds of prey, free children's Christmas crafts, face painting, and live entertainment across two stages. Children can meet Father Christmas and enjoy a giant snow globe. Local brass bands, choirs, and dance schools perform, making it a vibrant holiday event.
Where: Aldershot | More Info: Aldershot Christmas Cracker
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Guildford (6 miles)
- Egham (8 miles)
- Walton-on-Thames (8 miles)
- Camberley (8 miles)
- Staines (8 miles)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (8 miles)
- Farnborough (9 miles)
- Ashford (9 miles)
- Esher (9 miles)
- Godalming (10 miles)
- Leatherhead (10 miles)
- Sandhurst (10 miles)
- Aldershot (10 miles)
- Bracknell (11 miles)
- Crowthorne (11 miles)
- Feltham (11 miles)
- Hanworth (11 miles)
- Windsor (11 miles)
- Yateley (12 miles)
- Fleet (12 miles)
- Surbiton (12 miles)
- Epsom (12 miles)
- Farnham (13 miles)
- Slough (13 miles)
- Hounslow (13 miles)
- Ewell (14 miles)
- Wokingham (14 miles)
- Heston (14 miles)
- New Malden (14 miles)
- Isleworth (14 miles)
- Richmond (15 miles)
- Hayes (15 miles)
- Banstead (15 miles)
- Southall (15 miles)
- Sutton (16 miles)
- Maidenhead (16 miles)
- Uxbridge (16 miles)
- Reigate (16 miles)
- Morden (16 miles)
- Wimbledon (17 miles)
- Greenford (17 miles)
- Barnes (17 miles)
- Carshalton (17 miles)
- Lower Earley (17 miles)
- Redhill (18 miles)
- Putney (18 miles)
- Chiswick (18 miles)
- Wallington (18 miles)
- Mitcham (18 miles)
- Northolt (18 miles)
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