Local Christmas Events

Collectively Camberley Christmas Lights Switch On

Celebrate the season for free with the family at The Collectively Camberley Christmas Light Switch On. See the sparkle across the town, participate in activities, and peruse the Christmas markets on the High Street.

From 12.30pm, live local acts will perform on Park Stage until Santa switches on the lights around 4.45pm. Live music then continues from 5pm till 7pm, and there’s face painting and balloon modelling for the children from 10am to 4pm, too. What’s more, if you visit Park Street you’ll find it’s a white Christmas all day, and the novel Bauble Chair on Princess Way offers the perfect spot for a selfie!

Fleet Christmas Festival

Join in the festive cheer at Fleet Christmas Festival, on Wednesday 22nd November, from 2pm to 9pm. This all-encompassing event has a superb range of activities, topped off with the Christmas tree light switch on.

With a huge array of stalls stretching Fleet High Street, Father Christmas in his grotto at The Harlington, and a fun fair at The Emporium, there is something for all ages to enjoy. You’ll find the Hart of Craft market in Hart Shopping Centre too.

The Festive Fair, Farnborough

Get into the Christmas spirit at The Festive Fair in Farnborough, running from 24th – 26th November.

Hosted by ICHF, this exciting event includes live Christmas music and a fantastic range of stalls. Be prepared to shop until you drop, with everything from hand-made gifts and decorations to homeware, art, and ceramics to choose from. With a wide selection of artisan foods and drinks available, there are tasty Christmas treats to try before you buy, too.

Tickets can be purchased in advance here, costing £10 each until 19th November, when the price goes up to £12. Parking is free, and so are under 16’s attending with an adult.

Hartley Wintney Christmas Market

Immerse yourself in seasonal charm on Thursday 7th December, with the Christmas market in Hartley Wintney from 4pm – 8pm. At the heart of the village you’ll find a superb choice of stalls filling the high street.

Whether you need a gift, decorations, or some delicious festive nibbles, the market is just perfect for festive essentials. Take your pick of handcrafted gifts, delicious home-baked goods, and much more.

The Christmas Illuminated Garden Adventure, West Green House, Hook

Be amongst the first to see this stunning garden light display, running from 25th November to 30th December, 4.30pm to 7.30pm at West Green House, Hook.

An array of illuminated scenes are sure to impress, with an Alice in Wonderland trail by guest designers, fountains lit up in a spectrum of colours, tunnels of light, and more.

If you fancy a bite to eat, the cabins will serve food, and hot and cold drinks, and you can take a pitstop at the Tea Room for a relaxing break.

Tickets are available here. Car parking must be pre-booked, at a cost of £4.

Aldershot Christmas Cracker

Entertain the family for free on Saturday 18th November, from midday to 5.50pm, with a countdown to the Christmas light switch on. With festivities across the town centre, the event is organised by Rushmoor Borough Council, aided by Aldershot Community Together.

Check out the line-up on stage boasting local brass bands, choirs, and dancers. Spot the street entertainers and birds of prey, visit the nativity farm with donkeys, and much more. Children can meet Father Christmas for free in his grotto, plus there are over 35 craft, food, and community stalls.

The Christmas lights switch-on is in Princes Gardens from 5.15pm, with fireworks and a snow machine adding to the fun.

Yateley Lions Annual Christmas Market

Join the Yateley & District Lions for the Christmas lights switch-on at Darby Green, on Saturday 25th November, from 4pm till 7pm.

With traditional carol singing, amusements, festive goodies, food, and gift stalls, the event promises a merry occasion for the whole community.

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