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UK Events in December 2026

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December 2026

5 DEC

Bunessan Christmas Lights and Fireworks

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Isle of Mull Free

Village Christmas lights switch-on in Bunessan with festive stalls, pipers, carol singers and a fireworks display.

5 DEC

Buxton Pavilion Gardens Christmas Fair

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Peak District

Christmas fair and Santa's grotto set in the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, with festive stalls and family entertainment.

5 DEC

Chichester Farmers' Market 2

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Chichester Free entry

Regular farmers' market in the city centre.

5 DEC

Christmas at Betteshanger Park

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Thu 24 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Ticketed

Festive family experiences on selected dates through December at Betteshanger Park, the former colliery turned country park outside Deal. Tickets must be booked online in advance.

5 DEC

Christmas at Conwy Castle

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 North Wales Ticketed

Cadw's medieval fortress is decked out with seasonal lights and a festive atmosphere for a ticketed evening visitor experience.

5 DEC

Christmas at the Castle 2026

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Bradford

A festive weekend of activities at Cliffe Castle Museum.

5 DEC

Christmas Daytime Disco for Grown Ups, Scarborough Spa

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Scarborough Ticketed

A festive afternoon disco for adults in the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa, with Christmas and party classics.

5 DEC

Christmas Makers Market, Wroxham Barns

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Norfolk Varies

Independent makers sell handmade gifts and festive treats at the craft village of Wroxham Barns on the edge of the Broads.

5 DEC

Christmas Market at Alvaston Park

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Derby Free

Festive market with stalls, food and drink in Alvaston Park, Derby, during the run-up to Christmas.

5 DEC

Christmas Party Raceday, Chepstow Racecourse

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

Chepstow's festive raceday mixes jump racing with a party atmosphere, making it a popular choice for office outings and groups of friends getting into the Christmas spirit.

5 DEC

Christmas with Elvis: The Final Show, Borough Theatre Abergavenny

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Wye Valley and Vale of Usk Ticketed

A festive Elvis tribute concert billed as the last of its run, mixing rock'n'roll favourites with the King's Christmas songs. A cheerful December night out in Abergavenny.

5 DEC

Chuckl Comedy Club, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

A stand-up comedy night with a line-up of touring comedians, a good pick for an evening's entertainment after a December day out in Brecon.

5 DEC

Del Amitri: Past to Present

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Dundee Check website

Scottish rock band Del Amitri perform a career-spanning show at Caird Hall.

5 DEC

Dover Community Christmas Market

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Free entry

Community Christmas market in White Cliffs Country with local makers, festive food and gifts for the Dover area.

5 DEC

Father Christmas at Belsay Hall

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Northumberland Ticketed

Children can meet Father Christmas at English Heritage's Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, combining a festive visit with the Greek Revival mansion and medieval castle.

5 DEC

Father Christmas at Dover Castle

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country £12 per child (plus castle admission)

Children can meet Father Christmas inside English Heritage's Dover Castle on selected December days. Advance booking is required, making it a memorable festive visit to one of England's great fortresses.

5 DEC

Festive Fun at Walmer Castle & Gardens

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Dover, White Cliffs Country Admission fees apply

English Heritage dresses Walmer Castle and its gardens for Christmas, with seasonal activities for families to enjoy while exploring this Tudor coastal fort near Deal.

5 DEC

Festive Tales at Woodhorn Museum, Ashington

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Northumberland Varies

Seasonal storytelling for families at Woodhorn, the former colliery turned museum near Ashington, a cosy pre-Christmas weekend outing.

5 DEC

Gaelic Landscape Walk: Kilmory

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Isle of Arran Ticketed

Arran Geopark's winter heritage walk around Kilmory in the south of the island, reading Gaelic place-names and former township sites to understand how people once lived on the land.

5 DEC

Guildhall Square Christmas Markets

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 20 Dec 2026 📍 Londonderry Free

Guildhall Square in Derry fills with festive market stalls, a large Christmas tree and food vendors as part of the city's winter Christmas programme.

5 DEC

Harry Styles Tribute Party Night

Sat 5 Dec 2026 📍 Southport Ticketed

Christmas-themed tribute party night with a two-course meal and dancing to Harry Styles hits at The Bold Hotel, Southport.

5 DEC

Hawkshead Christmas Fair

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes

An indoor Christmas fair in the village of Hawkshead with over 50 stalls selling crafts and gifts.

5 DEC

Hey! Christmas Tree, Minerva Theatre

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 27 Dec 2026 📍 Chichester Ticketed

A family Christmas show by Vicki Berwick, based on a poem by Michael Morpurgo, returns to the Minerva Theatre for the festive season.

5 DEC

I Love Wight Christmas Market, Garlic Farm

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 6 Dec 2026 📍 Visit Isle of Wight Free

A weekend Christmas market at the Garlic Farm, Newchurch, with Isle of Wight makers and local produce.