Aldershot Christmas Cracker
Visitors can browse dozens of festive craft and food stalls, explore street food offerings outside Princes Hall theatre, and enjoy performances across two live entertainment stages. Family activities include meeting Father Christmas in his grotto, stepping inside a giant snow globe, watching circus skills, and encountering donkeys, birds of prey, and petting farm animals. The celebration finishes with a community Christmas lights countdown and an evening fireworks display.
What to Expect
Town centre celebration featuring live stages, festive stalls, and fireworks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Aldershot town centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Rushmoor Borough Council
Food & Drink
Browse stalls selling seasonal treats and artisan food and drink, or visit the street food zone outside Princes Hall theatre for global flavours.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to attend; a small charge applies for the giant snow globe, fair rides and face painting.
- Hours: 12:00 PM-5:30 PM; grand finale begins at 5.10pm.
Tips & Advice
- Stay for the grand finale in Princes Gardens, with the countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on and a firework display.
- Bring some money for the giant snow globe, fair rides and face painting, as these have a small charge while the rest of the fun is free.
- Head to the street food zone outside Princes Hall theatre when you're hungry, where stalls serve dishes from around the world.
- Wrap up warmly, as the event is outdoors across Princes Gardens, Princes Way, Union Street and Wellington Street right through to the fireworks.
- Local choirs, dance schools, brass bands and buskers can apply to perform, and buskers and brass bands can claim expenses.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Father Christmas has a new grotto.
- The giant snow globe, fair rides and face painting have a small extra charge.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto, step inside the giant snow globe and see birds of prey, a petting farm and donkeys. They can also try circus skills with Juggling Jake, watch giant bubbles, build with Lego and make Christmas crafts. There are fair rides and face painting too.
Where is the food?
The street food zone is outside Princes Hall theatre, serving global flavours. The festive stalls also sell seasonal treats.
How does the day end?
The grand finale is in Princes Gardens. It brings the countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on and a firework display.
Can my group perform?
Local choirs, dance schools, brass bands, buskers and other groups can apply to perform. Expenses are available for buskers and brass bands.
How do I get a stall?
Read the stallholder information pack, then apply. The council wants high quality crafts and gifts, artisan food and drink, festive products and unique street food. Aldershot and Farnborough charities and not-for-profits can also apply.
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