Amersham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Amersham and surrounding areas
Amersham embraces the holiday season with Holiday lights across the Old Town and festive Christmas markets near the Chesham Bois area, bringing winter festivals and seasonal attractions to local streets. Events like the Chesham Bois Christmas Celebration offer festive events, carols and family activities in a picturesque setting. Explore boutique shops, join community workshops and enjoy illuminated walks as Amershamβs seasonal charm makes it an inviting spot for holiday gatherings and things to do.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsTring's largest free Christmas festival
Christmas Parties
21 eventsLuxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsTraditional pantomime with celebrity guests
Christmas Lights
8 eventsImmersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
Christmas Activities
32 eventsIconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
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Christmas at Waddesdon Light Trail
(Aylesbury)
Immersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
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Dick Whittington Pantomime
(Windsor)
Traditional pantomime with celebrity guests
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Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Watford)
Annual Christmas lights switch-on and Winterfest
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Hogwarts in the Snow
(Leavesden)
Iconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
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A Christmas Carol at Norman Bragg Studio
(Aylesbury)
Charles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
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New Year's Eve House Party at Hartwell House
(Vale of Aylesbury)
Luxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
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Amersham Christmas Events Map
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Amersham Christmas FAQ
The Old Amersham Christmas Festival and Amersham-on-the-Hill Christmas Festival are the largest annual events, drawing crowds for lights, markets, and live entertainment.
Amersham is known for its torchlight procession led by local schoolchildren, the Christmas tree switch-on, and community carol singing during the Old Amersham Christmas Festival.
Old Amersham and Amersham-on-the-Hill are the best neighborhoods for Christmas lights, with festive decorations and illuminated streets during the holiday season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Old Amersham Christmas Festival, Amersham-on-the-Hill Christmas Festival, and Cooperβs Market during the festive season.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, attending the tree switch-on, and enjoying live music at the Old Amersham Christmas Festival. Many markets and stalls are also free to browse.
Families with kids will enjoy Santaβs grotto, the vintage fairground, and craft activities at the Old Amersham Christmas Festival, as well as the Christmas Shopping Weekend at Amersham Museum.