Bicester Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bicester and surrounding areas
Bicester sparkles during the Christmas season with holiday activities and festive events centered near the shopping district and town square, where the Bicester Christmas Lights Switch On kicks off a season of family fun. Enjoy local markets, seasonal performances and pop-up holiday attractions along Sheep Street and around Bicester Village while lights and music set a cheerful mood. From festive markets to family-friendly shows, Bicester’s holiday experiences combine shopping, seasonal treats and community events for a merry winter visit.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsVintage Christmas Grotto with a Codebreaker theme
Christmas Parties
14 eventsLuxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
Christmas Lights
13 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Shows
10 eventsCharles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
Christmas Activities
31 eventsComprehensive guide to Oxfordshire's Christmas events for kids
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Bletchley Park Vintage Christmas Grotto
(Bletchley)
Vintage Christmas Grotto with a Codebreaker theme
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Christmas at Waddesdon Light Trail
(Aylesbury)
Immersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Land of Lights
(Milton Keynes)
Spectacular lantern festival with dazzling light displays
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Bicester Christmas Events Map
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Bicester Christmas FAQ
The largest annual event is the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Market Square, followed by the town centre Christmas market and the Garth Park light trail.
Bicester is known for its community-focused switch-on event, festive carols in Market Square, and the Garth Park light trail, which bring locals together each year.
Market Square and Garth Park are the main spots, but several residential neighborhoods also feature festive displays and walking trails.
The main Christmas market is in the town centre, with additional craft fairs and vendor stalls at local events and community spaces.
Free activities include the Christmas lights switch-on, carol singing, and visiting neighborhood displays. Many markets and events are also free to enter.
Families enjoy the lights switch-on, Garth Park trail, Christmas market activities, and seasonal performances in Market Square.