Bootle Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bootle and surrounding areas
Bootle welcomes the festive season with Holiday lights and community festive events in the Strand and local parks, creating family-focused things to do for the holidays. Catch Father Christmas: A Storytelling Show and other seasonal performances while browsing local stalls and enjoying warming food and entertainment. From illuminated neighbourhoods to Santa appearances and holiday activities, Bootle offers a friendly seasonal programme for families and visitors this Christmas 2025.
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Christmas Parties
21 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsThe Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Markets
13 eventsFestive market outside Chester Town Hall.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsCathedral transformed by light and sound projections
Christmas Activities
38 eventsLEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Chester Christmas Market
(Chester)
Festive market outside Chester Town Hall.
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Liverpool Christmas Market
(Liverpool)
European-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
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The Light Before Christmas: The Gift
(Liverpool)
Cathedral transformed by light and sound projections
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John Lewis Santa Experiences
LEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra
(Liverpool)
The Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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Bootle Christmas Events Map
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Bootle Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Bootle is The Strand's Christmas Light Switch-On, which marks the start of the festive season with lights, family fun, and community celebrations.
Bootle’s holiday traditions focus on community gatherings, neighborhood light displays, and local markets that bring residents together to celebrate the season in a warm, inclusive way.
Several residential areas in Bootle are known for their festive neighborhood displays, where local families decorate their homes and streets to create inviting walking trails of holiday lights.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found in community centers and market halls around Bootle, especially during weekends in the holiday season, offering artisan goods and festive treats.
Free or budget-friendly activities in Bootle include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending local markets, and participating in community events like the Christmas Light Switch-On at The Strand.
Families with kids can enjoy festive markets with crafts and treats, the Christmas Light Switch-On event, and walkable holiday light trails that offer a safe and joyful experience for children.