Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the best of the holidays in Bracknell with our ultimate guide. Whether you're a Bracknell native or a curious explorer, this guide unlocks the best of the holidays.
This season, immerse yourself in the enchanting experience of Lapland UK, where you can stroll through a winter wonderland, meet Santa, and enjoy festive activities for all ages. Explore the twinkling lights and seasonal delights at Legoland at Christmas, where magical rides and spectacular shows await. And the Wokingham Winter Carnival is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring festive parades and local crafts that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Local vendors and seasonal treats.
Join us at the Christmas Fair in Moss End Garden Village for a delightful holiday experience filled with local vendors, seasonal treats, and community spirit.
Where: Bracknell | More Info: Christmas Fair, Moss End Garden Village
Large-scale community event with diverse attractions and activities.
Wokingham Winter Carnival is a family-friendly event featuring over 125 stalls, funfair rides, and street entertainment. Enjoy music, singing, dancing, and a variety of food and drink options. Santa's grotto is also available for festive fun.
Where: Wokingham | More Info: Wokingham Winter Carnival
Unique holiday shopping experience with artisan crafts and live performances.
Holme Grange Craft Village Christmas Fair offers a variety of artisan crafts, live performances, and children's activities in a historic setting.
Where: Wokingham | More Info: Holme Grange Craft Village Christmas Fair
Unique handmade crafts and open studios.
The South Hill Park Craft and Design Fair features over 60 artists showcasing beautiful, handmade gifts and festive wares. Explore specialist open studios and learn about visual arts courses.
Where: Bracknell | More Info: South Hill Park Craft and Design Fair
Heated shopping experience with local vendors and a food market.
Trunkwell House Gift Fayre offers a wide variety of local independent businesses selling crafts, sweet treats, scents, and trinkets. The event features heated marquees and a food market, providing a perfect setting for Christmas shopping. Refreshments are served all-day, and there is free parking with disabled access.
Where: Reading | More Info: Trunkwell House Gift Fayre
Local vendors selling gifts and seasonal items in a garden setting.
The Herb Farm Christmas Market features a variety of local independent businesses selling gifts and seasonal items amidst a lush herb and perennial garden setting.
Where: Sonning Common | More Info: The Herb Farm Christmas Market
Unique blend of holiday shopping and family-friendly entertainment.
The Oaktree Garden Centre Christmas Craft Market offers a delightful selection of Christmas gifts and crafts, accompanied by music performances, Bratwurst, mulled wine, and children's entertainment and activities.
Where: Bracknell | More Info: Christmas Craft Market, Oaktree Garden Centre
Immersive theatrical experience with personalized visits to Father Christmas.
Lapland UK is an immersive theatrical experience where families help Father Christmas' Elves make toys, decorate gingerbread, and ice skate in an enchanted forest setting.
Where: Ascot | More Info: Lapland UK
Commemorative Garter Star atop a 20-foot Christmas tree.
Windsor Castle is adorned with twinkling lights, glittering Christmas trees, and festive garlands to celebrate the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter. The State Apartments feature a 20-foot-high Nordmann fir tree in St George's Hall, while the Waterloo Chamber boasts an ornate festive display on the 160-foot-long dining table laid with porcelain from the Garter Service.
Where: Windsor | More Info: Christmas at Windsor Castle
High-energy pantomime with a talented cast and spectacular sets.
South Hill Park's Sleeping Beauty is a high-energy production featuring a talented cast, hilarious scripts, and spectacular sets. The show is packed with singalong songs, comedy chaos, and colorful costumes, making it a must-see for families.
Where: Bracknell | More Info: Sleeping Beauty at South Hill Park
Fully covered ice skating rink with festive food and drink options.
Windsor on Ice is a festive event in Alexandra Gardens, offering an undercover ice skating rink and fun fair with rides and attractions. It's a great value day out for families, birthday parties, and corporate events, with options for all levels of skaters and non-skaters alike.
Where: Windsor | More Info: Windsor on Ice
Seasonal decorations inspired by classic Christmas films.
Basildon Park transforms into a seasonal spectacle with beautifully adorned trees, garlands, and twinkling fairy lights inspired by classic Christmas films. The event features a variety of activities, including a children's trail and illuminated woodland, making it a unique and memorable experience.
Where: Reading | More Info: Christmas at Basildon Park
LEGO-themed holiday celebration with rides and character meet-and-greets.
LEGOLAND at Christmas offers a family-friendly holiday event with festive decorations, LEGO-themed activities, live entertainment, and visits to Father Christmas. Enjoy rides, attractions, and LEGO building fun in a wintery setting.
Where: Windsor | More Info: Legoland at Christmas
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Celebrate Christmas at Beale Park with Santa, story time, photos, presents, and a Christmas feast. Meet Santa and his elves, feed reindeer and Arctic foxes, and enjoy festive activities and decorations.
Where: Reading | More Info: Christmas at Beale Park