Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the charm of the holidays in Camberley with our detailed guide. Whether you're rediscovering Camberley or exploring it for the first time, our guide leads you to the holiday fun.
Popular events highlight the festive spirit of the season, starting with the enchanting Denbies Santa Express, a delightful train ride that takes families through a wonderland filled with festive scenes and Santa himself. The Nativity Journey at Wintershall offers a captivating outdoor retelling of the Christmas story, engaging visitors with its immersive experience. And don't forget the Fabulously Festive event, showcasing local crafts and treats that embody the essence of the holidays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Celebrating Surrey's finest arts and crafts in a historic setting.
West Horsley Place offers a unique Christmas shopping experience celebrating Surrey's finest arts, crafts, and artisanal produce in the beautiful Manor House and stunning Barn.
Where: West Horsley | More Info: West Horsley Place Christmas
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and makers.
The Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair features over 50 stalls offering a stunning array of bespoke Christmas gifts, decorations, spirits, jewellery, and accessories. Explore the Cathedral Shop for unique gifts and enjoy delicious drinks, snacks, and lunches at Seasons Café.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Cathedral Christmas Fair
Unique shopping experience with artisan producers and festive entertainment.
Explore Hampton Court Palace transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring over 100 artisan producers, offering a variety of delicious food and drink, including Christmas pudding, sausages, brownies, and churros. Enjoy leisurely shopping, festive entertainment, and a visit to the ice rink amidst the palace's stunning gardens.
Where: East Molesey | More Info: Hampton Court Palace Festive Fair
Unique local gift shopping experience in historic surroundings.
Ramster Garden & Teahouse Christmas Market features a variety of locally made gifts, including food, beauty products, art, and homewares, set amidst the beautiful Jacobean halls and courtyard.
Where: Chiddingfold | More Info: Ramster Garden & Teahouse Christmas Market
Unique products from local makers and creatives.
The Dorking Halls Christmas Creative Makers Market offers a curated selection of makers, creatives, and small businesses selling artwork, beauty products, candles, fashion, food, drink, jewellery, homewares, and gifts. Visitors can enjoy great customer service, discover unique products, and participate in free children's activities and wreath-making sessions.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Dorking Halls Christmas Creative Makers Market
Interactive entertainment with local performers and activities.
The Aldershot Christmas Cracker features over 35 craft, food, and community stalls, a nativity farm with donkeys, Juggling Jake, Lego brick building, birds of prey, free children’s Christmas crafts, face painting, brass bands, and live entertainment across two stages. Children can meet Father Christmas and enjoy the giant snow globe.
Where: Aldershot | More Info: Aldershot Christmas Cracker
Free family event with over 100 performers and festive activities.
Farnborough Frost Fair is a vibrant Christmas event in Farnborough town centre, featuring over 50 stalls with local food, drink, handmade jewellery, and unique decorations. Enjoy walkabout street theatre, circus skills, and meet Father Christmas in his grotto.
Where: Farnborough | More Info: Farnborough Frost Fair
Interactive elf dilemma-solving adventure in a Lapland-themed setting.
At Fabulously Festive, embark on a family adventure where you'll meet Father Christmas's principal elves and help solve a tricky elf dilemma. The event features a snowy, twinkling path that transports you to Lapland, extending beyond the grotto into the Christmas Village at Lapland HQ.
Where: West Horsley | More Info: Fabulously Festive
Immersive, interactive Nativity play with live animals and realistic scenes.
The Nativity Journey at Wintershall is an immersive theatre experience where you stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary and Joseph, and journey with Roman soldiers to witness the miracle of the Nativity. Suitable for all ages, it offers a powerful and unreconstructed telling of the Christmas story.
Where: Guildford | More Info: The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
Free festive performances and activities in a vibrant town centre setting.
Guildford Festive Family Day features free performances, face painting, and a colourful Christmas market in Guildford town centre, offering a fun-packed day of entertainment and activities for all ages.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Festive Family Day
Family-friendly classical music concert with outstanding musicians.
Join Bach to Baby for a delightful Christmas concert featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances at St. Andrew's Parish Church. This critically acclaimed concert series is perfect for families with babies and toddlers, offering a unique and enjoyable experience with live music.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Bach to Baby Christmas Concert
West End star Kerry Ellis performs with local choir and special guest.
Join renowned West End performer Kerry Ellis for a captivating Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre. Featuring heartwarming classics and modern favorites, this event promises an unforgettable evening with a live onstage band and special guest Louise Dearman. Local talent from the Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choir will also perform, making it a memorable celebration of the season.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
Authentic soul revue experience with limited seating and unlimited dancing.
South Coast Soul Revue presents a farewell Christmas soul and funk party at Cranleigh Arts Centre, featuring two lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section performing classic and contemporary soul music.
Where: Cranleigh | More Info: South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
Classical choral music performance with professional soloists.
The South Nutfield Choral Society presents a winter concert featuring classical choral music by local amateur singers with professional soloists, celebrating their 50th anniversary year.
Where: South Nutfield | More Info: South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
Live orchestral performance of a Christmas classic.
The Snowman film with live orchestra at Guildford Cathedral features a beloved animated classic accompanied by the UK's finest musicians, including a fun introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself.
Where: Guildford | More Info: The Snowman' film with live orchestra
Immersive theatrical experience with Father Christmas and festive characters.
Join Priory Farm for a special Christmas journey featuring the Father Christmas Experience, an immersive theatrical adventure with storytelling, song, and special effects. Meet Father Christmas and his friends, including Tinselbottom and Mary Christmas, as you help save Christmas by making the stars shine bright again.
Where: South Nutfield | More Info: Priory Farm Christmas Experience
Interactive Christmas show and festive crafts.
Visit Godstone Farm to meet Father Christmas, enjoy festive activities, and explore the farm's interactive shows and crafts.
Where: Godstone | More Info: Godstone Farm Father Christmas
Free live entertainment with local schools, theatre groups, and bands.
Join Farnham for a vibrant afternoon of live entertainment, featuring traditional carols, dancing, and Christmas performances. Enjoy attractions like a free live nativity, Santa's Grotto, children's fairground rides, face-painting, craft tables, festive stalls, and more.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Classic pantomime with vibrant costumes and engaging performances.
Cinderella Pantomime at Foxhills features a classic tale of love and transformation, brought to life with vibrant costumes and engaging performances.
Where: Ottershaw | More Info: Cinderella Pantomime at Foxhills
Immersive storytelling with circus magic.
Join Snowflake on her extraordinary journey as she tries to get back to the North Pole and help Santa save Christmas. This heart-warming adventure is full of colour, fun, and immersive storytelling with a sprinkling of circus magic.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Santa’s Wish at G-Live
Interactive holiday experience with Santa's Express train and Reindeer & Elf Game.
Join Denbies Wine Estate for a special ride on Santa's Express train, featuring a passport from Santa, a ride through the vineyard, the Reindeer & Elf Game, and a gift at the end of the ride.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Denbies Santa Express
Festive activities amidst themed villages.
Hobbledown Heath transforms into a festive haven during Christmas, featuring Santa's Grotto and a variety of activities amidst its themed villages.
Where: Horton | More Info: Hobbledown Christmas
Festive activities in a historic estate setting.
At Polesden Lacey, Father Christmas brings joy to the estate with festive activities and visits amidst the elegant gardens and Edwardian house.
Where: Great Bookham | More Info: Polesden Lacey Father Christmas
Interactive reindeer meet-and-greet with festive activities.
Meet real reindeer, enjoy strolling entertainment acts, and explore Christmas lights around Camberley. Participate in free face painting, balloon modelling, and visit the Christmas Market on High Street. Enjoy live music and dance performances, mini rides, and a giant snow globe.
Where: Camberley | More Info: Collectively Camberley Christmas Lights
Charity fundraising event with bespoke course and festive atmosphere.
Join Jingle Jog for a festive 5K and 1K Fun Run around Frimley Green, featuring a multi-terrain course with festive surprises and activities in the Event Village.
Where: Frimley Green | More Info: Jingle Jog
Nautical-themed Christmas decorations and activities.
Step into Hatchlands Park this Christmas and explore beautifully decorated rooms inspired by the Christmas carol 'I Saw Three Ships.' Enjoy family activities on the festive parkland trail and discover nautical touches throughout the house.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Christmas at Hatchlands
Interactive trail featuring hand-painted wooden figures representing the 12 Days of Christmas gifts.
Explore Painshill's beautiful gardens while searching for the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas. Each gift is represented by a unique figure, hand-painted from traditional wooden materials. Children can pick up a Trail Sheet from the Visitor Centre to help them complete the trail.
Where: Painshill | More Info: Painshill Christmas Special
Interactive storytelling sessions with accompanying crafts and garden trails.
At Tails & Trails at Gatton Park, children can listen to stories by renowned authors like Julia Donaldson and John Vernon Lord, followed by engaging craft activities and explorations of the garden trails. Each session includes a final craft project that can be completed in the cabin or taken away.
Where: Reigate | More Info: Tails & Trails at Gatton Park
Hands-on soap-making workshop for children using festive colours and fragrances.
Join Fun Laboratory Club at Farnham Maltings to create unique Christmas gifts using clear melt and pour soap, SLS and SLES free, with a variety of essential oils and colours. Each soap will be individually wrapped and labelled. No prior experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Christmas Soap Making at Farnham Maltings
Interactive drumming session for all ages.
Join Ray Watters for a fun-packed community drum circle at Cranleigh Arts. This family-friendly event is open to everyone, with no musical experience necessary. All drums and percussion are provided, and it's all about taking part and having fun.
Where: Cranleigh | More Info: Family Drum Circle at Cranleigh Arts
Hands-on Christmas craft sessions for children aged 3-7.
At Gatton Park, younger children can engage in various Christmas crafts, including making decorations and other festive activities, under expert guidance.
Where: Reigate | More Info: Christmas crafts at Gatton Park