Cheltenham Christmas Lights Switch On
Visitors celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual Christmas lights switch-on framed by the historic pump room. The weekend features live music and family entertainment suitable for all ages. Guests can also explore seasonal stalls during an evening Christmas market and a dedicated family Christmas market.
What to Expect
Christmas markets, live entertainment, and light switch-on at the historic pump room.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
The Cheltenham Trust
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and festive-season visitors
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Pay and display car park behind the Pump Room. North Place, NCP The Brewery and Cheltenham Racecourse are each a 10 to 15 minute walk away.
- Accessibility: Pittville Pump Room is fully accessible from ground level with step-free entrance, automatic doors, and an accessible ground-floor toilet, though upper floors are not accessible.
Tips & Advice
- Match your visit to the schedule: the evening market is on 27 November, the switch-on and live entertainment on 28 November, and the family market on 29 November.
- Bring warm layers for the evening switch-on, especially if you expect to spend time outside enjoying the lights.
- Use the pay-and-display car park behind Pittville Pump Room, or park at Cheltenham Racecourse, a 10 to 15-minute walk away.
- Use the designated accessible parking near the entrance; it is within 50 metres of the venue.
- From Cheltenham town centre, consider Stagecoach routes 99 or D, which pass Pittville Park, to avoid driving.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday 27 November: Evening Christmas market.
- Saturday 28 November: Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment.
- Sunday 29 November: Family Christmas market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on each day of the weekend?
Friday 27 November is an evening Christmas market. Saturday 28 November has the Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment. Sunday 29 November is a family Christmas market.
Is it good for families?
Yes. There's live music and family entertainment for all ages, plus the annual lights switch-on.
Where can I park?
There's a pay and display car park behind Pittville Pump Room. North Place car park and NCP The Brewery are a 10 to 15 minute walk away, and so is parking at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. Stagecoach routes 99 and D pass Pittville Park. Cheltenham Spa station is a 35 to 40 minute walk, or you can take the regular D bus into the centre.
Is the Pump Room accessible?
Yes. It has a step-free entrance, a lift, step-free access to most areas and an accessible toilet. Accessible parking is within 50 metres of the entrance, with a step-free route from the car park.
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