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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Experience the thrill of the holidays in Cheshunt! Our guide highlights all the top festive events and activities. From Cheshunt regulars to first-time explorers, our guide unlocks the season's magic.

One standout event this year is the Knebworth Christmas Fair, where visitors can wander through a charming array of stalls offering unique gifts and tasty treats. Meanwhile, the Hertford Castle Christmas Market features twinkling lights and live entertainment, creating a delightful atmosphere in a historic setting. And the Tring’s Christmas Festival is something you definitely don’t want to miss, showcasing local artisans and festive activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Cheshunt Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Interactive festive activities with giant Christmas light installations.

Description:

The Christmas Lights Event in Welwyn Garden City features a festive funfair, street entertainment, face painting, and a visit from Father Christmas. Enjoy a variety of music and dance performances, delicious food and drink, and the opportunity to take photos with giant Christmas light installations.

Where: Welwyn Garden City | More Info: Christmas Lights Event at Welwyn Garden City

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Extended light trail with new installations and eco-friendly lighting.

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Explore Ashridge House's stunning Grade II listed gardens adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and mesmerising new installations. Enjoy a vibrant food village offering local craft beers, mulled wine, hot sweet treats, and global flavours. The event is dog-friendly on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Where: Berkhamsted | More Info: Ashridge Estate Christmas

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Cheshunt Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Unique shopping experience with new outdoor shopping marquees and wider aisles.

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The Knebworth Christmas Fair is a three-day event featuring over 250 stalls selling Christmas gifts, presents for all ages, and delicious festive food and drink. It is the region's biggest festive shopping event, offering a wide range of products and entertainment.

Where: Stevenage | More Info: Knebworth Christmas Fair

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Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive entertainment.

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Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, and jewellery. The event includes food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.

Where: Hertford | More Info: Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Large entertainment stage and fun fair.

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Tring’s Christmas Festival is a vibrant celebration on Tring High Street, featuring a large entertainment stage, fun fair, local traders, and Santa's Grotto. It offers a delightful atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy the start of the festive season.

Where: Tring | More Info: Tring’s Christmas Festival

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Cheshunt Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Immersive historical Christmas experience with interactive installations.

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Explore Hatfield House's Christmas journey through 9 beautifully crafted installations, including a life-sized Tudor carriage, traditional festive plays, and a grand finale featuring Queen Elizabeth I. Enjoy wintry woodland walks, professional actors, and festive settings.

Where: Hatfield | More Info: Christmas at Hatfield House

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Unique blend of cultural and spiritual events in a historic setting.

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St Albans Cathedral hosts a variety of events, including film screenings, concerts, and exhibitions. The cathedral's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautiful wall paintings and stunning architecture, making it a unique setting for both cultural and spiritual experiences.

Where: St Albans | More Info: Tis the Season at St Albans Cathedral

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Classic adaptation of C.S. Lewis's timeless tale.

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At Abbey Theatre, witness the timeless tale of Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie as they discover a mysterious wardrobe leading to the magical land of Narnia, ruled by the White Witch. This adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic novel is a powerful and moving story of good vs. evil.

Where: St Albans | More Info: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre

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Drag queen performances and live music.

Description:

Join Hunters Meet Hotel for a midweek Christmas celebration featuring drag queen Fanny Galore, live singer DJ, and a delicious 4-course meal. Enjoy Becs Evening of Mediumship with a 2-course meal on December 16th and 23rd. The weekend events include a Tina Turner Tribute and the amazing duo Sonics. Don't miss the Christmas Bingo brunch with Fanny Galore, including a 2-course festive brunch and bottomless cocktails.

Where: Stansted | More Info: Christmas Midweek Events at Hunters Meet Hotel

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Cheshunt Other Holiday Activities

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Giant presents with letter clues for a word puzzle.

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Explore Hemel Hempstead's Christmas Present Trail, where 8 giant presents are scattered throughout the Marlowes and Old Town. Each present displays a letter, and by collecting and deciphering these letters, participants can form a word. The correct entries will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £200 gift voucher.

Where: Hemel Hempstead | More Info: Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail

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