Chesterfield Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chesterfield and surrounding areas
Chesterfield sparkles this Christmas 2025 with festive events and seasonal entertainment clustered around the Crooked Spire and the town centre. Expect lively markets, light displays and community parades that make the town a welcoming holiday destination for families. Join Christmas in the North East, the Festive Village Santa Experience at Matlock Farm Park or take a Santa Special Cruise for Christmas markets, parades and plenty of seasonal things to do.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsHistoric estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
Christmas Parties
25 eventsFestive tipis with firepits and drinks
Christmas Lights
17 eventsCross-cultural light festival with lantern parade
Christmas Shows
7 eventsFamily pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
Other Christmas Activities
23 eventsMagical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Chatsworth
(Bakewell)
Historic estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
(Nottingham)
European-style Christmas market with artisan traders
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Sheffield Christmas Markets
(Sheffield)
Over 60 log cabins with local traders and Alpine Bars
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Chatsworth Christmas Market
(Bakewell)
Over 100 themed stalls in a festive market.
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Breakfast with Santa at Wheelgate Park
(Farnsfield)
Magical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Nordic Bar in the Festive Tipis
(Derby)
Festive tipis with firepits and drinks
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Sheffield
- Sharrow Vale Road Festive Street Market
- Manahatta Sheffield Festive Feast
- Miller & Carter Sheffield City Christmas Party
Bakewell Derbyshire
- Chatsworth Winter Ball
- Mercatum Christmas Artisan Market 2025
- Festive Printmaking Workshop at Chatsworth
Mansfield
- Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime
- Wheelgate Ride and Light Trail, Illuminations Evenings
- Rufford's Magical Christmas
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Chesterfield’s biggest annual Christmas events include shopping center light displays, holiday markets, and community tree lightings. These gatherings draw locals and visitors each season.
Chesterfield celebrates with festive shopping center displays, neighborhood light tours, and local markets that highlight community spirit and seasonal cheer.
Many neighborhoods in Chesterfield feature impressive Christmas lights, especially those near shopping centers and parks. Residents often participate in friendly light competitions and community displays.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at shopping centers, community centers, and seasonal events throughout Chesterfield. These venues often feature handmade crafts and seasonal treats.
Free holiday activities in Chesterfield include neighborhood light tours, shopping center displays, and community events like tree lightings and holiday markets.
Families with kids enjoy holiday markets, shopping center light displays, and community events with crafts, photos, and seasonal entertainment in Chesterfield.