Last updated: 11 November 2024
Celebrate the season in Coventry with our ultimate holiday guide. Whether Coventry is your home or your holiday stop, our guide shows you the top festive events.
This year, immerse yourself in the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, offering a taste of authentic German culture with a variety of stalls and delicious seasonal treats. Nearby, the Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market showcases unique handmade gifts and festive crafts, perfect for those looking to find something special. And don’t forget that Ice Skate Birmingham provides a fantastic outdoor rink experience set against a sparkling backdrop. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Coventry Holiday Light Displays
Jewellery Quarter Christmas Window Trail
- What to Expect
- Dazzling Christmas window displays by local businesses.
- Description
- Over 60 venues in the Jewellery Quarter decorate their windows with festive displays, creating a walking trail of dazzling Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Jewellery Quarter Christmas Window Trail
Coombe Abbey – Luminate Live
- What to Expect
- Immersive mile-long light trail with interactive installations.
- Description
- Explore a captivating, illuminated trail through historic Coombe Abbey Park, featuring stunning lighting elements and interactive exhibits set to ambient music.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : Coombe Abbey – Luminate Live
Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Christmas at the Castle
- What to Expect
- Interactive light trail and ice skating under castle towers.
- Description
- At Warwick Castle, immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere with an open-air ice rink, dazzling light trail, and delightful winter food and drink village. Explore the castle grounds, enjoy stories with Santa, and experience a memorable Christmas celebration.
- Where
- Warwick | More Info : Warwick Castle, Warwickshire – Christmas at the Castle
Coventry Holiday Markets and Shopping
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Authentic German market with traditional goods and live music.
- Description
- Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a traditional German experience with food, drinks, toys, and gifts. The market is located in Victoria Square and New Street, featuring live music and a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
- What to Expect
- Original work sold directly by local artisans.
- Description
- Christmas in Cathedral Square Craft Market is a unique shopping experience in Birmingham City Centre, featuring 60+ independent traders selling diverse arts and crafts, seasonal food, and drink.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
Stratford Upon Avon – Victorian Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Immersive shopping experience with integrated entertainment.
- Description
- Stratford-upon-Avon's Victorian Christmas Market features an all-new layout with 200 high-quality stalls, offering a special shopping experience amidst the town's historic streets adorned with twinkling Christmas lights. Entertainment is integrated throughout the market footprint, allowing visitors to experience a variety of performers as they explore.
- Where
- Stratford Upon Avon | More Info : Stratford Upon Avon – Victorian Christmas Market
Coventry Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
- What to Expect
- Live stage panto show with festive characters.
- Description
- Join the Severn Valley Railway for a festive journey to Arley, featuring a live stage panto show with Father Christmas and Jingle Jangle. Enjoy photo opportunities, a beautifully decorated station, and present-shaped surprises for children.
- Where
- Kidderminster | More Info : Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
Millennium Point - The Polar Express
- What to Expect
- Special screening of The Polar Express with Santa visit and festive activities.
- Description
- Millennium Point presents a special screening of The Polar Express, accompanied by a visit from Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and gifts. The event includes a festive disco after the film and a spectacular 39ft Christmas Tree.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Millennium Point - The Polar Express
Christmas at The Heart
- What to Expect
- Cabaret-style party with West End performances and interactive games.
- Description
- Christmas at The Heart offers a captivating cabaret-style party featuring West End artists, delectable cuisine, lively entertainment, and an exhilarating games marquee.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : Christmas at The Heart
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
- What to Expect
- Spine-tingling special effects and a supernatural Victorian world.
- Description
- A chilling adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, setting him on a journey to confront his miserly ways and three eerie spirits.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
- What to Expect
- Hands-on polymer clay crafting with a renowned artist.
- Description
- Join Angela Smith, a polymer clay and beadwork artist, for a 60-minute workshop where you can create a colorful Christmas gnome decoration out of polymer clay ready to hang on your tree. This fun and creative activity is suitable for children over 12 with parental supervision.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
Good Food Show Winter
- What to Expect
- Live cooking demos by renowned chefs.
- Description
- The Good Food Show Winter at the NEC in Birmingham features live cooking demos by top chefs, hands-on workshops, and a variety of shopping opportunities for food enthusiasts.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Good Food Show Winter
St. Mary’s Guildhall - Father Christmas Stories
- What to Expect
- Interactive storytelling with Father Christmas in a beautifully decorated venue.
- Description
- Join Father Christmas for a seasonal story in the great hall, featuring gingerbread decorating and exploring historical rooms with children's crafts.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : St. Mary’s Guildhall - Father Christmas Stories
Belgrade Theatre Coventry - Cinderella
- What to Expect
- Traditional pantomime with spectacular sets and lavish costumes.
- Description
- Join Cinderella on her quest to win the heart of Prince Charming, aided by her best friend Buttons and the Fairy Godmother. The Belgrade Theatre's production features spectacular sets, lavish costumes, and sing-along songs, making it a delightful family tale.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : Belgrade Theatre Coventry - Cinderella
Coventry Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skate Birmingham
- What to Expect
- Weatherproof ice rink with wheelchair accessibility.
- Description
- Ice Skate Birmingham is an all-inclusive, undercover ice rink located in central Birmingham at Centenary Square. It offers a family-friendly environment with wheelchair accessibility and includes ice skate hire in the ticket price. The rink is weatherproof, ensuring a great skating experience regardless of the weather.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Ice Skate Birmingham
Big Wheel
- What to Expect
- Panoramic views of ice skating from a height.
- Description
- The Big Wheel at Ice Skate Birmingham offers breathtaking views of the city while you enjoy ice skating. It takes you high into the air, providing a unique perspective on the activity below.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Big Wheel
Battlefield Line – Santa Trains
- What to Expect
- Unique heritage steam train experience with Santa visits and festive treats.
- Description
- The Battlefield Line offers Santa Special trains with three service levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level provides a unique experience, from festively decorated open coaches to private compartments with treats and drinks. Santa and his elves visit each group, handing out gifts and mince pies.
- Where
- Shackerstone | More Info : Battlefield Line – Santa Trains
Children’s Play Village Warwickshire - Santa Visits
- What to Expect
- Interactive festive play session with Santa and the Snow Fairy.
- Description
- Join Santa and the Snow Fairy on a storybook adventure in the beautifully decorated Children's Play Village. Explore the festive play space filled with sparkly decorations and enjoy live singing and dancing. Each child will receive a specially wrapped gift from Santa.
- Where
- Warwick | More Info : Children’s Play Village Warwickshire - Santa Visits
Hatton Adventure World Warwickshire – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom
- What to Expect
- Interactive animal experiences and festive forest exploration.
- Description
- Hatton Adventure World in Warwickshire offers a variety of festive activities and entertainment, including farmyard favorites, funfair rides, and interactive animal experiences. Visitors can explore the Enchanted Forest, visit Father Christmas in his grotto, and enjoy other seasonal attractions.
- Where
- Hatton | More Info : Hatton Adventure World Warwickshire – Enchanted Christmas Kingdom
Kenilworth Castle - Father Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive storytelling session with Father Christmas.
- Description
- Meet Father Christmas at Kenilworth Castle, where children can hear seasonal stories, take photos, and receive a traditional gift.
- Where
- Kenilworth | More Info : Kenilworth Castle - Father Christmas
Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience
- What to Expect
- Vintage sleigh ride with Santa and festive activities.
- Description
- At Coventry Transport Museum, families can meet Santa and ride a vintage sleigh pulled by two reindeer. The experience includes a visit to Santa's workshop for festive activities and a bespoke gift for each child. The event also offers free admission to the museum.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience
Glide on the ice in Coventry
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice skating with nearby festive food market.
- Description
- Glide on the ice in Coventry offers an outdoor ice skating experience with a festive food market nearby, perfect for a fun winter activity.
- Where
- Coventry | More Info : Glide on the ice in Coventry