Crowborough Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Crowborough and surrounding areas
Crowborough sparkles during the festive season with festive events and things to do around Beacon Hill and the town centre, bringing seasonal celebrations and family-friendly activities to the area. The Crowborough Christmas Cracker and local markets offer warm community gatherings, carols and seasonal shopping. Enjoy illuminated walks, cozy cafés and craft stalls as Crowborough’s winter festivals and holiday attractions create memorable moments for families and visitors this Christmas season.
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Christmas Parties
17 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Markets
16 eventsChristmas lights switch-on and Santa's grotto.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Shows
7 eventsCharity carol concert in a historic cathedral
Other Christmas Activities
44 eventsImmersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Crowborough Christmas Cracker
Christmas lights switch-on and Santa's grotto.
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Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink
(Eastbourne)
Outdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
(Brighton)
Iconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
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Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
(Crawley)
Magical Christmas event
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The Christmas lights switch-on and the Christmas Cracker event are Crowborough’s signature holiday gatherings, drawing the community together in the town centre. These events feature light displays, stalls, and family activities.
Crowborough’s annual Christmas lights switch-on, organized by the Town Council, is a cherished local tradition that marks the start of the festive season. The town also enjoys neighborhood displays and community-led celebrations.
The town centre is the focal point for Crowborough’s Christmas lights, with lamppost decorations and a central tree creating a festive atmosphere. Residential areas may also have individual displays, but the main concentration is downtown.
Local craft fairs and vendor stalls pop up in the town centre, especially during the Christmas Cracker and lights switch-on events. For a wider selection, consider visiting nearby towns in Sussex.
Enjoying the town centre light displays, attending the Christmas Cracker, and browsing local craft fairs are all free or low-cost ways to celebrate in Crowborough. These activities capture the community spirit without stretching your budget.
Families will enjoy the Christmas lights switch-on, the Christmas Cracker event with its stalls and activities, and strolling through the illuminated town centre. These gatherings are designed to be welcoming and fun for all ages.