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Crowborough Christmas Cracker

Visitors can browse festive stalls and food and drink vendors lining the High Street while enjoying street performers and live music on the Piazza. Children and their families can ride a land train to visit Santa in his Grotto at the Social Club in Croft Road. The evening also features the annual switching on of the Christmas lights.

What to Expect

Festive stalls, street performers, and the town Christmas light switch-on.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

High Street

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Crowborough Town Council

Food & Drink

Food and drink vendors will line the High Street.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

High Street
Crowborough, East Sussex
TN6 1DH

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free.
  • Hours: 4.00pm to 6.30pm; Christmas Lights switched on at 6.00pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Stay for the big Christmas lights switch-on, which happens near the end of the evening on the High Street.
  • Hop on the land train during the evening to take the children to Santa's Grotto at the Social Club in Croft Road.
  • Dress warmly for a late-November evening outdoors while you browse the High Street stalls and watch the street performers.
  • Head to the Piazza for live music between browsing the festive stalls and the food and drink vendors along the High Street.
  • If you want a stall, send in your booking form early, because spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Big festive Christmas lights switch-on during the evening

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Christmas Cracker for?

Everyone is welcome. It's a free, family-friendly start to the festive season on Crowborough High Street.

What is there to do?

Festive stalls and food and drink vendors line the High Street. There are lots of street performers, and live music plays on the Piazza. The evening also includes the big Christmas lights switch-on.

How do children get to see Santa?

During the evening, a land train takes children and their families to Santa's Grotto at the Social Club in Croft Road.

How can I book a stall?

Stall bookings are open, with separate forms for charities and commercial businesses. Return the completed form to the council offices at Pine Grove, Crowborough TN6 1DH, or email it to events@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk. Stalls are limited and go on a first come, first served basis.

Can I volunteer at the event?

Yes. Crowborough Town Council is always looking for volunteers to help at its events. Call the council or email events@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk to get involved.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team