Didcot Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Didcot and surrounding areas
Didcot glows for Christmas 2025 with local craft markets and festive concerts around the town and the railway heritage sites. Visit Dorchester Abbey Christmas Market for handmade gifts, seasonal music and warm treats while enjoying winter festivals and family-focused activities, all illuminated by strings of lights on the high street. From artisan stalls to seasonal performances and community events, Didcot offers plenty of things to do for a cozy and festive holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
36 eventsHistoric Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
Christmas Parties
14 eventsLuxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
Christmas Shows
12 eventsTraditional pantomime with celebrity guests
Christmas Lights
10 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Activities
28 eventsSanta's Grotto with professional photos and gifts
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Christmas at Waddesdon Light Trail
(Aylesbury)
Immersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
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Dick Whittington Pantomime
(Windsor)
Traditional pantomime with celebrity guests
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Reading Winter Wonderland
(Reading)
Berkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
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Didcot Christmas Events Map
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Didcot Christmas FAQ
The Christmas Lights Switch On and local Christmas markets are among the biggest annual events in Didcot, drawing families and visitors for festive celebrations.
Didcot’s Christmas Lights Switch On is a cherished tradition, bringing the community together for music, entertainment, and the official start of the festive season.
The town centre and several residential neighborhoods are known for their festive light displays, especially around the time of the Christmas Lights Switch On.
Christmas markets and local makers are typically found in the town centre and at community venues during the holiday season.
Free activities include the Christmas Lights Switch On, neighborhood light displays, and many local markets. These events offer festive fun without a price tag.
Families enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch On, local markets with children’s activities, and festive events at Didcot Railway Centre, which often feature Santa visits and reindeer trails.