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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Enjoy the best of the holidays in Egham with our comprehensive guide. Whether Egham is your hometown or your holiday destination, our guide reveals the best of the season.

This festive season, families can explore the enchanting world of “A Winter's Tail at Chessington,” where the park transforms into a winter wonderland filled with delightful experiences. Another highlight is “Santa’s Wish,” which offers a heartwarming opportunity for children to meet Santa and share their Christmas dreams. And the magical experience at “Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas” is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Egham Holiday Light Displays

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Interactive light trail with natural elements and festive treats.

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Explore Marwell Zoo in a new light with breathtaking displays and interactive experiences featuring fire, earth, air, and water elements. Dive under the sea, drift among neon clouds, and stroll through glowing ancient woodlands. Enjoy vibrant UV face paint designs and festive treats like giant Yorkshire puddings and illuminated candy floss.

Where: Winchester | More Info: Glow Marwell

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Interactive light and sound installations in a beautiful woodland setting.

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Explore the enchanting woodland gardens at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, illuminated with light, sound, and colour. The event features a new winter trail with impressive installations, seasonal food and drink, funfair rides, and a Christmas Market.

Where: Lower Beeding | More Info: Leonardslee Lights

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Dazzling light trail with new installations and reimagined projections.

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Windsor Great Park Illuminated features a dazzling light trail through woodland and water, with new installations and reimagined projections. Enjoy a forest trail full of music and light where woodland creatures come to life, and savor delicious dishes, mulled wine, and hot chocolate at cosy rest stops.

Where: Windsor | More Info: Windsor Great Park Illuminated

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Interactive Christmas Trail featuring classic tales and beloved characters.

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Hever Castle transforms into a vibrant Christmas setting with colorful lights, interactive trails, and beloved characters. Enjoy shopping, dining, and fairground rides amidst beautifully decorated rooms and festive grounds.

Where: Edenbridge | More Info: Hever Castle Christmas

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Egham Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Free festive entertainment with live music and children's workshops.

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Guildford Festive Family Day features free performances, face painting, and a colorful Christmas market in Guildford town centre, offering a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages.

Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Festive Family Day

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Interactive light trail with immersive soundscapes and festive installations.

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Waddesdon Manor transforms into a festive haven with beautifully decorated interiors, new light projections on the Manor façade, and a glittering light trail in the gardens. The event features a Christmas market with over 80 hand-selected stalls, a Food Village offering takeaway food and drink, and a festive afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant.

Where: Aylesbury | More Info: Waddesdon Manor Christmas

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Egham Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Immersive storytelling with circus magic.

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Join Snowflake on her extraordinary journey as she tries to get back to the North Pole and help Santa save Christmas. This heart-warming adventure is full of colour, fun, and immersive storytelling with a sprinkling of circus magic.

Where: Guildford | More Info: Santa’s Wish

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Immersive, interactive Nativity play with outdoor scenes.

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The Nativity Journey at Wintershall is an immersive theatre experience where you stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary and Joseph, and journey with Roman soldiers to witness the miracle of the Nativity. It's a powerful, unreconstructed telling of the Christmas story, suitable for all ages.

Where: Bramley | More Info: The Nativity Journey at Wintershall

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Renowned West End performer Kerry Ellis brings beloved Christmas hits to life with her stunning vocals.

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Join Musical Theatre's Kerry Ellis for a captivating Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre. Featuring heartwarming classics and modern favorites, this evening promises to immerse you in the spirit of the season. With a live onstage band and special guests, including Louise Dearman and local talent from the Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choir, this event is a celebration of Christmas music and joy.

Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Kerry Ellis Does Christmas

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Authentic soul revue experience with limited seating and unlimited dancing.

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South Coast Soul Revue presents a farewell Christmas soul and funk party at Cranleigh Arts Centre, featuring two lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section performing classic and contemporary soul music.

Where: Cranleigh | More Info: South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party

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Classical choral music performance with professional soloists.

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The South Nutfield Choral Society presents a winter concert featuring classical choral music, performed by local amateur singers with professional soloists. The event celebrates the society's 50th anniversary with a delightful evening of sacred and secular music.

Where: South Nutfield | More Info: South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts

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Unique daily performances at different locations around Windsor and Eton.

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The Windsor & Eton Living Advent Calendar is a family-friendly event featuring 15-minute Christmas-themed performances at various locations around the town centre. Performances include songs, carols, music, poetry, and workshops, with a surprise each evening.

Where: Windsor | More Info: Windsor & Eton Living Advent Calendar

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Traditional caroling event with historical significance.

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A public gathering around the Christmas tree on Castle Hill, dating back to 1949 when King George VI first had a tree installed as a gift to the town.

Where: Windsor | More Info: Carols on Castle Hill

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Egham Other Holiday Activities

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Sumptuous Edwardian house decorated for a Christmas masquerade ball.

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Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey with an extravagantly decorated house styled as a Christmas masquerade ball, featuring a 20ft Christmas tree in the Grand Hall and immersive scenes throughout the house. Enjoy a vintage hand-carved carousel and festive food and shopping.

Where: Great Bookham | More Info: A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey

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Nautical-themed Christmas decorations and activities.

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At Hatchlands Park, immerse yourself in a traditional country house Christmas. The beautifully decorated rooms, inspired by the carol 'I Saw Three Ships,' feature nautical touches. Enjoy family activities on the festive parkland trail, including a nautical-themed family trail and visits to Father Christmas.

Where: East Clandon | More Info: Christmas at Hatchlands Park

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with festive activities.

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At Chessington World of Adventures, A Winter's Tail offers a Christmas celebration with Father Christmas's Grotto, Enchanted Hollow, and a variety of rides and attractions. The event includes a Christmas Panto and festive animal encounters, making it a delightful experience for families.

Where: Chessington | More Info: A Winter's Tail at Chessington

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Interactive trail featuring hand-painted wooden figures representing Christmas gifts.

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Explore Painshill Park to find all the Christmas gifts mentioned in the iconic carol. Each beautifully crafted figure, made from traditional wood and hand-painted with intricate detail, will guide you through a nostalgic journey. A trail sheet will be available at the Visitor Centre to help you complete the trail.

Where: Cobham | More Info: 12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill Park

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Interactive reindeer and elf experiences.

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At Chobham Adventure Farm, families can meet real reindeer in the Reindeer Lodge, join Father Christmas's sleigh driving lessons, and participate in snowball fights with the elves. The event includes photo opportunities, elf tunnels, and a toy shop where children can choose their presents. The farm also offers soft play, slides, and animal encounters.

Where: Chobham | More Info: Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas

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Special train ride with Santa and a gift for each child.

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Join Denbies Santa Express for a special ride on Santa's train through the vineyard, including a passport from Santa, the Reindeer and Elf Game, and a gift at the end.

Where: Dorking | More Info: Denbies Santa Express

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