Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to the ultimate guide for holiday fun in Esher! Discover all the best festive events and attractions. Whether you're intimately familiar with Esher or just getting acquainted, this guide ensures unforgettable holidays.
Popular events this season include “A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey,” where enchanting decorations and activities bring classic stories to life in a stunning setting. The “Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey” offers a unique chance to don a mask and enjoy an elegant evening filled with mystery and charm. And the delightful atmosphere of “A Winter's Tail at Chessington” is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring festive animal encounters and joyful entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Esher Holiday Markets and Shopping
West Horsley Place Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas shopping experience celebrating Surrey fine arts and crafts.
- Description
- West Horsley Place offers a variety of Christmas activities, including an Arts and Artisan Christmas Fair, Meet Father Christmas, and workshops like making herbal gifts and festive pottery. Explore the beautifully decorated Manor House and stunning Barn while enjoying local crafts and artisanal produce.
- Where
- West Horsley | More Info : West Horsley Place Christmas
Loseley House Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique shopping experience with top-quality products and gourmet foods.
- Description
- The Loseley House Christmas Fair brings together talented makers and designers from across the UK, offering a unique opportunity to find special gifts and enjoy festive shopping with stunning fashions, accessories, and gourmet treats.
- Where
- Godalming | More Info : Loseley House Christmas Fair
Ramster Garden & Teahouse Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique holiday event with Christmas trees and festive wreaths in a historic garden setting.
- Description
- Ramster Garden & Teahouse Christmas features beautifully displayed Christmas trees and handcrafted festive wreaths, along with a selection of locally made gifts and delicious treats.
- Where
- Chiddingfold | More Info : Ramster Garden & Teahouse Christmas
Esher Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
- What to Expect
- Sumptuous Edwardian house dressed as a Christmas masquerade ball.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas in style at Polesden Lacey with an extravagantly decorated house styled as a Christmas masquerade ball. Enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house, including a 20ft Christmas tree in the Grand Hall. Outside, ride a vintage hand-carved carousel and take part in a festive trail filled with magic and wonder.
- Where
- Great Bookham | More Info : A Christmas Masquerade at Polesden Lacey
Guildford Festive Family Day
- What to Expect
- Free entertainment and activities for all ages.
- Description
- Guildford Festive Family Day features live music, dance, and drama in Tunsgate Arch and Friary Street. Enjoy face painting, baubles, and bands, as well as a colourful Christmas market and live music in pubs and bars. Children's workshops and visits from Santa add to the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Guildford | More Info : Guildford Festive Family Day
Father Christmas at Godstone Farm
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas show with festive activities.
- Description
- Visit Father Christmas at Godstone Farm for a special experience that includes an interactive show, festive cookie decorating, and a visit to the Wish Room. Each child can choose a gift from Father Christmas' toy shop and enjoy various seasonal activities.
- Where
- Godstone | More Info : Father Christmas at Godstone Farm
Reigate on Ice
- What to Expect
- Ice skating in a scenic Surrey Hills setting.
- Description
- Reigate on Ice is an ice skating event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, offering a serene and festive atmosphere with live music.
- Where
- Reigate | More Info : Reigate on Ice
The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
- What to Expect
- Immersive, interactive Nativity play with outdoor scenes.
- Description
- 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
Bach to Baby Christmas Concert in Farnham
- What to Expect
- Classical music concert for babies, toddlers, and their carers.
- Description
- Join Bach to Baby for a delightful Christmas concert in Farnham, featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances suitable for the whole family.
- Where
- Farnham | More Info : Bach to Baby Christmas Concert in Farnham
Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
- What to Expect
- Christmas concert featuring West End talent and local choirs.
- Description
- Join renowned West End performer Kerry Ellis for a captivating Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre. Featuring heart-warming classics and modern favorites, this event promises to bring the spirit of Christmas to life with stunning vocals and a live onstage band, along with special guest Louise Dearman and local talent from the Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choir.
- Where
- Leatherhead | More Info : Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
- What to Expect
- Authentic soul revue experience with limited seating and unlimited dancing.
- Description
- South Coast Soul Revue presents a farewell Christmas soul and funk party at Cranleigh Arts Centre, featuring two outstanding lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section. The band will perform classic and contemporary soul tracks, including music by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind & Fire, and Stevie Wonder.
- Where
- Cranleigh | More Info : South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
- What to Expect
- Choral classical music performance with professional soloists.
- Description
- The South Nutfield Choral Society presents a winter concert featuring a wide range of choral classical music, including Poulenc's Gloria and Monteverdi's Beatus Vir, performed by a local amateur choir with professional soloists.
- Where
- South Nutfield | More Info : South Nutfield Choral Society Winter Concerts
The Snowman' film with live orchestra
- What to Expect
- Live orchestra performance of a Christmas classic.
- Description
- The Snowman film with live orchestra is a special screening of the beloved animated classic accompanied by the UK's finest professional musicians. This award-winning show features a fun, festive introduction to the orchestra and includes an additional short film, again accompanied live by the orchestra. The event also includes a visit from the Snowman himself, making it a memorable experience for the whole family.
- Where
- Guildford | More Info : The Snowman' film with live orchestra
Esher Other Holiday Activities
A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey
- What to Expect
- Elaborately decorated Edwardian house with a vintage hand-carved carousel.
- Description
- At Polesden Lacey, immerse yourself in a fairy tale Christmas with extravagantly decorated rooms, a 20ft Christmas tree, and vintage hand-carved carousels. Enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house and explore an outdoor Christmas trail themed around Grizwald the Griffin.
- Where
- Great Bookham | More Info : A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey
Christmas at Hatchlands Park
- What to Expect
- Nautical-themed decorations and family activities.
- Description
- Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional country house Christmas at Hatchlands Park, where beautifully decorated rooms and festive parkland trails await. Inspired by the carol 'I Saw Three Ships,' nautical touches adorn the house, and family activities abound.
- Where
- East Clandon | More Info : Christmas at Hatchlands Park
A Winter's Tail at Chessington
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with festive activities.
- Description
- At Chessington World of Adventures, A Winter's Tail offers a Christmas celebration with Father Christmas' Grotto, Enchanted Hollow, and a variety of festive activities including a Christmas Panto and selected rides. The event features over 1,000 animals in the zoo and SEA LIFE, with opportunities to meet reindeer and enjoy themed food.
- Where
- Chessington | More Info : A Winter's Tail at Chessington
12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive trail featuring traditional wooden gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas.
- Description
- Explore Painshill Park to find all the gifts from the iconic Christmas carol, with beautifully crafted wooden figures and hand-painted details.
- Where
- Cobham | More Info : 12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill Park
Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas
- What to Expect
- Interactive reindeer encounters and unique sleigh driving lessons.
- Description
- Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas offers a delightful experience with real reindeer, sleigh driving lessons, and a visit to Father Christmas's toyshop. Enjoy soft play, slides, and animal encounters, along with epic snowball fights and photo opportunities.
- Where
- Chobham | More Info : Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas
Father Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas activities with Father Christmas and farm animals.
- Description
- Meet Father Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park, where children can hop on the Santa Express to his traditional workshop, complete the Christmas Trail, make reindeer food, and enjoy festive activities with friendly farm animals.
- Where
- Fetcham | More Info : Father Christmas at Bocketts Farm Park
Hobbledown Christmas
- What to Expect
- Festive activities in a themed village setting.
- Description
- Hobbledown Heath transforms into a festive haven during Christmas, featuring Santa's Grotto and a variety of activities amidst its themed villages and woodland.
- Where
- Horton | More Info : Hobbledown Christmas
Denbies Santa Express
- What to Expect
- Special train ride with Santa and festive treats.
- Description
- Join Denbies Santa Express for a special ride on Santa's train through the vineyard, including a passport from Santa, the Reindeer & Elf Game, and a gift at the end of the ride. Each child will also receive a soft drink and festive snack upon return.
- Where
- Dorking | More Info : Denbies Santa Express
Rural Life Living Museum Christmas
- What to Expect
- Traditional 19th-century Louisiana Christmas celebration with live demonstrations and costumed re-enactors.
- Description
- Celebrate Christmas at Rural Life Living Museum with traditional festivities, including music, artisans, and costumed re-enactors. Enjoy live demonstrations of period trade work, such as open-hearth cooking, weaving, and woodworking. Take memorable photos with Papa Noel amidst the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Farnham | More Info : Rural Life Living Museum Christmas