Formby Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Formby and surrounding areas
Formby celebrates Winter 2025 with Christmas markets and Holiday lights around the village and coastal dunes near Lifeboat Road and Victoria Road. The Formby Hall Christmas Market and local festive events bring seasonal shopping, Santa visits and outdoor activities that suit families and friends. From illuminated walks to cozy indoor concerts and craft stalls, Formby’s holiday attractions offer plenty of things to do and create a special sense of community during the festive season.
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Christmas Parties
22 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsThe Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
Christmas Markets
13 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsSix miles of free, world-famous light displays.
Christmas Activities
36 eventsLEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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Blackpool Illuminations 2025
(Blackpool)
Six miles of free, world-famous light displays.
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Liverpool Christmas Market
(Liverpool)
European-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
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Christmas By The Sea
(Blackpool)
Festive village on Tower Festival Headland
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The Light Before Christmas: The Gift
(Liverpool)
Cathedral transformed by light and sound projections
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John Lewis Santa Experiences
LEGO® themed Santa experiences with a free LEGO® set.
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The Snowman Film with Live Orchestra
(Liverpool)
The Snowman film with live orchestral accompaniment
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Formby Christmas Events Map
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Formby Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual event is the Formby Christmas Lights Switch-On held on Chapel Lane, featuring live music, fairground rides, and festive entertainment. This event officially kicks off the holiday season in the village.
Formby’s holiday traditions include its community-focused Christmas Lights Switch-On and neighborhood light displays. The village atmosphere and local school performances add a distinctive, close-knit charm to the season.
The Chapel Lane area is known for its festive lights and events, while several residential neighborhoods around Formby also feature popular holiday light displays that attract visitors each year.
Local Christmas markets and artisan fairs are typically held in community centers and village squares near Formby, offering vendor stalls with crafts, gifts, and seasonal food and drink.
Enjoying the neighborhood light displays and attending the free switch-on event are great budget-friendly options. Walking trails decorated with holiday lights also provide festive experiences without any cost.
Families will enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch-On with its fairground rides and live performances. Local markets often feature activities like craft workshops and visits from Santa, making them ideal for children.