Last updated: 11 November 2024
Enjoy the holiday spirit in Glossop with our ultimate guide. Whether you're a familiar face or a new visitor, our guide ensures you experience the holiday spirit in Glossop.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, known for its charming wooden chalets brimming with festive gifts and artisanal treats. Discover the warmth of community at Nottingham Winter Wonderland, featuring a delightful ice rink and festive attractions perfect for family enjoyment. And the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an array of attractions, from circus shows to Christmas markets. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Glossop Holiday Light Displays
Lights of Abraham
- What to Expect
- Moonlit cable car journey and illuminated garden trail.
- Description
- The Winter Lights Trail at Heights of Abraham features a festoon-lit riverside walkway, a moonlit cable car journey, and an illuminated trail through gardens, boardwalks, and woodland paths. Visitors can encounter twinkling herons, fairy gatherings, giant stars, and other colorful surprises.
- Where
- Buxton | More Info : Lights of Abraham
Glossop Holiday Markets and Shopping
Nottingham Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Unique ice skating experience with panoramic views.
- Description
- Nottingham Winter Wonderland is a vibrant Christmas event in Old Market Square, featuring an ice rink, sky skate, ice bar, and various festive food and drink options. The event includes live entertainment, an observation wheel, toboggan slide, and a bustling Christmas market with local and international traders.
- Where
- Nottingham | More Info : Nottingham Winter Wonderland
Christmas at Chatsworth
- What to Expect
- Interactive light trail and festive decorations in a historic house setting.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a Christmas feast at Chatsworth House, featuring over 20 rooms filled with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and interactive experiences. The event includes access to the decorated house, garden light trail, and farmyard, with additional car parking included. Meet friendly farm animals and enjoy guinea pig cuddling sessions, Christmas crafts, and an interactive light trail culminating in an animated projection on the house.
- Where
- Bakewell | More Info : Christmas at Chatsworth
Thornbridge Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique gifts from local artisans and festive activities.
- Description
- Thornbridge Christmas Market features over 30 local artisan stalls, Santa's Grotto, kids' activities, and a Christmas Trail. Enjoy handmade goods, festive treats, and live entertainment in 10 acres of gardens.
- Where
- Bakewell | More Info : Thornbridge Christmas Market
Artisan Christmas Market at Palace Hotel
- What to Expect
- Unique shopping experience with local artisans.
- Description
- The Artisan Christmas Market at Palace Hotel Buxton offers a delightful shopping experience with local artisans selling handmade gifts and seasonal items. Enjoy the festive atmosphere amidst the hotel's elegant surroundings.
- Where
- Buxton | More Info : Artisan Christmas Market at Palace Hotel
Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend
- What to Expect
- Traditional English Christmas market with live music and festive food.
- Description
- The Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend features over 100 stalls offering festive gifts, crafts, and seasonal foods. Enjoy live music, local brass bands, choirs, and a DJ. Meet Santa, watch the Buxton Billerettes, and experience children's fair rides and magical entertainment.
- Where
- Bakewell | More Info : Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend
Belper Winter Food & Gift Fair
- What to Expect
- Combined food and gift fair with Christmas lights switch on.
- Description
- The Belper Winter Food & Gift Fair is a festive event in Belper town center, featuring stalls selling a variety of food, gifts, and crafts. This year, it will be combined with the Christmas Lights Switch On, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
- Where
- Belper | More Info : Belper Winter Food & Gift Fair
Christmas Fair at Pavilion Gardens
- What to Expect
- Meet Father Christmas in his Grotto with over 50 gift stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas Fair at Pavilion Gardens in Buxton features over 50 stalls offering a diverse range of Christmas gifts, including jewellery, original artwork, and handmade cards. Enjoy hot food and drinks stalls, children's rides, and meet Father Christmas in his Grotto.
- Where
- Buxton | More Info : Christmas Fair at Pavilion Gardens
Glossop Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Snowman Tour
- What to Expect
- Live orchestral accompaniment to a classic animated film.
- Description
- The Snowman Tour features a special screening of the beloved animated film accompanied by a live orchestra, including a fun introduction to the orchestra and a visit from The Snowman himself. Each performance includes a second short film, also accompanied by live orchestra, offering a unique experience for families.
- Where
- Buxton | More Info : The Snowman Tour
Glossop Other Holiday Activities
Peak Rail Santa and Steam Special
- What to Expect
- Santa visits each seat on a festive steam train ride.
- Description
- Join Peak Rail for a special Christmas event where Santa and his helpers will visit each seat on a festive steam train ride through the Derbyshire countryside. Enjoy a return journey, a wonderful age-suitable gift for children, and a glass of wine and mince pie for adults. Dietary requirements can be catered for, and assistance dogs are allowed. Wheelchair users can be accommodated in a designated space.
- Where
- Matlock | More Info : Peak Rail Santa and Steam Special
Festive Village Santa experience at Matlock Farm Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas village with Santa's grotto and festive activities.
- Description
- At Matlock Farm Park, immerse yourself in a Christmas village filled with encounters and activities. Write letters to Santa with the Chief Elf and Mrs. Claus, enjoy storytelling, and meet the cheeky elves at the naughty-or-nice o’meter. Visit Santa in his cozy grotto and receive a special gift. The event includes festive pony rides, elf fun, and crafts in the barn.
- Where
- Matlock | More Info : Festive Village Santa experience at Matlock Farm Park
Santa’s Grotto at Peak Wildlife Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas activities with Santa.
- Description
- Meet Santa in his cozy grotto at Peak Wildlife Park, where children can enjoy Christmas crafts and write letters to Santa before their private audience with the big man.
- Where
- Wirksworth | More Info : Santa’s Grotto at Peak Wildlife Park