Great Malvern Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Great Malvern and surrounding areas
Great Malvern sparkles this the festive season with holiday activities, Christmas lights and winter festivals across the town and surrounding countryside. Events such as Winter Glow at Three Counties Showground and Christmas at Croome offer family-friendly attractions and seasonal performances. Wander illuminated streets and gardens, browse craft fairs like the Blue Magpie Contemporary Craft Fair, and enjoy a mix of indoor concerts and outdoor lights displays for a charming holiday experience.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsEurope's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
Christmas Parties
23 eventsFestive Christmas lunch with BYOB option
Christmas Lights
22 eventsUK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsFestive Big Band concert with classic Christmas songs
Christmas Activities
17 eventsFestive ice skating in the heart of Cheltenham
Editor's Picks (6)
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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
(Birmingham)
Europe's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
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Winter Funland Midlands
(Marston Green)
UK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
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Hereford Christmas Markets
(Hereford)
European-style Christmas market with local artisans
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Cheltenham Ice Skating Rink
(Cheltenham)
Festive ice skating in the heart of Cheltenham
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Victorian Christmas at Croft Castle
(Kington)
Victorian-themed Christmas within a historic castle setting.
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Winterland Wolverhampton
(Wolverhampton)
Real ice skating rink and winter funfair
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Great Malvern Christmas Events Map
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Great Malvern Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include the Great Malvern Christmas Festival in the town centre and Winter Glow at the Three Counties Showground. Both offer festive markets, light displays, and family activities that draw visitors each year.
Great Malvern celebrates with a lantern parade led by local theatre stars, an animatronic polar bear display, and a Children’s Christmas Window Trail, adding unique local flavor to the holiday season.
The town centre and surrounding residential areas host some of the best neighborhood displays, with many beloved local favorites lighting up streets near Great Malvern for visitors to enjoy on foot or by car.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily in the town centre and the Priory grounds during the Great Malvern Christmas Festival, where artisan vendors and food stalls offer a variety of festive goods.
Free activities include exploring neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas Festival’s free entertainment, and visiting the town’s decorated streets. Many markets and events offer free entry, making it easy to enjoy the season on a budget.
Families can enjoy Father Christmas’s grotto at the library, the interactive Children’s Christmas Window Trail, and festive workshops during the Christmas Festival, as well as the Winter Glow event’s ice rink and light trail experiences.