Guiseley Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Guiseley and surrounding areas
Guiseley embraces Christmas 2025 across the town center and Otley Road, where festive lights and community gatherings welcome families. Enjoy seasonal experiences, holiday activities and family fun at local pubs and tearooms, and consider Christmas Day Dining at The Fox for special holiday meals. From carol evenings to festive performances, Guiseley’s events and attractions create a friendly, small-town Christmas atmosphere full of things to do for all ages.
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Christmas Markets
20 eventsAward-winning Christmas market with over 80% local Yorkshire traders.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Parties
17 eventsFestive a la carte dining with locally sourced ingredients
Christmas Shows
11 eventsChristmas-themed poetry show with a celebrated slam poet
Christmas Activities
32 eventsImmersive North Pole journey with a gift chosen by the child.
Editor's Picks (6)
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York Christmas Market 2025
(York)
Award-winning Christmas market with over 80% local Yorkshire traders.
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Ignite Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on
(Rochdale)
Spectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
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Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
(York)
North of England's largest outdoor ice rink
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Stockeld Park Winter Illuminations
(Wetherby)
Yorkshire's most magical Christmas light show
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Santa's Grotto at Otley Garden Centre
(Otley)
Immersive North Pole journey with a gift chosen by the child.
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12 Days of Christmas Trail
(Skipton)
Solve a Christmas carol mystery on a woodland trail.
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Guiseley Christmas Events Map
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Guiseley Christmas FAQ
The Guiseley Christmas Market and Light Switch On are the town’s largest annual events, drawing locals and visitors for festive shopping, entertainment, and the official lighting ceremony.
Guiseley’s festive tradition centers around the community-led light switch-on, often featuring local choirs, fireworks, and a festive market, bringing neighbors together each year.
The town center and surrounding residential streets are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the season. The main light displays are concentrated near the market area.
The main Christmas market is held in the town center, and local makers often participate in craft fairs at community halls and churches throughout December.
The Christmas market, light switch-on, and neighborhood displays are all free to enjoy. Community events and carol services also offer festive fun without a price tag.
Families can enjoy the Christmas market, light switch-on with fireworks, craft stalls, and visits from Santa. Many events are designed to be welcoming and engaging for children.