Ipswich Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Ipswich and surrounding areas
Ipswich celebrates the Christmas season with festive events and things to do along the waterfront and around the town center. Join Ipswich Christmas Events, seasonal shows at local venues, or family-friendly pantomimes and markets for holiday cheer. The city’s winter festivals and holiday activities include illuminated trails, pop-up markets, and community performances, offering family fun and seasonal attractions that showcase local crafts, live music, and festive lights.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsFestive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
Christmas Parties
18 eventsFestive party nights with discounted accommodation.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsTown-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
Christmas Shows
10 eventsRock 'n' Roll panto adaptation with live music.
Other Christmas Activities
23 eventsVibrant community hub for art and holiday experiences.
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Christmas in Cambridge
(Cambridge)
Festive market, ice rink, maze, and big wheel on Parker's Piece.
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Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event
(Bury St Edmunds)
Town lights up for St. Edmund's Day with festive stalls and characters.
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Norfolk County Winter Wonderland Norwich
(New Costessey)
Spectacular Christmas light displays and festive attractions
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Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025
(Cambridge)
Illuminated trail celebrating plants after dark.
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Sudbury Christmas Light Switch On & Fair
(Sudbury)
Town-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
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Colchester Christmas Markets
(Colchester)
Festive market with Santa, live music, and funfair rides.
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The Ipswich Illumination and the Tree Jubilee at Marini Farm are two of the largest and most popular annual holiday events in Ipswich.
Ipswich celebrates with the Ipswich Illumination, featuring bonfires and art along the river, and the Tree Jubilee, where decorated trees are raffled to support the local animal shelter.
The downtown area and the riverwalk are especially festive during the holiday season, with many homes and businesses adding seasonal decorations.
Marini Farm hosts the annual Tree Jubilee, and local craft fairs and vendor stalls often appear at community centers and town events during the holidays.
The Ipswich Illumination, neighborhood light displays, and the Tree Jubilee gallery are all free to enjoy, offering festive fun for everyone.
Families enjoy the Tree Jubilee, the Ipswich Illumination, and sensory-friendly holiday events at Castle Hill, which offer activities and treats for children.