Kidderminster Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Kidderminster and surrounding areas
Kidderminster embraces the holiday season with Christmas lights and festive events across the Severnside and town centre, offering seasonal things to do for families. Visit Bodenham Arboretum for Christmas craft fairs and lunches, or enjoy special dining events and local markets that showcase seasonal makers and activities. Between illuminated trails and family-friendly performances, Kidderminster’s winter festivals and community events make for a joyful Christmas 2025.
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Christmas Parties
33 eventsFestive Christmas lunch with BYOB option
Christmas Markets
23 eventsEurope's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsUK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsClassic pantomime tale of Dick Whittington
Christmas Activities
19 eventsIconic big wheel and covered ice rink in Centenary Square
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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Blists Hill Victorian Christmas Weekends
(Telford)
Authentic Victorian Christmas experience with steam train rides
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Wonderland Midlands Winter Wonderland
(Telford)
Fairytale characters and houses in a woodland setting with included rides.
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Winterland Wolverhampton
(Wolverhampton)
Real ice skating rink and winter funfair
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Christmas Lunches at Bodenham Arboretum
Festive Christmas lunch with BYOB option
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Kidderminster Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Kidderminster Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual event is the Kidderminster Christmas Light Switch-On held in mid-November, featuring live music, street performers, a German Christmas Market, and festive activities for families.
Kidderminster celebrates with a community-focused light switch-on event that combines traditional Christmas markets with local entertainment, including live bands and street acts, creating a distinctive festive atmosphere.
The town centre is the focal point for Christmas lights, but several nearby neighborhoods also host beloved displays and walking trails decorated with holiday lights, offering a cozy local experience.
Christmas markets are primarily located in Kidderminster town centre during the light switch-on event, with additional artisan markets and craft fairs held at local venues near Kidderminster throughout the season.
Enjoy free community events like the Christmas Light Switch-On, neighborhood light displays, and local markets with free entry. Many activities, including face painting and street performances, are also free or low cost.
Families can enjoy the festive light switch-on event with live entertainment, face painting, seasonal games, and visits to the German Christmas Market. These activities provide fun and festive experiences for children of all ages.