Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair
Visitors can browse the outdoor Christmas Chalet Village in the Market Square, an indoor market at Lunesdale Hall, and Santa’s Market at St Mary’s Church. The weekend features a guided lantern walk, town lantern parade, Santa Parade, and visits to Santa’s Grotto. Guests can also enjoy live music across town venues, family crafting, choir carols, and pop-up Christmas cafés.
What to Expect
Town-wide celebration with Christmas markets, parades, Santa's grotto, and live music.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kirkby Lonsdale Town Council / Chamber of Trade
Food & Drink
Pop-up Christmas cafés at Lunesdale Hall, St Mary’s Church and the Methodist Hall offer refreshments, alongside the town’s cafés, bars, bistros and pubs.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Christmas Chalet Village: Friday 4–7pm; Saturday 10am–7pm; Sunday 10am–4pm. Indoor Market: Saturday 10am–5pm. Christmas Cafés: Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm at Lunesdale Hall; Saturday 10am–5pm at St Mary’s Church; Sunday 10am–4pm at St Mary’s Church; Sunday 1–4pm at the Methodist Hall. Friday: Lantern Walk sets off at 4.30pm; Lantern Parade sets off at 5.30pm; Monumental Stage music from 4.30pm onwards; Santa’s Fringe music from 5.30pm onwards; Christmas Lights Switch On at 6pm. Saturday: crafting activities 10am–4pm; Santa’s Grotto 11.30am–1.30pm and 3–5pm; Santa Parade at 2pm; Santa’s Fringe music from 2.45pm onwards. Sunday: Santa’s Grotto 10am–4pm; Santa’s Fringe music from 12.30pm onwards; Choir at 6pm.
- Parking: Free parking is listed at Booths main store car park and Wellington Court from 8am Friday 5 December until midnight Sunday 7 December, and at QE Studio and Queen Elizabeth School, Biggins Road, all weekend. W&F New Road and Dodgson Croft car parks operate as usual. The page recommends public transport or car sharing if able.
Tips & Advice
- The organisers ask visitors to use public transport or car share, and Stagecoach and Lonsdale buses run from Kendal, Lancaster and Skipton.
- Use the free parking at Queen Elizabeth School and QE Studio on Biggins Road, which is free all weekend.
- Come on Friday evening for the lantern walk, the Lantern Parade and the Christmas Lights Switch On with Father Christmas in the Market Square.
- Visit on Saturday if you want the Indoor Market at Lunesdale Hall, because it only opens that day.
- Dress warmly for the Friday lantern events and Sunday evening carols, because they take place after dark.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday evening brings a festive guided lantern walk from the Town Information Centre, a Lantern Parade from St Mary's Church and the Christmas Lights Switch On with Father Christmas.
- On Saturday the Santa Parade goes through the town.
- Santa's Grotto at St Mary's Church opens on Saturday and Sunday.
- Santa's Fringe Christmas music plays in venues around town all weekend, with The Monumental Stage on Friday.
- On Sunday evening there are Christmas carols for everyone at St Mary's Church.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What markets are there?
There's the outdoor Christmas Chalet Village in the Market Square all weekend, an Indoor Market at Lunesdale Hall on Saturday, and Santa's Market at St Mary's Church. The town's independent shops are open too.
Where can we get food and drink?
Pop-up Christmas cafés run at Lunesdale Hall and St Mary's Church on Saturday and Sunday, and at the Methodist Hall on Sunday afternoon. The town's cafés, bars, bistros and pubs are open as well.
What is there for children?
On Saturday there are family crafting activities at St Mary's Church and the Santa Parade through town. Santa's Grotto is at St Mary's Church on Saturday and Sunday.
Where do we park?
Free parking is available at the Booths main store car park and Wellington Court, and at QE Studio and Queen Elizabeth School on Biggins Road all weekend. The New Road and Dodgson Croft car parks run as usual.
Where are the public toilets?
There are public toilets on Jingling Lane off the Market Square and at Bridge Brow by Devil's Bridge.
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