Christmas and New Year's Celebrations at The Lost & Found
Visitors can watch Santa arrive alongside a lantern parade before the Mayor and special guests turn on the town lights. Pre-switch-on entertainment includes performances by local musicians, dance troupes, choirs, and entertainers. The celebrations also feature a large street market with artisan stalls, a funfair, and Santa's Grotto, as well as a community crib service with carol singing.
What to Expect
Festive town celebrations featuring a lantern parade, switch-on, and market.
Event Details
Duration
2 days.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
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Organizer
The Lost & Found
Food & Drink
Market traders offer artisan food and drinks, with hot food and mulled wine also available; complimentary mulled wine, mince pies and soft drinks are served at the Crib Service.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: The Crib Service starts at 15:30.
- Parking: A free Park and Ride shuttle runs from Booths Hall to Knutsford Bus Station for the duration of the market weekend.
Tips & Advice
- Use the free Park and Ride shuttle from Booths Hall to Knutsford Bus Station on market weekend, since it was set up to ease pressure on town centre car parks.
- Come back twice this season, because in 2026 the Light Switch On and the two-day Christmas Market are held on separate dates.
- Get to Canute Place in the afternoon of the Light Switch On to catch the local musicians, dance troupes and choirs who perform before the lights go on.
- Traders who want a stall should join the traders mailing list and apply early, since there are more applications than spaces each year.
- If the weather turns bad on the day of the Crib Service, head to Knutsford Methodist Church, where the blessing and carols move indoors.
Special Events & Promotions
- New format for 2026: the Christmas Light Switch On is on Saturday 21 November, separate from the market.
- The Lantern Parade returns in 2026, alongside Santa's arrival at the Light Switch On.
- Two-day Christmas Market on 5 and 6 December, with Santa's Grotto and a funfair.
- Community Crib Service with carols, a festive message from the Mayor, and free mulled wine and mince pies.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Christmas Light Switch On?
Santa arrives and travels through the town to Canute Place to greet his fans. The Mayor of Knutsford is then joined by Santa and special guests to switch on the lights. Before that, there's an afternoon of live entertainment from local musicians, dance troupes, performers and choirs.
What is there at the Christmas Market?
Over 120 traders each day sell artisan food, drink, art, crafts and gifts. There's also Santa's Grotto, live entertainment, a funfair, hot food and mulled wine.
What happens at the Crib Service?
The town's Christmas Crib on Princess Street, opposite the Lost and Found, is blessed. Carols are led by children from St Vincents school choir and the City of Chester Brass Band, and the Mayor gives a festive message. The Knutsford Catenians serve free mulled wine, mince pies and soft drinks.
Can my children join the Lantern Parade?
The Lantern Parade returns in 2026. Details of how to take part are still to come.
How can I get a stall at the Christmas Market?
Join the Christmas Market traders mailing list, which receives the application link when applications open. Applications run for an initial four weeks before stalls are allocated. Later applications are only used to fill gaps, so apply early.
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