Leyland Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Leyland and surrounding areas
Leyland welcomes the Christmas season with holiday activities, Christmas markets and community parades around the town centre and Worden Park. The calendar fills with festive events that highlight local talent, food stalls and family-friendly entertainment. Explore illuminated high streets, pick up handcrafted gifts at seasonal markets and join evening lights displays and performances for a cozy, community-led celebration of the holiday season.
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Christmas Parties
29 eventsMultiple venues with distinct New Year's Eve entertainment.
Christmas Shows
14 eventsAuthentic Queen tribute show with live energy
Christmas Lights
14 eventsSix miles of free, world-famous light displays.
Christmas Markets
12 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
Christmas Activities
30 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
Editor's Picks (6)
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Blackpool Illuminations 2025
(Blackpool)
Six miles of free, world-famous light displays.
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Liverpool Christmas Market
(Liverpool)
European-style Christmas market with over 100 independent vendors.
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East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
(Bury)
Magical steam train journey with Santa Claus
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Christmas By The Sea
(Blackpool)
Festive village on Tower Festival Headland
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The Grotto at Trafford Centre
(Manchester)
Magical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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Ribble Steam Railway Santa Specials 2025
(Preston)
Father Christmas visits each child on a steam train.
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Leyland Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Leyland Christmas FAQ
The main event is the Leyland Christmas Lights Switch-On, which features live entertainment, market stalls, and the official lighting ceremony in the town centre.
Leyland’s Christmas Lights Switch-On is a cherished tradition, bringing together local talent, community groups, and festive activities each year.
The town centre is the focal point, but many residential neighborhoods also decorate their streets with festive light displays worth exploring.
The main Christmas market is held on Hough Lane during the switch-on event, and local makers often participate in craft fairs and seasonal markets around town.
The Christmas lights switch-on, local market stalls, and neighborhood displays are all free to enjoy, offering festive fun for everyone.
The Christmas lights switch-on event, children’s attractions, and family-friendly market activities are great options for families visiting Leyland during the holidays.