Long Eaton Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Long Eaton and surrounding areas
Long Eaton kicks off the holiday season near the historic district featuring Holiday lights, Christmas markets and family fun across the Market Place and local parks. Seasonal entertainment includes carols, craft stalls and illuminated trails that brighten chilly evenings. Enjoy holiday activities such as children’s workshops, festive performances like Christmas Sparkle with Jeanie Barton and the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra, and community events that make Long Eaton a welcoming festive stop for families.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with artisan traders
Christmas Parties
23 eventsFestive tipis with firepits and drinks
Christmas Lights
19 eventsCross-cultural light festival with lantern parade
Christmas Activities
29 eventsMagical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
(Nottingham)
European-style Christmas market with artisan traders
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Christmas at Chatsworth
(Bakewell)
Historic estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
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Chatsworth Christmas Market
(Bakewell)
Over 100 themed stalls in a festive market.
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Nordic Bar in the Festive Tipis
(Derby)
Festive tipis with firepits and drinks
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Derby Season of Light 2025
(Derby)
Cross-cultural light festival with lantern parade
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Breakfast with Santa at Wheelgate Park
(Farnsfield)
Magical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Christmas Shows Near Long Eaton
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Long Eaton.
Christmas Echoes
Experience 'Christmas Echoes,' a delightful program of words and music presented by Austin...
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Long Eaton Christmas FAQ
The Christmas light switch-on in Long Eaton Market Place is the town’s signature event, featuring live music, performances, and the official illumination of the lights. Seasonal markets and family activities also draw crowds throughout December.
Long Eaton’s festive season is marked by community gatherings at the light switch-on, local choir performances, and a craft market supporting independent makers. These traditions highlight the town’s close-knit, celebratory spirit.
The town center around Market Place is the focal point for official light displays, but many residential areas also join in with their own festive decorations. A stroll through the town center and nearby streets will reveal the best of Long Eaton’s holiday lights.
The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade organizes a craft and charity market in the town center, perfect for discovering local crafts and gifts. Additional artisan markets and vendor stalls may appear at various locations during the season.
Enjoying the Christmas light displays, browsing the craft market, and attending community performances are all free activities in Long Eaton. Many neighborhood light displays and seasonal events are also accessible without charge.
Families will enjoy the light switch-on event with its rides, food stalls, and chance to meet Santa. The craft market and festive performances offer plenty of child-friendly entertainment throughout the season.