Maldon Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Maldon and surrounding areas
Maldon launches the Christmas season with Holiday lights along the quay and around Promenade Park, giving the waterfront a warm festive glow. The town showcases a variety of festive events, seasonal markets and holiday attractions that highlight local produce and artisan crafts. From traditional carol services and family-friendly activities to relaxed evening markets and lights displays, Maldon offers many things to do that invite visitors to enjoy the season’s charm and coastal scenery.
Find the best Maldon Christmas happenings this year!
Start Here
Christmas Markets
26 eventsKent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
Christmas Parties
21 eventsFestive party nights with DJ and disco
Christmas Lights
15 eventsTown-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
Christmas Shows
5 eventsCharity carol concert in a historic cathedral
Christmas Activities
33 eventsHands-on holiday wreath making at a historic power museum.
Editor's Picks (6)
-
Rochester Christmas Market
(Rochester)
Kent's largest free Christmas market with a Dickensian festival
-
Sudbury Christmas Light Switch On & Fair
(Sudbury)
Town-wide Christmas light switch-on and festive fair
-
Colchester Christmas Markets
(Colchester)
Festive market with Santa, live music, and funfair rides.
-
Enchanted Trail of Light at Colchester Zoo
(Stanway)
A mile-long trail with a 40m light tunnel and festive road train.
-
Wreath Making Workshop
(Langford)
Hands-on holiday wreath making at a historic power museum.
-
White Elm Garden Centre Christmas 2025
(Rayleigh)
Magical Santa's Grotto and Christmas Fayre.
Events Happening Soon (6)
Maldon Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
Also Near Maldon
Maldon Christmas FAQ
The biggest event is Light Up Maldon, featuring the Christmas lights switch-on, market stalls, carols, and Santa’s grotto. The Christmas Fair at the Museum of Power is also a popular annual highlight.
Maldon’s Light Up event is a cherished tradition, with the community gathering for festive lights, local performances, and a Santa’s grotto. The Maeldune Centre and All Saints Church also host special seasonal activities.
The High Street and surrounding areas are the main spots for festive light displays, with the Maeldune Centre and All Saints Church also offering beautiful holiday lights.
The Light Up Maldon event on the High Street features the main market, with additional stalls in the Town Hall and Maeldune Centre. These venues regularly host local artisans and craft vendors.
Free activities include exploring the Christmas lights, visiting the Light Up Maldon market, and enjoying carols and performances during the switch-on event. Many local venues also offer free festive displays.
Families enjoy the Light Up Maldon event, Santa’s grotto, and the Christmas Fair at the Museum of Power. These events offer activities, crafts, and festive entertainment suitable for children.