Morecambe Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Morecambe and surrounding areas
Morecambe sparkles for the festive season with Holiday lights and seasonal events along the promenade and the Winter Gardens, offering coastal things to do and holiday attractions. Experience Baylight Morecambe and other festive events that showcase illuminated art, food stalls and family activities against the backdrop of the bay. With seaside walks, local markets and live performances, Morecambe provides a scenic and festive Christmas 2025 for visitors and locals alike.
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Christmas Parties
28 eventsLake District's hottest New Year's Eve party destination.
Christmas Markets
16 eventsAnnual Christmas Fair with parade, markets, and lights switch-on.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsSix miles of free, world-famous light displays.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsInnovative dramatization of Handel's Messiah with theatrical elements
Christmas Activities
31 eventsElf chaotic Christmas craft evening with take-home creations.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Blackpool Illuminations 2025
(Blackpool)
Six miles of free, world-famous light displays.
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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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Ambleside Community Christmas Lights & Fireworks
(Ambleside)
Community-driven Christmas lights switch-on with fireworks and Santa cruises.
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BAHA Bowness New Year's Eve Party 2025
(Bowness on Windermere)
Lake District's hottest New Year's Eve party destination.
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Lake District New Year Break at The Cumbria Grand Hotel
(Grange-over-Sands)
Luxury New Year's Eve gala dinner with live party band
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Morecambe Christmas Events Map
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Morecambe Christmas FAQ
The Baylight festival is one of Morecambe’s biggest annual Christmas-related events, featuring a light art trail and parade. The West End Winter Lantern Festival is another key community celebration during the holiday season.
Morecambe’s Baylight festival combines light art with community parades, creating a unique blend of visual and participatory holiday traditions that highlight local creativity and togetherness.
Neighborhoods near the town center and along the promenade are known for their festive light displays. The West End area also hosts community events with decorative lighting during the season.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at community events like the West End Winter Lantern Festival and various artisan markets held in public spaces near Morecambe’s town center throughout December.
Enjoying the Baylight festival’s free light art trail and neighborhood light displays are great budget-friendly options. Many local markets also offer free entry and affordable seasonal treats and crafts.
Families can enjoy the interactive elements of the Baylight festival, including the community parade, as well as craft fairs and workshops at local markets that offer activities suitable for children.