Newbury Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Newbury and surrounding areas
Newbury rolls out Christmas 2025 with festive events and holiday activities across the town and around the Kennet and Avon Canal, creating picture-perfect winter scenes. Highlights include The Magical Christmas Adventure at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, the Christmas Gift Fair and The Retreat at Elcot Park Christmas Market, where Christmas lights and family fun come together. From market stalls on the high street to seasonal tours and performances, Newbury’s mix of winter festivals and community events invites visitors to celebrate the season in style.
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Christmas Markets
39 eventsBerkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
Christmas Lights
12 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Parties
12 eventsWizard of Oz themed Christmas party for essential workers.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsHandel's Messiah performed by Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia
Christmas Activities
27 eventsImmersive North Pole adventure with personalized Santa meet-and-greet.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Reading Winter Wonderland
(Reading)
Berkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
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Marlow Christmas Lights Switch On
(Marlow)
Annual Christmas lights switch-on with celebrity guest
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Christmas Party Nights at Easthampstead Park
(Wokingham)
Historic Victorian mansion hosting festive celebrations
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Newbury Christmas Events Map
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Newbury Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include the Newburyport Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, as well as Holiday Invitation Nights featuring festive shopping and entertainment in downtown areas near Newbury.
Unique traditions include welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by boat in Newburyport, along with community-decorated historic homes like the 1808 Cushing House, showcasing local garden clubs' holiday displays.
Neighborhoods near Newbury, especially in Newburyport and surrounding residential areas, are known for their festive and well-decorated holiday light displays, popular with families and visitors alike.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found in downtown Newburyport and community venues near Newbury, where artisan markets and craft fairs showcase handmade goods and seasonal treats.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending Holiday Invitation Nights with complimentary snacks and music, and touring decorated historic homes like the Cushing House with suggested donations.
Family-friendly picks include the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, visits to the Cushing House holiday tours, and local markets offering crafts and activities designed for children near Newbury.