See all Peterborough Christmas happenings this year!
Peterborough showcases Christmas 2025 near the Cathedral and Cathedral Square, where historic stonework glows beneath festive lights. Programs showcase light displays, seasonal performances, and festive events such as markets, concerts, and family-friendly workshops throughout the holiday season.
Find the best Peterborough Christmas happenings this year!
Top Christmas Events In and Around Peterborough
- Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
- Queensgate Shopping Centre Christmas Grotto
- Peterborough Christmas Extravaganza at Sacrewell Farm (Thornhaugh)
- Peterborough Cathedral Advent and Christmas Services
- PDP Presents: Christmas Carnage
- Christmas in Cambridge (Cambridge)
- Nottingham Winter Wonderland (Nottingham)
- Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Fakenham)
- Kettering Christmas Lights Switch On (Kettering)
- Cambridge Christmas Lights Switch-On (Cambridge)
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Peterborough Christmas Events
Peterborough Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Experience the magic of the season at Queensgate Shopping Centre's Christmas Grotto. Children can visit Santa Claus in his festive home in North Square to share their wishes and receive a special gift. It's the perfect opportunity to create lasting holiday memories.
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Step into a festive wonderland at Sacrewell Farm's Christmas Extravaganza. This enchanting event transforms the heritage farm into a holiday destination, offering a magical experience for all ages. Explore the charming farm, meet the animals, and soak in the joyful Christmas spirit.
Peterborough Christmas Light Displays
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Join the festive cheer at Peterborough's annual Christmas lights switch-on, a beloved event that draws over 3,000 people into the city centre. Throughout November and December, the streets sparkle with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere for shopping, visiting Santa, and enjoying the holiday spirit.
Peterborough Christmas Food, Drink and Parties
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Get ready for Christmas Carnage, a high-energy holiday event presented by Pizza Dog Promotions. This event at Here We Aren’t features a dynamic lineup of live music from SLACKRR, HOUND, BEAT ME OUTTA ME, ACE AMBROSE, and JROWSY, promising a night of unforgettable music and great vibes.
Peterborough Other Christmas Activities
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Experience the solemnity and beauty of the Advent and Christmas season at Peterborough Cathedral. This historic landmark, a masterpiece of Norman architecture, invites visitors to partake in its traditional services. Discover centuries of history, admire the awe-inspiring vaulted ceilings, and soak in the spiritual atmosphere of this iconic site.
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