Rawtenstall Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rawtenstall and surrounding areas
Rawtenstall sparkles in Winter 2025 as Christmas lights and Holiday lights brighten the town centre and surrounding lanes, creating a festive backdrop for seasonal activities. Family favorites like Breakfast with The Grinch and Cindy Lou combine storytelling with interactive fun amid local markets and pop-up stalls. Enjoy carol evenings, illuminated walks and artisan food at community events as Rawtenstall’s winter festivals and holiday attractions invite locals and visitors to celebrate together.
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Christmas Parties
34 events5th installment of a popular day rave with classic anthems.
Christmas Markets
17 eventsImmersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
Christmas Shows
9 eventsSpectacular ice and circus show with a winter theme.
Christmas Lights
8 eventsSpectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
Christmas Activities
30 eventsMagical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
Editor's Picks (6)
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Ignite Fire Festival and Rochdale Christmas Lights Switch-on
(Rochdale)
Spectacular fire art installations and Christmas lights switch-on.
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East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
(Bury)
Magical steam train journey with Santa Claus
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The Grotto at Trafford Centre
(Manchester)
Magical Santa encounter with immersive winter scenes
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Ribble Steam Railway Santa Specials 2025
(Preston)
Father Christmas visits each child on a steam train.
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Light Night Wigan
(Wigan)
Free festival of light artworks in Mesnes Park
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Christmas at the Farm
(Blackburn)
Immersive Father Christmas farm headquarters experience
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Rawtenstall Christmas Events Map
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Rawtenstall Christmas FAQ
The largest events include Christmas On The Square, the Friends Christmas Fair, and the Christmas Shopping Evening, all drawing crowds with festive activities and entertainment.
Rawtenstall is known for its community-led Christmas lights switch-on, local school involvement, and the tradition of inviting local children to help light the town tree.
The town center and Haslingden Road are popular for their festive decorations, but many residential streets also feature impressive neighborhood displays.
The main markets are held at Rawtenstall Town Square and Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, where local artisans and vendors gather to sell crafts and gifts.
Free activities include viewing the Christmas lights, attending the town square events, and visiting local markets. Many community events are open to all.
Families enjoy the Christmas On The Square event, Santa visits, children’s rides, and the family-friendly concerts and bingo nights held throughout the season.