Last updated: November 11, 2024
It's time for holiday cheer in Redhill! Use our guide to find all the festive activities. From Redhill aficionados to first-time guests, our guide is your gateway to holiday wonder.
One delightful option this season is the Denbies Santa Express, where families can embark on a scenic train ride through the vineyard, meeting Santa along the way. A Santa Experience at Bockett's Farm offers fun activities like festive crafts and animal encounters, making it a special outing for children. And the Meet Santa at Priory Farm is something you definitely don't want to miss, as children can chat with Santa in a beautiful countryside setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Free festive activities and entertainment in Guildford town centre.
Guildford Festive Family Day features free performances, face painting, and a colourful Christmas market in Guildford town centre. Enjoy live music, dance, and drama, as well as a Bigmouth Christmas disco. Shoppers can grab gifts and festive treats, and children can participate in various workshops.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Guildford Festive Family Day
Free family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Farnborough Frost Fair is a vibrant Christmas celebration in Farnborough town centre, featuring over 50 stalls with local food, handmade jewellery, and unique decorations. Families can enjoy walkabout street theatre, circus skills, and meet Father Christmas in his grotto. The event also includes animal encounters, giant bubble creations, and free children's crafts.
Where: Farnborough | More Info: Farnborough Frost Fair
Spectacular range of carefully selected crafts and festive food.
The Godalming Christmas Festival Market on 30 November features a variety of festive stalls selling top-quality crafts, decorations, and seasonal food and drink along High Street, Church Street, and Crown Court. Visitors can find unique gifts and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Where: Godalming | More Info: Godalming Christmas Festival Market
Traditional winter event with live entertainment and local craft stalls.
Carshalton Frost Fair is a traditional winter event held in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds, featuring live entertainment, local craft stalls, and festive food. The event includes carol singing, dance performances, and a variety of tasty treats and Christmas gift ideas.
Where: Carshalton | More Info: Carshalton Frost Fair
A vibrant community gathering with local craft vendors and festive live performances.
This event features an array of beautiful stalls offering handcrafted goods, local delicacies, and seasonal treats. Families can enjoy live music, cheerful activities for kids, and a warm community atmosphere throughout the day. Stroll through the illuminated pathways filled with delightful sights and sounds that celebrate the season.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Fabulously Festive
Immersive theatrical experience with festive characters and special effects.
Meet Father Christmas at Priory Farm, where storytelling, song, and special effects transport you to a land of wonder and magic. Help Skyler and the snow leopards make the stars shine bright again to save Christmas. Enjoy a theatrical experience with festive characters and a special gift from Father Christmas.
Where: Redhill | More Info: Meet Santa at Priory Farm
Sumptuous Edwardian house dressed as a Christmas masquerade ball.
Celebrate Christmas at Polesden Lacey with an extravagantly decorated house styled as a Christmas masquerade ball. Enjoy immersive scenes throughout the house, ride a vintage hand-carved carousel, and take part in a festive trail filled with magic and wonder. The event features a 20ft Christmas tree in the Grand Hall and old master paintings, along with festive food and shopping opportunities.
Where: Dorking | More Info: A fairy tale Christmas at Polesden Lacey
Immersive, interactive Nativity play with live animals and realistic scenes.
The Nativity Journey at Wintershall is an immersive theatre experience where you stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary and Joseph, and journey with Roman soldiers to witness the miracle of the Nativity. Suitable for all ages, it offers a powerful and unreconstructed telling of the Christmas story.
Where: Redhill | More Info: The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
Live classical music for families with young children.
Join Bach to Baby for a delightful Christmas concert in Farnham, featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances perfect for families with babies and toddlers.
Where: Farnham | More Info: Bach to Baby Christmas Concert in Farnham
West End star Kerry Ellis performs with local choirs in a festive Christmas concert.
Join renowned West End performer Kerry Ellis for a captivating Christmas concert at the Leatherhead Theatre. Featuring heart-warming classics and modern favorites, this event promises to bring beloved Christmas hits to life with Kerry's stunning vocals and a live onstage band, accompanied by the Dorking and Leatherhead Show Choirs and special guest Louise Dearman.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: Kerry Ellis Does Christmas
Authentic soul revue experience with outstanding lead vocalists and funky horns.
South Coast Soul Revue presents a farewell Christmas soul and funk party at Cranleigh Arts Centre, featuring two lead vocalists, funky horns, and a tight rhythm section performing classic and contemporary soul music.
Where: Cranleigh | More Info: South Coast Soul Revue's Christmas Soul & Funk Party
Live orchestral performance of a beloved Christmas classic.
A special screening of the family-favourite 'The Snowman' accompanied by a live orchestra, featuring some of the UK's finest professional musicians. The show includes a fun introduction to the orchestra and a visit from the Snowman himself, with additional short films like 'The Snowman and the Snowdog' or 'The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle'.
Where: Guildford | More Info: The Snowman' film with live orchestra
Interactive holiday experience with Santa and festive activities.
Join Denbies Santa Express for a special ride on Santa's train through the vineyard, including a special passport from Santa, the Reindeer and Elf Game, and a gift at the end of your ride.
Where: Dorking | More Info: Denbies Santa Express
Interactive Santa experience with farm activities.
Meet Father Christmas in his traditional workshop at Bocketts Farm, where children can hop on the Santa Express trailer, receive a special golden coin, and choose a gift from the toy shop. The event includes making Reindeer Food, completing the Christmas Trail, and getting creative in the Christmas Craft Corner. The farm also offers heated indoor soft play and the opportunity to meet friendly farm animals, including baby lambs.
Where: Leatherhead | More Info: A Santa Experience at Bockett's Farm
Nautical-themed decorations in a historic country house.
Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional country house Christmas at Hatchlands Park, inspired by the carol 'I Saw Three Ships.' Enjoy beautifully decorated rooms, festive fireplaces, and Christmas lights. Follow the 'Three Ships' inspired activities in the parkland, including spotting musically themed animals.
Where: Guildford | More Info: Christmas at Hatchlands Park
Handcrafted wooden figures representing each gift from the Christmas carol.
Explore Painshill Park and find all the gifts from the iconic Christmas carol, including two turtle doves and twelve drummers drumming. Each gift is beautifully crafted from traditional wood and hand-painted with intricate detail.
Where: Cobham | More Info: 12 days of Christmas Trail at Painshill Park
Interactive reindeer encounters and festive activities.
Chobham Adventure Farm offers a festive Christmas experience with real reindeer, sleigh driving lessons, and visits to Father Christmas. Enjoy soft play, outdoor adventures, and interactive activities like making reindeer food and dodging snowballs.
Where: Chobham | More Info: Chobham Adventure Farm's Magical Christmas
Spooky Halloween fun for kids with music and games.
Join us for a spooky Halloween disco at Woodhatch Community Centre, featuring music, games, and fun activities for children aged 3-11.
Where: Reigate | More Info: Woodhatch Halloween Disco
Interactive storytelling with craft activities and garden exploration.
At Tails & Trails at Gatton Park, children listen to stories and participate in craft activities, then explore trails around the garden.
Where: Reigate | More Info: Tails & Trails at Gatton Park