Rotherham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rotherham and surrounding areas
Rotherham welcomes the Christmas season with twinkling lights, community holiday activities and festive events across the town centre and popular venues like Magna. From seasonal theatre to family meet-and-greets, there are things to do that appeal to all ages. Enjoy Gulliver's Valley Presents Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, Holiday Inn Rotherham Christmas & New Year's Events and Christmas at Gulliver's Valley for Santa visits, festive events and lively seasonal entertainment.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsHistoric estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
Christmas Parties
21 eventsFestive a la carte dining with locally sourced ingredients
Christmas Lights
19 eventsDazzling light art installations illuminating the city center.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsFamily pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
Other Christmas Activities
22 eventsMagical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Christmas at Chatsworth
(Bakewell)
Historic estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
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Sheffield Christmas Markets
(Sheffield)
Over 60 log cabins with local traders and Alpine Bars
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Chatsworth Christmas Market
(Bakewell)
Over 100 themed stalls in a festive market.
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Gulliver's Valley Presents Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
(Sheffield)
Family pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
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Breakfast with Santa at Wheelgate Park
(Farnsfield)
Magical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Aladdin Pantomime
(Sheffield)
Award-winning pantomime with celebrity cast
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Rotherham Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event is the Rotherham Christmas Lights Switch-On held in mid-November, featuring live entertainment, a gift market, and the official lighting of the town centre. The new Land of Lights lantern festival at Gulliver's Valley is also becoming a major seasonal attraction.
Rotherham’s Christmas Lights Switch-On is a cherished tradition that combines community performances, festive crafts, and interactive activities like silent discos and circus acts, reflecting the town’s creative spirit during the holidays.
Beloved neighborhood displays within Rotherham and nearby areas offer charming and festive light trails that locals enjoy. While specific neighborhoods vary year to year, many residential streets participate in decorating for the season.
The town centre hosts a seasonal Gift Market during the Christmas Lights Switch-On, featuring local makers and artisan vendors. Additional markets and craft fairs occur at community venues near Rotherham throughout the holiday season.
Free activities include attending the Christmas Lights Switch-On event, exploring neighborhood light displays, and visiting open-air markets. Many local shops and community centers offer festive workshops and performances at no cost or low admission.
Families can enjoy the interactive crafts and workshops at Rotherham Minster during the lights switch-on, the silent disco in Minster Yard, and the Land of Lights festival at Gulliver's Valley, which offers a magical lantern trail suitable for all ages.