Rottingdean Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Rottingdean and surrounding areas
Rottingdean brightens the festive season with Holiday lights along the village green and coastal lanes, offering an idyllic backdrop for seasonal festivals and community gatherings. The Christmas Makers Fair at Saltdean Lido is a nearby highlight, while local shops and cafés host family-friendly activities and Santa visits closer to the piers and lanes. From craft markets to community carols and evening walks by the sea, there are many things to do that capture the village’s cozy holiday spirit and seaside charm.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsEnchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsImmersive 'Land of Oz' themed Christmas experience
Christmas Shows
8 eventsFestive family pantomime with spectacular songs and dancing.
Christmas Parties
7 eventsFestive bottomless brunch with unlimited Prosecco and live DJ.
Christmas Activities
37 eventsIconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
Editor's Picks (6)
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Lightning Fibre's Ice Rink
(Eastbourne)
Outdoor ice rink adjacent to railway station
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Fabulously Festive Christmas Event
(EWHURST)
Enchanting Christmas village with ice rink and Santa visits.
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Christmas at Bewl Water 2025
(Bewlbridge)
Immersive Christmas quest to boost the 'Cheerometer'.
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Royal Pavilion Ice Rink
(Brighton)
Iconic Royal Pavilion setting for a green-energy powered ice rink
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Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas
(Crawley)
Magical Christmas event
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Christmas Makers Fair at Saltdean Lido
(Saltdean)
Over 40 unique makers and artists at a festive Lido fair.
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Rottingdean Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Rottingdean Christmas FAQ
The Rottingdean Christmas Fair at the Village Hall is one of the largest annual events, featuring craft stalls, cakes, raffles, and festive activities for all ages.
Rottingdean is known for its community-focused Christmas Fair and local light displays, with residents coming together to decorate the village and celebrate the season.
The central village area and nearby residential streets are especially festive, with many homes and public spaces decorated for the holidays.
The Village Hall hosts the main Christmas market, and local shops and community events often feature vendor stalls from regional makers.
Free activities include walking through neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas Fair, and enjoying festive refreshments at community events.
Families enjoy the Christmas Fair, visits from Father Christmas, craft stalls, and seasonal treats at local events throughout the village.