Christmas Capers South Wigston
Visitors can browse around one hundred indoor and outdoor stalls offering crafts, gifts, hot food, and homemade treats across multiple town locations. Family entertainment includes Billy Bates Fun Fair, circus and fire displays, a lion dance, dhol drummers, live music, and birds of prey. Children can enjoy free activities and face painting, visit Santa's Grotto, and gather for the evening Christmas lights switch-on.
What to Expect
South Wigston community festival with stalls, funfair, and Christmas light switch-on.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
South Wigston
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
South Wigston Chambers of Trade & Commerce
Food & Drink
Food options include hot food and stall treats such as sweets and donuts.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Event starts at 1pm; Light Switch on takes place at 5.30pm; the page heading gives 1 pm-6 pm.
- Parking: Free car parking is offered at South Wigston High School, South Leicestershire College, and Menphys Hub, Countesthorpe Road.
Tips & Advice
- Use the free event car parks and follow the signs, since Blaby Road is closed all day and you shouldn't park on side streets or block driveways.
- Stay into the evening for the Christmas lights switch-on, which comes near the end of the day alongside late-night shopping.
- Head to Elliott Hall on Albion Street for Santa's Grotto, where you can join the queue shortly before it opens.
- Take the children upstairs at Elliott Hall for free face painting, alongside the free children's activities around the event.
- If you're trading, post your booking form with copies of your public liability insurance and food hygiene certificate, and bring weights and rope for outdoor gazebos.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas lights switch-on in the evening.
- Late-night shopping at the stalls.
- Santa's Grotto at Elliott Hall, paid per child with a two-child deal.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
There are free children's activities and free face painting upstairs in Elliott Hall. Santa's Grotto is also in Elliott Hall, on Albion Street. Billy Bates Fun Fair, the birds of prey, and the police and fire engines are there on the day too.
What entertainment is on?
There's street entertainment, Transformers, a circus and fire display, a lion dance, dhol drums, live music and dance, and birds of prey.
What kind of stalls are there?
There are over 60 indoor stalls at Elliott Hall, the Methodist Church and Menphys Hub, plus 40 outside stalls. Expect gifts, homemade items, crafts, sweets and hot food, with late-night shopping too.
Where should I park?
Use the free car parks at South Wigston High School, South Leicestershire College and Menphys Hub. The Menphys car park is behind the building, off Timber Street. Follow the signs, and don't park on side streets or block driveways.
How can I book a stall?
Fill in the stall enquiry form, then post back the booking form with your public liability insurance and food hygiene certificate if you need one. Outside traders bring their own table, chairs and gazebo, with weights because pegs can't be used on the road. Food vendors are limited, there are no bars, and only one tombola is allowed per venue.
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