Last updated: 11 November 2024
It's holiday time in Stevenage! Dive into our guide to discover all the seasonal events and activities. Whether you're intimately familiar with Stevenage or just getting to know it, this guide enhances your festive experience.
One of the highlights of the season is Hogwarts in the Snow, where the magical world of Harry Potter is transformed into a winter wonderland, captivating fans of all ages. The Knebworth Christmas Fair is another delightful experience featuring local crafts, festive treats, and a warm atmosphere perfect for family outings. And the Christmas Music at St Albans Cathedral is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering beautiful performances in a stunning historic setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Stevenage Holiday Light Displays
Christmas at Ashridge Estate
- What to Expect
- Extensive light trail with sustainable lighting and diverse food offerings.
- Description
- Explore Ashridge House's stunning Grade II listed gardens adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and mesmerizing new installations. The event features a vibrant food village with local craft beers, mulled wine, and a variety of festive treats. It is accessible to all and includes dog-friendly nights.
- Where
- Berkhamsted | More Info : Christmas at Ashridge Estate
Stevenage Holiday Markets and Shopping
Knebworth Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Unique shopping experience with over 250 stalls and new outdoor shopping marquees.
- Description
- The Knebworth Christmas Fair is a premier shopping event featuring a wide range of Christmas gifts, presents for all ages, and delicious festive food and drink. It offers a unique shopping experience with over 250 stalls and new outdoor shopping marquees with wider aisles.
- Where
- Knebworth | More Info : Knebworth Christmas Fair
Christmas at Hertford Castle
- What to Expect
- Local shopping and festive entertainment in a historic castle setting.
- Description
- Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, jewelry, and more. The event includes food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.
- Where
- Hertford | More Info : Christmas at Hertford Castle
Redbourn Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Local crafts and seasonal music.
- Description
- Redbourn Christmas Market is a not-for-profit event featuring 100 stalls overflowing with delicious food, beautiful crafts, and gift ideas. Enjoy seasonal music and participate in a Yule raffle with amazing prizes from local businesses.
- Where
- Redbourn | More Info : Redbourn Christmas Market
Hertford Castle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Local shopping and seasonal treats in a historic castle setting.
- Description
- Hertford Castle Christmas Market features an array of Christmas market stalls offering homeware, crafts, and jewelry. The event includes food and drink stalls, fairground rides, and live entertainment.
- Where
- Hertford | More Info : Hertford Castle Christmas Market
Stevenage Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Music at St Albans Cathedral
- What to Expect
- Live performance of classic Christmas songs by a West End Cast.
- Description
- St Albans Cathedral presents a Christmas concert featuring a spectacular West End Cast and an incredible live band performing beloved Christmas songs, including White Christmas, Let It Snow!, Santa Baby, O Holy Night, and Winter Wonderland.
- Where
- St Albans | More Info : Christmas Music at St Albans Cathedral
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
- What to Expect
- Classic adaptation of C.S. Lewis's tale with intricate set and character interactions.
- Description
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre is an adaptation of C.S. Lewis's timeless tale, following Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie as they discover a mysterious wardrobe leading to the magical land of Narnia. The story unfolds with the children meeting Mr. Tumnus, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and even Father Christmas, as they embark on a fantastic adventure to save Narnia from everlasting winter and the White Witch.
- Where
- St Albans | More Info : The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre
Magic at Hatfield House
- What to Expect
- Timeless chamber music performances in a historic setting.
- Description
- The Hatfield House Music Festival is a celebration of musical time travel, featuring chamber music masterworks by renowned composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Dvořák. The festival includes performances by the Bechstein Piano Trio, Handel sonatas, and jazz concerts, all set in the historic and breathtaking surroundings of Hatfield House.
- Where
- Hatfield | More Info : Magic at Hatfield House
Jingle all the way in Stevenage
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly slapstick comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Description
- Jingle All the Way is a classic comedy where Arnold Schwarzenegger's character desperately seeks a Turbo Man toy for his son, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic events.
- Where
- Stevenage | More Info : Jingle all the way in Stevenage
A Christmas Carol at The Old Town Hall
- What to Expect
- Classic Dickensian drama with a haunting and transformative plot.
- Description
- Join us for a timeless tale of redemption as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, forcing him to confront his miserly ways and the true meaning of the holiday.
- Where
- Stevenage | More Info : A Christmas Carol at The Old Town Hall
Stevenage Other Holiday Activities
Hogwarts in the Snow
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday experience featuring iconic Harry Potter sets in festive attire.
- Description
- Explore iconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas, including the Great Hall, Gryffindor Boys' Dormitory, and Diagon Alley, with authentic decorations and festive activities.
- Where
- Watford | More Info : Hogwarts in the Snow
Winterfest in Watford
- What to Expect
- Community-driven celebration with a festive parade and LED Christmas light installations.
- Description
- Watford Town Centre Winterfest is a free event featuring funfair rides, festive activities, food and drink stalls, a high street parade, and live entertainment for all ages.
- Where
- Watford | More Info : Winterfest in Watford
Tring Together Festival
- What to Expect
- Large-scale community event with over 10,000 visitors.
- Description
- Tring Together's Christmas Festival is a vibrant community event featuring local traders, charities, and community groups. Enjoy entertainment, a fun fair, festive light installations, Santa's Grotto, and more on Tring High Street.
- Where
- Tring | More Info : Tring Together Festival
Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa experience with toy selection and craft activities.
- Description
- Meet Santa at Willows Activity Farm, where children can choose a gift from Santa's Toy Shop, create a cuddly toy, decorate gingerbread, and enjoy festive shows and rides.
- Where
- St Albans | More Info : Santa Spectacular at Willows Activity Farm
Meet Santa at Shepreth
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Meet Santa at Shepreth Wildlife Park, where children can spend 5 minutes with Santa, receive a Christmas gift, and enjoy a Child Winter Zoo Pass valid for one future visit.
- Where
- Shepreth | More Info : Meet Santa at Shepreth
Winter Fest at Aldenham Country Park
- What to Expect
- Interactive farm activities with Santa's Magical Grotto.
- Description
- At Winter Fest at Aldenham Country Park, explore the farm, meet animals, and enjoy festive tunes. Visit the Dance Tunnel, participate in the Elf Hunt, and relax in the indoor Play Barn. Meet Christmas Pooh and engage in activities like Giant Puzzles and Mini-Tractor Play. Each visit includes access to the Santas Magical Grotto, where you can help prepare Santa's schedule and choose your perfect gift.
- Where
- Elstree | More Info : Winter Fest at Aldenham Country Park
Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail
- What to Expect
- Giant presents with letter clues leading to a prize draw.
- Description
- Explore Hemel Hempstead's Christmas Present Trail, where 8 giant presents are scattered throughout the town. Each present displays a letter, and participants must collect and decipher the word. The correct entries will be entered into a prize draw for a £200 gift voucher.
- Where
- Hemel Hempstead | More Info : Hemel Hempstead Christmas Present Trail