Stratford Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Stratford and surrounding areas
Stratford welcomes Winter 2025 with Holiday lights along the riverside and a calendar of festive events around the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and historic town centre. From Christmas at Charlecote Park to Breakfast With Santa 2025 and the Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market, seasonal attractions and family-friendly performances are plentiful. Explore light displays, join community parades, visit Christmas markets and discover things to do that celebrate Stratford's theatrical and historic heritage during the festive season.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsEurope's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
Christmas Parties
24 eventsFestive party nights with all-inclusive bar options.
Christmas Lights
22 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Shows
8 eventsFestive Big Band concert with classic Christmas songs
Christmas Activities
17 eventsFestive ice skating in the heart of Cheltenham
Editor's Picks (6)
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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
(Birmingham)
Europe's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Winter Funland Midlands
(Marston Green)
UK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
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Warwick Castle Illuminated Light Trail
(Warwick)
Magical illuminated light trail through historic castle grounds.
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Cheltenham Ice Skating Rink
(Cheltenham)
Festive ice skating in the heart of Cheltenham
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Swing Into Christmas
(Cheltenham)
Festive Big Band concert with classic Christmas songs
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Stratford Christmas Events Map
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Stratford Christmas FAQ
The Lights on Stratford Winter Festival of Lights and the downtown Christmas market are among the largest annual events, drawing visitors from across the region.
Stratford’s blend of heritage architecture and community-driven light displays creates a distinctive holiday atmosphere, with many families returning each year for the festive downtown trail.
The downtown core and areas around Market Square and Tom Patterson Island are especially festive, with many homes and businesses joining in the holiday spirit.
Downtown Stratford and community centers are the main spots for holiday markets and local makers, especially during December.
The Lights on Stratford festival, neighborhood light displays, and free holiday markets are great options for festive fun without spending much.
The Light Trail, downtown Christmas market, and family-friendly holiday events at local parks are all great choices for families with children.