Swadlincote Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Swadlincote and surrounding areas
Swadlincote comes alive for Christmas 2025 with Holiday lights along Civic Way and a busy program of Christmas markets and festive events near the town centre. Visit Christmas at Calke Abbey and local seasonal performances for a mix of shopping, crafts and family entertainment. Take part in holiday activities, enjoy festive events, browse Christmas markets, and discover seasonal attractions and family fun across Swadlincotes community venues and parks.
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Christmas Parties
35 eventsFestive tipis with firepits and drinks
Christmas Lights
16 eventsUK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
Christmas Markets
16 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with artisan traders
Christmas Shows
7 eventsFestive words and music program with charitable donation
Christmas Activities
26 eventsOvernight stay with Santa visit and theme park access
Editor's Picks (6)
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
(Nottingham)
European-style Christmas market with artisan traders
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Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
(Birmingham)
Europe's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
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Winter Funland Midlands
(Marston Green)
UK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
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Alton Towers Santa Sleepover
(Alton)
Overnight stay with Santa visit and theme park access
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Nordic Bar in the Festive Tipis
(Derby)
Festive tipis with firepits and drinks
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Derby Season of Light 2025
(Derby)
Cross-cultural light festival with lantern parade
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Swadlincote Christmas Events Map
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Swadlincote Christmas FAQ
The Lights Before Christmas event, featuring the Christmas light switch-on in Swadlincote town centre, is the biggest annual Christmas event. It includes festive entertainment, stalls, and family activities.
Swadlincote celebrates with community-focused events like the Lights Before Christmas and the Arts and Craft Fair, emphasizing local artisans and neighborhood participation in holiday displays and festivities.
Beloved neighborhood favorites around Swadlincote offer some of the best Christmas light displays, providing charming and accessible spots for festive walks and viewing local decorations.
The Sharpes Pottery Museum hosts the Swadlincote Arts and Craft Fair, a prime location to find Christmas markets and local makers. Additional markets and vendor stalls can be found throughout the town and nearby areas during the season.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays and attending the Lights Before Christmas event, which offers festive entertainment and stalls at no cost. Exploring local markets and enjoying seasonal music are also budget-friendly options.
Families can enjoy the Lights Before Christmas event with its fairground rides, carol singers, and illuminated street performers. The Arts and Craft Fair also offers engaging activities suitable for children and adults alike.