Tamworth Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Tamworth and surrounding areas
Tamworth lights up for the Christmas season with Christmas lights around the Castle and a program of festive events across the town and local attractions. Seasonal entertainment ranges from pantomimes to family rides and community markets that are ideal for kids. Highlights include Drayton Manor Festive Parties, The Magical Santa Express and Christmas Castle by Candlelight for winter festivals, family activities and plenty of things to do this season.
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Christmas Parties
34 eventsFestive tipis with firepits and drinks
Christmas Lights
19 eventsUK's largest indoor Christmas funfair with all-inclusive attractions.
Christmas Markets
18 eventsEurope's largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany.
Christmas Shows
6 eventsFestive words and music program with charitable donation
Other Christmas Activities
23 eventsIconic big wheel and covered ice rink in Centenary Square
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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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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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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Winterland Wolverhampton
(Wolverhampton)
Real ice skating rink and winter funfair
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The biggest annual events include the Tamworth Christmas lights switch-on in late November and the Baiada Carols in the Park held in December at Bicentennial Park, both featuring live entertainment, markets, and festive activities.
Tamworth’s holiday traditions include community-focused events like the Christmas lights switch-on with pyrotechnics and snow machines, and the Baiada Carols in the Park, which supports local charities and brings together families for a festive celebration.
North Tamworth is known for its vibrant neighborhood displays, along with areas near the Town Centre and Castle Grounds where official light displays and walking trails are popular during the season.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls are primarily found in Tamworth Town Centre during the lights switch-on event, as well as at indoor markets like Ankerside and various community venues near Tamworth throughout December.
Free activities include attending the Christmas lights switch-on event, exploring neighborhood light displays, visiting free markets, and enjoying community performances and festive entertainment in public spaces around Tamworth.
Families can enjoy the Tamworth Christmas lights switch-on with its funfair rides, live shows, and festive markets, as well as the Baiada Carols in the Park, which offers kid-friendly entertainment and visits from Santa Claus.