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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Welcome to your comprehensive guide for the holidays in Watford! Discover all the top festive events and activities. Whether you call Watford home or are exploring it for the first time, our guide unlocks all the festive secrets.

One of the highlights of the season is the Hertford Castle Christmas Market, where charming stalls showcase local crafts and delicious treats. Tring’s Christmas Festival brings a delightful atmosphere with live music and family-friendly activities, perfect for soaking up the holiday cheer. And the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter - Hogwarts in the Snow is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring the iconic sets transformed with enchanting seasonal decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Watford Holiday Light Displays

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Interactive street entertainment and giant Christmas light installations.

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Welwyn Garden City's Christmas Lights Event features festive fun with street entertainment, a funfair, and a Christmas market. Father Christmas will be visiting for magical story time, and there are walk-about photo opportunities and delicious food options available.

Where: Welwyn Garden City | More Info: Christmas Lights Event at Welwyn Garden City

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Community celebration featuring a spectacular light display and live performances

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The vibrant streets of Watford are illuminated as the community comes together for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On. Families gather to witness the dazzling display of lights and enjoy an array of entertainment, including live music and performances. The event creates a warm atmosphere that heralds the festive season, enhancing the town's spirit and providing a gathering point for residents.

Where: Watford | More Info: Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On

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Watford Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Free holiday market with live music and food.

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Tring’s Christmas Festival is a free event featuring festive market stalls, live music, food, and drink. It offers a variety of gifts and seasonal items, making it a great place for holiday shopping.

Where: Tring | More Info: Tring’s Christmas Festival

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Unique blend of shopping and entertainment in a historic castle setting.

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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. It is set within the beautiful Castle grounds and offers a perfect opportunity to shop early for local Christmas items.

Where: Hertford | More Info: Hertford Castle Christmas Market

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Unique shopping experience with local artisans and festive food.

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Knebworth House hosts a three-day Christmas Fair featuring over 250 stalls with Christmas gifts, local artisans, and festive food & drink. The event offers a wide range of shopping options and delicious culinary delights.

Where: Knebworth | More Info: Christmas at Knebworth House

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Local crafts and seasonal music.

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Redbourn Christmas Market offers a wealth of local crafts, delicious food, and entertainment in the historic village of Redbourn. The event is organized by volunteers for the community's benefit, with funds raised supporting the Christmas light display in Cumberland Gardens.

Where: Redbourn | More Info: Redbourn Christmas Market

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Family-friendly celebration with New Zealand carols and creative market stalls.

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Join the Kiwi Christmas Carols and Christmas Market at St Lawrence Jewry, where you can enjoy New Zealand carols, candlelight, and a market showcasing creative talents from Kiwis in London. Nibbles and discounted drinks will be available, making it a fun event for all ages.

Where: London | More Info: Kiwi Christmas Carols and Christmas Market

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Watford Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Immersive historical installations and interactive activities.

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Explore Hatfield House's Christmas experience, featuring 9 beautifully crafted installations, a guided tour of the Old Palace, and wintry woodland walks. Wander through the Garden and Lime Walk, admire festive settings, and end with a grand finale of a 12ft statue of Queen Elizabeth I. Enjoy local choirs, unique retailers, and delicious drinks in the Stable Yard.

Where: Hatfield | More Info: Frost Fair at Hatfield House

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Classic adaptation of C.S. Lewis's tale with intricate sets and characters.

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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. They embark on a fantastic adventure to save Narnia from everlasting winter, meeting Mr. Tumnus, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and Father Christmas along the way. This production is recommended for all ages but contains scenes that some younger children may find upsetting.

Where: St Albans | More Info: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Abbey Theatre

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Watford Other Holiday Activities

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Iconic Harry Potter sets dressed in festive filmmaking snow.

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Step into the Great Hall, adorned with gold decorations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and enjoy a mouth-watering banquet set up as it was for the end-of-term feast at Hogwarts. Christmas trees tower over you, topped by authentic flying witches and inviting fireplaces adorned with festive holly, mistletoe, and wreaths. Explore fan-favourite sets like the Gryffindor Boys' Dormitory and Gryffindor and Slytherin common rooms, discovering how these sets were dressed for Christmas scenes in the film series.

Where: Watford | More Info: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter - Hogwarts in the Snow

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