Welwyn Garden City Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas
Welwyn Garden City welcomes the festive season with Christmas markets and festive events across the town green and Shire House, where Holiday lights and seasonal activities create a community atmosphere. Attend Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols, wander the Tewinbury Woodland Light Trail or enjoy a Christmas Concert with the Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir for family-friendly things to do. With illuminated trails and local markets, the town offers a charming mix of activities and winter festivals this holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsFestive street market with 100 traders and family entertainment.
Christmas Parties
22 eventsFestive afternoon tea with live carols
Christmas Lights
10 eventsThe entire city of London becomes a festive destination.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsChristmas concert by male voice choir
Christmas Activities
30 eventsIconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Watford Christmas Lights Switch-On
(Watford)
Annual Christmas lights switch-on and Winterfest
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Hogwarts in the Snow
(Leavesden)
Iconic Harry Potter sets transformed for Christmas.
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Christmas in London
(London)
The entire city of London becomes a festive destination.
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A Christmas Concert with Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir
Christmas concert by male voice choir
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Festive Afternoon Tea with Carols
(Welwyn)
Festive afternoon tea with live carols
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Tewinbury Woodland Light Trail
(Welwyn)
Expanded woodland light trail with immersive installations and Après Ski Bar.
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Welwyn Garden City Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Welwyn Garden City Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual event is the Welwyn Garden City Christmas Lights Event held in mid-November, featuring a festive switch-on, family activities, and appearances by Father Christmas. This event marks the start of the holiday season in the town centre.
Welwyn Garden City celebrates with community-focused events like the Christmas Lights Event that includes local performers, stilt walkers, and festive characters such as Blizzard the Penguin, creating a distinctive local holiday atmosphere.
The town centre is the primary hub for Christmas lights, but several residential neighborhoods nearby are known for their charming holiday light displays, perfect for evening walking trails.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls are mainly found in the town centre and community venues throughout the holiday season, offering a range of crafts, gifts, and festive food & drink.
Enjoy free activities like the Christmas Lights Event, story time with Santa, and exploring neighborhood light displays. Some face painting and workshops may have small fees but generally, many festive experiences are free to the public.
Families can enjoy story time with Santa, festive entertainment including magical fairies and stilt walkers, and photo opportunities with characters like Blizzard the Penguin during the Christmas Lights Event, making it a memorable outing for children.