Worksop Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Worksop and surrounding areas
Worksop brightens the Christmas season with Holiday lights across the town centre and a variety of holiday activities for families. Visit Santa's Woodland Grotto and Meet & Greet Christmas Characters, join a Gonk Painting Class, or explore Welbeck Christmas Food for festive events that celebrate local culture near the Priory Gate. Enjoy holiday attractions, seasonal markets, Christmas shows and plenty of things to do across Worksops historic streets and community venues this winter.
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Christmas Markets
28 eventsHistoric estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
Christmas Parties
26 eventsAdults-only Gala Dinner and Family New Year's Eve events.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsIlluminated trails within a wildlife park setting.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsFamily pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
Christmas Activities
20 eventsMagical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Nottingham Winter Wonderland
(Nottingham)
European-style Christmas market with artisan traders
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Christmas at Chatsworth
(Bakewell)
Historic estate transformed for Christmas with house, garden light trail, and market.
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Sheffield Christmas Markets
(Sheffield)
Over 60 log cabins with local traders and Alpine Bars
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Chatsworth Christmas Market
(Bakewell)
Over 100 themed stalls in a festive market.
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Breakfast with Santa at Wheelgate Park
(Farnsfield)
Magical breakfast with Santa and gift from his workshop.
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Gulliver's Valley Presents Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
(Sheffield)
Family pantomime with indoor rides and attractions
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Worksop Christmas Events Map
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Worksop Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Worksop is the Christmas Lights Switch-on and Market held at Old Market Square, featuring festive stalls, entertainment, and a fireworks display. This event draws large crowds and marks the start of the holiday season.
Worksop’s holiday traditions include the community-focused Christmas Lights event with local performers and a fireworks finale, as well as neighborhood displays that foster a strong sense of local festive spirit.
Beloved neighborhood favorites for Christmas lights include residential areas near the town center and surrounding suburbs where families decorate homes with festive displays, creating walkable trails of holiday cheer.
Christmas markets and local makers can primarily be found at the Old Market Square during the annual Christmas Market & Light Switch-on event, with additional artisan markets and craft fairs held at community venues near Worksop throughout the season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the free Christmas Lights event at Old Market Square, and enjoying street entertainment and festive trails suitable for all ages.
Families with kids can enjoy the Santa’s grotto, face painting, fairground rides, and children’s trails at the Christmas Lights event, as well as exploring local markets with festive treats and crafts designed for younger visitors.