Leicestershire Christmas Events Guide 2025

As the festive season begins to unfold, towns and villages across Leicestershire start to glow with sparkling lights, bustling markets, and the familiar excitement that accompanies this time of year. From traditional celebrations to new community gatherings, there is so much happening in our local area that brings people together and fills the darker evenings with warmth.

To help you embrace the magic of the season, we’ve put together a friendly selection of Christmas events taking place throughout November and December. These highlights showcase some of the wonderful experiences happening across our county—whether you’re looking for a festive day out, a family activity, or simply a way to soak up the Christmas atmosphere close to home. Leicestershire always offers its unique blend of charm and community spirit, and this year’s festive program is no exception.

Your Complete Day-by-Day Festive Listings

⭐ NOVEMBER FESTIVE EVENTS

Friday 21st November

• Hinckley – Town Centre
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 6.30pm
  Tin Hat Fair, 4pm–10pm

• Leicester – Leicester Cathedral
  Christmas Market & Craft Night, 6pm
• Hinckley – Town Centre
  Tin Hat Fair, 12pm–10pm
• Market Harborough – The Square
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 6.30pm–8pm

• Woodhouse – Beaumanor Hall
  Festive Gift Fair, 10am–4pm
• Loughborough – Town Hall
  Sock Christmas Art & Craft Fair, 10am–4pm
• Kilworth – Kilworth House
  Festive Lunch

• Loughborough – Market Place
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 6.30pm
• Ibstock – Gladstone Street Car Park
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 6.15pm
• Sileby – High Street
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 6.30pm

• Coalville – Town Centre
  Christmas Light Switch-On, 5pm
• Belvoir – Belvoir Castle
  Festive Mice Trail & Meet Santa, 10am–5pm
• Castle Donington – Village Centre
  Christmas Cheer, 3pm–7pm

• Moira – Moira Furnace
  Christmas Fair, 10am–4pm
• Cosby – The Tithe Barn
  Christmas Markets, 10am–3pm
• East Leake – Manor Farm
  Christmas Woodland Wonderland, 9.30am–5pm

• Enderby – Village Centre
  Christmas Lights Switch-On, 4.30pm–7pm
• Market Harborough – Town Centre
  Christmas Fayre, 4.30pm–9pm
• Moira – Conkers
  Winter Wonderland, 10am–8pm

• Melton Mowbray – Stockyard
  Christmas Market, 10am–4pm
• Swithland – The Griffin Inn
  Christmas Market, 10am–4pm
• Cosby – The Bunning Hall
  Christmas Tree Festival & Market, 10am–4pm

• Kegworth – The Bunning Hall
  Christmas Tree Festival & Market, 10am–4pm
• Leicester – Highcross Shopping Centre
  Santa’s Grotto, 12pm–6pm
• Ashby – Bath Grounds
  Santa Fun Run & Walk, 10.30am

• Leicester – Leicester High School for Girls
  Christmas Fair, 3pm–6pm
• Belvoir – Belvoir Castle
  Christmas Fair, 3pm–6pm
• Loughborough – Loughborough Crematorium
  Christmas by Candlelight, 7.30pm

• Market Harborough – The Square
  Artisan Fair, 9am–4pm
• Leicester – National Space Centre
  Cosmic Christmas, 7pm
• Sharnford – The Bricklayers
  Festive Market, 10am–3pm

• Loughborough – Market Place
  Steam Punk Christmas Market, 10am–3pm
• Hinckley – Market Place
  Festive Feast & Craft Market, 10am–4pm
• Coalville – Market Place
  5K Santa Run/Walk, 10am

• Leicester – St Peter’s Square
  The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Meet & Greet, 1pm–2pm & 3.30pm–4.30pm
• Kilworth – Kilworth House
  A Holly Dolly Christmas, 1pm & 6.30pm

• Belvoir – Belvoir Castle
  Meet Santa’s Reindeer, 10am–2pm
• Leicester – Leicester Cathedral
  ABBA by Candlelight, 6.30pm & 8.30pm
• Ashby de la Zouch – Holy Trinity Church
  Ashby Concert Band Christmas Concert, 2pm

• South Leicestershire – Leicester Cathedral
  Archers Festive Tractor Run, 2pm
• Prestwold – Prestwold Hall
  Christmas at Prestwold Hall, 5pm–8pm
• Barrow upon Soar – The Moorings
  Breakfast with Santa, 10.30am–12.30pm