Christmas in Hertfordshire.

In season · 353 listedChristmas markets, lights switch-ons, pantomimes and carol services across Hertfordshire, with dates, prices and the organiser's page for each.

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267 events across Hertfordshire

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Wreath Making Evening

Sat 28 Nov

The Plough · King's Walden

A festive wreath making workshop with all materials supplied.

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Breakfast with Santa

Sun 29 Nov · 09:00

The Six Bells · St Albans

A festive morning including breakfast, a visit from Father Christmas, letter writing, and a surprise for every child.

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Festive Sundays

Sun 29 Nov · 12:00

Pig and Whistle · Aston

The restaurant offers a festive menu on Sundays during the Christmas season.

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Sun 29 Nov · 12:00

The Sibthorpe Arms · Welham Green

Food will be served from 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to 8:15pm on Tuesday, December 29th.

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Christmas Market

Mon 30 Nov · 10:00

The Bright Star · Breachwood Green

A Christmas market featuring local crafts and produce.

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Mon 30 Nov · 12:00

The Sibthorpe Arms · Welham Green

Food will be served from 12 noon to 3pm and 5pm to 8:15pm on Wednesday, December 30th.

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Tue 1 Dec · 14:00

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

Charles Dickens, a failed author, finds himself in a financial crisis.

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Tue 1 Dec · 18:30

The Prae Wood Arms · St Albans

Get into the Christmas spirit with us!Join us for a heartwarming evening of Christmas carols and festive cheer on..Tuesday 1st DecemberTuesday 8th December Monday 14th December from 6.30pm to…

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Festive Wreath Making

Tue 1 Dec · 19:00

The Bull Inn · Much Hadham

Two-hour creative workshop guided by a local florist to craft a Christmas wreath.

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Tue 1 Dec · 20:00

Beer Shop · Hitchin

Get into the festive spirit at Beer Shop Hitchin with a wreath making workshop hosted by local expert Katrina, which includes all materials, £10 towards drinks, and a festive mince pie.

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Christmas dining

Tue 1 Dec

The Horns · Knebworth

Enjoy a festive two or three-course Christmas meal, available from 1 to 23 December 2026, with options including roast turkey, beef, or nut roast.

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Christmas Market

Wed 2 Dec · 16:00

The Red Lion · Hatfield

Christmas market supporting local businesses.

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Festive Sip & Paint

Wed 2 Dec · 19:30

The Vine · Waltham Cross

An evening of painting with a drink included for £30 per person.

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Christmas Menu

Wed 2 Dec

The Bell Inn · Bovingdon

The Christmas menu will be served from 2nd to 23rd December, Wednesday to Saturday, with two courses for £30 or three for £35.

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Festive Set Menu

Wed 2 Dec

Fox & Hounds · Barley

A festive set menu is available for groups of 6 or more, served at lunch and dinner Wednesday to Saturday, with roast turkey on Sundays.

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Christmas Menu

Wed 2 Dec

Golden Fleece · Braughing

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

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Festive Wreath Making

Wed 2 Dec

Robin Hood & Little John · Knebworth

Festive wreath making workshop.

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Thu 3 Dec · 13:00

The Terrace · Cuffley

A festive Christmas lunch served with drinks and good company.

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Thu 3 Dec · 19:00

The Terrace · Cuffley

A festive edition of the quiz night with Christmas jumpers encouraged.

Christmas Wreath Making at Red Lion, Hemel Hempstead

Thu 3 Dec · 19:00

Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

A creative Christmas wreath making workshop for £55 per person.

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Thu 3 Dec · 19:00

Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead

Christmas wreath making workshop kicking off the festive season.

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Thu 3 Dec · 19:00

The Three Horseshoes · Stevenage

Festive favourites performed by Stevenage Ladies Choir; bookings only.

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Christmas Menu

Thu 3 Dec

Golden Fleece · Braughing

A special Christmas menu offering 2 or 3 courses for 33.95 or 39.95 per person, available for group bookings.

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Christmas in Hertfordshire, from what we list.

When are the Christmas events in Hertfordshire in 2026?
There are 353 listed, from Mon 9 Nov to Sun 27 Dec. The busiest date is Sat 5 Dec, with 34.
When is the next Christmas event in Hertfordshire?
The next we list is Christmas Artisan Fair and 3-Day Art Fair at St Albans Cathedral (Mon 9 Nov, 9.30am). After that: Christmas Youth Club Parties at Rye House Kart Raceway (Wed 11 Nov, 4pm) and Five Star Swing at Christmas at Watersmeet (Wed 11 Nov).
Are there free Christmas events in Hertfordshire?
Yes: Vintage Cult Welcomes the Christmas Lights Switch-On! at Red Lion (Thu 12 Nov, 6.45pm), Hitchin Christmas Tree Lights Switch On (Sat 14 Nov, 11.30am) and Hemel Hempstead Christmas Light Switch-On (Sat 14 Nov, 1pm), and 59 more.
Which towns in Hertfordshire have the most Christmas events?
St Albans, with 39; then Bishop's Stortford (25), Hitchin (22) and Stevenage (19). 65 towns have something listed in all.