Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Tue 8 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
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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.
- Listed
- 353
- Towns and villages
- 67
- For families
- 98
- Free entry
- 62
289 events across Hertfordshire
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Tue 8 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Wed 9 Dec · 16:00
Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Wed 9 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Wed 9 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Thu 10 Dec · 16:00
Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Thu 10 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Thu 10 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Family and kids
Christmas Youth Club Parties
Fri 11 Dec · 16:00
Rye House Kart Raceway · Hoddesdon
Rye House Kart Raceway offers youth clubs and larger groups (ages 8–15) a weekday Christmas winter package at an exclusive price of £50 per head, including qualifying, a 20-minute sprint race, podium presentation, and a meal.
Family and kids
Storytime with Father Christmas
Fri 11 Dec
Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City
Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.
Theatre and shows
Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime
Fri 11 Dec
Watersmeet · Rickmansworth
Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.
Family and kids
Hogwarts in the Snow
Fri 11 Dec
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden
Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.
Tickets
Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 09:00
Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead
Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa.
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Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 09:00
Ye Olde Red Lion · Hemel Hempstead
Have breakfast with Santa at The Red Lion.
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Family and kids
Breakfast With Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 09:00
The George · Redbourn
Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.
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Family and kids
Breakfast with the Cheeky Elves
Sat 12 Dec · 09:30
The Old Guinea · Ridge
Get ready for a morning of festive mischief and Christmas magic, joining the cheeky elves for an unforgettable experience packed with laughter, music, dancing, games and festive fun.
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Family and kids
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sat 12 Dec · 10:00
South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford
Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela
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Family and kids
Santa's Grotto 2026
Sat 12 Dec · 10:00
Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford
Santa is so excited to see you this holiday season; he's left the elves in charge of toy-making while he makes a special trip to South Mill Arts ! ✨ Begin your festive adventure with a fun and creative craft activity , perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. 🎁 Then, journey down to meet Santa Claus himself! He’ll share all the magical secrets of his festive preparations — and every child will receive a special gift to take home. 🍪 To finish your visit, enjoy delicious hot chocolate and cookies in our cosy VIP Christmas Café — the perfect treat to end a truly magical experience. Our rela
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Family and kids
Breakfast With Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 10:00
The Crocodile · Cheshunt
Breakfast, juice, gift & polaroid included. Adults pay. £17.50pp
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Family and kids
Breakfast with Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 10:00
The Three Moorhens · Hitchin
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!
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£11.95
Family and kids
Breakfast With Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 10:00
The Old Bell Pub · Hemel Hempstead
Join us on either the 12th or 19th December for Breakfast with SANTA!
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£11.95 deposit
Family and kids
Santa Saturday!
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30
Hertford Museum · Hertford
Visit Santa in his grotto, join in with Christmassy crafts, and explore the enchanted courtyard.
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Family and kids
A Palace Visit with Santa
Sat 12 Dec · 10:30
Hatfield House · Hatfield
Step through the Secret Door and along the fairy-lit Lime Walk, overlooking the Knot Garden, before meeting Santa for a photo and special gift.
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Family and kids
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding
Sat 12 Dec · 11:00
The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead
It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.
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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.