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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289 events across Hertfordshire

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Sat 12 Dec14:00
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Live music

Baby Broadway Christmas Family Concert – St Albans

Maltings Arts Theatre, Level 2 The Maltings, St Albans, Herts. Listed by Enjoy St Albans; see the listing for full details.

Maltings Arts Theatre · St Albans

Listed by Enjoy St Albans

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Elf Quest

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

12 DecSat
Breakfast with Santa at The Feathers, Wadesmill
Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Feathers · Wadesmill

£5–£12

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Battle Axes · Elstree

£5–£12

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

Old Bell · Harpenden

£5–£12

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The Green Man · Great Offley

£5–£12

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Storytime with Father Christmas

Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.

Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Join for Christmas magic, a delicious breakfast, and a special gift from Santa for every little guest.

The Terrace · Cuffley

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a magical Breakfast with Santa for £12 per child this December.

The George IV · Baldock

£5–£12

12 DecSat
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Theatre and shows

Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

12 DecSat
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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter · Leavesden

Tickets

Sun 13 Dec09:00
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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Join for a festive breakfast with Santa, including breakfast from the menu, activities, and a visit from Santa.

The George · Redbourn

Sun 13 Dec10:00
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Family and kids

Dog's Breakfast with Santa!

Please bring along your dog for Breakfast with Santa!

The Harvest Moon · Bishop's Stortford

£5

Sun 13 Dec10:00
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Family and kids

Santa's Grotto 2026

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

South Mill Arts · Bishop's Stortford

Tickets

Sun 13 Dec10:00
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Family and kids

Santa's Grotto 2026

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

Bishop's Stortford Museum · Bishop's Stortford

Tickets

Sun 13 Dec10:30
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Family and kids

A Palace Visit with Santa

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.

Hatfield House · Hatfield

Sun 13 Dec11:00
The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Family and kids

The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding

It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep.

The Old Town Hall · Hemel Hempstead

Tickets

13 DecSun
Family and kids

Elf Quest

A one-hour enchanted woodland quest following festive clues and riddles to find tiny elf houses and receive a gift.

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

13 DecSun
Family and kids

Rod Cambell’s Dear Santa Live!

Kings Campus, Kings Road. Listed by Visit Herts; see the listing for full details.

Kings Campus · Berkhamsted

£16Listed by Visit Herts

13 DecSun
Family and kids

Breakfast with Santa

Join for Christmas magic, a delicious breakfast, and a special gift from Santa for every little guest.

The Terrace · Cuffley

13 DecSun
Family and kids

Storytime with Father Christmas

Storytime with Father Christmas is an immersive event.

Pier Pressure Welwyn Escape Rooms · Welwyn Garden City

13 DecSun
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Theatre and shows

Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

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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.