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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Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 Dec · 10:00

The Three Moorhens · Hitchin

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!

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£11.95
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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 19 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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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sat 19 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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Sat 19 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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Dear Santa at Hertford Theatre
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Dear Santa

Sat 19 Dec · 11:00

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away!

The Pixie and The Christmas Pudding at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

Sat 19 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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Sat 19 Dec · 17:00

Speckled Hen · St Albans

Christmas is fast approaching so why not book a table for our ever popular Kids Disco with maybe a surprise visit from the Green Grouch!

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Free
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Elf Quest

Sat 19 Dec

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

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

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Sat 19 Dec

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

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Hogwarts in the Snow

Sat 19 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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Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Red House · Croxley Green

Ho-ho-hold on to your hats!

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£5–£11.95
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The George IV · Baldock

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

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£5–£12
Breakfast With Santa at The Tudor Arms, Watford
Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Tudor Arms · Watford

Book your table at The Tudor Arms in Watford this festive season and join us to celebrate the festivities with friends and family.

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£5–£11.95
Breakfast with Santa at The Feathers, Wadesmill
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Feathers · Wadesmill

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

Battle Axes · Elstree

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

Old Bell · Harpenden

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast with Santa

Sat 19 Dec

The Green Man · Great Offley

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

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£5–£12
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Breakfast With Santa

Sun 20 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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Breakfast with Santa

Sun 20 Dec · 09:30

The Angel · Hitchin

£17.50

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Festive Family Days

Sun 20 Dec · 10:00

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Celebrate midwinter with outdoor adventures, festive crafts, drumming workshops, storytelling by the fire, and a special letter to Father Christmas.

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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sun 20 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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Santa's Grotto 2026

Sun 20 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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Sun 20 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

Dear Santa

Sun 20 Dec · 11:00

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn't get it right straight away!

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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.