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

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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Breakfast With Santa

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE THREE MOORHENS!

The Three Moorhens · Hitchin

£11.95

Sat 19 Dec10:00
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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

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Sat 19 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

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Sat 19 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

Sat 19 Dec11:00
Dear Santa at Hertford Theatre
Family and kids

Dear Santa

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

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

Sat 19 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

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Sat 19 Dec17:00
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Christmas Kids Disco

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!

Speckled Hen · St Albans

19 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

19 DecSat
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Theatre and shows

Peter Pan - Adventure pantomime

Paul Holman Associates presents the Peter Pan adventure pantomime.

Watersmeet · Rickmansworth

19 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

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19 DecSat
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Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

Ho-ho-hold on to your hats!

The Red House · Croxley Green

£5–£11.95

19 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

19 DecSat
Breakfast With Santa at The Tudor Arms, Watford
Family and kids

Breakfast With Santa

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

The Tudor Arms · Watford

£5–£11.95

19 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

19 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

19 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

19 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

Sun 20 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 20 Dec10:00
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Family and kids

Festive Family Days

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

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

Sun 20 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 20 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 20 Dec10:30
Illustrative
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 20 Dec11:00
Family and kids

Dear Santa

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

Hertford Theatre · Hertford

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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.