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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Wed 11 Nov · 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.

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Thu 12 Nov · 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.

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Fri 13 Nov · 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.

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Sat 14 Nov · 09:30

The Old Guinea · Ridge

A festive family experience with the Snow Sisters featuring breakfast pancakes, meet and greets, crafts, story time, and a sing-along.

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Sat 14 Nov · 11:30

Hitchin

Christmas lights switch-on at Market Place, Hitchin. 11.30am to 9pm. Run by Visit Hitchin (Hitchin BID).

Free
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Sat 14 Nov · 13:00

Hemel Hempstead town centre (Marlowes) · Hemel Hempstead

Christmas lights switch-on at Hemel Hempstead town centre (Marlowes). 1pm to 6pm. Run by Hemel Hempstead BID.

Free
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Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Sat 14 Nov

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

Elf Quest

Sat 14 Nov

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

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

Family and kids

Elf Quest

Sun 15 Nov

Celtic Harmony Camp · Brickendon

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

Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Sun 15 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Mon 16 Nov · 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

Hogwarts in the Snow

Mon 16 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Tue 17 Nov · 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

Hogwarts in the Snow

Tue 17 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Wed 18 Nov · 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

Hogwarts in the Snow

Wed 18 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets
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Food and drink

Kids Festive Menu

Wed 18 Nov

The Builders Arms · Potters Bar

A three-course festive menu for kids, available from 18th November to 31st December, excluding Christmas Day.

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Family and kids

Kids Festive Menu

Wed 18 Nov

White Hart Tap · St Albans

The Kids Festive Menu offers three courses for £17.95, available from 18th November.

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Thu 19 Nov · 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

Hogwarts in the Snow

Thu 19 Nov

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

Experience Christmas at Hogwarts with a visit to Warner Bros.

Tickets

Fri 20 Nov · 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.

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Fri 20 Nov · 16:30

St Martin's Church · Knebworth

Christmas lights switch-on at St Martin's Church, Knebworth. 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Run by Knebworth Parish Council.

Free
Family and kids

Hogwarts in the Snow

Fri 20 Nov

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, 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.