Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, Santa's grottos, pantomimes, carol concerts and festive days out, gathered in one place. From town-centre switch-ons and craft fairs to winter light trails and steam-train Santa specials, here's what's on near you this Christmas, with dates, times and prices so you can plan the season.
All day Sunday in Reading
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· 10:00 – 20:00
Broad Street Christmas Market
Reading's Christmas market returns to Broad Street for seven festive weeks, with a row of wooden chalets lining the town's main shopping street beneath the Christmas lights.
Browse for gifts, decorations and seasonal treats, warm up with a hot drink and soak up the atmosphere as you shop. It opens on the same day as the town's lights switch-on, so the first weekend is especially lively.
Entry is free. Open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sundays, from 14 November to 3 January.
Sunday morning in Reading
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· 10:30 – 17:30
Wokingham Winter Carnival
Wokingham's Winter Carnival closes the town centre to traffic for a full day of festive fun, run by the volunteers of Wokingham Lions Club.
Expect stalls, entertainment and family activities through the streets around the Market Place, building to the big finale when the town's Christmas lights are switched on. It is one of the busiest and friendliest days of the year in town.
Free to attend, 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Sunday afternoon in Reading
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· 10:30 – 17:30
Wokingham Winter Carnival
Wokingham's Winter Carnival closes the town centre to traffic for a full day of festive fun, run by the volunteers of Wokingham Lions Club.
Expect stalls, entertainment and family activities through the streets around the Market Place, building to the big finale when the town's Christmas lights are switched on. It is one of the busiest and friendliest days of the year in town.
Free to attend, 10.30am to 5.30pm.
Sunday evening in Reading
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· 10:30 – 17:30
Wokingham Winter Carnival
Wokingham's Winter Carnival closes the town centre to traffic for a full day of festive fun, run by the volunteers of Wokingham Lions Club.
Expect stalls, entertainment and family activities through the streets around the Market Place, building to the big finale when the town's Christmas lights are switched on. It is one of the busiest and friendliest days of the year in town.
Free to attend, 10.30am to 5.30pm.