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.
Saturday morning in Watford
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· 11:00 – 15:00
Christmas Artisan Fair at St Albans Cathedral
More than 70 artisan stalls fill the magnificent Norman nave of St Albans Cathedral for this festive fair, showcasing independent makers, artists, creatives and small businesses. It's a wonderfully atmospheric place to find something special for Christmas, with local primary school choirs singing at the altar from midday and the Abbots Kitchen café on hand for refreshments.
Open 11am to 3pm. Adult tickets are £2.50 and under-16s go free. The fair also opens a three-day art fair in the cathedral, free to visit, running until 9 November.
Saturday afternoon in Watford
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· 11:00 – 15:00
Christmas Artisan Fair at St Albans Cathedral
More than 70 artisan stalls fill the magnificent Norman nave of St Albans Cathedral for this festive fair, showcasing independent makers, artists, creatives and small businesses. It's a wonderfully atmospheric place to find something special for Christmas, with local primary school choirs singing at the altar from midday and the Abbots Kitchen café on hand for refreshments.
Open 11am to 3pm. Adult tickets are £2.50 and under-16s go free. The fair also opens a three-day art fair in the cathedral, free to visit, running until 9 November.