DING-A-LING! CHRISTMAS IN SURREY

KINGSTON CHRISTMAS MARKET / NOVEMBER 13 – DECEMBER 28 / THE ANCIENT MARKET PLACE, KINGSTON

Get into the festive spirit at Kingston Christmas Market, one of the most magical Christmas markets in London. Wander around under twinkling fairy lights, enjoy a mug of mulled wine and choose from an assortment of delicious food to get you in the Christmas spirit. So grab your winter warmers and head over to the traditional market town of Kingston-Upon-Thames this Christmas.

For more, visit kingstonchristmasmarket.co.uk

ILLUMINATE GUILDFORD / NOVEMBER 15 – JANUARY 4 / GUILDFORD CASTLE

Explore stunning light installations around the 20-30 minute trail of Guildford Castle this Christmas, as Illuminate will be transforming all aspects of the castle into a winter spectacle this November. Take in the historic grounds as you go on a magical journey through several illuminated areas showcasing the castle and its beautiful grounds.

For more, visit illuminateguildford.co.uk

JACK AND HIS GIANT STALK / NOVEMBER 20 – JANUARY 10 / THE BACK ROOM OF THE STAR INN, GUILDFORD

Embark on an uproarious adventure with Jack and his Giant Stalk, the latest masterpiece from the genius (filthy) minds of the Guildford Fringe team! Brace yourselves for an hour of non-stop hilarity with no dull moments, as this rib-tickling spectacle takes centre stage in The Back Room of the Star Inn in Guildford.

For more, visit guildfordfringe.com

RHS GLOW / NOVEMBER 21 – JANUARY 4 / RHS GARDEN, WISLEY

Lighting up our lives once again, the magical Christmas Glow returns to RHS Gardens Wisley this month. The festive event at RHS Garden Wisley will once again put on a captivating light show and musical accompaniment designed by an in-house team to highlight some of the garden’s best-loved sights. Twinkling lights draw visitors through the Pinetum, Seven Acres and Wisteria Walk, with spectacular moments en route and vibrant displays to be found inside and outside the Glasshouse.

For more, visit rhs.org.uk

HAMPTON COURT PALACE ICE RINK / NOVEMBER 21 – JANUARY 4 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY

Get set to skate at Hampton Court Palace this month as their ice rink returns for the festive season. First, enjoy spectacular views of the Thames-side Tudor palace in what is undoubtedly one of the most scenic outdoor rinks in the country. Then, take part in either daytime or evening skating sessions and relax with a mug of something hot in the Café Bar.

For more, visit hamptoncourtpalaceicerink.co.uk

THE REC RINK / NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER  23 / SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE, ARDINGLY

Get ready for some festive fun on the ice at Ardingly Showground in West Sussex this Christmas. Get your skates on and prepare for a winter wonderland experience like no other. Glide like a penguin, sing like reindeer, and enjoy some festive ice skating with your friends and family this winter.

For more, visit therecrink.com

GLOW WILD / NOVEMBER 27 – JANUARY 3 / WAKEHURST, ARDINGLY

Explore a woodland trail of lights and lantern installations at Wakehurst’s Glow Wild 2025. Expect Christmas lights to transform the wild botanic landscape into a dazzling winter wonderland, featuring stunning, never-before-seen artwork and installations that create an all-new magical light trail.  It’s where seeds spark stories and the wild glows after dark, Glow Wild 2025 invites you to walk on the wild side

For more, visit kew.org

FESTIVE LATE / NOVEMBER 27 / LIGHTBOX GALLERY, WOKING

Experience Woking’s Lightbox Gallery after-hours at this special evening this November. Cosy-up with some mulled wine and gourmet burgers in the courtyard before browsing artisan craft stalls, perfect for unique gifts for loved ones. All exhibitions will be open to the public on the night, so bring your friends and family for this special opportunity to see world-class contemporary artworks and fascinating local history, after hours and for free.

For more, visit thelightbox.org.uk

LIVE AT CHRISTMAS / DECEMBER 1 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

The country’s best comedians are coming to Guildford for a spectacular all-star festive show! Catch a huge show headlined by Taskmaster champion, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and “the new king of alternative comedy” Sam Campbell. Joining Sam is a spectacular line-up featuring stand-up sensation Bridget Christie, Plebs and Friday Night Dinner star Tom Rosenthal, Fringe smasher Jin Hao Li, and Last Leg star Maisie Adam as host.

For more, visit trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford

CURATED BY DAPPER & SUAVE: CHRISTMAS EVENING MARKET  / DECEMBER 2 / DENBIES WINE ESTATE, DORKING

Get ready for a magical night at the Curated by Dapper & Suave Pop-Up Christmas Evening Market at Denbies Wine Estate and step into a winter wonderland, where a handpicked selection of small businesses awaits, offering artwork, fashion, beauty & skincare, candles, jewellery, food, drink, home & Christmas gifts—perfect for festive shopping.

For more, visit dapperandsuave.uk

FESTIVE CRAFTERNOON / DECEMBER 3 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Adults can wander over to Watts Gallery Artists’ Village for a fun artist-led afternoon of festive craft. The studio will have a variety of materials available for making your festive crafts, whether it is printing handprinted wrapping paper, card making, gift tags or creating your own decorations, enjoy an informal afternoon of simple, effective handmade crafts.

For more, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

HUNDRED WATT CLUB: FESTIVE BURLESQUE AND CABARET / DECEMBER 4 / CRANLEIGH ARTS, CRANLEIGH

Hundred Watt Club will unwrap their Christmas presents for you at this very special festive evening of burlesque and vaudeville. Full of naughty but nice treats for your eyes and ears to devour, expect a night of teasing and tinsel at Cranleigh Arts.

For more, visit cranleigharts.org

LINO PRINTED CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS / DECEMBER 6 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

In this relaxed and creative session, you’ll learn the basics of lino printing. Using this simple, effective technique, you’ll carve a festive design into a lino block to print onto MDF Christmas tree decorations.You’ll leave with a charming set of hand-printed ornaments—and your own lino stamp to keep creating at home. All materials provided. Please bring an apron.

For more, visit farnhammaltings.com

HASLEMERE CHRISTMAS MARKET / DECEMBER 7 / HASLEMERE TOWN CENTRE

Find festive spirit aplenty as Haslemere’s Christmas Farmers’ Market returns to provide shoppers with a range of unique gifts to give to your loved ones this holiday season. So whether you need some locally produced food and drink, or require some inspiration from local arts and craft makers, enjoy the day browsing the stalls found around town and get ready to feel Christmassy.

For more, visit haslemere.com

JIM DAVIDSON’S CHRISTMAS CRACKER / DECEMBER 8 – 9 / ESHER THEATRE

Grab your baubles and stuff your stockings because Jim Davidson OBE is back and naughtier than ever! Jim continues to jingle all the way to sold-out shows year after year. The silenced majority have spoken, and they’re saying, “More Jim, please!” Get ready for an evening of uproarious, adults-only comedy that’s as inappropriate as a mistletoe mishap at the office Christmas party.

For more, visit eshertheatre.com

TUDOR YULETIDE / DECEMBER 10 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Step into the warmth of a Tudor Christmas, where oranges were treasures, every herb had meaning, and festive cheer mingled with old healing wisdom. In this hands-on workshop you will craft traditional pomanders, blend and pour a soothing winter salve for dry, cold hands, and sew and fill your own “sweet bag” sachet.

For more, visit westhorsleyplace.org

CAROLS IN THE KITCHEN / DECEMBER 10 / COWDRAY RUINS, MIDHURST

Head for the Tudor Kitchen at the atmospheric environs of Cowdray Ruins in Midhurst and join like-minded lovers of festive song for Christmas Carols followed by a hot chocolate and mince pie in the Visitor Centre.

For more, visit cowdray.co.uk

THE SCUMMY MUMMIES CHRISTMAS SHOW / DECEMBER 16 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Ho, Ho, Ho…it’s The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Guildford. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

COMEDY CRACKERS / DECEMBER 18 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Off The Kerb has sled-loads of good cheer to share this Christmas. Comedy Crackers is a perfectly-wrapped night of comedy taking place for one night only, featuring household names Joel Dommett, Angela Barnes, Ivo Graham, Daniel Foxx, and more to be announced. Get your tickets, and start your festive season with a bang.

For more, visit rosetheatre.org

TWO TURTLE DOVES / DECEMBER 18 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Musical and cabaret legends Dillie Keane and Barb Jungr join forces to present a special festive show at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Featuring Jenny Carr on piano, expect a night of riotous entertainment from two international stars on the stage. An evening not to be mistletoed.

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

THE NATIVITY JOURNEY / DECEMBER 18 – 21 / WINTERSHALL ESTATE, BRAMLEY

The story of Christmas is brought to life in this unique retelling of the Nativity. Take the time to reflect on how this festive furore came to be with the birth of baby Jesus -complete with on-looking animals and a terrific cast of characters.

For more, visit wintershall.org.uk

COMEDY & CAROLS / DECEMBER 22 / MILL STUDIO, GUILDFORD

O little town of Guildford! All you want for Christmas is this festive show of ‘hohohos’ and ‘hahahas’, as ITV award-winning comedian and writer Paul Kerensa (Miranda, Not Going Out) brings singalong-atunities (anyone for Silent Night to the tune of Postman Pat?) and a sleigh ride through Christmas past, wrapped up with comedic tidings and joy. More Christmassy than Bublé and Dickens in a John Lewis ad. Book early for Christmas!

For more, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

DIE HARD / DECEMBER 22 / NOVA CINEMA, WOKING

Everyone’s favourite alternative festive flick and a December staple for action lovers! Join John McClane, officer of the NYPD, as he tries to save his wife Holly Gennaro and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles. Starring Bruce Wills and Alan Rickman get your fix of the big screen at Woking’s Nova Cinema.

For more, visit novacinema.com

CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE / CROCKFORD BRIDGE FARM, WEYBRIDGE

Spruce almighty! Harvest your very own Christmas tree to take home for the festive season by heading to Crockford Bridge Farm near Weybridge. Find the perfect pine and get ready to decorate.

For more information, visit crockfordbridgefarm.co.uk

 

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