Christmas events in Warwickshire
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With the festive season well and truly here there is no better time than now to start planning your Christmas events.
Are you planning a trip to Warwickshire this winter? Or even if you live local to the area, this blog will be handy for you. We’ve done all the research and put together a list of various Christmas events across Warwickshire. Whether you are looking for somewhere to visit Santa or a fun filled festive experience to enjoy with friends you will find it in the list below.
Christmas events
in Warwickshire for 2023
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Lights Switch On
where? Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre, CV37 6AB
when? 18th November 2023
time? 10am – 7pm
how much? Free
other info:
- lights due to switch on at 5.30pm
- plenty of entertainment around the town
- Christmas Market stalls to browse
Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market
where? Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre, CV37 6AB
when? 7th December – 10th December 2023
time? 10am – 7pm
how much? Free
other info:
- live music, choirs, dance performances and more
- delicious street food
- 300+ stalls with plenty to browse
Christmas at Warwick Castle 2023
where? Warwick Castle, Warwick, CV34 6AU
when? 25th November 2023 – 7th January 2024
time? 10am – 8pm
how much? castle tickets from £21, castle & Santa tickets from £38, light trail tickets from £16.50, ice skating tickets from £11
other info:
- various things on over the festive season
- ice skating, light trail, stories with Santa
- Christmas food market, Christmas afternoon tea and more
Chilling Tales for Christmas
where? Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Church Street, Stratford upon Avon, Cv37 6HB
when? 23rd December 2023
time? 7.30pm – 9.30pm
how much? tickets £25
other info:
- enjoy a lantern-lit evening
- spooky tales and Yuletide mixology
- cocktails or mocktails included
Christmas in the Crystal Kingdom
where? Unit 23A, Bell Court, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6EX
when? 25th November – 20th December 2023
time? 10am – 6pm
how much? adults from £15, children from £15, carer from £12
other info:
- make your way through the magical rooms in the Crystal Kingdom
- complete the Christmas quest and solve puzzles on the way
- visit Father Christmas and receive a present
Warwickshire Carol Service
where? Addington Fund, Church Lane, Warwick, CV35 8QL
when? 19th December 2023
time? 2.30pm – 3.30pm
how much? Free
other info:
- service lead by Revd Martin Davies and Revd Daniel Corlett, and our Vice Patron, The Right Reverend John Stroyan, former Bishop of Warwick
- The Diatonic Choir will join to sing
- mince pies and mulled wine

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