One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is by attending Christmas events. Luckily, this year there are plenty of Christmas events in Cambridgeshire.
Whether you feel like going to a carol concert, seeing the annual Christmas lights switch-on, or exploring a winter wonderland, there are all sorts of exciting festive things going on.
This guide covers the whole of the county, so read on if you want to find out about the best Cambridgeshire Christmas events…
Christmas Menu | The Three Blackbirds
36 Ditton Green, Woodditton, Newmarket, CB8 9SQ
We will be dusting off our Christmas jumpers nice and early this year in preparation for festive celebrations, welcoming friends and families for festive fun and yuletide experiences!
This year our festive menu will be available from Saturday the 20th November to Thursday 23rd December.
Father Christmas at the Fen
The Wicken Fen, Lode Lane, Wicken, CB7 5XP
A traditional family visit to see Father Christmas (or Mother Christmas!) in the Fen Cottage. Online booking is now open!
Join the elves to make a decoration and to collect a Christmas craft pack to take home, before popping into the Fen Cottage where Father Christmas will be warming his toes by the fire. He will have a present for you too of course! On the 4th and 5th December it will be Mother Christmas who is visiting the Fen this year, sharing the workload as the man himself is pretty busy.
Dates: 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st December 2021
Times: 10:30am – 3pm
Science Interaction | Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1XS
The Cambridge Science Centre will be offering hands-on activities and hosting drop-in demonstrations of scientific wonders!
The team from Cambridge offers a fantastic interactive display in which all ages can become involved in some fun learning all about the wonders of the scientific world.
On Monday 25th and Thursday 28th October, special demonstrations will be given. Unsupervised activities are available on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26th and 27th October.
Dates: Monday 25th – Thursday 28th October 2021
Times: 10:00 – 16:00 (each day)
Places to Stay in Cambridgeshire
Huntingdon Christmas Market 2021
Market Hill, Huntingdon, Bedfordshire, PE29 3PJ
Huntingdon Christmas Market 2021 will take place from Friday 19th November 2021 – Sunday 21st November 2021. The Market has beautiful traditional wooden chalets, with a stage for live performances. There will be children’s entertainment, with Father Christmas stopping by to hand out gifts.
We’re looking for traders with beautiful hand crafted Christmas themed decorations, gifts. Delicious hot and cold food and everything in between.
Dates: 19th – 21st November 2021
Times: 10am – 4:30pm
Entry: FREE
Sarah’s Flowers Christmas Workshop
Unit 6, Elm business and Leisure Park, 12 Elm High Road, Wisbech, PE14 0DG
Dates: November 21st, December 1st, 4th, 8th, 18th 2021
Times: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights 2021
National Trust – Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9EJ
Winter Lights 2021 brings new creative partnerships together for its tenth year. Combining iconic favourites such as the Silver Birch Grove and Riverside Path, with new sensory experiences around every corner of the 1½ mile route, it’s set to be an amazing evening for everyone.
Dates: Fri 3 – Sun 5 | Fri 10 – Sun 12 | Fri 17 – Sun 19 December 2021
Times: opens at 4.30pm and ends at 9.30pm
Tickets: Adult £17.50 | Child (aged 5-17) £14 | Under 5s FREE | Family tickets: 2 & 2 £60, 1 & 2 Children £42.45 | Carer FREE