Christmas Markets & Events in Cambridgeshire 2023

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…

Things To Do in Cambridgeshire New Year's Eve Events in Cambridgeshire

Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough, PE1 1XS

Christmas Craft and Gift Market

Friday 17th – Saturday 18th November 2023

13:30 – 16:00 (each day)

The Manger – By Luxmuralis

Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th November 2023

00:00 – 12:00 (each day)

Christmas Papercraft Workshop for Families

The Learning Centre, Peterborough Cathedral

Saturday 25 November 2023 10:30 – 11:30

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Huntingdon Christmas Market 2023

Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2PJ

The dates of our event are from Friday 24th November – Sunday 26th November 2023, the market will be launched on the Friday evening with our popular Christmas Lights Switch on. A variety of traders specialising in festive hot food and drink, unique gifts and handmade crafts. The event will take place in our historic Market Square, where we will have a stage with live entertainment throughout the three days.

Dates: 24th – 26th November 2023

Times: 10am – 5pm

Entry: FREE

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Winter Lights 2023

National Trust – Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, CB25 9EJ

Nature by night, Nature by light. Our biggest annual fundraiser is an enchanting, magical celebration of the natural world.

A beautiful, sensory after-dark journey that brings the gardens and creatures of Anglesey Abbey to life in all their wonder. Sculpture, songs and magical projections thread throughout this glittering event.

Dates: 17th – 26th November 2023 | 1st – 10th December 2023

Times: opens at 4.45pm and ends at 8pm

More information here.

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Local Makers Christmas Market: Cambridge

4 Downing Place Cambridge CB2 3EL

Shop handmade this Christmas at the Local Makers Market Christmas special at Downing Place United Reformed Church. This exciting event will showcase the talents of 40 makers, offering a wide variety of handmade gifts, just in time for Christmas.

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:00 – 16:00

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