If you’re looking for Sussex Christmas events, we have everything you need right here. From Christmas Markets to craft workshops and grottos, there are lots of events to choose from.
Keep reading to see the best Christmas events in East and West Sussex…
Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market | St John’s Church Hall
3 Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2PJ
An artisan fairtrade market with a fabulous array of Fairtrade foods, gifts and jewellery — cocoa, wooden crafts, Amazonian items — all supporting ethical producers.
Date: 29th November 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Winter Fair | South of England Showground
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL
This large-scale festive fair features artisan stalls, food & drink vendors, a giant snow-globe photo zone, children’s funfair, Santa’s grotto, wreath-making & chocolate-decorating workshops.
Date: 22nd – 23rd November
Time: Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 9am – 4:30pm
Christmas Market at Grittenham Barn | Petworth
Grittenham Barn, Tillington, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0PG
A festive market in a traditional Sussex barn setting: browse homewares, gifts, hot drinks and food, all in aid of The Sussex Snowdrop Trust.
Date: 21st & 22nd November
Time: From 10am – 4pm
Christmas Makers Fair | The Shoreham Centre
2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU
Free-entry contemporary makers market with 50+ stallholders showcasing art, prints, homewares, ceramics, gifts and local treasures.
Date: 6th December 2025
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Glow Wild | Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN
A magical woodland light trail where lanterns, immersive installations and nature combine for a festive family evening under the stars.
Date: 27th November 2025 – 3rd January 2026
Time: From 4pm until 10pm (varies by session)
Leonardslee Lights | Leonardslee Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PP
A dazzling evening light trail weaving through historic gardens with theatrical lighting, soundscapes and festive installations.
Date: Selected evenings 28th November – 30th December 2025
Time: Trail start slots from 16:15pm to 20:30pm
Christmas Market | Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Historical indoor/outdoor market in a living museum setting — 40-acre site with crafts, stalls, heritage atmosphere and festive treats
Date: Saturday & Sunday 22nd – 23rd November 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Christmas at Bedgebury | Bedgebury National Pinetum
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim.
Our world-leading collection of conifers will be illuminated by millions of sparkling festive lights and alive with sounds of festive cheer, so that you can feel the magic of Christmas as you wander through this stunning setting with your friends and family.
Date: 21st November – 31st December 2025
Time: Evening sessions (exact times on ticket page)
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