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
Discover a wonderful selection of unique and thoughtful Christmas gifts at Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market, where festive shopping meets ethical and sustainable living.
Date: 28th November 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
Winter Fair | South of England Showground
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL
Get into the festive spirit at the South of England Winter Fair, a wonderful weekend packed with Christmas shopping, seasonal treats and entertainment for the whole family.
Explore a fantastic selection of stalls offering handcrafted gifts, beautiful decorations, artisan products and delicious festive food and drink from local and independent traders.
Date: 21st – 22nd November 2026
Time: Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm
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: 2026 dates to be confirmed
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: 5th December 2026
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Glow Wild | Wakehurst
Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN
Step into a magical winter wonderland as Glow Wild returns to Wakehurst for 2026, transforming the beautiful woodland gardens into a breathtaking trail of twinkling lights, spectacular lanterns and enchanting festive displays.
This year’s theme, In Search of Nature’s Gifts, takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through illuminated landscapes, featuring over 2,000 handcrafted lanterns, a towering five-metre iceberg, playful penguins, dazzling light installations and captivating projections across the historic Wakehurst Mansion.
Date: Selected evenings from 26th November 2026 – 2nd January 2027
Time: From 4pm, with closing times varying between 9pm and 10:15pm
Leonardslee Lights | Leonardslee Gardens
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Lower Beeding, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PP
Step into a magical world of light, sound and festive wonder as Leonardslee Lights returns for 2026, transforming the beautiful woodland gardens into a breathtaking illuminated winter wonderland.
This year’s spectacular experience, A Midwinter Light’s Dream – A Garden Awakening, takes visitors on an enchanting journey through the changing seasons, featuring dazzling light installations, immersive soundscapes, theatrical performances and stunning displays across the historic gardens.
Date: Selected evenings from 27th November – 30th December 2026
Time: Trail entry slots from 4:15pm – 8:15pm
Christmas Market | #Weald & Downland Living Museum
Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU
Explore up to 100 festive stalls showcasing unique handmade gifts, artisan crafts, Christmas decorations, local produce and delicious seasonal treats from talented makers and independent traders.
Date: 21st – 22nd November 2026
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: Selected evenings from 20th November – 31st December 2026
Time: Evening sessions (exact times on ticket page)
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