What's On in Cambridgeshire

Christmas in Cambridge

Venue: Parker’s Piece

Address: Cambridge

Website: www.christmasincambridge.co.uk

Wander through the sparkling Christmas Market, glide across the open-air ice rink, get lost in the twinkling Christmas Tree Maze, and take in the views from the Big Wheel.

Baytree Christmas Market Square

Venue: Baytree Garden Centre

Address: High Road, Weston, Spalding, Lincolnshire

Website: www.baytree-gardencentre.com

Open daily from 15th November. With live Christmas music and carols and new stalls every weekend. Also includes children's fairground rides inside the Market Square.

Christmas at Anglesey Abbey

Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Garden and Lode Mill

Address: Cambridge, CB25 9EJ

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill

From 17th November, the house at Anglesey Abbey will be beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, with traditional festive displays highlighting Lord Fairhaven’s vast and significant collection....

Christmas Tree Festival

Venue: Peterborough Cathedral

Address: Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough

Website: www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event

Step into the splendour of Peterborough Cathedral this festive season and experience its very first Christmas Tree Festival, a dazzling celebration of community, creativity, and Christmas spirit. Discover...

The Wonder of Christmas: Immersive Light and Sound Display

Venue: Peterborough Cathedral

Address: Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough

Website: www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event

Step into The Wonder of Christmas at Peterborough Cathedral and be immersed in a breathtaking journey of light, music, and seasonal beauty.

Christmas at Wimpole

Venue: Wimpole Estate

Address: Arrington, Royston

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/

This after-dark illuminated trail transforms the stunning National Trust Wimpole Estate into a dazzling display of twinkling lights and festive magic, making it the perfect Christmas day out for families....

Christmas Memories at Wimpole Estate

Venue: Wimpole Estate

Address: Arrington, Royston

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate

Step back in time this festive season and discover the magic of Christmases past at Wimpole Hall. Wander through grand rooms dressed in timeless tradition, relive the joy of childhood memories, and let...

Jazz Dance and Musical Theatre Classes

Venue: Colours of Dance

Address: Histon Road, Cambridge

Website: www.coloursofdance.com

Classes at Colours of Dance are a great place for your child to build confidence and self-expression through movement, whilst having fun. Visit them for fun-filled sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays....

Winter Swimming Lessons at Elite Swimming Academy

Venue: Cambridge, St Neots and Newmarket

Website: www.eliteswimmingacademy.co.uk

Winter lessons are ideal for building skill and confidence before spring arrives. With expert teachers, warm private pools and only three children per class, the new term starts Monday 5th January, and...

CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk

Venue: ADC Theatre

Address: Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS

Website: www.adctheatre.com

Watch this year’s unmissable festive delight featuring love, adventure and... beans: the CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk!

Burghley Christmas Fair

Venue: Burghley House

Address: Stamford, Lincolnshire

Website: www.burghley.co.uk/events

The beautiful courtyards and grounds of Burghley House will be filled with festive chalets, pagodas and marquees bedecked in sparkling Christmas decorations for the annual Burghley Christmas Fair.

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Cambridge Arts Theatre

Address: 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com

Following an extensive refurbishment, you are invited to attend a grand reawakening… as the Arts Theatre presents a dazzling new production of Sleeping Beauty. Let the magic unfold as the curtain rises...

Cambridge Botanic Lights 2025

Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge

Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on

The much-anticipated Cambridge Botanic Lights returns for its third year, transforming Cambridge University Botanic Garden into a spectacular illuminated trail celebrating the extraordinary world of plants....

Elsworth PTA Christmas Shopping Evening at Frank's Farm

Venue: Frank's Farm

Address: Avenue Business Park, Elsworth, Cambridge

Website: www.visitsouthcambs.co.uk

Step into a cosy countryside Christmas atmosphere and explore a wonderful array of stalls filled with festive treats, unique gifts, and seasonal surprises. Whether you're looking for handcrafted treasures...

Winter Festival

Venue: Ferry Meadows

Address: Ham Lane, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk

The much-loved Nene Park Winter Festival is back this year, bringing festive sparkle and plenty of seasonal cheer to Ferry Meadows. With cosy covered seating and Christmas shopping too, it’s the perfect...

Chatteris Christmas Lights Switch On

Venue: Chatteris Town Centre

Website: www.chatterischristmaslights.co.uk/switch-on

Switch-on night has become one of the main events of the year for Chatteris. From approximately 3pm, the Town Centre is always packed as traders entertain their customers with seasonal cheer and street...

Christmas at the Railway: Santa's Reindeer Rescue

Venue: Nene Valley Railway

Address: Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough

Website: www.nvr.org.uk

Join Nene Valley Railway this festive season on their magical Santa's Reindeer Rescue and help Santa prepare for the big day. Climb aboard for a heartwarming adventure full of sparkle, surprises and festive...

Christmas Market

Venue: Johnsons of Old Hurst

Address: Church Street, Huntingdon

Website: www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk

Johnsons Christmas Market returns. Join them in the all-weather marquee for a weekend full of festive cheer, local traders, delicious treats and the perfect Christmas shopping atmosphere!

Christmas Market at Cottenham Community Centre

Venue: Cottenham Community Centre

Address: 250a High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge

Website: www.cottenhamcc.org

Go along and browse the stalls for Christmas gifts and supplies; everything from jams, chutneys and Christmas cakes, to jewellery, art, pottery, toys and textiles.

Christmas on the Farm

Venue: South Angle Farm

Address: Angle Common, Soham

Website: www.southanglefarmpark.co.uk

Join them this festive season for a magical day out that the whole family will love. Tickets include a self-led Christmas story trail, an animal meet and greet, festive crafts for little hands, a Christmas...

Festive Family Evening at Ely Museum

Venue: Ely Museum

Address: The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely

Website: www.elymuseum.org.uk

Enjoy festive stories with Marion Leeper, play games in the galleries and make some Christmassy crafts. They’ll be all decorated for Christmas with many trees and twinkly lights to get you in the mood...

Santa's Grotto

Venue: Skylark Garden Centre

Website: www.skylarkgardencentre.co.uk

Meet the charming elves and Mrs Claus, complete a range of fun activities including reindeer food making and gingerbread decorating, then see Santa and build a bear to take home!

Winter Wildlife Family Day

Venue: Museum of Zoology

Address: Downing Street, Cambridge

Website: www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/events

They will be celebrating all winter wildlife at this family event, with crafts, real specimens to handle and a host of other wintry fun! All free. Everyone welcome, all ages. No need to book, just pop...

Worzals Arctic Adventure

Venue: Worzals

Address: Lynn Road, Wisbech

Website: www.worzals.com

In the depths of The Arctic Circle, a magical fantasy journey is awaiting. Worzals has created an immersive North Pole experience for you to venture inside and create family memories to cherish for years...

Father Christmas at the Fen

Venue: Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Address: Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve

Enjoy a traditional festive experience with your little ones in the charming Fen Cottage at Wicken Fen. Join the elves to make a Christmas craft, then head over to Fen Cottage to meet Father Christmas...

Stamford Christmas Market

Venue: Stamford

Website: www.stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Their Christmas Market is a firm favourite in the run-up to Christmas, filling the town with incredible stalls from a wide variety of traders. There will be entertainment for all the family, and plenty...

Christmas Market

Venue: Melbourn Science Park

Address: Cambridge Road, Melbourn

Website: www.visitsouthcambs.co.uk

With over 30 charming stalls to explore, you'll find a delightful mix of hot and cold treats, sweets, hot cocoa, and mulled wine. It’s the perfect place to pick up a last-minute Christmas gift from the...

Snow White

Venue: Cambridge Junction

Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge

Website: www.junction.co.uk

NIE have adapted the classic Grimm tale with their signature blend of live music, joyful comedy and storytelling to create an enchanting show which will be enjoyed by all.

Christmas Elf Workshop

Venue: Stapleford Granary

Address: Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge

Website: www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on

Pop on an elf hat, take your place with the other elves at one of the toy making work stations and create fabulous festive presents for your friends, family, or yourself! Also 13-14th December.

Johnsons Nativity

Venue: Johnsons of Old Hurst

Address: Church Street, Huntingdon

Website: www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk

Join them for a heartwarming evening featuring live narration from Father Fred, Christmas carols, a brass band, farm animals, re-enactments and more... all in support of St. Peter’s Church, Old Hurst.

Meet Father Christmas

Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Garden and Lode Mill

Address: Cambridge, CB25 9EJ

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill

Join Peppermint the Elf on a magical mini adventure and step inside the richly decorated Lower Gallery of the house. Father Christmas will share a heartwarming festive story, and children will receive...

Mill Road Winter Fair

Venue: Mill Road

Address: Mill Road, Cambridge

Website: www.millroadwinterfair.org

Mill Road Winter Fair is a celebration of community along one of the most diverse and vibrant roads in Cambridge. 2025 is the 20th anniversary of the Fair!

Santa's Grotto at Horningsea

Venue: Scotdales Horningsea

Address: High Street, Horningsea, Cambridge

Website: www.scotsdales.com/whats-on

Santa’s Traditional Grotto experience returns to Horningsea. Meet Santa for a personal visit. Also 13-14th and 19-24th December.

Santa’s Grotto

Venue: Burwell Museum & Windmill

Address: Mill Close, Burwell, Cambs

Website: www.burwellmuseum.org.uk/events

Meet Santa and his elves at the windmill. Enjoy traditional spinning demonstrations, storytelling and receive a gift.

Winter Wreath Making for Families

Venue: Wandlebury Country Park

Address: Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge

Website: www.cambridgeppf.org

Make a beautiful wreath for your door, made from 100% natural materials. Also 12-13th December.

Yule Wands

Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge

Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on

Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials! Add a little holiday magic by casting your Christmas spell with your handmade creation.

Breakfast With Santa

Venue: Skylark Garden Centre

Website: www.skylarkgardencentre.co.uk

Take the children to have breakfast with Santa, then once your bellies are full, go and choose a toy from Santa'a Toy Shop or Make-a-Bear to take home. Also 14th and 21st December.

Children’s Christmas Activities

Venue: Ramsey Rural Museum

Address: Wood Lane, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk

Following on from the success of the last Christmas activity day for children, they will be putting on a series of child-centred activities to enjoy.

Christmas Market at Willow Grange Farm

Venue: Willow Grange Farm

Address: Ely Road, Chittering, Cambridge

Website: www.willowgrangefarm.co.uk/event

Join local, artisan makers at the Willow Grange Farm Christmas Market, undercover in the old Piggery. The perfect opportunity to shop for unique, personal gifts away from the crowds and stock-up on your...

Christmas Special with Father Christmas

Venue: Prickwillow Museum

Address: Main Street, Prickwillow, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.prickwillowmuseum.com

Engines running! Receive a present and take part in the crafts and activities.

Father Christmas at Ely Museum

Venue: Ely Museum

Address: The Old Gaol, Market St, Ely

Website: www.elymuseum.org.uk

Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Ely Museum for the weekend. Go along and meet him and his elves and leave with a lovely gift. Drop-in event, no pre-booking needed.

March Christmas Market

Venue: High Street

Address: High Street, March

Website: www.facebook.com/marchchristmasmarket

A hive of activities, stalls, children's amusements, and musicians. Meet Santa and enjoy the free rides on the Market Place.

South Cambridgeshire's Indoor Christmas Market

Venue: Cambourne Village College

Address: Sheepfold Lane, Cambourne, Cambridge

Website: www.visitsouthcambs.co.uk

This year, over 100 independent traders will take part, and visitors can look forward to discovering an inspiring range of handcrafted gifts, festive decorations, seasonal produce, and artisanal treats...

Stamford Santa Fun Run

Venue: Burghley House

Address: Stamford, Lincolnshire

Website: www.burghley.co.uk/events

The hugely popular Stamford Santa Fun Run takes place every year in Burghley Park. Santas can choose from three scenic routes with distances of 1, 2, and 3 miles. The Santa Fun Run is an incredibly family-friendly...

Jack and The Beanstalk

Venue: The Maltings

Address: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: kdtheatre.co.uk

KD Theatre Productions return to The Maltings, Ely, for their 13th spectacular pantomime season! Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and all the ingredients of a family show...

Robin Hood - The Pantomime

Venue: The Angles Theatre

Address: Alexandra Road

Website: www.anglestheatre.co.uk

The fine folk of Sherwood Forest are terrorised by the mounting taxes imposed by the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who’ll stop at nothing to seize the throne of England and claim the fair Maid Marian...

Beauty & The Beast

Venue: The Cresset

Address: Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.cresset.co.uk/shows

Join them at The Cresset for a spellbinding adaptation of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, where the stage comes alive with dazzling choreography, wonderful music, colourful costumes, and a cast...

Christmas Crafts for Kids – Pay as You Feel

Venue: Peterborough Cathedral

Address: Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts, Peterborough

Website: www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event

A fun-filled workshop where children can create four beautiful festive crafts - perfect keepsakes or thoughtful gifts for grandparents, teachers, friends, and family. Designed especially for ages 4–12,...

Family Gaming Night - Toys of Christmas Past

Venue: The Centre for Computing History

Address: Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge

Website: www.computinghistory.org.uk

They'll have dozens of games to enjoy, including some from the vaults. As part of their annual Toys of Christmas Past display, they'll have a selection of good, old fashioned toys from the past to see...

Wisbech Christmas Fayre

Venue: Wisbech Town Centre

Website: www.facebook.com/WisbechChristmasFayre

This wonderful event will offer lots for all ages to enjoy, including live entertainment, 80 stalls to browse, festive food and drink, indoor craft fair, free children's activities, Meet Santa and more....

Jack & The Beanstalk

Venue: New Theatre Peterborough

Address: Peterborough

Website: www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

When Jack exchanges the family cow for mysterious beans, an epic adventure ensues when they grow into an enormous beanstalk. Climb up to a magical land above the clouds where a ferocious giant lurks in...

Peter Pan and Wendy

Venue: ADC Theatre

Address: Park Street, Cambridge

Website: www.adctheatre.com

This bold new adaptation celebrates imagination, courage, and the bittersweet adventure of growing up - all brought to life by the vibrant young cast from National Performing Academy’s Young Drama programme.

Alice In Wonderland - Pantomime

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre

Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/

Stamford Arts Centre's professional in-house pantomime returns with a brand-new adventure. Join Alice as she journeys down the rabbit hole and into the heart of Wonderland. The show is packed with colourful...

A Noise Annoys at Christmas

Venue: Key Theatre

Address: Embankment Road, Peterborough

Website: www.keytheatre-peterborough.com

'A Noise Annoys' is a poetry show for all the senses! It features rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction, suitable for the whole family.

Breakfast with Santa

Venue: Twenty Pence Garden Centre

Address: Twenty Pence Road, Wilburton, Ely Cambridgeshire

Website: www.twentypence.co.uk

Start your festive morning with a freshly cooked English breakfast, served with your choice of hot or cold drink. Children will also receive a special gift from Santa. Also 22nd-23rd December.

Christmas Holiday Trail

Venue: Ferry Meadows

Address: Ham Ln, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk

Learn all about the wonderful world of winter wildlife in the latest holiday trail at Ferry Meadows! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for just £1, then hunt for questions as you explore Ferry...

Father Christmas and his Reindeer

Venue: Flag Fen Archaeology Park

Address: The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough

Website: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

Join them for magical moments with Father Christmas and meet his real life reindeer - a festive experience for all of the family.

Dick Whittington

Venue: Saffron Hall

Website: www.saffronhall.com

Step into a world of fun, laughter, and adventure as Dick Whittington sets out to seek his fortune. Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, and all the magic you’ve come...

The Snowman - Live Orchestral Performance

Venue: Hayward Theatre

Address: King's Ely, Access via The Gallery, Ely

Website: www.elyartsfestival.org

Make this a Christmas to remember with a magical screening and live orchestral performance of Raymond Briggs’ classic story The Snowman. A perfect event for all the family!

WiFi Wars Xmas Special

Venue: Cambridge Junction

Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX

Website: www.junction.co.uk

WiFi Wars returns with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the...

The Wizard of Oz Pantomime

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Address: Stamford

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/the-wizard-of-oz-pantomime/

Dorothy’s house is caught up in a tornado and lands in the magical land of Oz. Dorothy is told to take her ‘Red Shoes’ by the witch of the North & South and head to the Emerald City where the ‘Great...

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas” - A Storytelling Treat in Fen Cottage

Venue: Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Address: Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve

This group storytelling session is perfect for children aged 3 and up, offering a magical moment to pause, imagine, and soak up the spirit of Christmas. Every child will take home their very own copy of...

The Nutcracker

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Address: Stamford

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/the-nutcracker-2026/

Lincolnshire Youth Ballet present the timeless Christmas classic: The Nutcracker. With all original choreography by Maggie Purr and Henri Tatton and music by Tchaikovsky, you'll leave full of festive cheer...

Sleeping Beauty

Venue: Burgess Hall

Address: St Ives PE27 6WU

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/burgesshall

Join The Centre Theatre Players this festive season for a spellbinding journey full of laughter, music, and panto magic as they present Sleeping Beauty! Perfect for the whole family, Sleeping Beauty promises...

Nick Cope

Venue: Cambridge Junction

Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX

Website: www.junction.co.uk

Join Nick Cope for a delightful fun-filled musical hour featuring your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. With his charming songs and humour, Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations.

Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk

Venue: Waterbeach School

Address: Cambridge

Website: www.wtconline.org.uk

Eliza has a hole in her bucket. Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep. The fairy has had her wings clipped. The twins have managed to sell Daisy the Cow for a few miserly beans. Can anyone save Nursery Land?...

Tales From Acorn Wood

Venue: Key Theatre

Address: Peterborough

Website: www.keytheatre-peterborough.com

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. This beautiful show promises to be...

Snow White, Rose Red, Brown Bear

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre

Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/

Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear, a new chapter begins. But...

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre

Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/

Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin. Celebrating the power of children’s imagination and the importance...

Rude Science!

Venue: New Theatre Peterborough

Address: Peterborough

Website: www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry...

Horrible Histories – The Concert

Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange

Address: Cambridge

Website: cornex.co.uk

Your favourite songs and actors from the award-winning Horrible Histories TV series will be appearing live on stage in Cambridge! Featuring a live band, led by the Horrible Histories song master Richie...

Out Of The Box

Venue: Cambridge Junction

Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX

Website: www.junction.co.uk

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next. The show is a joyous...