SEASONAL · 1 NOV - 26 DEC
7 NEW THIS WEEKChristmas, done properly 🎄
Grottos, light trails, pantos and festive farm days across Reading, from the first switch-on to Twelfth Night, with the dates, prices and ages that organisers publish.
PICK YOUR KIND OF MAGIC
What sort of Christmas are you after?
Everything on this page is filed by what it is, going on the organiser's own description. Some things fit more than one, so we've put each where it sits best.
Santa & grottos
Little ones · book early
Grottos, breakfasts with Santa and the elves that come with them.
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Lights & trails
All ages · wrap up
Illuminated trails, lantern walks and the big switch-ons.
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Shows & pantos
Ages 3+ · oh yes it is
Pantomimes, festive theatre, carols and Christmas cinema.
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If you only book three things
One per venue, soonest first. Grottos and light trails sell out first.
🎅 SANTA & GROTTOSSanta's Christmas Grotto
The Dino Chase · 1-26 December · daily
Meet Santa in his grotto at Paultons Park with a free photo and plush toy for children, on selected dates.
See listingDetails
✨ LIGHTS & TRAILSWindsor Illuminated
HORTON'S STEAM FAIR · 1 Nov - 26 Dec · daily
Vintage fairground rides light up Windsor Great Park as part of the Windsor Illuminated Christmas trail.
See listingDetails
🎭 SHOWS & PANTOSChristmas Panto
Chessington World of Adventures Resort · 21 Nov - 24 Dec · daily
A festive panto on the Mane Stage at Chessington World of Adventures, included with your theme park ticket.
from £24Details
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS · 21 DEC - 1 JAN
A plan for every day of the Christmas holidays
- Mon215 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Tue225 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Wed235 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Thu245 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Fri254 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Sat264 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Sun270 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Mon280 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Tue290 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Wed300 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Thu310 on
Nothing listed yet.
- Fri10 on
Nothing listed yet.
EVERYTHING ON
10 things on for Christmas 2026
Lights & trails · 3
1 Nov - 26 Dec · daily
Windsor Illuminated
HORTON'S STEAM FAIR · Arundel
Vintage fairground rides light up Windsor Great Park as part of the Windsor Illuminated Christmas trail.
13 Nov - 26 Dec · daily
Windsor Great Park Illuminated
The Savill Garden · Egham
A woodland light trail at The Savill Garden with illuminations, projections and flood-lit fountain shows.
Sat 28 November
Christmas Carol Concert & Lights Switch On
Woodford Park · Reading
Community carol concert and Christmas lights switch on at Woodford Park, Woodley.
Shows & pantos · 2
- from £24
21 Nov - 24 Dec · daily
Christmas Panto
Chessington World of Adventures Resort · Chessington
A festive panto on the Mane Stage at Chessington World of Adventures, included with your theme park ticket.
Fri 18 December
The Sing-along-a-Nick Christmas Show
The Flowing Spring · Reading
Festive singalong show with the Sing-along-a-Nick trio in the Acoustic Lounge, Friday 18 December.
Everything else · 4
1 Nov - 26 Dec · daily
Hever Castle Vintage Fairground
HORTON'S STEAM FAIR · Arundel
Festive vintage fairground at Hever Castle, Kent, with Gallopers, a Big Wheel and more after dark.
- Free
Wed 11 November · 10:45
Armistice Day
Woodford Park · Reading
Community remembrance ceremony at the War Memorial in Woodford Park, with a two-minute silence and wreath laying.
28 Nov - 13 Dec · daily
Children's wreath making workshop
The Savill Garden · Egham
A 90-minute workshop at The Savill Garden where children make their own Christmas wreath to take home.
- Free
Sat 5 December · 18:00
Bluesy Kind of Christmas
The Flowing Spring · Reading
Christmas-themed blues gig with special guests, mulled wine and mince pies at The Flowing Spring.
PLAN A DIFFERENT DAY
What's on, when you need it
Everything open and on in Reading today, with times and prices.
TOP PICKOrdinary People, Extraordinary Heritage · free- Fri7 things · Windsor Carriages
- Sat10 things · Horse and Carriage rides with Ascot Carriages
- Sun10 things · Classic Cars & Bikes Meet