There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate Christmas in Runnymede. Find out below about festive fairs, markets and events, and when your local Christmas lights will be switched on.
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Hosting a market, show, or putting up a community Christmas tree? Email assets@runnymede.gov.uk with details and we will add your event.
Addlestone
The light switch-on event will be held in Addlestone One
- Date: 5 December 2026
- Time: 2pm to 5pm
- Details: The Mayor will switch on the lights at 5pm and there will be live music, Christmas carols, street entertainment, festive food and drinks, and of course Santa will be there!
Chertsey
The light switch-on will be outside St Peter's Church
- Date: 4 December 2026
- Time: 8pm
Chertsey Christmas Goose Fair
- Date: 5 December 2026
- Time: 10am to 3pm
- Address: Guildford St Chertsey KT16 8AT
- Details: Christmas craft stalls, street food, music, free face painting and crafts, Father Christmas and snow!! Procession with Oatlands Park Pipe Band at 11am
Santa Run (In partnership with 1st Chertsey Scouts - Festive fun for the whole family!)
- Date: 6 December 2026
- Time: 10am to 12 noon
- Address: Abbeyfields, Colonel's Ln, Chertsey KT16 8RH
- Details: Ticket price includes Santa suit hire. £15 for adults, £12.50 for under 16s. Spectators and children under 5 go free.
Whitelodge centre - Get involved
Bridges Musical Theatre present 'Aladdin'
- Date: 8 December 2026 to 12 December 2026
- Address: Chertsey Hall, Chertsey
- Details: Bridges Musical Theatre
Egham
Egham Christmas Tree lights switch on
- Date: 4 December 2026
- Time: 6pm
- Address: Magna Square, Station Road N, Egham TW20 9FF (Outside Everyman Egham cinema)
New Haw
The broadway - Christmas Tree lights switch on and Christmas market
- Date: 21 November 2026
- Time: 3pm to 6pm
- Address: The Broadway, New Haw
- Details: It’s nearly time to get festive! Join us for a fantastic afternoon of Christmas shopping, family entertainment and, of course, our Christmas lights switch-on!
Christmas Market
Enjoy a festive afternoon at our Christmas Market, featuring around 30 stalls offering Christmas gifts, handmade crafts, jewellery, festive treats and more. It's a great opportunity to support local businesses and community groups while getting into the Christmas spirit.
Entertainment Schedule
- 3:00pm – Event starts! Including a visit from the Mayor of Runnymede
- 3:15pm – Magic show with Magic Mike
- 3:45pm – New Haw Community School Choir
- 4:10pm – Magic show with Magic Mike
- 4:45pm – Fullbrook Band & Choir
- 5:00pm – The Big Moment: Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Virginia water
Light switch on
- Date: 27 November 2026
- Time: 5pm to 6:30pm
- Details: Virginia Water Christmas Community Event
For more information about Christmas events across Surrey go to Christmas in Surrey 2026.
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