Welcome the festive season in Warwickshire! With Christmas markets and light switch-on events happening in towns and villages across Shakespeare’s England, there’s no shortage of festive cheer. Here’s your guide to the best festive events that Warwickshire has to offer.
2025 Christmas Lights Switch On Events in Warwickshire
Royal Leamington Spa
Date: Sunday 16th November 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with the switch-on at 5:30 PM
Location: The Parade, Leamington Spa
Event Website (CJS Events Warwickshire)
Stratford-upon-Avon
Date: Saturday 15th November 2025
Time: 10am – 7pm (More details to follow)
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Town Centre
Event Website (Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council)
Warwick
The Warwick Christmas Lights will be switched on on Thursday 27th November as part of the Victorian Evening in the town centre with festive stalls, rides and entertainment.
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, with the switch-on at 7:00 PM
Location: Warwick Town Centre
Event Website (CJS Events Warwickshire)
Kenilworth
Kenilworth has two Christmas light switch-on events. The High Street on Friday 28th November and Warwick Road on Sunday 30th November. Both events will include markets, entertainment, and food stalls.
Date: The High Street on Friday 28th November and Warwick Road on Sunday 30th November
Time: Friday 28th November - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (switch-on at 6:00 PM) and Sunday 30th November - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (switch on at 6:00PM)
Locations: Friday 28th November is on High Street, Kenilworth and Sunday 30th November is on Warwick Road, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QG
Event Websites: Kenilworth High Street and Warwick Road
Rugby Town Centre
Date: Details to be confirmed soon
Time: TBC
Location: Rugby Town Centre
Event Website
Alcester
Date: Sunday 23rd November
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
Shipston on Stour
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
2025 Christmas Markets in Warwickshire
Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market
Boasting 200 high-quality stalls, the markets remain some of the largest in the West Midlands, promising a truly special shopping experience.
Weekend 1
Saturday 29th November | 10.00 - 20.00
Sunday 30th November| 10.00 - 17.00
Weekend 2
Saturday 6th December | 10.00 - 20.00
Sunday 7th December | 10.00 - 17.00
Location: Bridge Street, Waterside & Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6AB
Warwick Victorian Evening
The town comes alive with an enchanting blend of old-world charm and festive cheer!
Thursday 27th November 2025
3pm - 9pm
Warwick Town Centre, Market Place, Warwick, CV34 4SA
Event Website
Leamington Spa Christmas Market
Leamington Christmas Markets are back from Sunday 2nd November
Dates: 2nd Nov, 16th Nov, 23rd Nov, 30th Nov, 7th Dec, 14th Dec, 21st Dec
Location: The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 4BT
Event website
Kenilworth Christmas Market
Alongside Kenilworth Town Council we are bringing festive cheer to Abbey End on Saturday 6th December 2025, 11am – 4pm!
Date: Saturday 6th December 2025, 10am - 4pm
Location: Kenilworth Town Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ
Event website
With so many markets and events, Warwickshire is always filled with festive magic! Why not extend your visit and enjoy a short festive break filled with Christmas shopping and some down time in Shakespeare's England? Browse accommodation in Shakespeare's England here.
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