From last-chance Santa steam trains and story shows to Boxing-Week days out, here’s your easy planner with things to do for families on the Christmas week 2025 in Surrey. 🌟
🌟 Weekend Highlights (Sat 27 – Sun 28 Dec)
Christmas at LEGOLAND, Windsor
📅 Sat 27 & Sun 28 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–17:00 (closed 24–26 Dec)
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Kingston Christmas Market (final weekend)
📅 Sat 27 – Sun 28 Dec | ⏰ Sun–Wed 10:00–18:00; Thu–Sat to 20:00
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Christmas at Kew – Quiet Access
📅 Sat 27 Dec | ⏰ 16:00
👉 Quiet sessions
Glow & Trails for cosy evenings
- RHS Glow, Wisley — beautiful light trail, to 4 Jan
👉 Info - Windsor Great Park Illuminated — to 3 Jan
👉 More info - Illuminate at Guildford Cathedral — to 4 Jan
👉 Details - Watercress Line – Steam Illuminations — to 4 Jan
👉 Book - The Nutcracker Trail – Winkworth Arboretum — to 5 Jan
👉 Event page - Priory Farm – Christmas Trail (Discovery Land) — to 5 Jan
👉 Trail info
🎬 Last-chance & One-day picks (Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec)
The Brick People – Festive LEGO Build @ Denbies
📅 Mon 22 Dec | ⏰ 10:00–16:00 | Dorking | Ages 3+
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Santa Cruises – Basingstoke Canal (last dates)
📅 Mon 22 – Tue 23 Dec | ⏰ Times vary
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Father Christmas Grotto – Ottershaw Christmas Tree Farm (final day)
📅 Mon 22 Dec | ⏰ 12:00–19:30
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The Snowsmith – Farnham Maltings (family theatre) (final shows this week)
📅 Mon 22 – Wed 24 Dec | ⏰ Times vary
👉 More info
Santa’s On His Sleigh – G Live Guildford (final pre-Christmas dates)
📅 Fri 19 – Wed 24 Dec | ⏰ Times vary
👉 Tickets
A Winter’s Tail – Norden Farm (Maidenhead)
📅 Tue 16 – Wed 24 Dec | ⏰ 10:00, 11:30 & 13:30
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Box-Ticking Grottos & Experiences wrapping up by Christmas Eve
- Meet Father Christmas – Garsons Esher — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Book - Father Christmas – Godstone Farm (SEND sessions available) — Fri 19 – Wed 24 Dec
👉 Info - A Magical Christmas – Bocketts Farm — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Plan visit - Christmas Adventure – Chobham Adventure Farm — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Details - Christmas Village – Chessington World of Adventure — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Event - The Magic of Christmas & VR Sleigh Ride – Chessington GC — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Info · VR slots - Wundrful World of Christmas (London) — to Wed 24 Dec
👉 Event info - Breakfast with Santa – Weybridge Garden Centre (Addlestone) — to Wed 24 Dec
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🎄 Ongoing this week
- Kingston Christmas Market — 13 Nov–28 Dec
- Windsor Great Park Illuminated — 14 Nov–3 Jan
- Illuminate at Guildford Cathedral — 15 Nov–4 Jan
- Christmas at Watts Gallery — 15 Nov–31 Dec
- RHS Glow 2025 – Wisley — 21 Nov–4 Jan
- Watercress Line – Steam Illuminations — 28 Nov–4 Jan
- Christmas Trail – Discovery Land (Priory Farm) — 29 Nov–5 Jan
- Santa’s Secret Village – Hobbledown Epsom — 17–24 Dec
- The Nutcracker – Winkworth Arboretum — 29 Nov–5 Jan
🌟 Final thoughts – Christmas week 2025 in Surrey
That’s a wrap for Christmas week 2025 in Surrey! 🎁 From twinkling light trails and last-chance Santa trains to cosy story shows and Boxing-Week adventures, there’s still so much festive fun to enjoy across the county. Whether you’re making the most of the final days before Christmas or planning a relaxing family outing after, these events are the perfect way to keep the
We’d love to see your festive adventures! Tag @funandplay.co.uk on Instagram or send us a message if you visit any of these events! 💫
❄️ FAQs – Christmas week 2025 in Surrey
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Do I need to pre-book?
Yes. Anything with timed entry (light trails, grottos, theatre, canal cruises, VR sleigh rides, LEGOLAND days) usually needs advance booking. Especially this week.
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What’s actually open after Christmas Day?
Plenty! Sat 27–Sun 28 Dec options include LEGOLAND’s Christmas, Kingston Christmas Market (final days), and evening light trails like RHS Glow, Windsor Great Park Illuminated, Illuminate Guildford, plus Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line. Always check the booking pages for exact availability.
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Which activities are great for toddlers/preschoolers right now?
Try A Winter’s Tail (Norden Farm) (2+), LEGOLAND Christmas (gentle rides & festive sets), and stroller-friendly light trails (Wisley, Guildford, Windsor).
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Any SEND-friendly options this week?
Yes, Christmas at Kew Quiet Access on Sat 27 Dec, 16:00 is designed for a calmer visit. Some venues list quieter slots; check each link for accessibility details.
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Are there free options?
Kingston Christmas Market is free to enter (shopping/food extra). Many town light displays and window trails are also free to wander.

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