The most wonderful time of the year is on the way! At Christmas, there is always so much happening in Elmbridge, and we’re here to provide you with a handy guide.
Love Elmbridge events at Christmas
Due to high winds and rain some of these events have been impacted. Please find the update on the relevant Facebook pages
Christmas is always a truly magical time in Elmbridge; with a variety of events on offer for all the family, there is so much to see and do:
- Walton Festival of Light – 23 November 2024
This event is back again for another year! Walton Festival of Light 2024 will include a Christmas market, performances from local schools and community groups and the light procession leading to the ‘Town Tree’ switch on.
- Cobham One-derland – 23 November 2024
A full schedule of live music including some very special stars! Both on the main stage and dotted around the village.
Our headline act is Jenna Lee James, who starred as Elsa in the West End's 'Frozen' musical.
Santa's Grotto like you've never seen before - the big man himself will be setting up in the coolest location on our high street.
The lights will be switched on at 5pm.
On Sunday 24 November, from 4pm join the fun for music, food and drink, Santa's grotto and lights switch on.
Thursday 28 November from 5pm join the fun for music, food and drink, kids activities and lights switch on.
Supporting your event
If you would like us to give your Christmas event a shout out on social media, please tag @elmbridgebc on Instagram.
Love Sustainable Elmbridge at Christmas
Our commitment to a Sustainable Elmbridge is stronger than ever at Christmas, and we always recommend planning for a sustainable Christmas where possible. This may involve choosing recyclable wrapping paper and cards, or shopping at eco-friendly refill stores or for second-hand items at charity shops. We also encourage our residents to shop local to embrace our small businesses and avoid driving long distances that can produce harmful emissions.
We suggest taking advantage of the below local Christmas markets:
- Cancelled due to severe weather: Cobham Market – 23 November
- Thames Ditton Farmers’ Market – 23 November 2024
- Walton-on-Thames Market – 7 December 2024
- Thames Ditton Farmers’ Market – 15 December 2024
- Cobham Market – 28 December 2024
Christmas lights switch on week commencing 25 November
We will begin the Christmas season with the switching on of the lights across Elmbridge high streets in East Molesey, West Molesey, Hersham, Walton, Oxshott, Weybridge, Oatlands and Esher. As sustainability is embedded within all we do, the Christmas lights are LED and are on set timers to only be on from 6am to 9am and then from dusk until midnight each day.