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What's on in Cambridgeshire

Santa's Grotto Guide: Where to See Santa in Cambridgeshire

Christmas Events in Cambridgeshire 2026

What's On in Cambridgeshire: The Events and Festivals Guide

Santa's Grotto Guide: Where to See Santa in Cambridgeshire

Christmas Events in Cambridgeshire 2026

What's On in Cambridgeshire: The Events and Festivals Guide

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Where to see Father Christmas across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in 2026. Steam train Santa Specials, farm and garden centre grottos and National Trust visits, with...

The Christmas events worth booking across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in 2026, including Wimpole's light trail, the Ely Cathedral fair and Santa trains on the Nene...

Fifteen annual events and festivals across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, in calendar order, with roughly when each one happens and the 2027 dates that organisers have...

Looking for things to do in Cambridgeshire? Our regularly updated What’s On guide brings together the best events across the county, from live music, theatre and food fairs to family days out, country shows and seasonal celebrations. Browse what’s coming up below and plan your next day or night out.

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7 events 30 7 events, 30 2026-11-13 Christmas in Cambridge Christmas in Cambridge November 13, 2026 @ 11:30 - January 3, 2027 @ 22:00 Christmas in Cambridge Parker's Piece becomes a Christmas village with an open-air ice rink, big wheel, curling lanes, Alpine lodge, Christmas market, funfair and Santa visits. Entry is free but some attractions must be booked and can sell out. Open from 11.30am weekdays and 10am weekends, until 10pm or 11pm. 2026-11-16 Christmas at Anglesey Abbey Christmas at Anglesey Abbey November 16 @ 10:00 - November 30 @ 16:00 Christmas at Anglesey Abbey From Monday 16 November the house at Anglesey Abbey is decorated for Christmas with a travel theme, alongside walks in the winter garden and the woodland play area. Normal admission applies, free for National Trust members. Father Christmas visits are on selected December dates and must be booked. 2026-11-20 Christmas at Wimpole Christmas at Wimpole November 20, 2026 @ 16:30 - January 3, 2027 @ 20:00 Christmas at Wimpole An after-dark illuminated trail through the Wimpole Estate with brand-new installations for 2026, food and drink stalls and a glimpse of Father Christmas. Timed entry from 4.30pm on selected evenings until 3 January, booked through Ticketek. Tickets do not include daytime admission. 2026-11-25 CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella November 25 @ 19:45 - December 5 @ 22:30 CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella The annual student panto from Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club and the Footlights, running into December. 2026-11-26 Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival November 26, 2026 @ 09:00 - January 6, 2027 @ 16:00 Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival Christmas trees decorated by community groups, charities and businesses fill the cathedral from 26 November to 6 January. 2026-11-26 Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows November 26 @ 10:00 - December 23 @ 18:00 Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows Festive event at Ferry Meadows on selected dates from 26 November to 23 December, listed by Peterborough City Council. Check Nene Park Trust for dates, times and booking. 2026-11-27 Jack and the Beanstalk Jack and the Beanstalk November 27, 2026 @ 14:00 - January 3, 2027 @ 21:30 Jack and the Beanstalk The Arts Theatre's own family pantomime, with Matt Crosby as Dame Trott and Ian McKellen providing the pre-recorded voice of the Giant. Tickets from £10. Relaxed, BSL, captioned and audio described performances are scheduled in December.