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

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...

Christmas Events in Cambridgeshire 2026

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...

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

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...

What's on in Cambridgeshire

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.

Family

November 2026
Christmas in Cambridge

November 13, 2026 @ 11:30 - January 3, 2027 @ 22:00

Parker's Piece Parker's Piece, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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 […]
St Ives Big Switch On and Market

November 14 @ 09:00 - 19:00

Market Hill Market Hill, Chatteris, Chatteris, United Kingdom

A giant market, funfair and the big Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm on Market Hill, running from 9am to 7pm. This date comes from an events aggregator rather than the […]
The BIG Switch On at Market Square

November 15 @ 12:00 - 17:30

Market Square Market Square, St Neots, St Neots, United Kingdom

Cambridge's main city centre lights switch-on, organised by Cambridge BID. Free stage entertainment from noon with local schools, dance groups and the ADC Theatre, crowd games, giveaways and Ruby Flames […]
Christmas at Anglesey Abbey

November 16 @ 10:00 - November 30 @ 16:00

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Lode, United Kingdom

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 […]
Christmas at Wimpole

November 20, 2026 @ 16:30 - January 3, 2027 @ 20:00

Wimpole Estate Arrington, Royston, Arrington, United Kingdom

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 […]
Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On

November 20 @ 17:00 - 19:30

Cathedral Square Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Peterborough City Council's switch-on in Cathedral Square, with entertainment from 5pm and the lights on at 7pm. St John's Church stays open until 9pm.
Queensgate Christmas Lights Switch-On

November 21 @ 11:30 - 16:30

Queensgate Shopping Centre Queensgate, Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom

The shopping centre's own switch-on, with activities from 11.30am and the lights on at 4pm.
CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella

November 25 @ 19:45 - December 5 @ 22:30

ADC Theatre Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

The annual student panto from Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club and the Footlights, running into December.
Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival

November 26, 2026 @ 09:00 - January 6, 2027 @ 16:00

Peterborough Cathedral Minster Precincts, Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Christmas trees decorated by community groups, charities and businesses fill the cathedral from 26 November to 6 January.
Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows

November 26 @ 10:00 - December 23 @ 18:00

Ferry Meadows Country Park Ham Lane, Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom

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.
Jack and the Beanstalk

November 27, 2026 @ 14:00 - January 3, 2027 @ 21:30

The Arts Theatre Cambridge 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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 […]
Cambridge Botanic Lights – Friday 27 November

November 27 @ 16:30 - 21:00

Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

An illuminated after-dark trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. November nights are 27, 28 and 29 November, then selected December dates up to 12 December. Tickets must be pre-booked through […]