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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chatteris Christmas Lights Switch-On

November 28 @ 15:00 - 18:30

Market Hill Market Hill, Chatteris, Chatteris, United Kingdom

Chatteris has one of the best-known volunteer-run displays in the county. Traders and fairground rides from around 3pm, Santa switches on the lights at 4.30pm with a child from Cromwell […]
Cambridge Botanic Lights – Saturday 28 November

November 28 @ 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 […]
St Neots Christmas Light Switch On

November 29 @ 12:00 - 18:00

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

Free afternoon in the Market Square run by St Neots Town Council, with live music from local groups, festive stalls, a funfair, food and drink and a countdown to the […]
Cambridge Botanic Lights – Sunday 29 November

November 29 @ 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 […]