Our Christmas Market and Lights Switch On
event will take place between 12 noon-1900 on:
​
SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2021

THIS YEAR WILL SEE A FIRST AS WE TAKE OVER PARTS OF THE HIGH STREET, CHURCH STREET AND BARTON STREET WITH FAIR GROUND RIDES, A PERFORMANCE STAGE, VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND 100 CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS.

THE LIGHTS WILL BE SWITCHED ON BY 
FATHER CHRISTMAS AND FRIENDS AT 1700 AROUND THE CROSS

JOIN IN ON THE FUN IN 2021

Travel  into town, enjoy free parking, and soak up the festive atmosphere.  Enjoy Christmas shopping at your own pace ...  

You can always stay for the day and enjoy a delicious lunch or relaxing evening evening meal in one of Tewkesbury's eateries, pubs, coffee houses or restaurants.  

• Enjoy the farmers market where you can pick up locally sourced high quality produce; 
• Browse the array of over 80 Christmas stalls stocked with unique Christmas gifts & handmade crafts; 
• Traditional fair ground rides - Fun for the children
• Feed the hungry Reindeer - For all ages! 
• Admire the Birds - A falconry display to awe at
• Free on street entertainment from the Town training band and Ukulele orchestras; 
• Meet the cast from The Roses Theatre's Pantomime
• Watch the Christmas Lights magically switched on by Father Christmas at 5pm ​

DONATIONS & SPONSORS

​We are always grateful of the support of local businesses & individuals whether it's practical help or financial support. We have collection tins in many shops in the town, please give generously as we do not receive any central funding.

​- Donate via our Justgiving Page

HOW TO FIND US

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Tewkesbury is situated in the county of Gloucestershire and is conveniently located five minutes from Junction 9 of the M5. 
 
The main event takes place in the High Street which is closed off to traffic between 8am-8pm on the day of the event.  

Nearby convenient FREE parking can be found at Spring Gardens/Oldbury Road car parks. 
There are also other close FREE car parks at : Gloucester Road (suitable for coaches), Gander Lane and Howells Road.