Our Christmas Market and
Lights Switch-On
event will take place between 12 noon and 1800 on:
SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2025
With over 80 market stalls, children’s fairground rides, Father Christmas, a stage packed with local talent, fantastic street foods with the grand finale at 17:00 when the Christmas Lights get switched on by the fabulous cast of the Roses Theatre Pantomime!

JOIN IN ON THE FUN IN 2025

​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.

• Browse the array of over 80 Christmas stalls stocked with unique Christmas gifts & handmade crafts;
• Children’s fairground rides - Fun for the children
• ​Free on stage entertainment from local musicians and dancers
• Meet the cast from The Roses Theatre's Pantomime
• Watch the Christmas Lights magically switched on at 5pm ​

We thank our partners & sponsors that help to achieve this fabulous community event.

INFORMATION

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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, Barton Street and Church Street which is closed off to traffic between 0600-2100 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.