Enjoy our selection of Christmas events this December…
Hang a Bauble on the Tree – Royston Parish Church, SG8 9LG
“Light-Up” on Saturday 29th November at 10.30am, then open throughout December – Hang a bauble on the tree in memory of a loved one on the Church’s magnificent Christmas Tree
Royston Christmas Craft Fair – Market Hill Rms, Royston SG8 9LB
Sunday 7th December, 10am-2pm
Royston Christmas Cave Tours – Royston Cave, SG8 7BZ
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December – 45 min tours at 11am, 11.50am, 12.40pm & 1.30pm
Guided tour of the cave by flickering light – For info/tickets: www.roystoncave.co.uk/events
Royston First Reindeer Trail – Royston Town Centre
Friday 12th December – Sunday 4th January
Find the 12 cuddly reindeer hidden in Royston shop windows to win a prize! – For more info: roystonfirst.com/reindeer
A Taste of Christmas – Bury Lane Farm Shop, SG8 6GT
Friday 5th December 12noon – 5pm
Meet suppliers, enjoy tastings and get into the festive spirit! For more info: www.burylane.co.uk/events
Blake Close Christmas Display – Blake Close, Royston SG8 5UX
Friday 5th December 6.30-7.30pm
Teddy Tombola and Children’s Tombola £1 a go win everytime! Raffle tickets 50p each or £2 a strip. All proceeds to Make Lunch.
West-End Wonderland – The Attic Theatre, Royston SG8 7BP
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th December, 7.30-9.30pm
A magical evening of festive music capturing the magic of the West End such as Les Misérables and Wicked, alongside classic Christmas favourites.
Tickets: £10–£15. For more info/tickets visit: https://bit.ly/TheAtticWhatsOn
Turn onto Christmas – Melbourn Community Hub, SG8 6DZ
Saturday 6th December, 4-6pm
Stalls, a bar, entertainment and culminating in turning on the Christmas lights! You may even see Santa. For more info: https://melbournhub.co.uk/events
Royston Town Band – will be performing carols throughout Royston in December:
Saturday 6th, 13th & 20th December, 10.30am-12.30pm: Angel Pavement
Sunday 7th December, 10.30am-12noon: Children’s Carol Concert at Tannery Drift First School – A relaxed atmosphere for kids to sing, dance and have fun with a visit from Santa and refreshments. £5 per child, Adults free.Unaccompanied Adults £5
Friday 19th December, Evening: Visiting the pubs of Royston
Saturday 20th December, 2-4pm: Christmas Concert at Royston Parish Church, a Festive Fun Sing-along carols, free Entry – Retiring collection
Tuesday 23rd 6.30-8pm & Wednesday 24th December, 10.30am – 12.30pm: Tesco Extra
Sleeping Beauty: Family Panto – The Attic Theatre, Royston SG8 7BP
Friday 12th – Wednesday 24th December, 7.30-8.30pm, matinees 2.30-3.30pm
A twist on the classic fairy tale, suitable for all ages. Tickets from £10: https://bit.ly/SleepingBeautyThePanto
Live Music: Tom Huttlestone – Jolly Postie, Royston SG8 5AY
Friday 12th December, 9-11pm
Book a bar table: 01763 248 734
An Evening of Christmas Music with Roysto Choral Society – Royston Parish Church, SG8 7BP
Saturday 13th December, 7.30pm
Tickets £18/£5. To book: roystonchoralsoc.org.uk
Royston Christmas Market – Market Hill, Royston, SG8
Saturday 13th December, 7.30am-2pm
Christmas trees and wreaths, toy stall, fruit and veg, butchers, fishmonger, bakery, gifts and much more! Music by Swampy John. Free cup cakes, mince pies, ginger-bread men and mulled wine courtesy of Royston First Enter the ‘free raffle’ with every purchase made on the market. Drawn at 12noon, prizes donated by the markets traders.
Mince Pie & Mingle (For Royston residents aged 60+) – Royston Town Hall
Sunday 14th December, 2-4pm
Join Royston Town Council for a Christmas themed quiz, with mince pies and refreshments.
To book your free place, please call 01763 245 484 or email admin@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk
Christmas Tractor Lights 2025 – Various Locations: Baldock, Letchworth & Hitchin
Sunday 21st December, 6-7.30pm
Over 100 decorated tractors in aid of Garden House Hospice Care. For info/timings: www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/event/farmers-on-christmas-lights-tour
Further afield this Christmas…
Letchworth Ice Skating – Letchworth Lido, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4UF
Daily until Sun 11th January, various times
For info/to book: https://everyoneactive-letchworthlido.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
Christmas in Cambridge
Parker’s Piece, Cambridge CB1 1NA Daily until Wed 31st December
Christmas Market, ice skating, Christmas tree maze, big wheel and alpine lodge. For info/tickets: www.christmasincambridge.co.uk
Christmas at Wimpole
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, SG8 0BW
Daily until Sat 3rd January
After-dark illuminated trail. For more info, pricing/bookings, visit www.mychristmastrails.co.uk/events/christmas-at-wimpole
Cambridge Botanic Lights
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, CB2 1JE
Until 23rd December 4.40-8pm
For info/tickets: botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-botanic-lights-2025
Christmas is in the Air
Grand Arcade, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ
Throughout December
Hot air balloons, sparkling lights and decorations. Walk-through book, Santa’s Sleigh Stop, post your letter to Santa in the talking letterbox.
For more info: grandarcade.co.uk/our-events
Mrs Claus Storytelling
Grand Arcade, Cambridge, CB2 3BJ
From Sat 6th December, various dates, 30 min sessions, 10am-4pm
Enchanting Christmas stories. Proceeds to Cambridge Carbon Footprint. Ages 2–10. Info/to book: www.grandarcade.co.uk/events/mrs-claus
Festive Christmas Carol Concert by Christ’s College Choir
Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF
Sun 7th December: 6pm & 8pm & Mon 8th December: 2pm & 4pm
For tickets/info: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/audley-end-christmas-carol-concert-7-8-dec-25
Cambridge Winter Beer Festival
Cambridge Corn Exchange, CB2 3QB
10th – 13th December (Wed 5-10.30pm, Thur & Fri 12-3pm & 5-10.30pm, Sat 12-10.30pm)
www.cambridgebeerfestival.com
