Christmas
Get Christmas ready in Welwyn Garden City!
Looking for festive inspiration this holiday season?
Welwyn Garden City town centre has everything you need to make Christmas magical, from cosy restaurants perfect for festive gatherings to exciting local events, family-friendly activities, and thoughtful gift ideas.
Discover our top tips and local highlights to help you plan the perfect Christmas in Welwyn Garden City.
Eat Local | Drink Local | Shop Local
Support Welwyn Garden City town centre this Christmas.
Christmas Lights Event
Saturday 21st November 2026
12noon - 6pm
A festive fun day in the heart of Welwyn Garden City town centre with:
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Fun Fair
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Walk About acts
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Entertainment
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Story Time With Santa
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Face Painting
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Xmas Food & Craft Market
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Photo Opportunities
And fun for the whole family.
Bought to you by the business of Welwyn Garden City town centre and organised by the WCB Time with additional funding support from our event partners Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and event Sponsors Costa Cofffee & New Medica
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Christmas Lights Trail
Welwyn Garden City town centre is set to sparkle with a FREE Christmas Lights Trail, featuring festive favourites including the Christmas Bear, Wilfred the Dog on the Box, the Tunnel of Lights and the giant Bauble. Grab a festive drink, bring your friends and family, and enjoy magical photo opportunities while exploring the trail.
Funded by WGC town centre businesses, with additional support from Costa Coffee, Crane & Staples, Newmedica, Ewart Price and North Star Day Nursery.
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Panto
Step into a world of magic, mischief and happily-ever-afters with this years enchanting pantomime!
Follow Dick Whittington as he travels to London in search of fortune, armed with nothing but his wits and the hope that the streets are paved with gold. With the help of his clever cat and a little bit of luck, can he rise from rags to riches?
Packed with dazzling costumes, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, Dick Whittington is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family!
Adult Panto
Get ready for a cheeky, laugh-out-loud twist on the classic fairy tale!
Bursting with cheeky innuendos, outrageous characters, and more sass than Dick can shake his… stick at, this is Dick Whittington as you’ve never seen it before.
Leave the kids at home and prepare for a night of wild fun and unexpected surprises!
Christmas at The Howard Centre
Pop up Santa's Grotto
Thursday 17th December | 3pm - 7pm
Village & Co Christmas Market
Sunday 17th December | 10am - 4pm
Village & Co Christmas Food Market
Saturday 21st December | 10am -4pm
Make Christmas magical with a trip to The Howard Centre! From Christmas cards and thoughtful gifts to stylish party outfits, beauty treats, fragrances and the latest tech, you’ll find plenty of festive inspiration under one roof.
And after all that Christmas shopping, why not treat yourself to a cheeky festive Nando’s?
Christmas Markets
WGC Food & Craft Market
Explore local products and produce at the WGC Food & Craft Christmas Market on Stonehills Square 10am - 4pm
Saturday 21st November
Saturday 28th November
Saturday 5th December
Saturday 12th December
Friday 18th December
Saturday 19th December
Sunday 20th December
Village & Co Indoor Market
The Howard Centre
Saturday 19th December.
Celebrate WGC Collection
Celebrate Welwyn Garden City – The Perfect Local Gift Collection
Looking for unique gift ideas?
Explore our Celebrate WGC collection, the ideal choice for anyone who loves Welwyn Garden City.
Every purchase supports the community, with all profits reinvested back into our wonderful town centre. Shop local, give back, and celebrate WGC!
