Christmas
Get Christmas ready in Welwyn Garden City!
Looking for festive inspiration this holiday season?
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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.​​
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Eat Local | Drink Local | Shop Local
Support Welwyn Garden City town centre this Christmas.
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Festive Food
Elevate your festive dining experience with
Christmas Menu- 2 courses £29.95
Available from 17th November – 24th December, filled with festive favourites with unique Mediterranean twists.
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Christmas Day - 2 courses £49.95
Bookings are now open for Christmas Day!
Tables are already filling fast, so secure your spot early.
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Christmas set menu and Christmas feasting menus now available. Including hot honey pigs in blankets, Christmas kebab and feasting boards.
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3 courses £42.00 or 4 courses £47.00.
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Get in touch 0207 3487139 or book here:
Panto at Campus West
Step into a world of magic, mischief and happily-ever-afters with this years enchanting pantomime!
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Follow Cinderella’s journey from rags to riches as she overcomes her wicked stepmother, with a little help from her Fairy Godmother and a pair of sparkling glass slippers.
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Will she make it to the ball in time to win the heart of Prince Charming?
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Packed with dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, Cinderella is a festive treat for the whole family!
Adult Panto
Sinderella: The Adults-Only Panto at Campus West
Get ready to experience panto like never before! This hilarious, cheeky, and totally unfiltered version of Cinderella is strictly 18+ only, and guaranteed to have you laughing all night long.
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Packed with naughty innuendos, outrageous characters, dazzling costumes, and a sprinkle of saucy magic, this is not your traditional fairytale.
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So leave the kids at home, grab your friends, and prepare for a night of wild fun, unexpected surprises, and pure panto madness at Campus West!
Santa's Grotto
Step into the magic of Christmas from 6th December at The Howard Centre.
Follow the twinkling woodland walkway, meet Santa in his sleigh, share your festive wishes, and take home a special gift
Professional photos and festive keepsakes will be available, the perfect way to remember your visit!
Don’t miss the brand-new Christmas experience everyone will be talking about this year!
Breakfast with Santa
Postino Lounge we will be holding their first breakfast with santa
On the following dates:
Sunday 7th December 9am-11am
Sunday 14th December 9am-11am
Sunday 21st December 9am-11am
Book your place and receive a little gift from Santa
postino@thelounges.co.uk
01707 328429
Festive Family Fun
We’re lighting up Welwyn Garden City once again with the Business-Funded Lights Trail, a dazzling display that’s FREE for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for the Christmas Lights Switch-On Event on Saturday 15th November at 6:00pm, when the magical trail will come to life for the festive season.
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The Christmas Bear
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Wilfred the Dog
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The Tunnel of Lights
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The Giant Bauble
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The Hot Air Balloon
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The Carousel
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Ski Bear
…and back for 2025, the adorable Penguin!
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The trail will sparkle throughout the town centre until 2nd January 2026, so gather your friends and family for some festive fun, magical photo ops, and heartwarming Christmas cheer.
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Location: Welwyn Garden City Town Centre
Lights On: Saturday 15th November, 6:00pm
Entry: FREE for everyone!
Late night Shopping
Experience Late Night Shopping at John Lewis Welwyn Garden City
Enjoy extended opening hours this festive season! John Lewis Welwyn Garden City will be open from 9am to 7pm on 15th–20th December and 22nd–23rd December.
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Christmas Eve 9-5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
27th December 9am - 7pm
Discover perfect Christmas gifts, seasonal inspiration, and expert service during our late-night shopping days.
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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!
