Christmas16 November 2026 to 17 November 2026
Ludlow Christmas Fair
Ludlow Racecourse, Ludlow
A Christmas shopping fair at Ludlow Racecourse: Monday 16 November 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 17 November 9.30am to 3.30pm. £5 admission, free parking.
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Christmas18 November 2026
Shrewsbury Christmas Lights Switch On
The Square, Shrewsbury
The town council’s Christmas lights switch-on in The Square, from 4.30pm to 7pm with a countdown to the lights.
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Christmas19 November 2026
Oswestry Christmas Lights Switch On
Bailey Head, Oswestry
Oswestry’s Christmas lights evening at Bailey Head, from 4pm, with the lights going on at about 6.30pm.
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21
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Christmas21 November 2026
Market Drayton Festival of Lights
Market Drayton town centre, Market Drayton
A full day of entertainment and live music in the town centre, with a Christmas market of over 50 stalls and food vendors.
Christmas21 November 2026 to 4 January 2027
Christmas at Blists Hill Victorian Town
Blists Hill Victorian Town, Telford
The Victorian town dressed for Christmas, open daily 9am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Pre-booking is required; tickets are released each Thursday, two weeks ahead.
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Christmas27 November 2026
Bridgnorth Christmas Lights Switch On
Bridgnorth town centre, Bridgnorth
Bridgnorth Town Council’s Christmas lights switch-on. Times have not been published yet; the council is on 01746 762231.
Christmas27 November 2026 to 23 December 2026
Follies Safari to Santa’s Grotto at Hawkstone
Hawkstone Park Follies, Hodnet
A 60 to 90 minute 4x4 ride through Hawkstone Park Follies to Santa’s hillside grotto. Priced per vehicle: from £149 for up to 6 people, from £185 for up to 8.
Christmas27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026
Ludlow Winter Festival
Ludlow town centre, Ludlow
Ludlow Town Council’s winter festival weekend, ending with the Castle Square Christmas market on Sunday 29 November.
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Christmas28 November 2026
Newport Christmas Lights Switch-on
Newport town centre, Newport
A day of festivities from 10am to 6pm: snowglobe at the Buttercross, funfair, Santa parade and Christmas market, with the lights on at 5pm and carols at St Nicholas Church at 5.30pm. Santa’s grotto at the Guildhall is pre-booked.
Christmas28 November 2026
Highley Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch-on
Highley, Highley
Highley’s Christmas fayre and lights switch-on, from 4pm.
Christmas28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Attingham for Christmas
Attingham Park, Shrewsbury
The National Trust mansion decorated for Christmas, with timed entry and a festive trail (£5). Normal admission applies for non-members; tickets are released in stages from 19 November. Closed Christmas Day.
Christmas28 November 2026 to 6 December 2026
The Santa Experience at Park Hall Farm
Park Hall Farm, Oswestry
Santa visits on 28 and 29 November and 5 and 6 December, 10am to 4pm, with a gift, a Christmas show and the whole farm park. Adults £14.95, children over 2 £21.95, under 2 £12.95.
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