December 2025 - Where to Find Us
🎁 Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival
📅 Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
📍 Garstang Town Centre, Lancashire
The Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival is one of Lancashire’s most charming festive events. The town’s streets are filled with traditional market stalls, live music, and street entertainers, all adding to the nostalgic Victorian atmosphere. Visitors can browse gifts, enjoy local food and drink, and soak up the festive spirit as Garstang transforms into a winter wonderland for two magical evenings.
🎄 St Annes Christmas Markets
📅 Friday 5th – Sunday 7th December 2025
📍 Ashton Gardens, St Annes-on-Sea
The St Annes Christmas Markets bring festive cheer to the beautiful surroundings of Ashton Gardens. This popular event is packed with local traders, handmade gifts, and seasonal food and drink, creating a magical festive atmosphere by the coast. With live entertainment, twinkling lights, and plenty of Christmas spirit, it’s the perfect weekend to enjoy the run-up to Christmas with family and friends.
🍴 Taste Cumbria – Cockermouth
📅 Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th December 2025
📍 Cockermouth Town Centre, Cumbria
The Taste Cumbria Festival in Cockermouth is a true celebration of the region’s incredible food and drink scene. The town centre comes alive with artisan producers, local chefs, street food, and live entertainment, drawing visitors from across the North West. With a mix of delicious flavours, festive stalls, and community spirit, it’s one of the most popular food festivals in Cumbria and the perfect way to round off the year.
🎅 Penwortham Christmas Market
📅 Wednesday 10th December 2025
📍 Liverpool Road, Penwortham
The Penwortham Christmas Market fills Liverpool Road with festive fun, local stalls, and plenty of seasonal cheer. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic mix of artisan gifts, delicious street food, and live entertainment as the community comes together to celebrate the season. With twinkling lights, festive music, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a must-visit event for getting into the Christmas spirit in South Ribble.
🎄 Great Harwood Christmas Event
📅 Saturday 13th December 2025
📍 Great Harwood Town Centre, Lancashire
The Great Harwood Christmas Event brings festive magic to the town centre with a day full of markets, music, and community celebrations. Expect seasonal stalls, local food and drink, live entertainment, and plenty of Christmas sparkle. With a warm, friendly atmosphere and lots to see and do, it’s a wonderful festive day out for the whole family and a highlight of Great Harwood’s winter calendar.
🧺 Makers Market – Preston Flag Market
📅 Saturday 13th December 2025
📍 Preston Flag Market, Lancashire
The Makers Market returns to Preston’s historic Flag Market for a festive edition packed with local traders, handmade gifts, and seasonal treats. Visitors can browse stalls filled with artisan crafts, festive food, and unique finds while enjoying live entertainment in the heart of the city. It’s the perfect chance to shop local and pick up those last few Christmas gifts in a cheerful, community atmosphere.
🧺 Makers Market – Friargate, Preston
📅 Saturday 20th December 2025
📍 Friargate, Preston City Centre
The Makers Market brings festive spirit to Friargate with its final Preston event of the year. Expect a brilliant mix of local artisans, food producers, and craft makers offering unique Christmas gifts and treats. With festive music, warming food, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some last-minute shopping and celebrate the countdown to Christmas in the heart of Preston.