Find out what to see and do this year, as Christmas trees, decorations and twinkling lights pop up across the borough

New Christmas events are regularly added, so keep checking back to see what's new.

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Belvedere

Nuxley Village Christmas High Street Trail

Saturday 29 November, 11am to 2pm

Nuxley Road, Belvedere DA17 5JE 

Start the trail by picking up an entry form from Rudolph outside Rubylox (21 Nuxley Road). Find 12 gnomes in shop windows to win a free prize. 

Bexley

Bexley Country Market Christmas Fair

Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December, 9.30am to 12pm 
Freemantle Hall, Bexley Village, 51-75 Bexley High Street DA5 1AA

No entry fee. All ages welcome. Raffles and tombola in aid of Greenwich and Bexley Hospice. 

A Christmas Carol by Quantum Theatre

Sunday 14 December, 1.30pm and 3.30pm 

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ 

Adapted and directed by Michael Whitmore, Quantum Theatre’s delightful new production captures all the warmth and humanity, anguish and eerie portent of Dickens favourite classic. Tickets £10.50. 

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Christmas Craft Fair 2025

22 and 23 November, 10am to 4pm 

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ 

With stalls throughout the Historic House offering traditional crafts and contemporary gifts you’ll find something for everyone.

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Christmas Party Nights

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ 

Saturday 13 December, 6.30pm to 12am 

Celebrate in style in the Great Hall with a three-course festive dinner. Be entertained by our Soul & Motown DJ with a sprinkle of Christmas and dancing. £65 per adult (18+). Advance booking required. Full payment required upon booking. Email info@relish.co.uk or call 01322 221159.

Rock Choir at Christmas

Wednesday 17 December, 7pm to 9pm

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Get your toe tapping to the famous Rock Choir with some of their festive favourites from feel good, pop and chart music. (Doors open 6.30pm) £13 tickets. Book in advance.

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Bexleyheath

Santa’s Grotto at Danson House

Weekends in December, from Saturday 6 December

Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

Take a selfie with the Christmas tree in the lobby or full-size sleigh and then go through to the throne room to meet Santa and have your photo taken (no obligation to purchase). Your little one will enjoy an individual chat with Santa and will receive an age-appropriate wrapped present.

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Danson House Christmas Weekend

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December

Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

Christmas marketplace, live entertainment, twilight hour, bars and street food, Chestnuts Xmas Trail, choirs and carol singing, festive fun and games, bouncy castles and more.

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Christmas 2025 in Bexleyhealth

 

Christmas Switch On 2025 

Saturday 15 November, 10am to 5.30pm

Bexleyheath Broadway 

Get ready for a magical day of festive fun as we count down to the big Christmas lights switch-on. With live performances, show-stopping acts, and a bustling Christmas market with festive stalls; soak up the festive atmosphere and watch the high street come alive.  

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Santa’s Workshop Grotto

Open every day from until 24 December  

Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath

Enter through the magically lit, giant Christmas present and you’ll be greeted by an immersive, workshop scene. Next, you’ll meet Santa to have a chat and a photo and will receive an age-appropriate present. Walk-ins available but pre-booking is recommended.

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Crook Log Leisure Centre Christmas Market

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December, 8.30am to 5pm

Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4HH

Browse a variety of gifts and crafts from local traders offering everything from bespoke beauty products and jewellery to handmade crafts and home decor. Free tickets for visitors available at reception. 

The Salvation Army Christmas Carols

  • 6 December, 11am to 1pm
  • 13 December, 10.30am to 3.30pm
  • 20 December, 10.30am to 3.30pm


Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath

The band fills the mall (outside M&S) with festive favourites throughout the Christmas season. Come along, enjoy the music, soak up the Christmas spirit – and take a moment to support the incredible work of The Salvation Army. 

Children’s Christmas Carol Concert and Nativity

Sunday 14 December, 5.30pm

The Salvation Army, Lion Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8NR  

Children will sing favourite carols and bring the Nativity story to life with sweet, fun, and festive performances. 

Carols by Candlelight 

Wednesday 24 December, 6pm

The Salvation Army, Lion Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8NR

Traditional carols, warm candlelight, and a beautifully festive atmosphere, this special service is the perfect way to welcome Christmas. Coffee & mince pies from 5.30pm. 

Blackfen

Christmas Fayre

Saturday 29 November, 10am to 3pm

Blackfen Community Library, Blackfen High Street DA15 9LU

Create some lovely crafts or decorate a biscuit, get your face painted or a Christmas tattoo, browse market stalls and enjoy the rides and bouncy castles. Santa’s Grotto available – book online and then pay £1 on the day.

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Erith

Super Festive Saturday

Saturday 6 December, 11am to 7pm

The Exchange, Erith Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA

In the Elves Workshop families can make cards, bead jewellery, photo frames and keyrings. There will also be cookie/gingerbread decorating, festive-themed games and jigsaw puzzles.

Live steel pan festive music (12.30pm to 1.30pm). Explore the lantern trail in the evening and listen to chilled out autumn sounds by DJ Nick Davey. No booking required. 

Christmas Arts & Crafts Day

Monday 8 December, 12pm to 3pm

Family Hub, 105 West Street, Erith DA8 1AW

Join us for a jolly afternoon of pottery, stay & play fun, biscuit decorating, making your very own tree ornaments and more. Bring your sparkles, your creativity, and your festive cheer!

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Festive Plant Pot Painting

Saturday 20 December, 11am to 1pm

The Exchange, Erith Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA

Learn how to decorate your own terracotta plant pots and create unique designs. This workshop will cover the basics and introduce a variety of techniques. Please bring your own terracotta pot (pots also available to purchase).

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Christmas choir

Play Out for Christmas!

Saturday 20 December, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

The Exchange, Erith Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA 
Join for a drink, nibble, and a festive performance from the Theatre Box Choir, who will be singing some Christmas classics, both old and new.

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wreath

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

  • Saturday 29 November, 11am to 1pm
  • Thursday 4 December, 7pm to 9pm


The Exchange, Erith Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 1RA

Join the Beautiful Borders team for a two-hour session where you’ll learn how to make your own fresh, luxury door wreath using gorgeous natural foliage and berries. £38 per person.

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Sidcup

Sidcup Partners Christmas Extravaganza

Saturday 6 December, 10am to 4pm

Sidcup Storyteller, 106 Sidcup High Street DA14 6DS and Elm Parade

Meet Santa and Mrs Claus, simulator, Rotary Club and their sleigh, stalls and food, snow globe photo opportunity, Blizzard the penguin, arts and crafts and much more.

Santa Dash 2025

Saturday 13 December, 10am to 12pm

Merton Court Prep School 38 Knoll Road, Sidcup DA14 4QU

Get into the festive spirit and dash 2km. Hats for all, medals on completion. A winner prize and a visit from the man in red himself. 

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Thamesmead and Abbey Wood

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Lesnes Abbey Christmas Celebration 2025

Saturday 6 December, 11am to 4pm

Lesnes Abbey Woods, New Road, London SE2 0AX  
Fabulous festive Marketplace across two gardens with gifts, produce, community stalls, live entertainment, free Christmas make and do area, bauble decorating, Christmas Jumper competition, festive street food vendors, bars, roasted chestnuts, bouncy castles and games, indoor craft market and more.

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Lesnes Christmas Trail

Saturday 6 December, 11am to 4pm

Lesnes Abbey Woods, New Road, London SE2 0AX

Solve the trail and win a small prize. It is a great activity to do with the family and to get into the festive spirit.

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Friday 5 December, 12pm or 3.30pm

Lesnes Abbey Lodge, Lesnes Abbey Woods, New Road, London SE2 0AX 
Using natural materials weave and create a beautiful Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door or gift as an early Christmas present. 2.5 hour session. Please bring gardening gloves (Christmas Hats are optional). £32 per person. 

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Christmas fayre

Crossness-mas Frost Fayre

Sunday 14 December

The Old Works, Thames Water S.T.W. Bazalgette Way, London SE2 9AQ

Festive celebration of carols, crafts and history.  Expect carol singing in the Beam Engine House, Victorian Christmas feasts, a Punch & Judy show, and mulled cider and wine from Bexley Brewery.

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Welling

Welling Sparkle

Sunday 16 November, 11am to 4pm

Westwood Carpark, Welling DA16 3QS

Christmas market, live entertainment, music and choirs, meet and greet characters, pony rides, bouncy castles, festive food court, mulled wine and hot chocolate, free arts and crafts, a Rodeo Reindeer and have-a-go games. Hosted by Discover Welling with CC Events.

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