Are you looking for some festive family fun? There are so many Christmas events taking place in the area this year! You can get your Christmas shopping done at one of the many markets, take the children to a pantomime or get creative at a Christmas crafting event. View a round-up of events below.

Please use this list as a guide only, click on the title of an event to be taken to a link where you can find more details.

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View our guide to local Santa’s Grottos here.

Please check that all details are correct and up-to-date before going along to an event that is listed below. Changes and cancellations happen. West Berkshire Family Life cannot be held responsible for any loss or embarrassment caused by failure to check for accurate details. Many events will require advance booking.

The Watermill Theatre Christmas Fair – Friday 11 November 10am-2.30pm.

Green Christmas Market at The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys – 12 & 26 November, 10 December.

Rapunzel at The Watermill Theatre – 18 November – 1 January.

Made in Mortimer Christmas Shopping Evening – Friday 18 November 5pm-8pm.

Christmas Market at the Five Bells, Wickham – Friday 18 November from 6pm.

Colline’s Kitchen Christmas Lights Switch On Event – Saturday 19 November from 9am – face painting, cocktail bar and music. Colline’s Kitchen is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and offers a 10% discount to card holders, find out more and sign up for your free membership card here.

Late Night Shopping Event at Artisans Handmade, Newbury – Saturday 19 November 9.30am-8pm.

Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch on Festival – Saturday 19 November 10am-6pm.

Draw Your Own Christmas Family Sweatshirts at The Base, Greenham – Saturday 19 November 10am-12pm. 

Artisan Christmas Fair Weekends at City Arts, Newbury – 19, 20, 26 & 27 November 10am-4pm.

Christmas Market at The Corn Exchange, Newbury – Saturday 19  November 10am-4pm.

Christmas at Basildon Park: A Winter Ball – 19 November-6 January.

Time is Ticking Children’s Trail at Basildon Park – 19 November-5 January.

Sustainable Living Christmas Market at Thatcham Catholic Hall – Saturday 19 November 10am-12.30pm.

Yattendon Winter Market – Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 10am-4pm.

Ashmore Green WI Craft Fair at Acland Memorial Hall, Cold Ash – Saturday 19 November 10am-3pm.

Parkway Newbury’s Santa’s Grotto – 19 November, 10 & 11 December and 17-23 December 11am-4pm.

Jolly Gingerbread at IKEA, Reading – 19 & 26 November, 3, 10 & 17 December 11am-5pm. Decorate your own festive biscuits, free drop-in event.

Chaddleworth & Shefford PTFA Winter Fete – Saturday 19 November 11am-3pm.

Christmas Market at Tesco Extra, Newbury – Saturday 19 November 12pm-7pm.

Candlelit Market at Hampstead Norreys Community Shop – Saturday 19 November 3pm-7pm.

Newbury Vegan Christmas Market – Sunday 20 November 10am-3pm.

Hungerford Royal British Legion Winter Craft Fair – Sunday 20 November 11am-4pm.

Christmas Market at Arlington Arts, Newbury (raising money for Coles Diner youth club) – Sunday 20 November 12pm-3pm.

Chance to Dance Christmas Market at Beansheaf Community Centre, Calcot – Sunday 20 November 12pm-4pm.

Christmas Craft Fair at Willink Leisure Centre – Sunday 20 November 12pm-4pm.

Festive Family Films at IKEA, Reading – 22-25 November 5.30pm-7.30pm. Free but you need to book.

Christmas Lights Switch On at The Swan, Thatcham – Thursday 24 November 6.30pm.

A Wild Christmas at Beale Park – 25 November-24 December.

Friends of Brightwalton Primary School Christmas Fair – Friday 25 November 3.15pm-6pm.

Pantomime: Jack & The Beanstalk at the Corn Exchange, Newbury – from 25 November until 31 December.

The Magical Christmas Adventure at 4 Kingdoms, near Newbury – 26 November-24 December.

Festive Clay Decoration Making at The Base, Greenham – Saturday 26 November 10am-12pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm. For ages 6-12.

Lantern Making Workshop at 101 Outdoors, Greenham – 26 & 27 November and 3 & 4 December from 10am.

Harriet House School Christmas Fair – Saturday 26 November 10am-2pm.

Woolton Hill Christmas Market – Saturday 26 November 10.30am.

Winter Wonderland at The Falcon, Theale – Saturday 26 November 12pm-4pm.

Father Christmas at Bucklebury Farm – 26 & 27 November, 2, 9 & 19 December. £10 per child. Booking required.

Newbury Artisan Market – Sunday 27 November 10am-4pm.

The Great Christmas Carnival at Newbury Racecourse – 27 November-30 December.

Winter Wonderland at The Castle Inn, Cold Ash – 27 November 12pm-5pm.

Santa Claus at IKEA, Reading – from 30 November.

Children’s Christmas Fun at Theale Library – 1-31 December 9am-5pm.

Children’s Christmas Fun at Pangbourne Library – 1-22 December 9.30am-12.30pm.

Get Ready for Christmas at Burghfield Library – 1-31 December 10am-5pm.

Christmas Crafternoons with Caz from Baby Massage Newbury in Greenham – Thursday 1 & Friday 2 December 10.30am-12pm & 1pm-2.30pm.

Christmas Market at New Threshers Barn, Thatcham – Thursday 1 December 4pm. 

Newbury Living Advent Calendar – 1-24 December.

Children’s Christmas Fun at Lambourn Library – 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 December (10am-5pm Fridays, 10am-12.30pm Saturdays).

Warming up for Christmas: Thatcham Christmas Lights Switch on – Friday 2 December from 5pm. 

Beenham School PTFA Christmas Fair – Friday 2 December 5pm-7pm.

Pangbourne at Christmas: Lights & Late Night Shopping – Friday 2 December 5pm-10.30pm.

1st Wash Common Scout Group Christmas Fayre – Friday 2 December 6pm-8.30pm.

Christmas Tasting Day at Cobbs at Hungerford – Saturday 3 December 10am-4pm.

Kendalls Castles Berkshire Inflatable Christmas Party at Cotswold Sports Centre, Tilehurst – Saturday 3 December 11am-4.30pm.

Christmas Bazaar at Bucklebury Primary School – Saturday 3 December 11am-1.30pm.

Francis Baily PTA’s Christmas Fair – Saturday 3 December 11.30am-3.30pm.

Breakfast with Santa at Thatcham Garden Centre – 3 & 4, 10 & 11 and 17-24 December.

Saddleback Farm Shop’s Christmas Fair – Saturday 3 December 9am-4pm.

Jane’s House Christmas Craft and Carols at Wash Common Community Centre – Saturday 3 December 10am.

Christmas Farmers’ Market at Bucklebury Farm Park – Saturday 3 December 10am-2pm.

Newbury Victorian Christmas Fayre – 3 & 4 December.

Alder Bridge Steiner-Waldorf School Advent Fayre – Saturday 3 December 12pm-3pm.

Christmas Wonderland at St Paul’s Catholic School, Tilehurst – Saturday 3 December 12pm-4pm.

Christmas Fair at Shaw House, Newbury – Sunday 4 December 11am-3pm. £2 admission, £1 for children.

Catering by Natalie Ellis Santa’s Grotto at Pit Hall Barn – 4 & 18 December from 10am.

St Bartholomew’s School Newbury Christmas Gift and Craft Fair – Sunday 4 December 11am-3pm.

Newbury Cats Protection Christmas Bazaar – Sunday 4th December 12pm-3pm.

Christmas with Santa and the Alpacas at Mortimer Alpacas – 4, 10, 19, 20 & 21 December.

Friends of Whitelands Park Primary School Christmas Fair – Thursday 8 December 4pm-6pm.

The Friends of Winchcombe School, Newbury Christmas Fair – Friday 9 December 3.15pm-5pm.

Christmas Fun for Children at Hungerford Library – Friday 9 December 3.30pm-6.30pm, Saturday 17 December 10.30am-12pm, Wednesday 21 December 10am-11.30am & Friday 23 December 9.30am-3pm.

Hungerford Victorian Extravaganza – Friday 9 December from 5pm. 

Breakfast with Santa at The Swan, Thatcham – 10, 11, 17, 18 & 24 December from 9am. £8 per child. Contact the pub to book.

Breakfast with Santa at The Two Watermills pub, Newbury – Saturday 10 & 17 December 9am-11am.

Children’s Christmas Printmaking at The Base, Greenham – Saturday 10 December 10am-12pm.

Brunch with Mrs Claus at The Castle Inn, Cold Ash – Saturday 10 December 10am-12pm.

Christmas Crafts at City Arts, Newbury – Saturday 10 December 10.30am-12.30pm.

The Rowbarge Christmas Market – Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 December 11am-5pm.

Christmas Market at The Swan, Thatcham – Saturday 10 December 11am.

Colour Blast Kids’ Christmas Paint Party at Colline’s Kitchen, Newbury – Saturday 10 December 11am.

Sassy Sensory Tots Christmas Special at Thatcham Catholic Hall – Saturday 10 December 11.30am.

Christmas Market at The Ibex Inn, Chaddleworth – Saturday 10 December 12pm-4pm.

Burghclere Miniature Railway Xmas Cracker Running Day – Saturday 10 December 12pm-3pm.

Falkland Primary School, Newbury Christmas Fair – Saturday 10 December 1pm-3pm.

Christmas Crafts for Children at Newbury Library – Saturday 10 December 2pm-3pm.

A Sunday with Father Christmas at Cobbs Play Barn, Hungerford – 11 December 9am-4.30pm. £14 per child and £10 per adult, includes food & drink, games, time to play and a gift. Adults also receive a hot drink and light meal.

Christmas Artisan Market at Renegade Brewery (formerly known as West Berkshire Brewery) – Sunday 11 December 10am-5pm.

Christmas Films at The Swan, Thatcham – Sunday 11 December from 12pm.

Festival of Light in Newbury – Sunday 11 December from 4.30pm.

Christmas Make & Take Day at the Central Family Hub, Thatcham – Monday 12 December 10am & 1pm.

The Muppets Christmas Carol at Renegade Brewery – Monday 12 December 4pm-6pm.

Santa Lucia at IKEA, Reading – Tuesday 13 December 6pm-8pm.

Brunch with Santa at the Berkshire Arms, Midgham – 17th & 23rd December

Meet Father Christmas at The Snugg at Snelsmore Common – 17th & 18th December 10am-3pm. £6 per child includes a gift and hot chocolate. Phone 07900694857 or visit the cafe to book.

Celebrate Christmas at Thatcham Library – Saturday 17 December 10am-12pm.

Christmas Chocolate Craft with Dream Berries at Ace Space, Newbury – Saturday 17 December from 11am.

Santa Boat Trips on the Rose of Hungerford – 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December.

Phonics with Robot Reg Christmas Special at Thatcham Parish Hall – Saturday 17 December from 1.30pm.

Yattendon Santa Dash – Sunday 18 December from 10am.

Flurry Snowman Create & Play at Cobbs Play Barn, Hungerford – Monday 19-Friday 23 December 10am-12pm.

Christmas Film Night at The Swan, Thatcham – Monday 19 December from 4pm.

Arthur Christmas at Renegade Brewery – Tuesday 20 December 4pm-6pm.

Supper with Santa at IKEA, Reading – Tuesday 20 December 4pm-6pm & 6pm-8pm.

Breakfast with Santa at IKEA, Reading – Wednesday 21 December 9.30am-11am.

Messy Museum Morning: Deck the Halls! at West Berkshire Museum – Wednesday 21 December from 10am.

Movie in the Hall at Shaw House, Newbury: Arthur Christmas – Thursday 22 December 10am. £5 per child, £2 per adult. 

Challow Hurdle Day at Newbury Racecourse – Saturday 31 December from 10.15am.

Not Quite West Berkshire (but close enough!)

Reading Winter Wonderland – 12 November-2 January. (For those of you close to Reading, this is a great ‘What’s On’ website with lots of Christmas events: https://whatsonreading.com/christmas-in-reading)

Santa’s Grotto at Millets Farm – 12 November-24 December.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace – 18 November-2 January.

Christmas Experience at Roves Farm – from 26 November until 23 December.

Christmas at Finkley Down Farm – 3-24 December.

Folksy Theatre: A Christmas Carol at Millets Farm – 29-30 December.

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