Christmas in Northamptonshire promises magical moments and festive cheer across the county!
From twinkling light trails and Christmas markets to cosy winter menus and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're gliding across an ice rink, sipping mulled wine under fairy lights, or discovering local gifts and treats, Northamptonshire is the place to celebrate the season in style. Let the countdown to Christmas begin!
Northampton Market Square on Ice
Book your slot on the fantastic ice rink located on Northampton Market Square from 4 December 2025 until 4 January 2026.
Shop local for gifts
Read our blog to find just a few of the fantastic local businesses you can support this festive season by shopping local for your Christmas gifts!UNMISSABLE FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Carols on the Square
Saturday 13 December, 2pm-6pm
Santa's Grotto - Grosvenor Centre
Weekends from 22 November
Festive Family Fun Day
Sunday 21 December, 12pm-4pm
Festive menus not to miss...
Uncover just a few of the fantastic eateries in the county offering up special festive menus for you to enjoy!
A dog-friendly Christmas
Hear from Nellie the Shihpoo about her favourite dog-friendly Christmas activities around Northamptonshire
Festive days out by bus
Whether it’s festive shopping sprees, catching the panto, or simply discovering more of your local area, it’s all just a bus ride away!
IT'S PANTOMIME SEASON! (OH YES IT IS...)
This Christmas there is a spectacular season of festive productions brought to you by the fantastic theatres of Northamptonshire. Click each venue below for full details.
win this
festive season!Head over to our social media channels to WIN BIG this festive season!
For the first 12 days of December, we will be opening a festive door over at Discover Northamptonshire to unveil fantastic prizes from local businesses that YOU could win...
Expect prizes ranging from spa sessions to family days out.
All you have to do is follow the simple steps on each post and you're in the draw!
Full terms and conditions can be found by clicking here. Good luck!
Buying raffle tickets will bring joy to patients in hospital this Christmas.
Thanks to sponsors EquiTech, you'll be in the running to win these elf-tastic prizes...
- 1st Prize: £2,500 cash prize
- 2nd Prize: £1,000 cash prize
- 3rd Prize: 7-night luxury self-catering holiday accommodation (donated by RCI) AND £250 cash spending money
- Runner-Up Prizes: 5 x £50 NEXT vouchers
Each ticket purchased helps Northamptonshire Health Charity provide festive goodies and a special Christmas experience for all patients. Click here to buy your tickets.
Christmas Events
