CHRISTMAS IN GODALMING & FARNCOMBE - 2025
JOIN US FOR THE NEW CHRISTMAS LIGHT PROCESSION- SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 4.30PM
GODALMING'S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL MARKET SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 10.00AM-4.30PM
Further Information
JOIN US…
Godalming Town Council is delighted to invite you to kick-start your festive season by taking part in our new Christmas Light Procession on Sunday, 23 November.
Meet at Crown Court at 4.30pm wearing your sparkliest Christmas jumpers and carrying your Christmas lanterns (no naked flames). The Mayor of Godalming will host a dedication service at the Memory Tree, Crown Court at 4.30pm. Bring your tags in memory of your loved ones to hang on the tree.
TAKE PART IN THE PROCESSION
Join with the Godalming Band, Rock Choir, Godalming Theatre Group Panto stars, Godalming School of Dance, Milford & Brook School of Dance and the Ice Prince and Princess to follow the Round Table’s illuminated Santa’s Sleigh. Watch the town’s Christmas lights illuminate as the procession makes it way from Crown Court to Church Street.
The Band and the Rock Choir will lead the Christmas singing in Church Street, after which residents are warmly invited to join in a short carol service in the Minster Church of St Peter & St Paul.
We are delighted to welcome Mark Carter from BBC Radio Surrey to help with the festivities
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL MARKET – SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER
Godalming Town Council invites you to visit Godalming and enjoy this year’s Christmas Festival Market on Saturday, 29 November from 10am to 4.30pm. Meet our special guest character and enjoy the FREE Santa’s Grotto (gift included).
Spend the day in one of the prettiest towns in Surrey where you’ll find lots of stalls for all your Christmas present ideas in the High Street and Church Street as well as traditional Christmas food. Buy a handcrafted gift, jewellery or decorations from a local producer and sample yummy foodie treats.
The festival is free to enter so browse around the town and soak up the festive atmosphere. Enjoy delicious artisan street food and drink as you also visit the superb range of independent shops who will be set to welcome you.
There will be music and entertainment all day long at The Pepperpot for our Christmas Festival Market which will include a myriad selection of stalls for you to purchase Christmas gifts.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Godalming. Enjoy the Day!
Timings are:
11.00 – 11.40am
12.00 – 12.40pm
1.00 – 1.40pm
2.00 – 2.30pm
2.00 – 3.30pm
Venue: 29 Church Street, Godalming
FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PEPPERPOT
Enjoy a programme of entertainment at The Pepperpot.
10.00 | Mayor's Welcome |
10.05 | The Wharf Nursery |
10.30 | Moss Lane Infant School Choir |
11.00 | Godalming Rock Choir led by Tom George |
12.00 | Music Kids led by Barbara Keen |
1.00 | Fleur De Lys led by Jenni Goddard |
2.00 | MbM Contemporary Gospel Choir led by Emily Bollon |
3.00 | Guildford and Godalming Jazz Choir led by Phoebe Gaydon |
FREE PARKING is provided at Godalming College with their kind permission (subject to availability).
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURES - LINK TO FOLLOW
Thanks to the marshals and volunteers for their help on the day, the artistes, performers, Godalming Theatre Group and a huge thanks to Surrey & Hants Property Agents for their support to the Mayor’s and other local charities.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the programme and events throughout the day. All timings are approximate and subject to change.
SANTA’S GROTTO
Visit Santa in the Godalming Museum Garden (from 10am – 4pm), accessible via the rear entrance off South Street Car Park where as well as meeting Santa, you will be able to write a Christmas Wish Letter and post it in the Post Box which will be mailed to Reindeer Land.
Thanks to The Caudle Trust and Priory Antiques for supporting Santa’s Grotto.
Please note last entry to Santa’s Grotto will be at 3.30pm.
FARNCOMBE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS’ SWITCH-ON – FRIDAY, 5 DECEMBER
Farncombe Christmas Lights Switch-on will take place at the Farncombe Day Centre. Fun starts at 4.30pm, lights on at 5.00pm. Entertainment, refreshments and the Round Table’s Santa and his sleigh will be visiting.
FARNCOMBE CHRISTMAS MARKET – SATURDAY, 6 DECEMBER
The Farncombe Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, 6 December at the Farncombe Station Car Park from 10.00am to 2.30pm.
Browse stalls selling Christmas gifts, crafts, produce, local honey’s, gins and rums, candles, baked goods, sweet treats and jewellery.
Godalming Band will be playing some festive tunes and Ritual Café will be serving up their renowned Smash burgers.
STALLHOLDERS’ INFORMATION
If you would like to be a stallholder at this year’s Christmas Festival please go to the Stallholders’ Information Page.