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With a fantastic programme of special Christmas events – including free festive events – that all the family will enjoy, Windsor and the Royal Borough is the perfect place to celebrate the magic of the Christmas and New Year season.
Kings and queens have celebrated Christmas at Windsor Castle since the 12th century, and it was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who introduced many of the Christmas traditions that we know today, like indoor decorated trees. While enjoying the festive season at the Castle, they were often seen ice skating and enjoying winter sleigh rides in the Castle grounds.
Fast forward to today’s Royal Borough and you’ll still find festive favourites that include a show-stopping 20-foot-high Christmas tree in Windsor Castle’s State Apartments, the annual Windsor ice rink and horse-drawn carriage rides through a wintry Windsor Great Park!
We very much hope that Windsor and the Royal Borough will be the place where you will want to spend Christmas and New Year with your loved ones, whether you live locally or are planning a winter visit or short break. Share your Royal Borough festive pictures with us using #MyFestiveRoyalBorough.
Our Christmas Brochure is here! Turn the pages of our Christmas eBrochure and choose from some fabulous things to do, or download the Christmas Brochure PDF; it’s your official guide to events and activities taking place in the Royal Borough this festive season.
Coworth Park, Ascot
Why not spend Christmas or New Year with us? Our hotels have some great Christmas holiday package ideas with all the ingredients you need for a sensational seasonal stay. Let others attend to the finer details while you relax and get into the festive spirit. Take a look at our special offers for more information or check out our accommodation pages for all the options.
Check out the latest special offers from our accommodation providers, attractions and restaurants with ideas and inspiration for Christmas and New Year in the Windsor area. Discover festive parties, holiday packages, seasonal lunches, afternoon teas and dinners galore.
Our seasonal what's on events programme gets going in November as the countdown to Christmas begins when the lights are switched on in Windsor, Eton and Maidenhead.
Christmas dining at The Savill Garden Kitchen
The Royal Borough is full of wonderful restaurants, cosy pubs and tasty eateries, perfect for that Christmas celebration with family and friends! Read about our great festive eating and drinking special offers – including festive parties, and breakfasts with Santa – at our hotels and restaurants.
Check out what our local food and drink producers can offer you this Christmas, whether you are looking for inspired gifts for friends and family, or planning to stock up on some fabulous products made by our dedicated artisans.
Discover Christmas shopping heaven in the Royal Borough: you are bound to track down the perfect present for even the most difficult person to buy for on your Christmas list. We have top high street names as well as some fantastic independent shops and Christmas markets; no wonder shopping is one of the top reasons for visiting us!
For something a bit different get down to Norden Farm's Festive Night Market, check out the unique gifts created by the ‘coopers’ at Craft Coop at Windsor and Maidenhead or head to The Savill Garden shop for beautiful homeware, toiletries and children's gifts from artisan suppliers.
Great Fosters Afternoon Tea
What do you get the person who has everything? Choose a voucher for a gift or experience such as a luxurious spa treatment, an indulgent afternoon tea, an escape room experience or a day at the races!
Windsor Great Park Christmas Tree Shop
Windsor Castle’s Christmas trees come from Windsor Great Park. Visit Windsor Great Park Christmas tree shop and pick up a beautiful tree for your own home; all their trees are grown in the UK with the majority of them grown on the Windsor Estate.
We have festive events for everyone in Windsor and the Royal Borough. Discover free town centre events including our Christmas light switch-ons in Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead; free family trails; and Carols on Castle Hill. A public gathering around the Christmas tree on Castle Hill dates back to 1949 when King George VI first had a tree installed as a gift to the town.
Scroll down to see our regularly-updated list of what's on this Christmas.
Theatre Royal Pantomime
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to see a live show. Choose from traditional pantomimes such as Cinderella at the Theatre Royal or family theatre such as The Comet at Norden Farm. Check out our regularly-updated list of entertainment for what's on this Christmas including concerts, music, ballet and live event cinema.
Many of our attractions will be getting into the festive spirit including Christmas horse-drawn carriage rides with Ascot Carriages and Santa Cruises with Windsor & Maidenhead Boat Company, perfect for a get together with friends and family.
Join the folk at The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort to make memories that will last a lifetime as they celebrate the most special time of the year with Legoland at Christmas. See the park transform into a winter wonderland, complete with twinkling lights, snow dusted trees, and of course a sprinkling of Lego magic!
Christmas tree in St George's Hall, Windsor Castle. © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
Experience Windsor Castle at Christmas, decked with twinkling lights, garlands and shimmering Christmas trees to celebrate the festive season. The highlight will be the magnificent 20-foot Nordmann fir tree in St George’s Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park.
‘Tis the season for high-quality Jumps racing and festive fun at Ascot’s final race meeting of the year, the Howden Christmas Racing Weekend. Friday is the perfect day to enjoy thrilling racing, festive food and winter cocktails. While on Saturday, a top-quality card features the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle, one of Britain’s most prestigious long-distance hurdle races. Off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages. The traditional fairground rides and candle-lit carol singing with the Ascot Brass Band remain firmly part of the entertainment, and Father Christmas and his reindeer will be in attendance.
Jumps racing returns to Royal Windsor Racecourse this December. Gather friends and family for a pre-Christmas get together. Children go free and there’s plenty of family entertainment including an appearance from Santa and his elves!
Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns this winter with another magical trail, bringing the woodland to life with dazzling lights, breathtaking projections and floodlit fountain shows. With a generous sparkle of new installations and a sprinkling of favourites returning, this year’s Windsor Great Park Illuminated promises to be more magical than ever. Book tickets now via the Windsor online shop!
Organising a Christmas social? Let award-winning Escape in 60 bring tidings of great joy this Christmas, with escape room entertainment for everyone. Whether you are looking to book a social for your work colleagues, family, friends, teammates, scouting group or youth club, Escape in 60 has got Christmas wrapped up. Take advantage of their one child goes free offer (valid 15 December 2025 to 4 January 2026). They even have a highly interactive mobile escape room ‘Espionage’ that can come to a venue of your choice!
The Copper Horse, Windsor Great Park
If you love the outdoors then read all about our top festive pub walks in the Windsor area this Christmas and New Year. Our parks, gardens and open spaces are perfect for walking off the seasonal excess! The Christmas holidays are a lovely time to get outside for fresh air and exercise with friends and family. Explore Windsor Great Park, National Trust gems – such as Cookham, Runnymede and Cliveden – as well as stretches of the beautiful River Thames Path.
Then sign up for the VisitWindsor enewsletter! We'll keep you updated on things to see and do in the local area by emailing you about eight times a year; you can unsubscribe at any time!
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Maidenhead
This festive season, treat the whole family to a truly magical festive experience at Stubbings Café with our special Breakfast with Father Christmas events. On selected dates, Santa himself will be taking a short break from his busy schedule at the…
Windsor
The perfect way to start the festive season, bring your friends, family or colleagues and take on 5km… Run, walk, jog or dance it; your dash, your way! Put on your Santa suits and join us on Sunday 30th November to help raise funds for Alexander…
Maidenhead
This December, Waterside Quarter will be transformed into a winter wonderland for Christmas at the Quarter – a magical festive event for the whole family.
Maidenhead
Come and join us and this December in RBWM Libraries for a lot of fun events planned for everyone in the family. All the events are free and drop-ins so you don’t need to book.
Windsor
The Nutcracker is perfect for children of all ages whether this is their first trip to the theatre or they are regular visitors. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the magical land of sweets, meet King Rat and the beautiful…
Maidenhead
Norden Farm's popular Night Markets return this festive season. The perfect opportunity to browse for unique presents as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wares. Enjoy all your favourite festive snacks and beverages together with…
Maidenhead
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with a morning of Christmas creativity and calm at Stubbings, as Annie from Time to Blossom returns to host her much-loved Christmas wreath-making workshop.
Windsor
Head along for a day filled with holiday cheer! Meet Mr and Mrs Claus, explore our festive market stalls, and indulge in delicious seasonal food and drinks. Resident DJs will be spinning festive tunes, and don’t miss out on the famous raffle and…
Marlow on Thames
This December, celebrate the festive season in style with a Jazzy Christmas at Danesfield, a sparkling evening of live music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Rebecca Poole.
Maidenhead
Maidenhead's Christmas Lights Switch-On is the town's big festive kick-off! Get ready to light up your holiday season with a full day of festive fun and all-day live music in Maidenhead town centre!
Braywick Road, Maidenhead
It's Christmas Eve in the North Pole and the elves are making the final preparations to Santa’s sleigh before a crisis strikes! Will the children be able to help Santa save the day?
Windsor
Windsor will sparkle to life with its ever popular Christmas Lights switch-on taking place in front of the wonderful Windsor Castle.
Maidenhead
The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings. It really is the perfect way to start your festivities.
Windsor
Bringing you the unforgettable sound of Christmas at Windsor Castle, these popular concerts featuring the Choir of St George's Chapel are certain to fill you with festal cheer.
Maidenhead
Step into the magic of pantomime this December at Baylis Theatre, Braywick Leisure Centre, as we present Snow White – proudly supported by Marlow FM.
Maidenhead
When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can’t resist…
Windsor
Windsor Soundswell Choir is a mixed voice choir, singing a variety of music throughout the year. We welcome you and invite you to join the choir singing a selection of Christmas carols and to enjoy the choir singing Christmas songs with solo…
Maidenhead
The six-piece tribute band perform a spellbinding recreation of the stellar songbook of Fleetwood Mac.
Windsor
Come and join us and this December in RBWM Libraries for a lot of fun events planned for everyone in the family. All the events are free and drop-ins so you don’t need to book.
Windsor
The perfect time of year and the perfect location for this year’s shopping fair. Located in a luxurious floored and heated marquee linked to the grandstand with around 150 high-quality exhibitors of arts and craft, fashion and design, food and…
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