What’s in Coventry for Christmas?
If you're looking for something to do and have some hours to kill, here's a guide for what's going on in the Coventry & Warwickshire area for Christmas-themed events. From meeting Santa to festive festivals, this is the one stop for all that's happening!
Festival of Christmas - 22nd Nov
The Coventry City Council-run festival is back this year! Starting from 3 pm, it'll be visiting the University Square, Cathedral Ruins, Upper Precinct, Broadgate, Smithford Way, Market Way and Hertford Street until 8 pm with a wide variety of shows, performances and displays. (free)
Festival of Christmas - 2024
Big Wheel & Christmas Market - 22nd Nov
The Big Wheel returns and opens its cabin doors once again this year! Coming with the Festival of Christmas, the Big Wheel and Christmas Market will be up and open for business, selling festive treats, cheeses and more! (from £6)
Big Wheel - 2024
Coombe Abbey Park Luminate Light Trail - 29th Nov - 31st Dec
Watch a mile-long stretch of lights come alive at Coombe Abbey Park, an atmospheric garden environment filled with dazzling lights and beautiful views. (from £19)
St. Mary's Guildhall - 27th Nov - 23rd Dec
St. Mary's Guildhall is offering a wider variety of events during this period, from Tudor & Christmas Traditions Guided Tours to a Die Hard themed Murder Mystery. It's worth taking a look at the variety of events hosted by this place (link here) (price dependent)
Visit Santa: Vintage Sleigh Ride Experience - 29th Nov - 23rd Dec
Hosted by the Coventry Transport Museum every year, the sleigh ride has returned! Hop on a sleigh pulled by two trusty reindeer who take you to Lapland and Santa’s Grotto! (from £16 per ticket)
Dick Whittington on Ice and more! - 2nd Dec
Go to Planet Ice to see several enchanting performances on the ice, as professional skaters move in ways you could have never imagined! (from £10.50 per ticket)
HMV Empire: Martin Kemp’s Xmas Special – 12th Dec
With his "Back to the 80's" special coming to Coventry, if you love music, this is the event for you! (£30.48 per ticket)
So with all these events already announced and more to come, there’s plenty to do for the Christmas season! So have fun, stay safe and enjoy yourself!
Written by Joseph Banks