CHRISTMAS 2024 IS HERE!

For now here’s a teaser of what’s to come. Make sure to follow @visitfelixstowe to be the first to know more about what’s happening this year!

Christmas in Felixstowe 2024

More events can be found at our What’s On Page

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Felixstowe Christmas Weekend Markets and Musical Merriment at Great Eastern Square

Event has been postponed to 14th and 15th December due to weather.
Throughout December, Felixstowe’s festive flavour continues with craft markets at Great Eastern Square on December 7th & 14th. 
Partnering with local craft queen, Mrs I Crafts, these markets showcase local artisans with a backdrop of local live festive music, and broadcasts by Freshgold Radio, making them perfect for finding unique gifts and soaking in the festive atmosphere. 
Follow Visit Felixstowe for timings.
NOW Saturday December 14th & 15th 10am – 4.00pm
 
Felixstowe Christmas Market

Winter Fun for All Ages: Opening of the Ice Rink, Great Eastern Square

Friday 20th Dec 11am- 7.00
On Friday December 20th, the town ramps up the excitement with the ever-popular opening of the free ice rink at Great Eastern Square. Visitors can glide across the ice while enjoying the arrival of the Santa Express at Felixstowe Station and Santa himself in his pop up grotto at Felixstowe Wellbeing Hub. 
Local musicians will be setting the Christmas atmosphere, along with Freshgold Radio. With a free children’s craft workshop by Paint to The People and Ocean Boulevard’s mini funfair, we’re looking forward to a fabulous and festive opening day of the ice rink. Weather permitting, the ice rink and funfair will remain open until the afternoon of December 23rd, promising endless festive fun.
Opening times:
 
Friday 20th Dec 11am – 7pm
Saturday 21st Dec 11am – 7pm
Sunday 22nd Dec 10am – 6pm
Monday 23rd Dec 11am – 6pm
 
Full programme to follow, look for announcements on Visit Felixstowe on Facebook and Instagram.

Santa’s Ride around Town 2024

Santa’s Ride around Town really is a community effort drawing on individuals, clubs and organisations in and around Felixstowe: too many to list.
And, over the last few years, Rotary and Save the Children have been joined by The Lions Club of Felixstowe to lead Santa and Rudolph around our ever-expanding town. After fifty years, still collecting for worthy causes and bringing Christmas cheer. Indeed, an essential part of Christmas in Felixstowe.
Santa and his faithful Rudolph will be out and about from Monday 25 November right up to Sunday 22 December. For the full schedule see the “What’s on” pages on the Visit Felixstowe website.
Santa’s Ride around Town 2024

Felixstowe Lions Club Christmas Light Up 2024

On the 30th November the Lions Club of Felixstowe are organising Christmas Light Up Day. Entertainment starts from 10 am with The Mayor switching the Lights on at 6 pm.

The Lions took over responsibility for the Felixstowe Town Lights in 1978. Every year since then they have been supported by The Town Council, businesses in the town and more recently by Felixstowe BID to maintain, repair, improve and erect the displays. Over the last couple of years there have been significant enhancements to the centrepiece tree itself and a new Seasonal Stage at Great Eastern Square.
Further improvements are being made this year – look out for more ‘trees’ made by local blacksmiths, mistletoe balls and well behaved angels.

There are a record number of stalls booked for the Light Up Day including the Lions BBQ stall and Santa’s Grotto. Look forward to seeing you there!

Felixstowe Lions Club Christmas Light Up 2024