Share the magic of Christmas in Horsham District

Marvel at magical displays

Our Christmas Magic Displays Competition is back. Vote for your favourite and you could win a festive treat to share with friends and family. Look out for the wonderful displays and special window stickers to spot participating shops!

Explore local festive markets

Our local festive markets are always bursting with extra seasonal charm. From handcrafted gifts to delicious local food and drink, there’s always something new to discover. Every purchase supports local traders and helps keep our high streets thriving.

Buy local, shop happy

Find details of local markets in Billingshurst, Henfield, Horsham, Pulborough, Steyning and Storrington on our website.

Museum pop up shop

The Museum Shop will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm between 2 and 23 December.  It is the perfect place to find gifts for history and art lovers, as well as the essential Christmas treat of Horsham gingerbread.  Visitors young (and not so young) will also have an opportunity to create a vintage-inspired letter to send to Father Christmas.

Festive Fridays

Don’t miss our extra special festive Friday Late on 18 December with Beato Burrito Mariachi Band returning with unmissable festive spice for another year along with our fantastic food and drink stalls.

Even more Christmas music

Bands and Christmas choirs will perform on the Carfax Bandstand every Saturday from 11am to 1pm, starting on 21 November.
There will also be more Sussex Sounds performances throughout Horsham Town Centre showcasing our talented line-up of local musicians.

Your Horsham Christmas Launch Party

We’re also proud to support the Your Horsham Christmas Launch Party on 20 November, helping to kick-start the festive season with entertainment and activities in Horsham town centre.

A season of shows and screenings

Make the most of the festive season with a visit to The Capitol, where you can experience the refurbished theatre and cinema screens for yourself (read more on that on pages 16 and 17). Take your seat in the Theatre for the spectacular pantomime Dick Whittington (including a relaxed performance) or step into the Studio for the heartwarming family adventure of Twas the Night Before Christmas (also with a relaxed performance) or an atmospheric adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Great Expectations. Alongside these, enjoy a sparkling selection of festive films and new releases, the perfect way to share the magic of Christmas with friends and family.

A District full of cheer

Whether you’re shopping, watching a show, exploring or enjoying a festive evening out, Horsham District offers a safe, welcoming, and joyful place to celebrate the season.  Our retailers, markets and events bring people together, support local jobs and encourage residents and visitors to spend time in our towns and villages.

Plan your festive season:

Find links to our festive markets and events at: www.horsham.gov.uk/christmas.

Keep Active over the Christmas holidays

Enjoy our green spaces From woodlands to waterways, sports facilities and play areas, there is so much for all ages to enjoy outdoors whatever the weather. Discover more at: www.horsham.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside.

Our lovely Warnham Local Nature Reserve is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day but open to enjoy over the rest of the Christmas holidays. The Friends of Warnham Nature Reserve run a number of festive events including wreath making. Find out more at: www.horsham.gov.uk/warnhamlnr.

Walk or cycle into the new year Break in new boots on our free walking routes: www.horsham. gov.uk/walks, heritage trails: www.horshammuseum.org/ heritage trails and cycle rides for all abilities: www.horsham.gov.uk/bikerides.

Activities for all

Don’t forget to look at our Neighbourhood Wardens events page at: www.horsham.gov.uk/wardensevents to find even more fantastic community group activities close to you.