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← Back to What’s OnWOODHALL SPA · CHRISTMAS 2026
Festive illustration of Santa and a reindeer arriving by vintage car in snowy Woodhall Spa

ONE VILLAGE. THREE MAGICAL DAYS.

The Spirit ofChristmas

4–6 December 2026

Twinkling lights. Little faces full of wonder. A whole village coming together.

Join us in Woodhall Spa for Santa, free presents, outdoor Christmas markets, music, children’s funfair rides, face painting and a warm Christmas welcome.

Explore the weekend Everyone welcome ♡

MAKE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS MEMORY

Your Christmas weekend,
all in one lovely place.

Come for the countdown. Stay for the shops, the treats and the smiles. Whether you’re popping into the village or making a weekend of it, there’s plenty to look forward to.

✦ Christmas lights♡ Free Santa & presents♫ Music & entertainment✧ Children’s funfair✦ Face painting

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

Choose your festive moment

Three days of celebration.
Come for one, or enjoy them all.

04DEC

FRIDAY · THE BIG COUNTDOWN

Let the village shine

Christmas lights switch-on

Gather in Royal Square as Woodhall Spa welcomes Christmas with lights, live entertainment and festive cheer.

  1. 4:30pmFestivities beginFun for all the family in Royal Square.
  2. 5:15pmThe big lights switch-onJoin the countdown and share the moment.
  3. Until 7pmLate-night shoppingMany village shops stay open for Christmas shopping.

Throughout the evening: live music and entertainment, Santa and his elves, seasonal food and drink, plus children’s funfair rides at the Co-op car park.

Woodhall Spa Christmas tree glowing with festive lights, from the Christmas guide
A magical start to Christmas in Woodhall Spa.
05DEC

SATURDAY

Santa, shopping
& festive fun

Make a day of it: browse the craft stalls, discover thoughtful gifts in independent shops and enjoy the village’s festive atmosphere.

FREE SANTA’S GROTTO + FREE PRESENT10am–3pm

Outside The Book Fayre on The Broadway, with the Rotary Club of Woodhall Spa.

Saturday festivities finish at 5pm

06DEC

SUNDAY

A relaxed,
joyful finale

Round off the weekend with another chance to meet Santa, find a special gift and enjoy a little more Christmas magic together.

FREE SANTA’S GROTTO + FREE PRESENT10am–3pm

Outside The Book Fayre on The Broadway, with the Rotary Club of Woodhall Spa.

  • Christmas markets: 10am–4pm
    In Royal Square and the Woodlands Café areas.
  • Craft stalls and independent shops
  • Festive music and entertainment
  • Children’s funfair
  • Food, drink and seasonal treats
  • 4pm: WOW £800 Christmas draw in Royal Square

All Sunday festivities finish by 4pm

See the full live line-up ↓ Individual shops and attractions may have their own opening times.

4–6 DECEMBER · WOODHALL SPA

The live line-up

Find your favourite act, pick a stage and make a day of it. This is the planned programme. Acts and times may change.

Friday 4 December

Saturday 5 December

The Mall car park

Station Road · LN10 6QL · directions ↓
  • 10am
    Sleaford Ukulele Orchestra
  • 10:45–11:15am
    Jimmy Phillip Music
  • 11:30am–12:15pm
    Leigh HitchGuitar and vocals
  • 12:30–1:15pm
    Sharna
  • 1:30–2:15pm
    Kriz
  • 2:30–3:15pm
    Jet Black Duo
  • 3:30–4pm
    Jelly Beans Ukulele Band & Friends
  • Throughout the day
    Brian HellyerMagic

Sunday 6 December

The Mall car park

Station Road · LN10 6QL · directions ↓
  • 10–10:30am
    Jelly Beans Ukulele Band & Friends
  • 10:45–11:15am
    Sam SmithAcoustic guitar
  • 11:30am–12 noon
    Rock Choir
  • 12:15–12:45pm
    Dance 10
  • 1–1:45pm
    Mark TempestMr Rock & Roll
  • 2–2:45pm
    Neville Carmichael
  • 3–4pm
    Christmas karaokeWith Kenneth Simons

FIND YOUR FESTIVE STOP

Where it’s happening

All venues are in Woodhall Spa.

Royal Square

Station Road · LN10 6QL

Friday performances and lights switch-on. Outdoor market on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday’s £800 draw is here at 4pm.

Open map ↗

The Mall car park

Station Road · LN10 6QL

Live music, dance and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday.

Open map ↗

Woodlands Café area

Off The Broadway · LN10 6ST

Live performances and an outdoor market on Saturday and Sunday.

Open map ↗

Coronation Hall

Spa Road · LN10 6PZ

Indoor Christmas Craft & Gift Fair on Saturday, 10am–4pm.

Open map ↗

Co-op car park

Clarence Road · LN10 6TZ

Children’s funfair rides. Operating times and prices are to be confirmed.

Open map ↗

Outside The Book Fayre

The Broadway · LN10 6ST

Free Santa’s grotto and a free present, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–3pm, with the Rotary Club of Woodhall Spa.

Open map ↗

Station Road

Woodhall Spa village centre

Face painting. Days, times and prices are to be confirmed.

Find Station Road ↗

Find public parking in Woodhall Spa →

SHOP SMALL. FIND SOMETHING LOVELY.

Meet your Christmas stallholders

Two outdoor market areas, plenty of festive finds and a warm Woodhall welcome. Explore 13 confirmed stalls on Saturday and 12 on Sunday across Royal Square and the Woodlands Café area, alongside our wonderful village shops.

Saturday 5 December 10am–5pm

Royal Square

  1. Brackenborough Badger Crafts
  2. LN6 Gifts
  3. Mandy’s Crafts
  4. Munkeys Magic Market
  5. Natural Suds
  6. Serenity
  7. 1st Woodhall Spa Scout Group
  8. The Witches
  9. St John’s

Woodlands Café area

  1. 3D Printed Gift/Fidgets
  2. MJW Photography
  3. Pete’s Products
  4. The Coach House Company

Sunday 6 December 10am–4pm

Royal Square

  1. Brad, Bold & Beautiful
  2. Hotchi-Witchi Candle House
  3. LN6 Gifts
  4. Mandy’s Crafts
  5. The Witches
  6. St John’s
  7. Damien
  8. Moomin’s

Woodlands Café area

  1. Art by Karen
  2. Curo Lincs
  3. Pete’s Products
  4. The Coach House Company

Also joining Friday’s festivities: Marie’s stall in Royal Square, 4:30–7pm. Stall line-ups may change.

ANOTHER LOVELY SATURDAY STOP

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair

Saturday 5 December · 10am–4pm
Coronation Hall, Spa Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6PZ

There’s more festive shopping to enjoy at Coronation Hall. Browse the Christmas Craft and Gift Fair organised by SPS Events, support local crafters and find a thoughtful gift.

See the craft fair details on WOW →

LITTLE FACES. BIG CHRISTMAS SMILES.

A little magic for the children

Santa & free presents

Meet Santa outside The Book Fayre on The Broadway and receive a free present on Saturday and Sunday, 10am–3pm, with the Rotary Club of Woodhall Spa.

See Santa details ↓

Children’s funfair

Make time for the children’s rides at the Co-op car park and enjoy another little festive adventure.

Ride prices and individual operating times will be confirmed.

Face painting

Find face painting on Station Road.

Days, times and prices are to be confirmed.

A LITTLE CHRISTMAS LUCK

Win £800 of local vouchers

One lucky winner. Sixteen £50 vouchers to enjoy with 21 participating local companies. Pick up your free WOW Christmas Guide, enter the draw and keep your guide safe.

Enter by
Saturday 5 December, 11:59pm

Winner drawn
Sunday 6 December, 4pm
Royal Square, Woodhall Spa

Enter the Christmas draw →

Free entry · UK residents aged 18+ · One entry per email address. Attendance at the draw is optional. The winner must present their physical Christmas Guide. Read the full entry details and terms.

GET THAT FESTIVE FEELING

A little taste of Christmas in Woodhall

Watch our Spirit of Christmas video, then make a date to join us for the weekend.

▶ Watch the Christmas video
Santa sharing a Christmas present with a child, from the supplied Christmas guide

A LITTLE MOMENT. A BIG SMILE.

Meet Santa.
Make their Christmas.

Find Santa’s grotto outside The Book Fayre on The Broadway (LN10 6ST), with the Rotary Club of Woodhall Spa. Children receive a free present. Find it on the map ↓

Saturday 5 December10am–3pmSunday 6 December10am–3pm

Grotto visit & present: FREE

A VILLAGE FULL OF FESTIVE FINDS

A little something for everyone

A colourful children’s carousel with miniature vehicles and horses, lit up for Christmas
FOR THE LITTLE ONES

Big smiles.
Little rides.

Enjoy the children’s funfair at the Co-op car park, with festive rides and attractions for children.

Ride prices and individual operating times are not specified in the guide.
Illustration of wrapped Christmas gifts beside a decorated tree

SHOP SMALL. GIVE SOMETHING SPECIAL.

Find a gift
with a little heart.

Browse craft stalls and explore Woodhall Spa’s independent shops for thoughtful Christmas presents and something a little different.

Explore village shops →
Christmas guide illustration of musicians playing under festive lights

TAKE YOUR TIME

Festive tunes.
Warming treats.

Enjoy music and entertainment, then pause for seasonal food and a warming drink around the village.

Find somewhere to eat →

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

Make yourself
at home in Woodhall.

Bring the family, meet friends or enjoy a festive wander. Everyone is welcome.

Where is it happening?

Across Woodhall Spa village centre. Friday’s festivities begin in Royal Square, and the children’s funfair is at the Co-op car park. Christmas markets take place in Royal Square and the Woodlands Café areas on Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 10am–4pm. Santa’s grotto is outside The Book Fayre on The Broadway, and face painting is on Station Road. See all venues and maps ↓

Are the markets outdoors?

Yes. The Royal Square and Woodlands Café area Christmas markets are outdoors. Wrap up warmly and wear shoes suitable for the weather.

Where can visitors park?

See the village parking guide.

What is free?

Santa’s grotto and presents are free on Saturday and Sunday, 10am–3pm, thanks to Woodhall Spa Rotary. Food, drink and shopping are charged separately. The guide does not specify prices for rides or other attractions.

Do we need to book Santa?

The guide does not state whether booking is needed. Please check the latest local arrangements before travelling especially for the grotto.

What about accessibility and dogs?

Arrangements may vary between venues and activities. Please check directly with the venue or organiser for any access requirements or dog policies.

4–6 DECEMBER 2026 · EVERYONE WELCOME

Let’s make it
a Christmas to remember.

Woodhall Spa. Three festive days. One wonderful community.

Back to the weekend programme ↑

Programme from the Christmas Guide 2026, with confirmed stall updates from the organiser. Festive imagery is illustrative. Details may change; check the latest programme before making a special journey. Updated 5 November 2026.

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