What’s on this Christmas around Marlow
With the festivities of Christmas approaching, here’s the MarlowMums run down of all the local Christmas activities and events running in and around Marlow.

Marlow Christmas Lights Switch On
This year the Dragon’s Den, Peter Jones will be turning on the town’s lights. He’ll be on the big red bus and getting us all in the festive mood!
Thursday 24th November from 6pm
Find out more here www.marlow-tc.gov.uk/2022/11/christmas-lights-switch-on-2022/
Neverland Illuminova Wellington Park
Wellington Country Park will be magically transformed into a night time adventure with magical light at the heart of its story. This will be no ordinary night walk, this is Neverland Illuminova.
Running from the 17th to 23rd December
Find out more here: www.tickets.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk/#category_14
The Marlow Santa Fun Run
Book now for your place in the 2022 Santa’s Fun Run! This event has been running in Marlow uninterrupted since 2005! This year Santa is back in Higginson Park on Sunday 4th December. This event is open to all ages.
Running Sunday 4th December
Find out more here: www.santasfunrun.org/
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre
Santa’s Grotto is one of the most exciting festive experiences at Dobbies and this year they’ve made it even more interactive!
Enter the snowy forest where an elf will guide you past the reindeer and rabbits as you walk towards Santa’s toyshop. Along the way you can help the elves with various tasks including helping to pack the toys in the sleigh for Santa.
Then you’ll meet Santa himself where you can tell him all about your adventures before receiving a special gift.
Running from November 24th to December 24th at Hare Hatch Garden Centre, towards Reading and Worlds End, Aylesbury.
Find out more here: https://events.dobbies.com/event-detail/?e=4215&v=0&r=v
Odds Farm Christmas Spectacular
This December sees the return of Odds Farm sell-out Christmas Spectacular Experience. Enjoy a personal visit to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and be sure to tell him all of your Christmas Wishes! Experience a touch of added sparkle this year as you stroll through an enchanting festive forest, and journey to the North Pole in search of Father Christmas. Head on into the Elves’ Workshop to create your extraordinary take-home gift and finally onto the Toy Shop to choose your Christmas Spectacular present. The magic continues as guests can join Mother Christmas for some creative Christmas crafts, and get into the festive spirit in our Elf Academy shows!
Running from 3rd to 24th December
Find out more here: www.oddsfarm.co.uk/christmas-spectacular
Christmas in the Park, Marlow
The creators of Pub in the Park are bringing the magic of Christmas to the heart of Marlow this December with a dazzling new festival… Christmas in the Park!
Running from 9th to 21st December
Find out more here www.christmasintheparkuk.com/
Legoland at Christmas, Windsor
Start your day snapping an (s)elfie in front of the giant DUPLO® Christmas Tree. Journey to Miniland which will be home to a new show – Ollie’s Christmas Chaos. Also, in Miniland, Christmas is taking over The Brick! Your little elves will be able to send their letters to the North Pole, build a decoration for the Christmas tree and pick up a LEGO build to continue the fun at home.
Plus, NEW for 2022, follow Father Christmas’s Magical Sleigh as it travels from Heartlake Harbour to Pirate Shores.
Running from 26th November to 3rd January
Find out more here www.legoland.co.uk/explore/special-events/legoland-at-christmas/
Carols on the Causeway
Father Christmas will be there in his grotto from 6pm followed by carols at 6.30pm
Wednesday 14th December from 6pm
Find out more here: www.marlow-tc.gov.uk/carols-on-the-causeway
Bourne End Christmas Fun Night
The village centre will be pedestrianised to make way for the Christmas lights switch on, market stalls, food vendors and Santa’s grotto.
9th December 4 to 8pm
Find out more here: www.facebook.com/events/770555330674451/
Elf School at Eden Centre, High Wycombe
For only £2.50 per child, visitors are invited to enjoy an enhanced & immersive festive experience, not only learning the ropes but also officially joining the ranks of Santa’s helpers, receiving festive treats & graduating as a fully-fledged Elf!
Running from 3rd to 24th December
Find out more here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eden-elf-school-2022-high-wycombes-favourite-festive-event-is-back-tickets-450894235797
The Santa Show, Braywick Leisure Centre
It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and the Elves are making final preparations to Santa’s sleigh before a crisis strikes! Santa’s needs your help to resolve the problem before it is too late and Christmas is cancelled. Will the children be able to help Santa save the day?
Suitable for ages 2+, this interactive show includes songs, stories and a gift for every child. Show lasts approx 45 mins, no interval.
Running 19th and 20th December
Find out more here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/maidenheadpanto/the-santa-show-2022/e-pylgry
Festive Family Fun Day
Join the Crowne Plaza for a festive family fun day! Sumptious carvery buffet, kids buffet, disco and entertainment for the kids including face painting and a special visit from Father Christmas!
Running Sunday 11th or 18th December
Find out more here: www.cpmarlow.co.uk/Christmas
Looking for something else?
With the festivities of Christmas approaching, here’s the MarlowMums run down of all the local Christmas activities and events running in and around Marlow.

Marlow Christmas Lights Switch On
This year the Dragon’s Den, Peter Jones will be turning on the town’s lights. He’ll be on the big red bus and getting us all in the festive mood!
Thursday 24th November from 6pm
Find out more here www.marlow-tc.gov.uk/2022/11/christmas-lights-switch-on-2022/
Neverland Illuminova Wellington Park
Wellington Country Park will be magically transformed into a night time adventure with magical light at the heart of its story. This will be no ordinary night walk, this is Neverland Illuminova.
Running from the 17th to 23rd December
Find out more here: www.tickets.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk/#category_14
Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Garden Centre
Santa’s Grotto is one of the most exciting festive experiences at Dobbies and this year they’ve made it even more interactive!
Enter the snowy forest where an elf will guide you past the reindeer and rabbits as you walk towards Santa’s toyshop. Along the way you can help the elves with various tasks including helping to pack the toys in the sleigh for Santa.
Then you’ll meet Santa himself where you can tell him all about your adventures before receiving a special gift.
Running from November 24th to December 24th at Hare Hatch Garden Centre, towards Reading and Worlds End, Aylesbury.
Find out more here: https://events.dobbies.com/event-detail/?e=4215&v=0&r=v
The Marlow Santa Fun Run
Book now for your place in the 2022 Santa’s Fun Run! This event has been running in Marlow uninterrupted since 2005! This year Santa is back in Higginson Park on Sunday 4th December. This event is open to all ages.
Running Sunday 4th December
Find out more here: www.santasfunrun.org/
Odds Farm Christmas Spectacular
This December sees the return of Odds Farm sell-out Christmas Spectacular Experience. Enjoy a personal visit to meet Father Christmas in his grotto and be sure to tell him all of your Christmas Wishes! Experience a touch of added sparkle this year as you stroll through an enchanting festive forest, and journey to the North Pole in search of Father Christmas. Head on into the Elves’ Workshop to create your extraordinary take-home gift and finally onto the Toy Shop to choose your Christmas Spectacular present. The magic continues as guests can join Mother Christmas for some creative Christmas crafts, and get into the festive spirit in our Elf Academy shows!
Running from 3rd to 24th December
Find out more here: www.oddsfarm.co.uk/christmas-spectacular
Christmas in the Park, Marlow
The creators of Pub in the Park are bringing the magic of Christmas to the heart of Marlow this December with a dazzling new festival… Christmas in the Park!
Running from 9th to 21st December
Find out more here www.christmasintheparkuk.com/
Legoland at Christmas, Windsor
Start your day snapping an (s)elfie in front of the giant DUPLO® Christmas Tree. Journey to Miniland which will be home to a new show – Ollie’s Christmas Chaos. Also, in Miniland, Christmas is taking over The Brick! Your little elves will be able to send their letters to the North Pole, build a decoration for the Christmas tree and pick up a LEGO build to continue the fun at home.
Plus, NEW for 2022, follow Father Christmas’s Magical Sleigh as it travels from Heartlake Harbour to Pirate Shores.
Running from 26th November to 3rd January
Find out more here www.legoland.co.uk/explore/special-events/legoland-at-christmas/
Carols on the Causeway
Father Christmas will be there in his grotto from 6pm followed by carols at 6.30pm
Wednesday 14th December from 6pm
Find out more here: www.marlow-tc.gov.uk/carols-on-the-causeway
Bourne End Christmas Fun Night
The village centre will be pedestrianised to make way for the Christmas lights switch on, market stalls, food vendors and Santa’s grotto.
9th December 4 to 8pm
Find out more here: www.facebook.com/events/770555330674451/
Elf School at Eden Centre, High Wycombe
For only £2.50 per child, visitors are invited to enjoy an enhanced & immersive festive experience, not only learning the ropes but also officially joining the ranks of Santa’s helpers, receiving festive treats & graduating as a fully-fledged Elf!
Running from 3rd to 24th December
Find out more here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eden-elf-school-2022-high-wycombes-favourite-festive-event-is-back-tickets-450894235797
The Santa Show, Braywick Leisure Centre
It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and the Elves are making final preparations to Santa’s sleigh before a crisis strikes! Santa’s needs your help to resolve the problem before it is too late and Christmas is cancelled. Will the children be able to help Santa save the day?
Suitable for ages 2+, this interactive show includes songs, stories and a gift for every child. Show lasts approx 45 mins, no interval.
Running 19th and 20th December
Find out more here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/maidenheadpanto/the-santa-show-2022/e-pylgry
Festive Family Fun Day
Join the Crowne Plaza for a festive family fun day! Sumptious carvery buffet, kids buffet, disco and entertainment for the kids including face painting and a special visit from Father Christmas!
Running Sunday 11th or 18th December
Find out more here: www.cpmarlow.co.uk/Christmas
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