Christmas

Welwyn Garden City

Christmas tree

Christmas Lights Event in WGC

Come and experience the magic of Christmas in Welwyn Garden City on Saturday 16 November from 12pm - 6pm! Organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, you can enjoy festive family fun such as music performances, street entertainment, arts and craft and the Christmas light switch-on.

What to expect:

  • Fun Fair
  • Free photo opportunities
  • Face Painting
  • Festive walk-about acts
  • Storytime with Santa
  • Music and dance performances
  • Christmas market
  • Christmas Lights Trail
  • Dotty’s Sweets Waffle Wands and Banquet Inn Bars

Christmas light trail 

The business-funded Christmas Lights Trail will be returning to Welwyn Garden City town centre from Saturday 16 November until 1 January 2025. Organised by the WGC Business Improvement District (BID), this year installations include the magical Christmas bear, tunnel of lights and Wilfred the Christmas dog. Capture your magical moments and share your photos by tagging @wonderfulWGC for your chance to win some prizes. 

Find out more about what's taking place in Welwyn Garden City this Christmas by visitig the Welwyn Garden City BID's website.