OUR FIRST EVENT · 4–6 DECEMBER 2026
The Spirit
of Christmas.
An event from Woodhall Spa Business Forum Events
Three days of festive shopping, Santa, music and celebrations in the village we call home.
2026
OCCASIONS WITH A LOCAL PURPOSE
Come for the moment.
Stay for the village.
Our events bring our purpose to life: welcoming people to Woodhall Spa, helping them discover local businesses and creating time to enjoy together.
FIRST IN THE DIARY4—6DECEMBER 2026
The Spirit of Christmas
OUR FIRST EVENT
A village full
of Christmas spirit.
4–6 December 2026
Woodhall Spa village centre
The Spirit
2026
YOUR WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Three days.
Your kind of Christmas.
Let the village shine.
Royal Square festivities begin at 4:30pm, with the lights switch-on at 5pm and late-night shopping until 7pm.
Find a little magic.
Santa’s grotto and a present are free from 10am–3pm, thanks to Woodhall Spa Rotary. Browse stalls and shops; festivities finish at 5pm.
Make one more memory.
Another chance to meet Santa, 10am–3pm, with a free present. Enjoy a festive wander before the weekend finishes at 4pm.
Music, food, shopping and children’s rides are part of the weekend. Performance times, Santa booking arrangements and the grotto’s exact location are still to be confirmed. Purchases and refreshments are extra; ride prices have not been announced.
Save the weekend to your calendarProgramme checked against the Christmas weekend guide on 19 October 2026. Check for updates before making a special journey.
AFTER CHRISTMAS / IDEAS FOR 2027
Discover. Celebrate.
Explore together.
The Spirit of Christmas starts our story. Our draft 2027 programme looks ahead to new ways for families, residents and visitors to discover the village.
In development. These are proposals, subject to funding, permissions and final arrangements. They are not confirmed events or visitor attractions.
A storybook
for little explorers.
A proposed illustrated children’s book following Elsie, Roman and Mylo around Woodhall Spa. A family introduction to local history, with stories that encourage readers to notice more of the village.
Publishing, permissions and distribution arrangements are being developed.
The Secret Six
heritage trail.
A proposed trail of up to six heritage stops, with accessible signs and QR codes linking to stories about the village. A chance to take a fresh look at familiar places and discover something new.
Locations, landowner permissions, funding and installation are still to be confirmed.
A village
St George’s Day.
A proposed community celebration on Sunday 25 April 2027, bringing together family activities, local participation and entertainment.
The proposed celebration is on the Sunday after St George’s Day, 23 April. The venue, programme and arrangements are not yet confirmed.
Know a village story, have a useful skill, or want to help make these ideas happen? We would love to hear from you.
Help shape the next chapterHELP MAKE THE OCCASION
Bring something
to the celebration.
Stallholders.
Apply for a free outdoor Christmas pitch. Tell us about your products, full stall footprint and safety arrangements. Pitches are confirmed after review.
Stall application detailsActs & performers.
Register for Christmas, future events or both. Share what you perform and what you need. Fees and bookings are agreed separately.
Performer registration detailsBusinesses & helpers.
Bring an idea, offer practical support or help share the programme. Tell us your connection to Woodhall Spa and how you would like to take part.
Business and volunteer detailsWOODHALL SPA, TOGETHER
Make a day of it.
Make it local.
Browse a shop you haven’t tried, stop for a warming drink, and discover more of the village around the event.
LET’S TALK ABOUT OUR VILLAGE
A good idea
starts a conversation.
Talk to us about the Forum, your business, an event idea or how you could help.