Leicester festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Leicester & Leicestershire

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Leicester & Leicestershire. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 7 events across Leicester & Leicestershire
  • Updated 22 October 2026

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7 Christmas events in Leicester

7 family Christmas events across 5 venues in Leicester & Leicestershire. The first is on Saturday 28 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 4 of them on Christmas Eve.

28 Nov – 24 Dec

The Great Central Santa Express

Santa's grotto · Trains & rides

  • Great Central Railway - Loughborough, Loughborough
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor
Booking quickly across Leicester & LeicestershireMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Leicester

Where can we meet Santa in Leicester?

7 Santa's grottos are listed in Leicester.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Leicester?

6 events in Leicester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Leicester?

6 events in Leicester welcome babies under one.

Are there Santa trains and Christmas rides in Leicester?

One Santa train or Christmas ride is on in Leicester.

Where are the Christmas parties for kids in Leicester?

One Christmas party or disco is on for kids in Leicester.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Leicester?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 events in Leicester are on that day.

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Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Leicester?

6 events in Leicester are indoors — handy if the weather turns.