Christmas near Brighton
Everything festive we have checked within roughly 25 km of Brighton, sorted by distance. It covers events in town and the best of the surrounding countryside.
7 events we have checked
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A Regal Visit to Anne of Cleves House
Anne of Cleves House, Lewes · 19 December to 20 December 2026
For one weekend the medieval house is dressed with holly, ivy and candlelight for a Yuletide celebration. Servants prepare a feast in the kitchen while the noble household celebrates upstairs, showing how Christmas differed between rich and poor.
- Price:
- From £4.50
- Ages:
- All ages.
- Dates:
- Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026, 10am to 4pm; drop in any time, last admission 3.30pm.
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SteamLights on the Bluebell Railway
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield Park · 21 November to 30 December 2026
An after-dark steam train ride past bright lineside light displays themed on the four seasons, with a narrated story and music in every carriage. The train makes a short stop at Horsted Keynes before returning to Sheffield Park.
- Price:
- From £35
- Dates:
- 21, 22 and 25 to 29 November; 2 to 6, 8 to 13, 15 to 23 and 27 to 30 December 2026. Evening departures; check times when booking.
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Bluebell Railway Santa Specials
Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park station, Sheffield Park · 28 November to 24 December 2026
A festive steam train ride from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes, where Santa hands every child a collectable toy. Activity packs wait at your seats, and tickets include the Christmas Fair at Horsted Keynes with classic fairground rides.
- Price:
- From £10
- Dates:
- 28 and 29 November; 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 24 December 2026. Departures at 10am, 11.05am, 1pm and 2.05pm.
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A Family Christmas at Borde Hill
Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath · 5 December to 3 January 2027
Borde Hill's garden turns festive for December, with a Christmas story trail and letters to Santa for children. Booked grotto sessions start with Elf Training Camp before a visit to Santa in the decorated Garden Marquee.
- Price:
- From £19
- Ages:
- Christmas trail for ages 3 to 8.
- Dates:
- Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 10am to 3.30pm; closed 24 to 28 December. Santa's Grotto on 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 to 23 December.
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Snowdogs Discover Sheffield Park and Garden
Sheffield Park and Garden, Sheffield Park, near Uckfield · 28 November to 10 January 2027
Ten hand-painted Snowdog sculptures inspired by The Snowman and The Snowdog are hidden around the winter garden at Sheffield Park. Game stops and activities along the way keep younger children moving between the lakes.
- Price:
- The trail is free; normal garden admission applies (National Trust members free).
- Ages:
- Suitable for all ages.
- Dates:
- Daily from 28 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, except 24 and 25 December. 10am to 4pm, opening at 9am from 19 to 23 December and 26 December to 3 January.
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Leonardslee Lights
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Lower Beeding · 27 November to 30 December 2026
A winter light trail through Leonardslee's Grade I listed woodland gardens, taking 60 to 90 minutes on foot. Afterwards, Leonardslee Village serves mulled wine, doughnuts and local food until 10pm, with fire pits for toasting marshmallows.
- Price:
- From £13.50
- Dates:
- Selected evenings from 27 November to 30 December 2026. Trail start times 4.15pm to 8.15pm. Quiet night on 10 December.
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Christmas at Drusillas
Drusillas Park, Alfriston · 21 November to 23 December 2026
Drusillas adds a festive layer to its family zoo, with Santa in his cottage, a singing reindeer trio and a 24ft Christmas tree. The Santa Experience includes a one-to-one visit, a photo opportunity and a gift.
- Price:
- From £19.50
- Ages:
- Santa tickets are only needed for children meeting Santa. Under 2s with older siblings can go in free without a gift.
- Dates:
- Christmas season 21 November to 23 December 2026. Santa visits weekends only from 21 November to 13 December, then every day from 14 to 23 December.