Christmas markets and events
There will be Christmas markets and events across the District this festive season. Find event information below about the market town and village events that are participating in our Buy Local Gift Happy campaign. This page only shows events which have received a Horsham District Council grant and use the Buy Local Gift Happy branding.
Billingshurst | Henfield | Horsham | Pulborough | Southwater | Steyning | Storrington
Billingshurst
Billingshurst Annual Christmas Fayre
This festive event will feature around 40 local businesses, charities, and groups offering a range of exciting products, with a special visit from Santa at his Grotto and lots more activities for all to enjoy.
When: Saturday, 7 December 2024 | 10am –3pm
Where: Billingshurst Centre, Roman Way
Organiser: Billingshurst Parish Council
Billingshurst Artisan Market
Pre-Christmas artisan craft and local produce market. Visit to join in their Christmas market display competition – vote for your favourite magical stall for the chance to win a hamper of market goodies!
When: Sunday, 15 December 2024 | 8:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Six Bells Car Park, Billingshurst
Organiser: The Great Little Farmers Market CIC
Henfield
Henfield Christmas Market
Lots of exciting stalls, refreshments, and plenty of parking. Hosted by the Henfield Weekly Market which supports local businesses and charities.
When: Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 10am-3pm
Where: The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way
Organiser: Henfield Weekly Market
Henfield Village Advent Service
From Darkness to Light – a service which brings together all 3 churches: St Peter’s, Corpus Christi & the Evangelical Free Church.
When: Sunday, 1 December 2024 | 5:30pm
Where: St Peter’s Church, Henfield, BN5 9PU
Henfield Nativity Sheep Trail
Locate and identify twenty sheep by following this fun trail around Henfield High Street shops.
When: Sunday, 1 December to Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Where: Henfield High Street
Henfield Natural Wreath Making
Make a wreath using sustainable natural materials.
When: Wednesday, 4 December 2024 | 7:30pm
Where: Henfield Leisure Centre
Organiser: Supported by Henfield Community Partnership and Sustainable Henfield, run by a local small business.
St Peter’s PTA Christmas Market Henfield
A festive bonanza of beautiful things from local small businesses plus a mini market run by the children of St Peter’s school and a short concert by the school choir.
When: Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 3:45-4:45pm and 6-9pm
Where: The White Hart, Henfield
Organiser: St Peter’s School PTA
Henfield High Street Christmas Evening
Join this Christmas High Street event, brimming with holiday cheer and traditional charm. Enjoy festive treats from local shops, browse wonderful stalls, and delight in delicious food from vendors along the street. There’s something for everyone with fun activities for all ages.
Where: Henfield High Street
When: Friday, 6 December 2024 | 4-8pm
Organiser: Stokes of Henfield
Henfield Christmas Tree Festival
The Evangelical Free Church will be displaying dozens of decorated trees, each submitted by a different organisation or business. There will be competitions to judge the trees under several categories, accompanied by carol singing and other treats including a special appearance from the Christmas donkey on Friday night.
Where: The Henfield Evangelical Free Church, Henfield High Street
When: Friday, 6 December to Sunday, 8 December 2024
Organiser: The Henfield Evangelical Free Church
Henfield St Barnabas Concert
Christmas is coming – all your favourite Christmas songs in a sing along family concert.
Where: The Henfield Hall, Coopers Way
When: Saturday 7 December 2024 | 6:30pm
Henfield Festive Artisan Market
Enjoy a vibrant mix of stalls from 50 local suppliers, delicious food, music, and festive cheer. Spot your favourite Christmassy market stall and enter a competition.
Where: Henfield Hall Car Park, Coopers Way
When: Sunday, 8 December 2024 | 10am-2pm
Organiser: Henfield Community Partnership
Horsham
Horsham Carfax Local Market
Discover amazing local produce, crafts, festive gifts and seasonal street food and drink. On Saturday 7 December there will be a Christmas market displays competition – vote for your favourite with a £500 hamper to be won.
Where: Horsham Carfax
When: Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am to 4pm plus Sunday, 1/8/15/22 December and Monday, 23 December 10am to 4pm.
Organiser: Food Rocks
Horsham West Street Entrepreneurs Market Christmas Dates
An eclectic market full of crafts, gifts, flowers, food, and drink from entrepreneur-run stalls. Vote for your favourite Christmassy market stalls in a magical market display competition on Saturday 7 December.
Where: West Street, Horsham
When: Every Saturday plus Friday, 22 November; Wednesday, 4/11/18 December; Thursday, 19 December; Friday, 20 December; Sunday, 22 December
Organiser: Coden Events
Horsham Piries Place Christmas Vegan Market
Bringing you small independent traders offering the best in festive plant-based food. Enjoy live Christmas music bringing some festive cheer while you shop for your vegan gifts and food for your vegan Christmas feast! Vote for your favourite magical market display as part of an exciting competition.
Where: Piries Place, Horsham
When: Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Organiser: Vegan Fest Horsham
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Pulborough
Pulborough Christmas Market
Enjoy an evening of festivities and food at Pulborough village hall’s Christmassy craft market and late-night shopping in Pulborough high street. Meet Santa and Olaf, whilst listening some festive tunes performed by West Chiltington Band and St Mary’s Church.
Where: Pulborough Village Hall and Lower Street
When: Friday, 6 December | 5-8pm
Organiser: Pulborough Parish Council
Southwater
Southwater Christmas Festival
A family event aimed at all generations full of surprises, amazing stalls, and festive fun.
Where: Lintot Square, Southwater
When: Saturday, 30 November 2024 | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Organiser: Southwater Community Partnership
Southwater Santa Run
A festive 3-mile run raising money for Southwater community responders. Show your support by either running, donating, volunteering as a marshal, or coming out and cheering. Register at The Little Teahouse.
Where: The Little Teahouse, Lintot Square, Southwater
When: Sunday, 22 December | 3:15pm
Steyning
Steyning Santa's Elf Post
Steyning is ready and waiting to welcome Santa's little helpers again this year! The Christmas elves will be out and about on specific days, collecting the letters that have been posted in the Cobblestone Walk North Pole Letter Box. Pre-printed letters will also be found at Cobblestone Tea House, to make writing those notes to Santa even easier!
Where: Cobblestone Walk, Steyning
When: Saturday, 30 November through to Sunday, 22 December 2024
Steyning Annual Christmas Celebrations
Steyning high street will be closed to traffic to enable festive food and gift stalls to be in place, adding to the already superb selection of shops and eateries. Twinkling street light decorations and Christmas trees will set the scene. There will be a visit from Santa as well as music, entertainment, and fairground rides, making this very special Sunday a wonderful family occasion.
Where: Steyning High Street
When: Sunday, 8 December 2024 | 12-6pm
Steyning Farmers Market
Enjoy a fantastic selection of fresh produce at Steyning Farmers Market—perfect for treating yourself or finding gifts for loved ones! There will be Christmas carols by Lancing Brass of the Royal British Legion 10-11am, as well as a competition to vote for your favourite festive stall display.
Where: Steyning High Street car park
When: Saturday, 7 December 2024 | 9am-1pm
Organiser: Steyning & District Business Chamber
Storrington
Storrington Festive Evening
Discover a unique gift for Christmas whilst enjoying some live music and Christmas carols at this event where there will be late night shopping, festive food, and craft stalls to explore. There will also be opportunities for family fun at Santa’s Grotto, a gingerbread man trail for the kids and fairground attractions.
Where: Storrington High Street
When: Thursday, 5 December 2024 | 5-8pm
Organiser: Storrington Parish Council