Maldon, Essex

Light Up Maldon 2026

One day only: Thursday 26 November 2026

Dates	Thursday 26 November 2026
Opening Times	Thursday: 5pm to 9pm Lights are switched on at 18:00
Where	Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall Open in Maps
Entry	Free to enter
Organiser	Maldon Town Council. Official page

Light Up Maldon: Quick Answers

When is Light Up Maldon in 2026?

It is on Thursday 26 November 2026, for one day only.

What time does Light Up Maldon open and close?

Thursday 5pm to 9pm. Lights are switched on at 18:00.

Is Light Up Maldon free to enter?

Yes.

Where is Light Up Maldon?

Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall, Maldon.

About Light Up Maldon

A one-evening Christmas lights switch-on and street market run by the town council, with stalls along the High Street, indoor craft markets in three nearby buildings, entertainment and a Santa's grotto.

Where Is Light Up Maldon?

Maldon High Street, with indoor craft markets in All Saints Church, the Maeldune Heritage Centre and the Moot Hall, Maldon. The other dots are nearby markets.

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Santa's Grotto at Light Up Maldon

Called	Santa's Grotto
When	26 Nov 2026. Thursday 26 November only, the evening of the lights switch-on
Where	At the Brights Solicitors office in Maldon
Price	Not published by the organiser when we checked

Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.

Source: Maldon Town Council, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.

Where to Stay Near Light Up Maldon

Staying the night? See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Thursday 26 November.

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