Southwold, Suffolk
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market 2026
One day only: Saturday 28 November 2026
| Dates | Saturday 28 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Times |
Market from 14:00, entertainment from 14:30, lights switched on at 17:00 |
| Where | Market along the High Street, with entertainment in the Market Place Open in Maps |
| Entry | Free to enter |
| Organiser | Southwold Christmas Lights (volunteer group). Official page |
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market: Quick Answers
When is Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market in 2026?
It is on Saturday 28 November 2026, for one day only.
What time does Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market open and close?
Saturday 2pm to 6pm. Market from 14:00, entertainment from 14:30, lights switched on at 17:00.
Is Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market free to enter?
Yes.
Where is Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market?
Market along the High Street, with entertainment in the Market Place, Southwold.
About Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
A one-afternoon event for the town's Christmas lights switch-on, with a market along the High Street, live entertainment in the Market Place and a free Santa's grotto.
Where Is Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market?
Market along the High Street, with entertainment in the Market Place, Southwold. The other dots are nearby markets.
Loading the map…
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, OpenFreeMap.
Santa's Grotto in Southwold
| Called | Santa's Grotto |
|---|---|
| When | 28 Nov 2026. One evening only, Saturday 28 November, after the lights are switched on From 5.30pm (no closing time given) |
| Where | In the Adnams Tour Centre, behind the Swan Hotel, a short walk from the High Street stalls |
| Price | Free |
| Booking | No booking: turn up and queue |
The grotto opens half an hour after the 5pm switch-on, so it follows the market rather than running alongside it all afternoon.
Visits to Santa at the bigger markets sell out weeks ahead, and times change. Check the organiser's page before you promise anyone.
Source: Visit Southwold, checked 12 October 2026. All markets with a grotto.
Where to Stay Near Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market
Staying the night? See hotels and rooms near the stalls on a map, priced for Saturday 28 November.
The map is supplied by Stay22 and loads from their servers when you press the button. We may earn a commission if you book through it. How we're funded.Have You Been to Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On and Market?
Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. One vote per market, no account needed.
Other Christmas Markets Nearby
Snape Maltings Christmas Farmers' Market
Snape, Suffolk
22 Dec 2026
14 miles away
Christmas Market at the Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk
28 Nov 2026
17 miles away
Christkindl Market Norwich
Norwich, Norfolk
11 to 20 Dec 2026
27 miles away
Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre
Ipswich, Suffolk
21 to 22 Nov 2026
29 miles away
Norfolk County Christmas Fair at Kimberley Hall
Wymondham, Norfolk
4 to 6 Dec 2026
32 miles away
See all Christmas markets near Norwich. More in East of England, or see every market's 2026 dates.