Christmas markets and events

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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.

BillingshurstHenfield | HorshamPulborough | Southwater | SteyningStorrington

Vote for your favourite market stall

Look out for our Christmas Magic Markets competition, taking place at selected markets this December. You'll have the opportunity to vote for your favourite stall and  when you vote you'll be entered into a prize draw!

Christmas magic market displays

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 Christmas Fayre

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

Billingshurst Artisan Market

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 Christmas 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 sheep trail

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.

Image of a wreath

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

Henfield artisan market

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

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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

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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

Image of a Christmas tree in Southwater Lintot Square

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 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

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

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