Sussex has a wide range to choose from with options to suit all ages.
Here is our pick of the best Christmas experience events for 2022 if you are looking for a special treat this year.
Some of these event may require a ticket and prebooking, subject to availability.
Check attraction websites for full details.
. Christmas in Sussex
Lots of tings to do this Christmas. Photo: Tyler Delgado/Unsplash
. StreamLights at Bluebell Railway, November 10 until January 8
Take an evening ride on a cosy steam train through the Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath and enjoy a spectacular light show as you travel. Photo by Casey Photography https://www.bluebell-railway.com/whats-on/steamlights/ Photo: contib
. Christmas at Cowdray 2022, December 1 until 31
This is an enchanting, outdoor, festive light trail that begins in the Cowdray woods and ends by Cowdray Ruins this Christmas. Plus this year you can also meet Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto at The Walled Garden on selected dates. Tickets for the grotto have to be pre-booked and cannot be bought on the day. Pre-booked tickets work out cheaper than buying on the day for the trail. For tickets and more information, visit www.cowdray.co.uk/events/christmas-at-cowdray-2022-light-up-trails Photo: contrib
. Magic of Christmas at Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green,
The Festive Fishers ticket includes Santa’s Grotto admission including gingerbread decorating and magical reindeer food, a gift from The North Pole Toy Store, an allocated theatre seat for the Christmas Show "A Tale of a Christmas Calamity" in The Barn Theatre, and all-day access to Fishers Farm Park 10am-5pm. To book tickets, visit https://fishersfarmpark.co.uk/festive-fishers.html Photo: Unsplash
. Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's church, Battle
The famous Christmas Tree Festival is set to take place once again at St Mary's Church in Battle. Enjoy the stunning Christmas trees, refreshments and live performances. As always, most of the trees will come from organisations and groups within the Battle community. The theme: Christmas is …? This is our theme this year, offering lots of scope for the imagination. The chosen charities this year to receive donations are: NSPCC, Snowflake Night Shelter, and the Salvation Army. Events include November 27: Advent Carol Service, 6pm. Saturday, December 3: Coffee morning, 10.30am - 12.30pm. Sunday, December4 : Winning tree announced at service, 9.30am. Thursday, December 8: Battle late night shopping, 6-8pm. Last chance to see the trees. Photo: staff
1. Christmas in Sussex
Lots of tings to do this Christmas. Photo: Tyler Delgado/Unsplash
2. StreamLights at Bluebell Railway, November 10 until January 8
Take an evening ride on a cosy steam train through the Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath and enjoy a spectacular light show as you travel. Photo by Casey Photography https://www.bluebell-railway.com/whats-on/steamlights/ Photo: contib
3. Christmas at Cowdray 2022, December 1 until 31
This is an enchanting, outdoor, festive light trail that begins in the Cowdray woods and ends by Cowdray Ruins this Christmas. Plus this year you can also meet Father Christmas at Santa’s Grotto at The Walled Garden on selected dates. Tickets for the grotto have to be pre-booked and cannot be bought on the day. Pre-booked tickets work out cheaper than buying on the day for the trail. For tickets and more information, visit www.cowdray.co.uk/events/christmas-at-cowdray-2022-light-up-trails Photo: contrib
4. Magic of Christmas at Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green,
The Festive Fishers ticket includes Santa’s Grotto admission including gingerbread decorating and magical reindeer food, a gift from The North Pole Toy Store, an allocated theatre seat for the Christmas Show "A Tale of a Christmas Calamity" in The Barn Theatre, and all-day access to Fishers Farm Park 10am-5pm. To book tickets, visit https://fishersfarmpark.co.uk/festive-fishers.html Photo: Unsplash