Andover town centre is set to sparkle this season with a packed programme of Christmas events, offering something for everyone. Best of all, many of the events are free of charge!
All activities and events below are free, unless otherwise stated.
Andover Christmas Festival
Date: Friday 21 November
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: Andover Town Centre
More information: Christmas Festival 2025
Santa’s Post Office
Dates: Friday 21 November to Monday 22 December
Times:
- Friday 21 November: 4pm to 7pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10am to 3pm
- Monday 22 December: 10am to 3pm
Location: The Chantry Centre
More information: Santa's Post Office
Christmas Fair
Date: Saturday 22 November
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Andover Museum
Festive Indoor Markets
Dates: Saturdays 29 November, 6, 13, 20 December
Times: 9.30am to 4pm
Location: Chantry Centre
More information: Chantry Centre Festive Indoor Market
Young Traders Christmas Market
Date: Sunday 7 December
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
Location: Chantry Centre
Carols around the Christmas Tree
Date: Friday 12 December
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Location: Andover High Street
Lantern Making Workshop
Date: Saturday 13 December
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Andover Trees United, Harmony Woods
Cost: £10 per person, £2 per additional person
Second Sundays Festive Market
Date: Sunday 14 December
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Andover High Street
More information: Second Sundays Andover
Storytime with Santa
Date: Monday 15 December
Time: 11am to 11.30am
Location: Andover Library
Santa Cruises
Dates: Monday 15 to Friday 19 December
Location: Streets of Andover
12 Days of Christmas Family Activity Trail
Dates: 12 December to 4 January
Time: 10am to 4pm during Museum Opening Times
Location: Andover Museum
Cost: £1.50 per trail
A Christmas Carol from The Pantaloons
Dates: Friday 19 to Saturday 20 December
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Lights
Cost: £18/£19, £65 family ticket
Andover Craft Club: Festive Junk!
Date: 20 December
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Andover Museum
Cost: £2 per child
Winter Solstice Celebration
Date: Sunday 21 December
Time: 2.30pm to 5pm
Location / hosts: Andover Trees United & Merry-Go-Round Storytelling, Harmony Woods
Cost: £10, £2 per additional person. Free entry if you completed the Lantern Workshop
Santa’s Christmas Party
Date: Monday 22 to Tuesday 23 December
Time: 10.30am and 1pm
Location: The Lights
Cost: £12 each, £46 family ticket
Christmas Charter Market with Test Valley Brass
Date: Tuesday 23 December
Location: Andover High Street
Back to the Iron Age: The Winter Solstice
Dates: 27 December and 3 January
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Andover Museum
Cost: Included with your ticket to the Museum of the Iron Age
Andover Craft Club: Fireworks Fun!
Date: 31 December
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Andover Museum
Cost: £2 per child
