Love Elmbridge at Christmas 2026

Christmas is on its way and there is plenty happening across Elmbridge to help you enjoy the festive season.

From Christmas lights and festive markets to local shopping and community events, Love Elmbridge at Christmas brings together some of the ways you can celebrate locally while supporting the businesses and high streets at the heart of our communities.

Councillor Kirsty Hewens, portfolio holder for Enterprise, Parking and Local Economy said 

Christmas is a wonderful time to come together and enjoy everything our towns and villages have to offer. Love Elmbridge at Christmas is about celebrating our local communities, supporting the fantastic businesses on our high streets and making the most of the festive events taking place across the borough. I’d encourage everyone to shop local where they can and enjoy Christmas in Elmbridge.

Love Elmbridge events at Christmas                   

Claygate Christmas Lights – Saturday 28 November

Cobham Onederland – Saturday 21 November (free parking at Hollyhedge Road car park)

Esher Christmas Lights – Friday 20 November 

Magical Molesey – Thursday 26 November

Oxshott Christmas Spectacular – Sunday 22 November

Thames Ditton Christmas lights switch on – Friday 3 December (lights switch on at 4pm)

Walton Festival of Light – Saturday 28 November (free parking at Drewitts, Ashley Park and Manor Road car parks)

Weybridge Christmas event – Sunday 29 November (free parking at Churchfields and Baker Street car parks)

Love Free Parking

We’re making it easier to shop local this Christmas with free parking in council town and village car parks on three Saturdays in December.

• Saturday 5 December
• Saturday 12 December
• Saturday 19 December

Whether you’re Christmas shopping, meeting friends for a festive catch-up or visiting one of our local cafés and restaurants, it’s a great opportunity to spend some time on your local high street and support Elmbridge businesses with your parking costs on us!

Car parks included are:

Hare Lane, Claygate
Torrington Lodge, Claygate
Cedar Road, Cobham
Hollyhedge Road, Cobham
Berguette, Esher
Civic Centre, Esher
Heather Place, Esher
Highwaymans Cottage, Esher
New Berry Lane, Hersham
Southbank, Long Ditton
Walton Road, Molesey
Steels Lane, Oxshott
Ashley Road, Thames Ditton
Ashley Park, Walton-on-Thames
Drewitts Court, Walton-on-Thames
Halfway, Walton-on-Thames
Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames
Baker Street, Weybridge
Churchfields, Weybridge
Monument Hill, Weybridge
Oatlands Village, Weybridge
York Road, Weybridge

Local businesses can download a free parking in your area poster to display: 

Love Small Business Saturday 

Small businesses are a vital part of our high streets, villages and communities, and Small Business Saturday, on 5 December, is another opportunity to celebrate them.

If you’re an Elmbridge business with a special offer or activity for Small Business Saturday or the festive period, let us know and we can help share your promotion. Email communications@elmbridge.gov.uk

Love Sustainable Elmbridge at Christmas 

There are lots of simple ways to make Christmas a little more sustainable.

Shopping locally can support Elmbridge businesses while reducing the need to travel further afield. You could also choose recyclable wrapping paper and cards, look for pre-loved gifts in local charity shops or visit refill and eco-friendly shops.

Local Christmas and farmers' markets are another opportunity to shop locally and discover independent producers and businesses.

We suggest taking advantage of the below local Christmas markets: 

Hersham Village Christmas Market at All Saints Catholic Church Hall – Sunday 22 November

Weybridge Farmers’ Market on Baker Street – Sunday 6 December