Castleton at Christmas is a long-standing festive tradition returning to our beautiful Peak District village, bringing the magic of a traditional, old-fashioned Christmas to life.
Bring the family and enjoy Santa’s Parade, Christmas lights, live entertainment, music, dancing and plenty of festive fun.
Switch-On Day — Saturday 14 November
Join us in Castleton for a spectacular day of festive entertainment and Christmas cheer.
● Christmas Craft Fair: Discover beautiful Christmas crafts
● Children’s Vintage Fair: Enjoy fun and entertainment for younger visitors
● Santa’s Grotto Open: Soft opening for a relaxed, sensory-friendly session designed children and others who prefer a quieter environment.
● all above open from 12 noon at the Peveril Centre on Buxton Road
Then the big fun!!
● Santa’s Parade: 4:00 pm, officially welcoming Santa to the village for his residency on December weekends with Castleton Silver Band and the Sunflower Dancers who are a local children’s dance group.
● Carol Singing : Following the parade, enjoy traditional fun carol singing, live music and dancing
● THEN THE BIG ONE The Christmas Lights Switch-On: Join santa for the countdown as Castleton lights up for Christmas
Then the Grotto officially OPENS!! At 4.45pm!
Come and see the one and only SANTA CLAUS
( all the above is Saturday 14th November)
The festivities don’t stop there!
● Friday 27 November: Late-night shopping, with village shops open until 8:00 pm
● 14 November–13 December: The stunning Christmas Tree Festival at St Edmund’s Church
Santa’s Grotto and Santa Paws
● Santa’s Grotto: Open on December weekends
● Santa Paws: Dogs are welcome to visit Santa too
Family Activities
● Christmas Dinner Window Hunt: Find 12 festive dinner items in village shop windows and receive half-price entry to Santa’s Grotto
Music and Entertainment
● Carols by Candlelight: A magical festive experience at Treak Cliff Cavern
● Carols in the Cavern: Enjoy Christmas music in the spectacular setting of Peak Cavern
● Saturday 5 December: Live music from the Grumpa Band in the village
● Sunday 6 December: Breakfast with Santa at Bay Tree Café
● Sunday 13 December: Breakfast with Santa at Tilly’s Café
● Saturday 19 December: Enjoy a performance by the Chapel Male Voice Choir in the village.
Organised by local volunteers and supported by donations and sponsorship, Castleton at Christmas is a much-loved tradition that brings the whole community together.
Come and experience the magic of a traditional old-fashioned Christmas in our beautiful Peak District village. Castleton at Christmas — bigger and brighter than