Eastleigh Christmas Lights Switch-On
Eastleigh town centre, Eastleigh · 21 November 2026
Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0
Eastleigh's switch-on fills the town centre with a day of festive entertainment, ending with the lights and a firework display. The Point runs its Christmas Grotto and a makers market the same weekend.
Highlights
- Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks
- Christmas market stalls and food stalls
- Funfair rides, a climbing wall and street performers
- Decorated shop windows
Good to know
- The town council will publish timings and entertainment nearer the date
- Pair it with the Christmas Grotto at The Point, which must be booked
Getting there
Eastleigh town centre
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Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Christmas Grotto at The Point
Father Christmas visits The Point for the weekend of Eastleigh's lights switch-on, welcoming families with a song and a story before each child collects a gift and has a photo with him. It is a low-cost group session.
Photo of Eastleigh: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0Christmas in the Enchanted Forest at The Point
A walk-through forest trail inside The Point, with twinkling lights and snowy paths leading to the Snow Queen at a living snow globe. Children finish with a craft to take home.
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