Earl Shilton is set for one of its biggest and brightest Christmas seasons yet, with community events, charity activities, and local business celebrations running throughout November and December. Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening in our town this festive season.
🎄 Earl Shilton Christmas Light Switch On
Friday 28 November 2025 • 5.30pm – 9pm
Lights On at 7pm
Location: Wood Street, Earl Shilton
The countdown to Christmas begins with our annual Christmas Light Switch On. Join us for an evening filled with festive fun, including:
- Live music and brass band
- Festive food & drinks
- Family-friendly activities
- Craft stalls
- Santa’s Grotto
Bring your friends, family and Christmas spirit as we light up Earl Shilton for the holidays.
Event link: https://fb.me/e/9sEu8ERK7
🎅 Hinckley Fire Station Rudolph Fund – Santa in Earl Shilton
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Santa will be visiting Earl Shilton as part of the Rudolph Fund, spreading festive cheer while raising money for local causes.
Check their Facebook page for updates and route details:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066662933839
🚜 Charity Tractor Run for MIND
Saturday 20 December 2025
Start: 4pm
Starting Point: The George Ward Centre, Barwell
A spectacular charity Tractor Run will roll through the area in memory of Kieran Hopkins, raising money for MIND. Expect brightly lit tractors travelling through Barwell, Earl Shilton, Hinckley, Higham, Stoke Golding, Dadlington, Market Bosworth, Newbold Verdon and Desford.
Sponsored by:
HHF Landscaping & Groundworks Contractors
Around The House Property Maintenance
This is a must-see event — line the streets and show your support for an important cause.
https://www.facebook.com/HopkinsBrothersCTR
🛍️ Local Shops & Festive Treats
Jasmine’s Gifts – Extended Hours
Due to high demand, Jasmine’s Gifts will now open Monday–Saturday, with late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays, including during the Christmas Light Switch On.
https://www.facebook.com/shopatjasmines
Bainbridge Home and Giftware – Open 7 Days a Week
Bainbridge Home and Giftware has had such a successful Christmas shopping event that many items completely sold out — and have now been fully restocked.
Their displays are looking beautifully full again, and with the shop now open 7 days a week, it’s the perfect time to pop in and browse.
If you’ve been waiting for a particular item to return to stock, now is the moment to take a closer look — you might just find exactly what you’ve been hoping for.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076071423797#
Darcie Mae’s – Seasonal Specials
Visit Darcie Mae’s (12 Wood Street) to enjoy limited-time festive drinks such as:
- Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate
- S’mores Latte
- Gingerbread Latte
- Peppermint Mocha / Hot Chocolate
Shops in Earl Shilton and Atherstone are open seven days a week.
https://www.facebook.com/DarcieMaesFood
Fernleighs Farm Shop & Deli – Christmas Market
Fernleighs is stepping into Christmas with wreath-making workshops and will host a Christmas Market during the Light Switch On.
Expect hot drinks, hot cobs and festive food in their bar.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579644940264
⭐ A Festive Season to Remember
With music, markets, charity events, Santa visits and the much-loved Christmas Light Switch On, Earl Shilton is set for a truly magical festive season.
Keep checking earlshilton.net for updates, photos, and Christmas news throughout December.
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