Christmas Happenings in and around Sydenham and Forest Hill
This page will be updated regularly to keep you informed on all the events, shows, markets and happenings in the run up to Christmas so do check the page regularly. If you have an event not listed please email see3traders@gmail.com to make sure we include it.
Winners of Christmas cards competion on sale at
sydenhamcommunityproject.com
£1 for single cards
£4 for 5 Cards
From October 31 at Zer0Waste located at Dragonfly Yoga Studios
£8 for packs of 12
(with 4 designs)
SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER
Santa's Grotto
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
1 –5pm
£10
Meet Santa and get a gift from him and enjoy an afternoon of fun with a craft table face painting and some entertainment. Lucky dip, Christmas cards and samll gifts will also be available for sale.
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
Sydenham Christmas Tree & Street light ceremony
Outside Ignition Brewery
Starts at 4pm
Mulled wine, mince pies Carol singing, Brass band count down to the lights. Then gather at Ignition Brewery for a drink some warmth Christmas cards, Raffle tickets.
Win a lots of
fabulous prizes.
Draw 1 January 2026
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER
Sydenham Christmas Market
Sydenham Centre
11 –4pm
Get your Christmas shoping done from local traders and local artists and craftmens at affordable prices right on your doorsteps
SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER
The Snowman
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St Bartholomew Church
11.30am, 1.30am & 3.30pm
A family friendly concert. Tickets available online.
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER to SUNDAY 4 JANUARY
Skating and Festive Magic at Beckenham Place Park
Lewisham’s first ever indoor ice rink is coming this festive season, as part of The Winter Gardens event at Beckenham Place Park. From Saturday 15 November until Sunday 4 January, there will be ice skating, a Christmas market, live music, food stalls, festive fairground rides, the Revel Puck Circus and winter-themed crazy golf. Find out more about Winter Gardens and book your tickets. Everybody’s welcome with free entry to the main event.
