On Friday 5th December, we’ll light up the parish with a carnival of festive fun!
Carols by Lantern Light – 7pm
Christmas Carnival Itinerary
In the Car Park 4pm – 8pm:
George Scarrott’s Family Fun Fair
Fandango’s Travelling Tavern – Bar and Hot Drinks
Spud Shack – Hot food
Sugar Shack – Cakes and Hot Dogs
Farms2Ewe Live Nativity
Stilt Walkers UK – Buddy and Candy Cane
7pm: Carols by Lantern Light with Swindon Brass
In the Hall:
On Stage
4.30pm: The Good Afternoon Choir
5.15pm: Acoustic Duo
6pm: Nicki Pearce – Singing Christmas Favourites
Attractions:
Father Christmas
Abe’s Brick Corner – Lego Activity
Stall holders:
The Melt Box | Crochayy | Inspired by Boo, Flo & Moo | PrimePick | Ruby Lou’s | Ifpersonalised | Mandie’s Magic Brushes | Mamas Sweet Treats & Fudge | Embroidery Creations and Other Crafts | RP Toys | Barbies Handmade Cards | Windrush Reflexology | Matt Fiddes Martial Arts | Scouts fundraising for trip to 2026 Jamboree in Poland
Christmas Carnival ’25
The magic is back! Following last year’s spectacular success, Haydon Wick Parish Council invites you to our Christmas Carnival on Friday 5th December at Haydon Wick Leisure Centre – bigger, brighter, and even more magical!
Get ready for an ELF-tastic celebration! Inspired by everyone’s favourite Christmas movie, we’re transforming the leisure centre into a magical wonderland with enchanted candy cane forests and twinkling New York skylines.
The festivities begin at 4pm with beautiful harmonies from the Good Afternoon Choir. Step inside the Sports Hall to discover a charming Christmas market with live music featuring Cally’s festive favourites! Watch ELF the movie while children enjoy the craft zone and LEGO activities. Marvel at the stunning lantern display before the evening concludes with Carols by Lantern Light – a truly magical way to end the night.
Outside, Buddy the Elf and Candy the Cane on stilts spread festive cheer amongst delicious street food and drinks from the Travelling Tavern Bar. Enjoy George Scarrott and Son’s Family Funfair, capture festive photos in our giant snow globe, meet our special four-legged friend (yes, there’s a donkey!), and don’t miss the stunning Community Lantern Parade with mesmerising stilt walkers.
Want to be part of the magic? We’re calling local businesses to sponsor this celebration and inviting stallholders to showcase their talents. Your involvement helps create an event that will sparkle in memories for years to come.
Get involved by clicking the buttons below or contact our Marketing and Events Co-ordinator: 📧 marketing@haydonwick.gov.uk 📞 01793 722446
Mark your calendars for Friday 5th December from 4pm. Let’s make festive memories together at Haydon Wick’s Christmas Carnival!
See you there, and remember: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! 🎄✨
Calling all Community Groups… Create beautiful lanterns and help us light up Haydon Wick with your creativity!
Be part of the magic at this year’s Haydon Wick Christmas Carnival! We’re inviting families and community groups to help us create a truly enchanting evening of festive wonder.
Family Lantern Workshop Pop in to the Parish office on Thursday 20th December from 4.30pm and get creative at our family-friendly lantern-making workshop! Transform plastic bottles into beautiful glowing lanterns. See the poster for details and book your space – we can’t wait to see what magical creations you’ll make together!
Community Group Challenge We’re calling on community groups to craft stunning lanterns that will deck out the entire event and set the festive ambiance. Your creative lanterns will add the magic of Christmas, creating a twinkling wonderland for all to enjoy. At the end of the evening, we’ll gather all the beautiful lanterns together for a magical carol concert – imagine the glow as we sing together surrounded by your luminous creations! Prizes will be awarded for the most creative lantern displays!
This is your chance to be part of something special and help us build a glowing tradition that will brighten our community for years to come. Whether you’re crafting as a family or creating as a group, join us in making this year’s celebration truly unforgettable. Register today and let your imagination shine!