What's On in Horsham
Things to do in and around Horsham: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Christmas Shopping in Horsham: 13 Shops From the Carfax to Steyning
We checked 13 Horsham shops, from Crates Local's hampers to the Steyning Bookshop, for opening hours and what each one sells. Updated November 2026.
Dates for the diary
- Fri 13 Nov Storrington Community Market
- Fri 13 Nov Leonardslee Comedy Club
- Sat 14 Nov Horsham parkrun
- Sat 14 Nov Horsham FC v Torquay United, FA Trophy
- Sun 15 Nov Billingshurst Artisan Market
- Fri 20 Nov Horsham Christmas Launch Party
- Fri 20 Nov Christmas Launch Party market at the Forum
- Sat 21 Nov Fox Hill Christmas Trees
- Sat 21 Nov New House Farm Christmas Trees
- Sat 21 Nov Henfield Charities Christmas Fair
- Tue 24 Nov Horsham FC v Truro City
- 26 Nov to 6 Dec Christmas Wreath Workshops at Leonardslee
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Christmas
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree Near Horsham 2026
We checked 6 Christmas tree sellers near Horsham, from cut your own at Slinfold to a barn of trees at Faygate, for prices and dates. Updated November 2026.
Christmas
Ice Rinks Near Horsham This Winter: Six Places to Skate, One of Them Free
We checked 6 ice rinks near Horsham, from Tulleys Farm to Worthing and Guildford, for 2026 dates, prices and age rules. Updated November 2026.
Food & Drink
Christmas Dinner in Horsham 2026: Seven Tables to Book, From £57.99
We checked seven Horsham places open on Christmas Day, from the Sussex Barn at £57.99 to South Lodge at £265, for menus and prices. Updated November 2026.
New Year's Eve
Horsham New Year's Eve 2026: no fireworks, 4 parties listed
Horsham has no public New Year's Eve fireworks or town event in 2026. What is on: the panto at 11am and 3pm, a family party, and ticketed parties to midnight.
Christmas
Santa near Horsham 2026: Tulleys 21 Nov, 5 village grottos
Where to meet Father Christmas near Horsham in 2026: Tulleys from 21 November, Amberley from 5 December, and Santa's grottos at five village Christmas fairs.
Horsham
Horsham Christmas markets: Fairtrade 28 Nov, Carfax Sundays
Horsham's Carfax and West Street add Christmas market days through December, with a market every day from 20 to 24 December. Updated November 2026.
Halloween
Horsham Halloween 2026 is over: what ran, 30 and 31 October
Horsham's Halloween 2026 ran on 30 and 31 October: the Carfax Friday Late, Amberley's ghost train and Leonardslee's trail. Next up: bonfire night displays.
Events
What's On in Horsham: Lights Party 20 Nov, Panto From 29th
The Christmas Launch Party on Fri 20 Nov, Leonardslee Lights from 27 Nov, the Capitol panto from 29 Nov and six village Christmas fairs, checked 8 Nov.
Christmas
Leonardslee Lights 2026: 27 Nov to 30 Dec, from £18.50
Leonardslee Lights 2026: book online from £18.50 an adult and £13.50 a child, or pay £28 and £18 on the night. Selected evenings, 27 November to 30 December.
Remembrance
Horsham Remembrance Sunday 8 Nov: parade 10am, silence 11am
Horsham's Remembrance parade leaves North Street at 10am on 8 November; silence at 11am. The council's full timetable, wreath layers and road closures.
Horsham
Horsham Fireworks 2026 Are Over, No 2027 Dates Yet
Horsham district's six fireworks nights ran from 5 to 8 November 2026, and the Sports Club's display was called off. No organiser has set a 2027 date yet.
Horsham
Horsham's Christmas Launch Party Is Back to Kick-Start the Festive Season on 20 November
Horsham's Christmas Launch Party is Friday 20 November, 4pm to 8pm, with face painting, live music, a silent disco and a market. Updated November 2026.
Horsham
Horsham panto 2026: Dick Whittington, 29 Nov to 3 Jan
Dick Whittington runs at the Capitol from 29 November to 3 January with Louie Spence. All three 16+ nights are now sold out. Updated 8 November 2026.
What's On
Things to Do in Horsham: 11 Days Out Checked, With Prices
Eleven Horsham days out checked against their own sites this week: kids for £1 at Leonardslee in August, free Chesworth Farm, Knepp safaris, and the Capitol's reopening date.