Join us to switch on Buckingham’s sparkly Christmas Lights, sing carols and enjoy an abundance of Christmas stalls in the town centre on Thursday 23rd November 2023 from 4pm – 7pm.

Main Stage – Market Hill

• Digital event programme
• 4pm – event opens with Mayor of Buckingham Cllr. Anja Schaefer and Town Crier Patrick Laws
• 4.40pm – 5.10pm – Buckingham Stage Coach perform songs from Nativity
• 5.20pm – 5.35pm – Mayor of Buckingham, Cllr Anja Schaefer and the Christmas Card contest winners turn on the Christmas Lights
• 5.35 pm – 6.15pm – Great Horwood Silver Band play sing-along Christmas carols and songs
• 6.25 pm – 6.55pm – The Buckingham school perform songs from Frozen

Roaming entertainment:

• 4pm – 4.45pm – Meet our festive stilt walkers in Market Hill
• 4pm – 7pm – free mini Christmas wreath craft at the National Trust, Chantry Chapel
• 4pm – 7pm – Meet Gwynhaff the dragon in Market Hill
• 4pm – 7pm – Meet the Buckingham Table Santa Van in Market Hill
• 5pm – Meet the Bucks Radio Bear roaming in Market Hill
• 5.30pm – 6.15pm – Meet our festive stilt walkers in the Christmas Market (Cattle Pens)

Traders, Charity Stalls, Food and Drink:

• Alec’s Angels – charity stall & teddy tombola
• Blossoming Boutique – personalised items and resin artwork
• Ches & Co – homeware using recycled fabric and materials
• Crafted by P – homemade preserves
• The King’s Head – Mulled Wine and festive drinks
• The Grand Junction Bar – licensed bar, hot drinks and boozy coffee
• The Beech Hut – hot burgers, soup and toasted sandwiches
• Love Betsy – handmade gifts, stocking fillers & decorations
• Mint & Dove – scarves, gloves, hats, socks, slippers and ponchos
• NSPCC – children’s Christmas lucky dip, raffle
• Oh So Dough – Freshly made artisan doughnuts
• Rudolph & Friends – crocheted reindeer and other animals
• Stanley’s Homemade – 100% gluten free sweet treats
• The Little Glass Hut – handmade glassware, signs, dog themed gifts & decorations
• The Wildlife Trust – charity stall
• Working 4 Wildlife – charity stall

Late Night Shopping:

• Smith & Clay
• Bea & Aud Lifestyle
• Sweet Autumn
• Greetings Plus
• The Caravin Wine Shop
• Dandy Lions Boutique
• Cornwall Place Kitchen
• Finca El Monte
• The Nimble Thimble
• Pasha Fashion
• The Courtyard at No6
• FNH Charity Vintage Shop