Join us this festive season at Ashley Centre to experience a magical ride on our exclusive VR sleigh ride, plus a great line-up of Christmas entertainment, Artisanal Christmas fair, craft gin tasting, plus much more.
This year, the festivities start with our annual Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday 23rd November. The activities commence from 11am, with roaming entertainers, face painting, choirs including the award-winning Epsom Rock Choir throughout the day, leading up to the much anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On from 4pm. This year our special guests from the cast of the Epsom Playhouse Cinderella Panto will be joining us at Ashley Centre for the official switch-on at 4pm, also joined by Ashley Bear and Santa.
Don’t miss out on the chance for a meet and greet with Santa himself —an opportunity to make this holiday season extra special. Join us on the weekends leading up to Christmas, December 14th & 15th, and 21st & 22nd. Plus, keep an eye out for our free face painting station, where your little ones can transform into their favourite festive character.
Immerse yourself in the magic for a unique and unforgettable experience, by hopping onto our exclusive VR sleigh ride from Saturday 23rd November until Tuesday 24th December, open from 11am – 4pm daily. You’ll be whisked away on a virtual journey through the snow-covered Winter Wonderland, offering a one-of-a-kind adventure that’s sure to spark joy in both children and adults alike.
Fill your stockings this Christmas at Ashley Centre. You can explore our new stores including Rituals, Oliver Bonas, and Procook, and also be sure to visit our Christmas Artisan Fair, which will run from Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th November, and again for ten days just before Christmas! Shop independents, feel inspired, and find the perfect gifts with unique products from makers, crafters, and other small businesses.
Special guests Bluey and Bingo will be visiting Ashley centre at intervals on Sunday 24th November. Join them for their Toybox activity and meet and greet opportunities.
You can view the full event line-up across the weekend below.
Saturday 23rd November
Cast of Epsom Playhouse’s Panto, Cinderella – 4:00pm
Epsom Rock Choir – 2:00–3:00pm
Ashley Bear – Roaming from 11:00am–4:00pm
Face painting – 11:00am–4:00pm
Artisan Fair – Open Daily from 9am–6:00pm and Sundays 10.30am–4:00pm
Sunday 24th November
Bluey & Bingo – Timings to be confirmed
With magical performances, meet-and-greets, our unique VR sleigh ride, festive food and drinks, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Ashley Centre, Epsom. Mark your calendars for Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, bring your family and friends, and join in with the festive fun.
We have lots more exciting festive activities planned throughout November and December. You can view our Christmas events schedule below.
Artisan Fair
Following on from our November dates, the Artisan Fair will be returning to Ashley Centre from Saturday 14th – Tuesday 24th December, in the run-up to Christmas. Tick off your last-minute Christmas shopping with unique products from local makers, crafters, and other small businesses.
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December – Santa’s Naughty Elves
Keep an eye out for Santa’s naughty elves on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th December, who will be roaming around Ashley Centre causing mischief! Spot them up to no good as they interact with visitors, spread holiday cheer, and pose for magical photo moments.
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December – The Grinch
The Grinch will be making a special appearance on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December at Ashley Centre. Not only will there be photo opportunities, he’ll also be performing mini shows on-stage – but just be careful, he might try to steal Christmas while he’s here!
Saturday 14th December
Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Meet Santa
Ashley Bear
Santa’s Naughty Elves
Sunday 15th December
Artisan Fair – 10.30am – 4:00pm
Meet Santa
Ashley Bear
Santa’s Naughty Elves
Face painting – 11:00am–4:00pm
Monday 16th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 17th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 19th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Friday 20th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 21st December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Meet Santa
Ashley Bear
The Grinch – 11:00am–3:00pm
Sunday 22nd December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 10.30am–4:00pm
Meet Santa
Ashley Bear
Face painting 11:00am–4:00pm
The Grinch 11:00am–3:00pm
Monday 23rd December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 24th December
Christmas Artisan Fair – 9:00am–6:00pm