Kickstart Christmas at the Faversham Christmas Lights Switch On, as the town's historic streets light up with festive illuminations. Gather in the Market Place for festive live music and a visit from Santa, and browse the stalls in the Market Place and along Preston Street for gifts, crafts and street food, as part of Christmas on Preston Street.

Price
Free to attend.

Date & Times
28th November 2026
4pm to 8pm
Lights switch-on around 5pm.

Good To Know
Faversham train station is around a 5-minute walk from the Market Place. Look out for the Faversham Christmas Market Weekend in the Market Place from 11th to 13th December.

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Picture Credit: © Faversham Market.

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