Congleton Town Council News... Festive Town Events

By Congleton Town Council

Congleton Makers Market

The Makers Market will bring a festive buzz to the town packed full of local gifts and Christmas goodies. Don’t miss the chance to shop on Saturday 28 November and Saturday 19 December (hop on board the free bus on Saturday 19th)!

Christmas Comes to Lawton Street

This year, Congleton’s Christmas celebrations are moving to Lawton Street and High Street, bringing a fresh festive feel to the town centre on Friday 27 November. From 4pm to 8pm, enjoy an evening of entertainment, festive food, shopping and family activities, with the Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm.

The Community Stage at the top of Lawton Street will feature local schools and groups, while the Main Stage at the bottom of Moody Street hosts live entertainment, including Rode Hall Silver Band.

Festivities also include the traditional lantern parade, walkabout entertainment, street food and craft stalls.

The town hall will host a free Santa’s Grotto (fast-track via TicketSource or join the queue), alongside children’s activities, face painting, crafts and SEN-friendly entertainment. The popular reindeer will also return, and an accessible live stream of the main stage will be shown on the town hall screen.

Road closures will be in place from 12pm-10pm on High Street, Lawton Street and surrounding roads.

Free Christmas Bus Day

On Saturday 19 December, Congleton Town Council is using its final free bus day from Cheshire East Council to encourage festive shopping in Congleton. Enjoy the town’s independent shops, unique gifts, cafés and hospitality venues without worrying about parking. All buses within the Congleton boundary will be free, including Beartown routes 90, 91, 92 and 93A/C, plus routes 38, 42 and 94 for the sections of their journeys within the boundary. Beartown buses will also be free in the evening!

Christmas Day Lunch

The Town Mayor of Congleton is hosting a special Christmas Day lunch at Congleton Town Hall, prepared and gifted by Mark’s Events and The Old Saw Mill. The lunch offers Christmas cheer for anyone who might otherwise spend the day alone or be struggling with the cost of the season. Guests will also receive a small Christmas gift from the mayor. Places must be reserved in advance through Congleton Information Centre, with a minimum donation of £2 per person at booking. To sponsor a meal, contact Mark Bailey on: 07722 008421.

Congleton Santa

Congleton Santa tours the town every Christmas, spreading festive cheer and raising funds for local charities. This year’s tour begins on Sunday 22 November. All routes, dates and the many ways to donate can be found on Santa’s website and social media: www.congletonsanta.org.uk

Sparkle, Shop and Celebrate in the town centre

Congleton’s independent shops will be dressing their windows with festive displays once again this Christmas. Take a stroll, admire the decorations and support local traders. With 100 Christmas trees, sparkling lights throughout the town and a festive projection illuminating the town hall, Congleton will be full of Christmas magic!

Christmas carol services

Buglawton Jingle and Mingle takes place on Thursday 10 December, 6.30pm–7.30pm, in the Church House Pub grounds. Featuring the Rode Hall Silver Band, community carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine.

On Saturday 12 December, wrap up warm for the New Life Church Carol Service, organised with Churches Together at Bridestones Shopping Centre, near Specsavers, from 11am to noon.

The annual Community Carol Service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Chapel Street, on Thursday 17 December at 7.30pm, with traditional carols, a warm welcome and festive refreshments.

Contacting your Town Council

Town Hall, High Street, Congleton CW12 1BN | 01260 270 350 | www.congleton-tc.gov.uk | info@congleton-tc.gov.uk