Details checked: November 9, 2026, at 12:45 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00).
Farnham Town Council’s current listing schedules the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Gostrey Meadow. The lights are scheduled to come on at 4:30 p.m. Farnham will be on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+00:00) that day, so the event runs 13:00–18:00 UTC and the switch-on is at 16:30 UTC.
Entry is free. The council lists free live performances by local schools, theater groups, and dance companies, along with food, drink, and gift stalls; children’s rides, face painting, a free drop-in craft workshop, a snowboard simulator, and Santa’s grotto are also advertised. The event page was updated November 9, but visitors should check the council listing again before traveling in case the program changes.
The public event window is five hours, giving visitors time to browse the stalls and catch performances before the main lighting moment. The council’s event page says the switch-on will be followed by a performance from Wickedly Ariana. It does not present the entire afternoon as a single stage show, so anyone planning around a particular act should use the council’s detailed Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On listing for the latest schedule.
The town council describes the event as a festive afternoon of local school, theater, and dance performances. Its listing also names food and drink stalls, gift stalls, children’s rides, face painting, a drop-in craft workshop, a snowboard simulator, and Santa’s grotto. These are the activities currently advertised; the page does not give a complete price list for each stall or attraction. Free entry should not be read as a promise that every ride, food item, or purchase will also be free.
Because the switch-on is the scheduled centerpiece, arriving before 4:30 p.m. gives families more time to find a place to watch and visit activities. That is a practical suggestion rather than a council crowd forecast: the event page does not publish attendance estimates or designated viewing areas.
The council lists the venue as Gostrey Meadow on Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT. Farnham Town Council’s travel guide says Farnham railway station is about a 10-minute walk from the town center, with regular services to London Waterloo and Alton. That estimate is to the town center, not a specific walking-time guarantee to the event entrance; check the route and current train timetable before leaving.
The same guide says there are pay-and-display car parks in the town center. The Christmas event page does not identify event-only parking, reserved spaces, or road-closure arrangements, so drivers should check current traffic and parking information rather than assume a particular lot will be available. For an outdoor November gathering, a warm layer and rain protection are sensible. The council listing does not spell out every accessibility detail, so visitors who need step-free access, accessible toilets, or other specific facilities should contact Farnham Town Council before the event.
For international readers, the time-zone label matters: the UK clocks go back on October 25, 2026, and stay on GMT through the November event. The U.K. government’s clock-change calendar confirms the date. The local times above match UTC on November 14; readers elsewhere should convert from GMT using the offset that applies on that date in their own time zone.
Farnham Town Council’s listings include more seasonal dates after the lights switch-on. The following times are Farnham local time; both dates fall during GMT (UTC+00:00), so they match UTC:
| Event | Date and time | What the council lists |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor’s Civic Christmas Carol Service | Wednesday, December 2, 2026; the listing gives 7:00 p.m. (19:00 UTC) and says “7pm for 7.30pm” | At St Andrew’s Church, with readings, carols, and music. Half of the tickets are distributed through community organizations; the other half are offered through a free public ballot, with applications due by November 23. |
| Farnham Christmas Market | Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (10:00–16:00 UTC) | The council advertises more than 100 stalls, handmade gifts, food, treats, and live music. |
See the council’s official pages for the Civic Christmas Carol Service and the Farnham Christmas Market for ticket or location details. These are separate events on different dates, not extensions of the November 14 program.
The date, venue, hours, and 4:30 p.m. switch-on are the council’s published plan as checked on November 9, 2026. Outdoor event schedules can be revised, and the council may update the lineup or practical information closer to the day. Check the official listing before setting off, especially for stage times, travel arrangements, and access information. No weather forecast or event-day transport disruption is confirmed here.
The switch-on is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Farnham (GMT, UTC+00:00; 16:30 UTC).
Yes. Farnham Town Council lists free entry. It also advertises free live entertainment, but does not say that all rides, food, or stalls are free.
It is at Gostrey Meadow, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT.
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