Christmas in Whalley - A Community Celebration

Date: 14th December 2025.

Location: Whalley

Cost: Free entry

Time: 13:00 - 16:30

Let’s light up Whalley with joy, music, and festive cheer!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbours to enjoy a magical afternoon filled with:

Highlights Across All Venues

  • 12:30pm Blessing of the Village Crib (Whalley Methodist Church)
  • Bell ringing & organ music at St Mary’s
  • Carols & reflections at English Martyrs (from 2:30pm)
  • Family workshops at Whalley Abbey (from 1pm)
  • A Cappella singers touring all locations
  • Handmade gifts, craft stalls & seasonal refreshments
  • Non-alcoholic mulled wine
  • Torchlight procession at 3:45pm (starting at the Abbey)
  • Village carol singing with Grange Brass Band at Vale House Gardens (4–4:30pm)

Events from 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Whalley Abbey - All Village Churches - Vale House Gardens

Free entry to all venues – all ages welcome!

Let’s come together to celebrate the season and make Whalley shine


Events and activities are not organised by Ribble Valley Borough Council unless stated otherwise. Neither is Ribble Valley Borough Council responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any event or activity.