Emsworth is well known for its independent shops and highly regarded restaurants and Christmas events this year will once again highlight what a unique place it is.

On Friday 1st December the town will be switching on their Christmas Lights and see the arrival of Father Christmas. The fun will start at 5.15pm in St Peters Square and will see community carol singing and music, the arrival of Father Christmas, stalls supporting Emsworth Primary Schools and The Cantando Choir performing. Children will also have the chance to visit Father Christmas in his grotto at Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club.

As well as all of this the famous Emsworth Lobster Pot Christmas Tree will be back on display.

Saturday 16th December will be Emsworth's Christmas Market Day Featuring Hampshire Farmer’s Market. The special Christmas market will be in St Peters Square from 10am until 1pm.

There will be a Christmas Fair and Santa's Grotto in Emsworth Cottage Hospital from 10am until 1pm and there will be Christmas offers throughout the High Street.

Lobster and Carols round the tree on Emsworth Quay will take place at 11.30am with Village Voices supporting the RNLI.