What to do on Christmas Day 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE FREQUENTLY UPDATING THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AS WE FIND OUT ABOUT MORE EVENTS IN THE SURREY AREA. 

Share your local knowledge with us!

If you know of any other Christmas Day lunches or activities we haven’t listed yet, please contact us at communications@maryfrancestrust.org.uk so we can update this list. Thank you!

Please note that it is advisable that you book in advance to attend any of these, to avoid disappointment. 

At the bottom of this page, you will also find information about community fridges and foodbank support available during the Christmas period in your area.

Want to volunteer on Christmas Day?

If you’d like to spend Christmas giving something back to your community, a lot of Churches and organisations offering free Christmas meals are looking for volunteers. Feel free to contact organisations directly to see if they are looking for Santa helpers or festive elves!

MOLE VALLEY

Dorking Christian Centre

Come and enjoy a delicious festive Christmas lunch from 11am on Christmas Day. Presents on departure. £10 per head. Come alone with friends, bring a neighbour, bring the whole family – all are welcome. Please book a place by requesting a form in person, by phone: 01306 886 830 or by emailing: centremanager@dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk or through the website: www.dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk. Please sign up by Friday 19 December at the latest.

Ashtead (c/o The Meeting Room)

On Tuesday 9 December, there will be a Christmas lunch in Ashtead – for more details, please contact: support@themeetingroom.org.uk or call: 07413 978 422.

ELMBRIDGE

St Andrew’s Church, Cobham

On 25 December from 1pm-4pm at St Andrew’s Church, Church Gate House. Bookings can be made via: shirley@sac.church or elaine@sac.church or by calling: 01932 867 883.

St John’s Church Christmas Lunch, Egham

At Christmas, St John’s likes to host a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be on their own.

Everyone is welcome to have a lunch. Anyone who would like one please contact the church office on: 01784 605400. There is no charge.

If you would like to help or donate please contact the church office.

St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, West Molesey

Traditional Boxing Day Fayre served on 26 December (Boxing Day) from 12pm-2pm. To RSVP email info: info@eastelmbridge.foodbank.org.uk or call: 07908 777 475.

Salvation Army, Addlestone

If you are going to be alone on Christmas Day, you are very welcome to join for a day of friendship, fellowship, food and festivities. If you know anyone that might be alone, please let them know about this opportunity. Apply for a place by picking up an application form from the Salvation Army Charity Shop or hall, both in Church Road, Addlestone. Alternatively, please call 07586 570 467 to leave a message and you will be called back.

EPSOM AND EWELL

Churches Together 

Churches Together in Ewell are offering a Christmas dinner plus festive activities to all who would otherwise be on their own. Free of charge at a local church. Please contact: 07999 805 475 or email: christmas.dinner@dsl.pipex.com to find out more and book your place.

GUILDFORD

The Gaskin’s Christmas Lunch, Guildford

Free Christmas lunch on 24 December. Please reserve your meal by emailing: info@freechristmaslunch.com, by calling Marta on: 07855 846 957 or via their website (see below). Free delivery to your home within 10 miles of Guildford. Delivery between 12pm-3pm. For more information please visit their website: http://gaskinchristmas-wb9cm6md.manus.space

COMMUNITY FRIDGES & FOOD BANKS

If you’d like some information about Community Fridges available over Christmas, please click the links below:

• For Community Fridges in Mid Surrey (including Hubs and Mobile Stops) please visit: www.mscfridges.org
• For the Community Fridge in Hersham, Surrey please visit: https://elmbridgeecohub.org.uk
• For the Community Fridges in Guildford please visit: http://www.zerocarbonguildford.org/community-fridge or visit: The Hive, Park Barn Drive, GU2 8EN (open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Fridays 9am-3.30pm)

To search for Foodbanks in your area, please visit the Trussell Trust website.

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