What to do on Christmas Day 2025

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

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!

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.

We would recommend that you book in advance to attend any of the events listed below to avoid disappointment.

TANDRIDGE

The Westway Community & Wellbeing Centre

Free Christmas lunch on 25 December from 12pm till about 3.30pm, for anyone needing company, warmth or a good meal. Address is: 25 Chaldon Road, Caterham, CR3 5PG. You will need to book a place, please contact The Westway on 01883 347 230 to do so. If you would like to help – please consider sponsoring a meal for one person by donating £10. To donate, please visit this link: Sponsor a Christmas Day Lunch.

Hurst Green Community Centre

Anyone that is alone, vulnerable of in need of service please join us for lunch on Christmas day at Hurst Green Community Centre, 4 Oak Close, RH8 0BA. Please call Kelly on 07732 952 227 to book yourself a place. There is no deadline for booking and there is no cost for lunch but please be there for 12.30pm.

MOLE VALLEY

Nower House, Dorking

Do you know someone who is celebrating Christmas alone this year? If so, why not invite them to join us for a lovely day of festive cheer at our charming Dorking care home!

We will be offering a delicious homemade Christmas dinner, wonderful company and plenty of music and games. There are just 4 special places available at each home, so get in touch and reserve yours. If you’d like to find out more, please give us a ring on 01252 979 111 or drop us an email at: marketing@awvs.org.uk. Address: Nower House, Coldharbour Lane, Dorking, RH4 3BL. Lunch is on 25 December, from 11am-5pm.

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 Peter’s Church, Chertsey

On Fri 19th December – Community Christmas Dinner at 12:30pm, sign up at office@stpeterschertsey.org.uk.

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 at St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, Ray Road, West Moseley, KT8 2LG.To RSVP email info: info@eastelmbridge.foodbank.org.uk or call: 07908 777 475. Please let them know of dietary requirements when booking.

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.

REIGATE & BANSTEAD

Churches Together, St Mark’s Church, Tattenham Corner

The day begins with the opportunity to join the Christmas Day service at 11am at St Mark’s. Afterwards you will be entertained before enjoying an excellent Christmas lunch. There will be an opportunity for you to chat to many other people. The afternoon finishes around 3.30pm after watching the King’s speech. To book your place, please use this online form. Please let them know if you require transport to and from the event.

EPSOM & EWELL

Churches Together in Ewell

Churches Together in Ewell is pleased to offer a Christmas Dinner plus festive activities to all that would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day from 12:30 until 4:15pm.

This is happening at a local church and is open to all Ewell residents (full address given on registration). Transport can be arranged. No charge.

To join, please call: 07999 805 475

Or email: christmas.dinner@dsl.pipex.com

Download poster.

GUILDFORD & WOKING

Food Wise’s Christmas Day Lunch

On 25 December from 11.45am-3pm at Parkview Community Centre in Sheerwater, GU21 5NZ. To book a place, please complete the following Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf62VNbwuBseo3Rrcgr3v6ezt0y0FT_SBvoH8TkzT86_vO_kQ/viewformor contact Martin Vodden at Food Wise TLC on 07768 005 155 or email: info@foodwisetlc.care. Cost is £3 per meal.

Bernard Sunley Care Home, Woking 

Free Christmas lunch (Friends of the Elderly) at Bernard Sunley Care Home, College Road, Maybury, Woking GU22 8BT on December 25 at 11am-4pm (lunch is at 12:30pm). Older people in Woking are warmly invited to celebrate Christmas. Please reserve your space by Thursday 11 December, call 01483 764 300 or email: andy.cumper@fote.org.uk.

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.

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!

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