The small town transforms into a Christmas wonderland (Image: Christopher Ison/Visit Midhurst)
A tiny UK market town that’s gloriously quaint is even prettier at Christmas – and it’s jampacked with festive fun.
The small market town of , in Chichester, , is full of thriving small businesses, shops, restaurants and cafes.
The name was first noted in 1186 as “Middeherst” and means “Middle wooded hill or “among the wooded hills” in Old English.
Now, the town holds onto its great historical significance through the incredible architecture that dates back to the Tudors, Georgian and Victorian eras, which makes the town look really special.
And whilst Midhurst’s beauty cannot be denied, there’s just something about visiting the little market town during the .
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Midhurst hosts an Christmas Tree light switch event (Image: Christopher Ison/Visit Midhurst)
Every year, the local council hosts an incredible Christmas street party and Christmas tree light switch on event and this year its happening on Friday, December 6.
The market square will be transformed into a Christmas paradise with free funfair rides, a Santa grotto and musical performance so everyone attending can enjoy some singing and a dance.
Not only that, but there will be unlimited options to shop for some Christmas goodies as the market square will be lined with stalls and the businesses throughout Midhurst will even be staying open later than usual offering mince pies.
The great thing about Christmas in Midhurst is that you don’t have to wait until the Christmas street party to get into the festive spirit. The town’s gem, Cowdray Estate, is hosting various Christmas events in the coming weeks. Why not pay a visit and enjoy lovely Christmas Afternoon tea at The Wallowed Garden?
A £32.50 ticket will offer you a combination of sweet and savoury options to enjoy. At the same time, you can take in an incredible view of the historic Cowdray ruins, once visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, while Christmas music plays.
The town has a range of festive events throughout the Christmas period (Image: Christopher Ison/Visit Midhurst)
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The Cowdray was visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I (Image: Getty)
On December 11, in the Tudor Kitchen at Cowdray Ruins, join others who will gather to sing Christmas Carols by a cosy log fire before heading to the visitor centre to sit down with a hot chocolate and mince pie. Tickets cost £10 for adults, £7 for children and under 3s go for free, however still need to be registered for a ticket.
But for those who would just like to take in all the market town’s glory, go one one of the many walk trails that start off in Midhurst. The town sits by the River Rother which boasts many different species of wildflowers that transform according to the season.
And if we’re fortunate enough to experience a white Christmas not much better will top it all off.