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Make your Christmas sparkle with a VIP experience at Ideal Home Show Christmas. Treat yourself to the ultimate festive day out with Fast-track entry, VIP Lounge Access, a glass of prosecco, a goody bag filled with seasonal treats worth up to £70 and much more!

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Make the most of your festive day out with a tipsy creative workshop for you and a friend to enjoy! Explore what’s in store and book your spot today (must be the same day as your show entry ticket).

 Workshop Timetable

Experience the wonder of Christmas with Cox & Cox. Step inside beautifully curated festive roomsets filled with elegant design, cosy inspiration and seasonal charm – the perfect place to find ideas to make your home sparkle with warmth and style this Christmas.

Be Inspired by Cox & Cox

Make the most of your festive day out with The Christmas Theatre, back for 2025 with live shows, festive inspiration and celebrity tips to help you create the perfect home-made Christmas. Take a seat and get inspired!

 Christmas Theatre Timetable

Top chefs, foodie favourites and drinks experts are on hand with their free live demos, sharing tips and inspiration to help you become the best Christmas host.

Christmas Kitchen Timetable 

Make your festive day out even more special with our Book Signing sessions with Waterstones after the talks, don't forget to bring along your own book to be signed as a magical memory of your visit. 

Book Signing Timetable

Step into The Christmas Corner with Sara Ward of Hen Corner for festive fun! From wreath-making to edible gifts and Christmas puddings, enjoy drop-in demos packed with inspiration to make your celebrations simple, sustainable and sparkling. Don’t miss it!

Join Sara at The Christmas Corner

The Eat & Drink Festival serves up festive treats, top culinary trends, and artisan delights. Meet celebrity chefs and discover the best in modern cuisine and mixology!

See What's Cooking

We have hand-picked a lineup of celebrities and experts who will host live Q&As and festive demos on stage, sharing their top tips to make your Christmas extra special.

See Who's Here

Celebrate the season at the Festive Fizz and Cocktail Bars – a vibrant yet stylish spot to sip, socialise and enjoy cocktails, fizz and festive flavours.

Explore the Bars

Get set for festive fun at the Ideal Home Show Christmas! Keep your eyes peeled – Santa and his elf will be wandering the show spreading Christmas cheer! Snap a festive photo when you spot them and make it a magical memory for the whole family.

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas concert, featuring live performances—plus sing-along favourites with a seasonal twist!

The Bandstand Line Up

This Christmas, for a suggested £5 donation, personalise a bauble with a heartfelt message and hang it on our tree in celebration of loved ones, past & present.  

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The Cake & Bake Show, running alongside Ideal Home Show Christmas, will be brimming with all things cake, bakes decorating and sugar craft. Your Ideal Home Show Christmas ticket includes entry so be sure to explore while you're here.

Visit The Cake & Bake Show

Head over to The Cake & Bake Stage for festive baking inspiration, live demos and expert tips from top bakers. Your Ideal Home Show Christmas ticket also gives you entry to The Cake & Bake Show, so you can enjoy all the sweet fun while you're here.

Explore the Stage 

Take your baking to the next level with The Cake & Bake Show Pro Masterclasses. Learn hands-on skills from the experts in this exclusive sessions. Spaces are limited and must be booked separately – so don't miss out!

Secure Your Spot!

From turkey dinners to wrapped presents, nothing is what it seems in the Festive Illusion Cake Competition. With your Ideal Home Show Christmas ticket you can join in the fun and showcase your festive masterpiece.

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Partnering with The Gingerbread City®, a festive favourite returns! Don't miss your chance to get creative and take part in a much-loved seasonal competition. With your Ideal Home Show Christmas ticket you can show off your skills and add some extra sparkle to the season.

Get Involved

Take part in the Homepride Daily Giveaway for your chance to win a bundle of goodies. Open to all visitors, simply stop by the Homepride stand and get involved for your chance to take home the perfect prize to inspire your festive bakes. Book  your tickets now for the chance to win!

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