
Forthcoming Town Events
Councillor Surgeries
Monthly 10am - midday
Market Square
Come and meet your Councillors.
A Councillor Surgery is held regularly on the Market Square. Dates currently are:
Friday 16th May 2025- Cllr Leivers and Cllr Wiles
Saturday 14th June 2025- Cllr Buxton and Cllr Lane
Friday 18th July 2025- Cllr Leach and Cllr Lane
No Surgery August
Saturday 13 September 2025- Cllr Wiles and Cllr Leivers
Friday 10 October 2025- Cllr Leach and Cllr LAne
Saturday 15 November 2025
No Surgery December and January

Sunday Makers Markets
3 Sundays over the summer
Market Square
An exciting Sunday Market in conjunction with Mabel Bakery - a range of local producers, food and drink, and music!
22nd June 2025, 27th July 2025 and 24th August 2025.
10am - 3pm in the centre of town.

Heritage Open Day in conjunction with Discover Downham
21st September 2025
Venues throughout the town
An exciting day celebrating the town's heritage. 10am - 4pm throughout the town.
An historic trail around the town, allowing access to buildings otherwise closed to visitors.
Traditional crafts in the Town Hall; display of vintage farm equipment on the Market Square; vintage vehicles on the Howdale; photographic and art exhibitions in the Town Hall and at Discover Downham; historic re-enactors; and lots more. A fabulous day out for all the family.

Halloween Fun Day
30th October 2025 10am - 2pm
Downham Market Town Hall
Free event - spooky games and activities for younger residents.
Prizes for childrens best fancy dress competition.

Remembrance Parade
9th November 2025
Town Centre and War Memorial
Remembrance Parade from the Town Hall to the War Memorial to honour members of the armed forces past and present. Gather at 2pm on the Market Square.

Pause and Remember
11th November 2025
Town Square
Gather on the Town Square to observe the two minutes silence at 11am.

Christmas Lights Switch On
30th November 2025
Town Centre
Celebrating the start of the 2025 festive season with stalls and Christmas activities.
