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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

Councillor Surgeries

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.

Sunday Makers Markets

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.

Heritage Open Day in conjunction with Discover Downham

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.


Halloween Fun Day

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.

Remembrance Parade

Pause and Remember

11th November 2025

Town Square

Gather on the Town Square to observe the two minutes silence at 11am.

Pause and Remember

Christmas Lights Switch On

30th November 2025

Town Centre

Celebrating the start of the 2025 festive season with stalls and Christmas activities.

Christmas Lights Switch On
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