Each December, March Lions (with the help of March Rotary Club) take Santa and his sleigh on a tour of March, whilst also collecting for local charities nominated by each club.
Santa on Tour – Track Santa as he heads out on tour.
March Town Council is looking for entertainment for the Summer Band Concerts held in West End Park Bandstand.
The available dates next year are: 5, 12, 19, 26 July and 2, 9, 16, 30 August (23 August is not available as MAFF 2026 is planned for that day).
We are interested in anything from full band to ensembles to solo performers. Just send in your details with the following information:
Name of performer(s):
Number of performers:
Music genre:
Fee:
There is an electricity supply at the bandstand but performers must bring all their own equipment (including chairs).
Prior to booking, there will be a requirement for performers to provide evidence of Public Liability Insurance, a risk assessment (and PAT testing of equipment if applicable).
Expressions of interest MUST be returned to March Town Council before 26 January 2026.
Please send details to admin@marchtowncouncil.gov.uk
You might have already started buying presents, or perhaps you’re brainstorming ideas on what to buy family or friends this year, and remember that they once mentioned wanting an e-scooter…
Before you make the purchase, please keep in mind the laws around e-scooters:
They are classed as motor vehicles, which means to legally use one, you need the correct licence, insurance, and tax. Riding without this could result in being issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and points on your licence.
It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters in the UK, meaning it is illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces. If you own an e-scooter, you can only use it on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Cambridgeshire Police officers have been working hard to make the roads safer and have seized numerous e-scooters over the last few months, don’t let yours be the next one
More information about the use of e-scooters can be found on the Cambridgeshire Police website
https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/
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Get festive at the free-to-enjoy March Christmas Market in the town centre 10am to 3pm on Sunday, December 7.
The event boasts more stalls than ever with 190 offering a wonderful range of gifts, crafts and produce. Visitors can also enjoy hot festive food, a host of live entertainment, free children’s rides, Santa’s grotto and an indoor craft market.
Cllr Jan French, chair of March Events Committee, said: “March Christmas Market promises to be a wonderful occasion once again and we can’t wait to see the community coming together in the town centre to embrace the festive season and all the joy it entails. I’d like to thank the local businesses who sponsor the event as well as all involved in enabling and supporting it.”
Stalls and attractions will spread across Broad Street, High Street and March Market Place. March Library, in City Road, will host an indoor craft fair, children’s activities and refreshments. March Museum, in High Street, will also be open. There will be free children’s rides and a Santa’s grotto in the marketplace. And stalls and attractions in St Peter’s Church, High Street.
Walking, cycling or use of public transport to get to the event is encouraged for those who can. March train station is only a mile from the town centre.
To allow the event to happen, it’s usual for there to be road closures and parking restrictions, from 5am to 7.30pm on event day, on the following routes: Acre Road, Broad Street, City Road, Elwyn Road, George Street, Grays Lane, High Street, Market Place, Nene Parade. Motorists are reminded not to leave cars parked on these routes into the time when closures come into effect.
Free town centre parking is available at Fenland District Council’s City Road and Darthill Road car parks. Fenland Hall, in County Road, is also available for free parking. March Market Place will not be available for parking during the event.
March Christmas Market is primarily a March Events Committee event, with Fenland District Council and March Town Council providing support.
WHERE TO BE – Broad Street, High Street and Market Place – please note road closures will be in place during the day and evening.
WHAT’S HAPPENING! – FOOD, FAIR AND FUN.
Entertainment, Fair Rides, Food Stalls, Father Christmas!
WHEN? – Getting the party started – 6pm performances from Future Stars and Double Act from 20TwentyProductions CIC. 6.30pm music from One Wild Night.
SWITCH ON – Official switch on of the Christmas Lights by Santa himself at 7pm (assisted by March Lions Club)
A new toilet block in March town centre is expected to be open for use in the New Year.
Completion of the toilets was delayed by an unforeseeable issue with a collapsed sewer.
Fenland District Council’s Cllr Chris Seaton, lead member of the March Future High Streets steering group, said: “It’s frustrating and unfortunate that this unforeseeable issue delayed completion. The new toilet block will be a long-term asset to the town and a further enhancement of the redeveloped Broad Street area and we look forward to it being open and operational in the New Year.”
The new toilet block, retaining characterful features of the old block, provides a male, female and disabled facility which will be accessed with contactless card payment of 20p.
The old toilet block was removed to allow the riverside to be opened up and enhanced, complementing the new Broad Street layout.
The demolition of the former Barclays Bank building in Broad Street, next to the toilet block site, is also part of the regeneration project. Demolition got under way this week.
The toilets can be finished and opened once demolition is complete. Construction safety rules mean two sets of contractors cannot be working on the two projects at the same time due to their proximity.
Grays Lane is expected to remain closed until both projects are complete. It is hoped that will be early in the New Year.
The toilets are being funded jointly by Fenland District Council and with funding from the £8.4million March Future High Streets investment programme, funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund (£6.4million) and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Market Town’s Fund (£2million). March Future High Streets investment came alongside transformational road layout changes to Broad Street delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council.
Fenland District Council bought the Barclays Bank building with Government Future High Street Fund funding to prevent it remaining empty and being a long-standing eyesore. The site is to be sold for redevelopment.
Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme to families between 20 December to 4 January.
Children eligible for benefits-related free school meals can access a funded place at a HAF holiday scheme, which includes family experiences for up to 16 hours. Families experiencing financial hardship may also qualify.
Further details are available via the following links:
March Christmas Lights Switch-On – Friday 28th November 2025 
To ensure the event runs smoothly and safely, the following road closures will be in force:
B1101 Broad Street: Closed from 14:00 – 23:00
B1101 High Street: Closed from 16:00 – 23:00
Market Place: Closed from 00:00 – 23:00
Elwyn Road: Closed from 16:00 – 23:00
Wishing HM The King a very Happy 77th Birthday.
