Roll up! Roll up! Christmas is coming to Bristol and 2024 is set to be a cracker with a host of festive experiences, shows and workshops.
Yuup is a marketplace showcasing an exciting collection of unique experiences, all hosted by wonderful local people, so you can discover new, fun things to do close to home. So, dust off those Christmas jumpers and check out what’s on in Bristol this Christmas.
With a limited run from the 19th – 21st December, this mesmerising new experience is coming to Bristol as the night sky will be transformed into the canvas for an incredible show of light and colour. Charles Dickens’ much-loved tale, A Christmas Carol, will be reimagined in an enchanting new animated drone light show, with Matt Lucas as narrator. This is a show to captivate the hearts and minds of all audiences, young and old.
Image - A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show
Feeling creative this Christmas? There’s no better way to settle into the festive season than a Christmassy crafting experience. Are the Christmas decs looking a little drab? How about making your own macramé tree decorations? Learn the relaxing art of macramé whilst sipping on winter tea and munching mince pies. Or perhaps you’d appreciate a few top tips for easy Christmas entertaining before hosting a festive party?
Image - Easy Christmas Entertaining with Cooking It
Bristol is a place of creativity and artistic flair and by enjoying these wonderful activities and experiences on Yuup, you can also support and champion the city’s independent artists and small businesses.
If you’re feeling stuck for present ideas, how about giving the gift of an experience for a loved one to have some fun, learn new skills and make lasting memories? There are plenty of wonderfully festive activities to make the perfect gift, such as a playful festive pottery tea-light-holder making workshop at No.1 Harbourside, or a scent blending workshop to learn the art of candle making.
Unsure what to choose? No need to worry… giving a Yuup gift voucher will guarantee a very merry Christmas for that special someone as they can choose their own fantastic activity or workshop in the New Year.
Perhaps there’s an experience you can enjoy together with friends and family to create new festive traditions and bring the season to life year after year? An evening of wreath making is a perfect opportunity to have some fun and create a fresh foliage wreath ready to hang in pride of place for the festive season!
Image - Christmas Wreath Workshop with Sprouts of Bristol
Looking for a fun Christmas experience in Bristol to try with the kids? There are plenty to choose from. In this wonderfully creative Christmas Print + Play workshop, adults and children alike can learn traditional techniques of print to create their own Christmas cards and wrapping paper. Or, if you know someone with a sweet tooth, how about a family-friendly Christmas Truffle Making Class? Truffles make a perfect gift for grandparents (if the kids don’t gobble them up first!)
There’s plenty of festive fun to be had in Bristol this year, so head over to Yuup to find your perfect Christmas experiences and make this one magical.
This content was kindly sponsored by Yuup.