'It’s the most wonderful time of the year' at the entrance to Cabot Circus near to H&M

As part of this year's Christmas Adventures light trail, 'It’s the most wonderful time of the year' is being projected at the entrance to Cabot Circus near to H&M.

Scroll down for some fun facts about the song and for our special #MerryBristmas fact to get you in a festive mood!

Location

All of these illuminations can be found around Cabot Circus, a modern shopping centre based in the heart of Bristol Shopping Quarter.

Bristol Shopping Quarter is a great one-stop shop for Christmas shopping with everything from department stores to independent shops, indoor shopping malls and arcades to outside shopping streets and everything in between. 

During the festive period, there is also the addition of the Bristol Christmas Market (5 Nov 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) and Bristol Local Christmas Market (26 Nov 2021 - 23 Dec 2021) where you'll be able to have bucket-loads of Christmas fun. Check out our 5 reasons to visit Bristol Christmas Market in 2021 blog for all the information.

And if you aren't sure what to buy on your shopping trip, check out our ultimate Bristol Christmas gift guide, Visit Bristol’s elves have searched for top Bristol-themed gifts that’ll have your nearest and dearest dancing a Christmas jig.

Song fact

This lyric is from the song of the same title, 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams.' Andy Williams went on to record seven more Christmas albums, and this song appeared on every one of them. The song's popularity, paired with the singer's penchant for gaudy sweaters and holiday TV specials, earned him the nickname "Mr. Christmas."

The song has been re-recorded many times over by many different artisits including Johnny Mathis, Garth Brooks, Hanny Connick Jr and Pentatonix. 

Listen to a selection of these on our special Christmas Adventures playlist here.

#MerryBristmas Fact 

The illumination is on the side of the H&M on Penn Street. Admiral Sir William Penn (who street is presumably named after) is buried in St Mary Redcliffe Church. Among the very many dubious things he did in his life, one was to be a close colleague and General for Oliver Cromwell. Cromwell famously 'cancelled' Christmas from 1643 until the Reformation in 1660.

And just as Andy says, find out why it's the most wonderful time of the year in Bristol, with all the festive merriment, events, food and drink, light trails and Christmas stays on our special Christmas in Bristol hub.

Other Christmas Adventures illuminations nearby:

• 'Dashing through the snow' at the entrance to Cabot Circus, near Zara and The Entertainer
• 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow' at Quakers Friars Square, Cabot Circus
• 'Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight' at Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre

Please make sure that you adhere to government covid-safety guidance when visiting the Christmas Adventures illuminations. 

- Find out more about all the Christmas Adventures illuminations throughout Bristol city centre

- Find out what else is going on this Christmas in Bristol

- Listen to the Spotify playlist

The project is part of Bristol City Centre BID’s #LoveBristol campaign which promotes the recovery of the city, bringing together 100s of businesses to help create the festive trail. New to this year is the partnership with Redcliffe and Temple BID, adding many new and iconic locations to the attraction.

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