Christmas in Bristol

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Bristmas one and all.

The days may get shorter, but now the streets of Bristol shimmer with twinkly spidery webs of fairy lights, infusing the dark nights with a touch of magic.  Festive market stalls transport you to wintry realms and the chill of ice rinks beckon those who love frozen festive fun. Christmas in Bristol this year is bigger than Father Christmas's mince pie stash so if you're heading to the city this December and looking for ways to give your Christmas mojo a boost, then you've come to the right place! We've got a festive events calendar that’s as stuffed as a three bird turkey roast on Christmas day.

Here you'll find details on everything you need to know to make the most of Christmas in Bristol including details on Christmas events from traditional markets, pantos and grottos, to carols, and newly-resident reindeer. Swish and swirl on ice in the West Country's capital, watch Christmas fairy tales brought to life in historic theatres, let grumbling tums follow the wafting scent of bratwurst and go strolling in winter wonderlands. You could say there's more going on than a workshop full of elves on Christmas Eve.

Bristol oozes atmosphere during the Christmas months and with so much to see, do and shop, you'll be needing somewhere to stay. Check out our accommodation pages and offers pages and book yourself a merry little festive break.

Don't forget to explore some of Bristol’s sacred buildings, which are at their most impressive during the Christmas period.

Make sure you pay a visit to our festive mural outside We The Curious - you can colour in your own version here.

Come and say hello to us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and show us how you're enjoying a Proper Bristol Christmas using the hashtag #MerryBristmas