Christmas in Bristol

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    There's more Christmas events this year in Bristol than decorations on the tree. From traditional Christmas markets to light trails and grottos, we've got you covered.
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  3. Christmas Wreathmaking

    Fill your December with all the trimmings of the festive season, from gloriously glittering craft workshops to mesmerising light shows.

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    Bristol’s good cheer extends to our Christmas Markets, stretching from the Harbourside all the way to Bristol Shopping Quarter.
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    Whether you’re coming to Bristol to do your Christmas shopping or for a festive evening with friends, why not forget about the stresses of traffic and parking and hop on a First Bus instead? 

  7. Christmas light trails in and around Bristol

    Grab a warm coat and a woolly hat and experience a little bit of Christmas magic with a twinkly festive light walk in and around Bristol.

  8. Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole
    This December, you're invited to get into the spirit of Christmas with Santa and his elves at Wookey Hole's Winter Wonderland, as 100,000 lights transform the caves into an enchanting underground adventure land!
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    Expect decorations and Christmas trees galore, lots of opportunities to meet Father Christmas, plus winter walks and warming refreshments.
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    Bristol is brimming with exciting festive events to keep you busy as you count down to the jolliest day of the year.

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    Visit Bristol’s elves have searched for top Bristol-themed gifts that’ll have your nearest and dearest dancing a Christmas jig.

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    Christmas in Bristol this year is bigger than Father Christmas's mince pie stash, but the strain on your wallet doesn't have to be. Here you'll find a whole heavenly host of deals and bargains to make your Christmas in Bristol merry and bright.
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    We love our food, as you’ve probably discovered from many a rave restaurant review, our award-winning chefs or our expanding list of food festivals.
  14. Shop local at Bristol Christmas Markets 2023

    Savour the street food, watch live entertainment and get your Christmas shopping sorted at Bristol's Christmas Markets...

  15. Where to see Santa in Bristol this Christmas

    Santa Claus is coming to Bristol! Here are the places you can meet the jolly old man in red. 

  16. Bristol’s best winter walks

    Head out on one of these head-clearing winter strolls around Bristol…

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    From vintage and retro, to the latest in high-street trends, we’ve got it all in both the department aisles and our famously independent districts.
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    We guide you through the best areas for Christmas shopping in Bristol and remarkable places to stay in each. 

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    Explore some of Bristol’s sacred buildings, which are at their most impressive during the Christmas period.
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    In this section you’ll find all the important and practical information that you might need when visiting Bristol.

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