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Christmas Events in Bristol

There are more Christmas events in Bristol than Wensleydale cheese consumed by our loveable locals Wallace & Gromit! From festive makers markets to candlelit carol nights, #Bristmas really is cracking.

Start your Christmas gift shopping at the Bristol Christmas Market in Broadmead, the festive Harbourside Market, St Nicholas Christmas Market, or Winter Wonderland at Cribbs Causeway (which will feature the South West's largest ice skating rink).

Visit Santa in his Christmas Grotto at Ashton Court Mansion, at Bristol Zoo Gardens, on the Santa Special steam trains on Avon Valley Railway, or aboard one of the Bristol Ferries!

Or if you really want to get into the festive spirit, head to Tyntesfield for their famous Very Victorian Christmas celebration, featuring carriage rides, storytelling, dancing and games.

There are also spectacular festivities taking place at Westonbirt Arboretum's Enchanted Christmas illumination event, as well as Victorian Christmas celebrations at Brunel's SS Great Britain and Tyntesfield.

Want to celebrate Christmas by going to see a show with friends and family? Choose from A Christmas Carol at Bristol Old Vic, The Borrowers at Tobacco Factory Theatres, The Nativity: A Donkey's Tale at The Redgrave Theatre, or this year's Christmas panto: Cinderella at Bristol Hippodrome!

Keep an eye on this page as we'll continue to update you on all the twinkly, festive fun to be had.

If you're looking for something to occupy the little ones while you're out and about, you can download and print this festive mural for them to colour in!

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The Festival of Light at Longleat

Wiltshire

Hundreds of illuminated characters and scenes will once again be transforming the estate into a winter wonderland with a brand new theme for 2018.

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9 Nov 2018to6 Jan 2019
Bristol's Christmas Market

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Bristol Shopping Quarter's streets will play host to wooden chalets offering a selection of gifts as well as festive food and drink.

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From:

9 Nov 2018to23 Dec 2018
Traditional Christmas Lights on Bristol City Centre

Central Bristol

This year enjoy more festive lights, festoons and Christmas events in the city centre.

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15 Nov 2018to6 Jan 2019
Winter Pop-up Shop at The Galleries

Bristol Shopping Quarter

This year the Bristol Etsy Team have collaborated with Instagram collective, Bristol Girl Bosses, to host a Winter Pop-up Shop in The Galleries Shopping Centre, to create an incredible hub for customers to shop local this Christmas, featuring over...

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16 Nov 2018to23 Dec 2018
Twilight Tower Tours at Salisbury Cathedral

Wiltshire

View the lights of Salisbury city (and the Cathedral's 'Darkness to Light' illuminations) from above, with a cream tea to finish the tour.

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16 Nov 2018to22 Dec 2018
Winter Wonderland at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway

Cribbs Causeway

This fantastic festive experience encompasses the South West’s largest outdoor ice rink (over 1,000 sq. metres), Santa’s Enchanted Ice Castle, a magical Christmas train ride inside The Mall and a selection of festive foodie treats to enjoy

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From:

17 Nov 2018to6 Jan 2019
Winter Fair and Ice Rink in Millennium Square

Central Bristol

Head to the winter playground on Bristol's Harbourside this December, with an ice rink, big wheel, film screening, Christmas market and more!

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From:

17 Nov 2018to6 Jan 2019
Green Christmas at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

North Somerset & the Mendips

This Christmas Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are going all out with Green efforts to show that Christmas needn't cost the Earth.

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17 Nov 2018to22 Dec 2018
Christmas at St Nicholas Markets

Central Bristol

St Nicholas Markets is open and buzzing every day throughout the festive period until Christmas!*

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18 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
Stokes Croft Christmas Market

Stokes Croft

Enjoy a stein of your favourite lager, grab a burger or pizza from the local traders whilst taking a look at the market offering quality goods and gifts from some of Bristol's finest creatives.

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19 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
'Tis the Season – Keep cosy this Christmas at The American Museum & Gardens

Bath

Step back to days gone by and experience winter life in America for three very special characters.

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22 Nov 2018to16 Dec 2018
Oedipuss In Boots at The Wardrobe Theatre

Old Market

A devilishly funny anti-Christmas comedy from The Wardrobe Theatre

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22 Nov 2018to20 Jan 2019
A Winters Trail at The American Museum & Gardens

Bath

Journey along the Winding Way following the trail map and uncovering stories and solving riddles to lead you on this fun family trail.

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22 Nov 2018to16 Dec 2018
A Very Victorian Christmas at Tyntesfield

North Somerset

This special time of year gets off to a magical start as we step back into a Christmas past at Tyntesfield. They're taking the season's best loved traditions and bringing them to life with an immersive Victorian experience.

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24 Nov 2018to22 Dec 2018
The Harbourside Christmas Market (weekends only)

Harbourside

The 2018 Harbourside Christmas Market is set to dazzle, entertain and delight.

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From:

24 Nov 2018to16 Dec 2018
Christmas at The Galleries

From mid November until Christmas Eve, children and their families will have the opportunity to meet Santa, his chief Elf, and reindeer when they visit The Galleries.

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24 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
Christmas at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Somerset

Join in with the joy and magic of Christmas at Cheddar and you' receive an experience like no other; have a merry old time as you sing some songs, listen to a festive fairy tale and receive a special gift from Father Christmas, with the stunning...

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24 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
Tea Party with Father Christmas at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

Join in the fun with the elves and your friends at the Christmas Tea Party!

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From:

24 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
Journey to The North Pole at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park

Keynsham

This Christmas, Evergreen the Elf returns to Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park from the North Pole.

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From:

24 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018
Santa's Grotto at Old Down Country Park

Thornbury

Visit Santa in the park this year as he relaxes next to his log burning fire in the magical yurt.

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From:

25 Nov 2018to24 Dec 2018

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