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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, the Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Colston Hall, 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 Bristol Zoo Gardens, Ashton Court Estate, The Grand Pier and 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. Or experience a Dickensian Christmas, complete with falling snow at Brunel's SS Great Britain's Victorian Christmas Weekend.

There are also spectacular illuminations and festivities taking place at Westonbirt Arboretum's Enchanted Christmas, The Festival of Light at Longleat and Sudeley Castle's Spectacle of Light.

Want to celebrate Christmas by going to see a show with friends and family? Choose from A Christmas Carol and BOING! at Bristol Old Vic, Snow White and at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Dear Santa and The Snow Queen at The Redgrave Theatre, or this year's Christmas panto: Dick Whittington at Bristol Hippodrome, starring Shane Ritchie!

For magical Christmas experiences to write and tell Santa about, take a Journey to the North Pole at Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park or discover a Christmas secret hidden deep within Cheddar Gorge & Caves.

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

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Christmas Lights Switch On at Cabot Circus

Bristol Shopping Quarter

Join the festive fiesta at Cabot Circus as the Christmas lights are switched on with a carnival extravaganza!

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8 Nov 2019to8 Nov 2019
The Festival of Light at Longleat

Wiltshire

The legendary Festival of Light is returning for its sixth year showcasing ‘Myths and Legends’.

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9 Nov 2019to5 Jan 2020
BOING! at Bristol Old Vic

Old City

Combining breaking and contemporary dance, this award-winning D/deaf-friendly show is guaranteed to get your feet tingling and your head spinning with a whirl of colourful images and playful sounds.

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From:

9 Nov 2019to5 Jan 2020
The Big Clifton Christmas Tree Switch On

Clifton

Clifton Village once again promises to be the most magical place in Bristol to shop, dine and relax this festive season. The celebrations start on Tuesday 12th November with the spellbinding 'Christmas Light Switch On.

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12 Nov 2019to12 Nov 2019
Christmas at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Somerset

Discover the hidden secret deep within Cheddar Gorge & Caves for selected dates from 16th November.

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16 Nov 2019to24 Dec 2019
Christmas Lino Printing Workshop at Tyntesfield

North Somerset & the Mendips

Fancy something festive and crafty? Lino printing your Christmas cards and gift wrap is the perfect activity to get you feeling Christmassy.

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From:

16 Nov 2019to16 Nov 2019
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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17 Nov 2019to31 Dec 2019
Christmas Card Making at John Lewis & Partners

M4/M5 Corridor

Join Sew Dotty in the Discovery Room to make your own Christmas Cards. You will also learn some free motion embroidery. Sewing machine knowledge is required.

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From:

18 Nov 2019to18 Nov 2019
Elf Jr: The Musical at The Redgrave Theatre

Clifton

A modern day Christmas classic, based on the cherished film with Will Farrell.

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19 Nov 2019to23 Nov 2019
Drac & Jill - Christmas at The Wardrobe Theatre

Old Market

Christmas 2019 with The Wardrobe Theatre - a brand new dark comedy from the company that spawned Oedipuss In Boots, Reservoir Mogs, Rocky Shock Horror and Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears

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From:

21 Nov 2019to19 Jan 2020
Twas the night before a very colourful Christmas at The American Museum & Gardens

Bath

Old meets new at Claverton’s VERY colourful Christmas.

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From:

22 Nov 2019to22 Dec 2019
Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Colston Hall

Central Bristol

Made in Bristol will take over Colston Hall foyer across three full weekends, featuring over 70 makers over each of the weekenders!

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From:

23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Family Christmas Art Event at Colston Hall

Central Bristol

This Christmas Made In Bristol are returning to the Colston Hall with their acclaimed Gift Fair.

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From:

23 Nov 2019to23 Nov 2019
The Harbourside Christmas Market

Harbourside

The 2019 Harbourside Christmas Market is set to dazzle, entertain and delight.

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From:

23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Christmas Horse and Carriage Rides at Tyntesfield

North Somerset & the Mendips

As part of Tyntesfield's very Victorian Christmas celebrations, why not catch a festive ride with a small group in a Victorian horse-drawn carriage.
Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with a short ride from Tyntesfield house to the stable…

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From:

23 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
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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From:

23 Nov 2019to5 Jan 2020
Family Christmas Art Event at Colston Hall

Central Bristol

This Christmas Made In Bristol are returning to the Colston Hall with their acclaimed Gift Fair.

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From:

24 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Santa Specials at the Avon Valley Railway

Bristol & Bath

Join the Avon Valley Railway this festive season for a ride on one of their steam-hauled trains and enjoy a special visit from Father Christmas!

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From:

24 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Christmas Craft & Food Fayre at The Gables Hotel

Gloucestershire

Browse over 20 stalls stacked with wonderful gift ideas for Christmas.

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From:

24 Nov 2019to24 Nov 2019
Christmas Wreath Workshop at The Square Club

Clifton

Kick off the festive season by joining us on this living wreath workshop. You'll learn how to design and make your own living wreath, as well as picking up some tips on how to care for your wreath to prolong longevity. By the end of the class,…

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25 Nov 2019to25 Nov 2019

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