Last updated: November 11, 2024
It's time for holiday cheer in Bristol! Use our guide to find all the festive activities. Whether Bristol is your home or your holiday stop, our guide highlights the best festive events.
This season, the Bristol Christmas Market brings a delightful array of stalls offering handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats in a charming atmosphere. Additionally, Christmas at Wookey Hole features spectacular light displays and interactive experiences for families to enjoy. And the Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a unique outdoor adventure under the stars. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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"Elaborate decorations and live music"
Vintage Winter Wonderland in Bristol features a festive atmosphere with elaborate decorations, live music, and seasonal activities.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Vintage Winter Wonderland
Community lantern procession and musical celebration at Bath Abbey.
Bath “Lights the Night” is a community event featuring a lantern procession through the city, culminating in a musical celebration at Bath Abbey. Local children create beautiful handmade lanterns, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Bath | More Info: Bath “Lights the Night”
Unique shopping experience with traditional German drinks and live music.
Bristol Christmas Market in Bristol City Centre features over 35 unique stalls selling gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats. Enjoy traditional German drinks and live music at the Jäger Barn Bar, and explore diverse food stalls offering German Bratwurst, Yorkshire pudding wraps, and sweet delights like crepes and churros.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Christmas Market
Unique blend of festive lights, Santa visits, and circus shows.
At Wookey Hole, immerse yourself in a Christmas celebration with 100,000 fairy lights, a visit to Santa's traditional Grotto, and a festive-themed circus show. Enjoy all other attractions, including a special Christmas Movie in our 4D Cinema.
Where: Wells | More Info: Christmas at Wookey Hole
Immersive Victorian Christmas experience with historical reenactments and local music performances.
Celebrate Christmas in a historic setting with Victorian-era characters, traditional carols, and festive activities at Brunel's SS Great Britain.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Victorian Christmas Weekend at Brunel’s SS Great Britain
Interactive experience with professional actors and musicians.
Meet Father Christmas in a fun and interactive experience at Milsom Place in Bath. Help the elves wake him and hear a story about their plans for the best Christmas ever. Enjoy a 20-minute experience with professional actors and musicians, take your own photo with Father Christmas and his magical musical elf Sprinkles, and receive a gift.
Where: Bath | More Info: Father Christmas Grotto, Bath
Talented local performances supporting cancer charities.
Join local choirs and musicians at Clifton College Chapel for a night of festive carols and music, supporting cancer charities across the UK.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Street Carols in Clifton, Bristol
Family-friendly Christmas celebration with choir performances and audience participation.
Join all the Abbey choirs, including the young Melody Makers, for a variety of seasonal music, readings, and audience participation. This event is perfect for families, offering something for everyone.
Where: Bath | More Info: Carols at Bath Abbey
All-Bristol lineup with live performances and surprises.
Bristol247 celebrates its 10th anniversary with a vibrant party at the Spiegeltent, featuring an all-Bristol lineup of renowned artists, including Roni Size and Sam Binga. The event promises a dynamic and memorable experience with live performances and surprises, with all profits supporting independent journalism and social environmental projects.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Christmas at Speigeltent, Bristol
Open-air ice rink surrounded by interactive exhibits and winter activities.
Set against the backdrop of one of Bristol's most popular attractions, this ice rink invites visitors to glide across the ice while enjoying a variety of winter-themed activities and experiences. Featuring food stalls, festive games, and entertainment, it offers something for everyone. Families and friends can gather here to create lasting memories during the colder months.
Where: Bristol | More Info: We The Curious Ice Rink and Winter Fair
Exclusive toboggan use with festive lighting and marshmallow toasting.
At Mendip Activity Centre, Twilight Tobogganing offers a unique outdoor adventure where families can enjoy exclusive use of 8 toboggans, slide down a snow-dusted slope illuminated by 10,000 twinkling fairy lights and lasers, and then embark on a glittering woodland walk to an enchanted grotto where they can toast marshmallows and indulge in hot chocolate.
Where: Churchill | More Info: Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
Interactive grotto experience with friendly elves.
Meet Father Christmas in a charming setting at Hestercombe House and Gardens, where friendly elves will keep you entertained in the grotto before you visit the winter gardens and Father Christmas's sweet little garden folly.
Where: Taunton | More Info: Father Christmas at Hestercombe House and Gardens
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Meet Father Christmas at Bristol Zoo Project, where children can interact with Santa in a fun and festive environment amidst the zoo's animals and attractions.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Meet Father Christmas at Bristol Zoo Project
Ethereal and mysterious collaboration between artists.
The Lumosphere is a multi-sensory experience that immerses visitors in an ethereal and mysterious world, blending art and illumination.
Where: Bristol | More Info: The Lumosphere
Interactive storytelling and craft activities with Santa.
Visit Santa's Grotto at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway for a special Christmas story session and festive craft activity. Enjoy a visit with Santa and take home a special gift.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Santa’s Grotto at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway
