Cheltenham Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Cheltenham and surrounding areas
Cheltenham kicks off the Christmas season with Holiday lights along the Promenade and a festive calendar that includes ice skating, markets and seasonal performances around Montpellier Gardens and the town centre. The town blends Regency charm with contemporary holiday activities. Visit the Cheltenham Ice Skating Rink, Cheltenham Christmas Gift Market and Swing Into Christmas for winter festivals, live entertainment and plenty of things to do.
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Christmas Markets
35 eventsEuropean-style Christmas market with local artisans
Christmas Lights
23 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Shows
8 eventsFestive Big Band concert with classic Christmas songs
Christmas Parties
8 eventsFestive Christmas lunch with BYOB option
Christmas Activities
26 eventsReal ice rink in Bath
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Warwick Castle Illuminated Light Trail
(Warwick)
Magical illuminated light trail through historic castle grounds.
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Hereford Christmas Markets
(Hereford)
European-style Christmas market with local artisans
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Bath on Ice
(Royal Victoria Park)
Real ice rink in Bath
Events Happening Soon (6)
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Cheltenham
- Regent Arcade Christmas Sensory Experience Published: Tue, Nov 25, 2025
- Cheltenham Trust Festive Family Events This Christmas Published: Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Cheltenham Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Cheltenham Christmas FAQ
The main events include the Christmas lights switch-on at Pittville Pump Room, the town centre Christmas market, and the Cheltenham Ice Rink in Imperial Gardens.
Cheltenham is known for its festive lights switch-on celebrations, seasonal markets, and family-friendly events like the annual ice rink and visits with Santa.
The town centre, Pittville, and Montpellier are especially festive, with many homes and businesses decorating for the season.
The main Christmas market is in the town centre, and local makers often appear at craft fairs and pop-up markets around Cheltenham.
Free activities include the Christmas lights switch-on, browsing local markets, and enjoying festive walks in the town’s parks and gardens.
Families enjoy the ice rink, Christmas markets with Santa visits, and the annual lights switch-on events, which are all welcoming for children.