Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get pumped for holiday joy in Mangotsfield! Our guide highlights all the exciting festive happenings. Whether you're rediscovering your city or seeing it for the first time, this guide showcases the best of Mangotsfield's holidays.
Popular events include the Avon Valley Christmas Nights Light Trail, where twinkling lights create a magical atmosphere along scenic pathways. The Westonbirt Arboretum Enchanted Christmas features stunning displays set against the backdrop of beautiful trees, inviting visitors to wander through a winter wonderland. And the Hestercombe Gardens Illuminate is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing artistic light installations that transform the gardens into a spectacular display. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive light trail with festive food options.
Avon Valley Christmas Nights Light Trail features stunning light installations and play areas creatively lit, including the Elf Express and Dinosaur Valley with animatronic inhabitants. Enjoy festive food and refreshments like mulled wine and s’mores toasting.
Where: Keynsham | More Info: Avon Valley Christmas Nights Light Trail
Illuminated trail featuring luminous birds and neon trees.
Explore Westonbirt Arboretum in a completely new light with over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds. Discover luminous birds, colourful neon trees, and sparkling tunnels of light amidst the arboretum's stunning tree collection.
Where: Tetbury | More Info: Westonbirt Arboretum Enchanted Christmas
Interactive light and sound experience in a historic garden setting.
Hestercombe Gardens Illuminate features a dazzling display of colour, light, and sound, transforming the gardens into a spectacular winter wonderland with spotlights, lit trees, and dynamic fountains.
Where: Taunton | More Info: Hestercombe Gardens Illuminate
Thousands of lights and interactive animal encounters.
The Cotswold Farm Park Enchanted Light Trail is a family-friendly illuminated light display showcasing marvellous creations, installations, and illuminations. Visitors can stroll through the picturesque farm, meet and feed animals, and enjoy festive treats like mulled wine and S'mores. The event features interactive puzzles, themed play areas, and stunning light displays.
Where: Guiting Power | More Info: Cotswold Farm Park Enchanted Light Trail
Award-winning light trail with bio-fuel efficiency.
Stourhead Christmas at Stourhead features a one-mile illuminated trail with hundreds of colour-changing lights, huge floating feathers, and sparkling tunnels. Enjoy seasonal snacks and festive drinks while exploring the beautiful garden paths, including a glimpse of Father Christmas.
Where: Warminster | More Info: Stourhead Christmas at Stourhead
Illuminated trail with festive food and drinks.
Explore the illuminated trail around Sudeley Castle's fairy-tale grounds, featuring iconic characters from The Sleeping Beauty. Enjoy festive food and drinks while discovering the story of the Princess and her heroic Prince.
Where: Winchcombe | More Info: Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light
Spectacular light displays in a historic setting.
Explore the beautifully lit gardens and Palace at Bishop's Palace, featuring a captivating light maze and tunnel, decorated rooms, and festive food and drinks.
Where: Wells | More Info: Bishop's Palace Christmas Illuminations
Features stunning illuminated displays set in a historic estate's gardens.
The Longleat Festival of Light showcases stunning illuminations throughout the beautiful grounds and gardens of Longleat. This annual event features intricate light displays that highlight the estate's breathtaking scenery, complemented by various themed installations. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, taking in the sights and sounds of the festive season in a captivating environment.
Where: Warminster | More Info: Longleat Festival of Light
Extensive range of stores and dining options.
Mall Cribbs Causeway offers a delightful shopping experience with a variety of stores, dining options, and entertainment venues. Enjoy a meal, catch a film, or play a few games at The Venue. The mall is easily accessible with free parking and convenient bus routes.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Mall Cribbs Mog’s Christmas
Underground light display with Santa's Grotto and festive circus show.
Visit Wookey Hole for an unforgettable Christmas experience featuring 100,000 fairy lights, a traditional Santa Grotto, and a festive circus show. Enjoy all other attractions, including a special Christmas movie in the 4D Cinema.
Where: Wells | More Info: Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole
Immersive light and sound show exploring the elements in a unique and awe-inspiring way.
Luxmuralis Force of Nature Light Show transforms Bristol Cathedral into a virtual canvas, exploring the elements of Fire, Air, Earth, and Water through stunning light and sound installations.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Cathedral Luxmuralis Force of Nature Light Show
Personalized gifts and festive snacks on a 45-minute harbour trip.
Join Bristol Ferry Boats for a unique Christmas experience where Santa and his elves sail around the harbour, bringing gifts and festive fun for all.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Ferry Sail with Santa
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
At Bristol Zoo Project, immerse yourself in a charmingly decorated woodland filled with wildlife and nature. Join Father Christmas and his forest friends for fun festive fables in their cosy, festively decorated tipi. Explore different nature trails, enjoy fascinating animal talks and feeds, and get up close to giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and more.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Bristol Zoo Project Santa’s Enchanted Woodland
Bespoke donkey-themed plush toys for all children.
Join the Avon Valley Railway for a delightful Santa Special Train Ride. Enjoy a 50-minute journey with festive treats, Santa's visits, and bespoke donkey-themed plush toys for all children. The train departs from Bitton Station, offering scenic views of the Avon Valley.
Where: Bitton | More Info: Avon Valley Railway Santa Special Train Rides
Interactive storytelling and craft activities with Santa.
At John Lewis Santa’s Grotto, children can join Santa and his merry elves for a festive story session, create a Christmas keepsake, and meet Santa to share their wishes and receive a special gift. The event offers relaxed sessions for those who prefer a more peaceful experience.
Where: Bristol | More Info: John Lewis Santa’s Grotto
Planting a magic bean that transforms into a mini-Christmas tree.
Meet Santa at Cadbury Garden Centre's Santa's Grotto, where children will plant a magic bean and watch it transform into a mini-Christmas tree. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa.
Where: Congresbury | More Info: Cadbury Garden Centre Santa’s Grotto
Meet Santa and Polar Bears in a festive animal park setting.
Visit Santa at his North Pole Grotto, meet the Polar Bears, and explore the animal park with a variety of animals including Goats, Sheep, Pigs, and Donkeys.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Fairfield Animal Centre North Pole Grotto
Santa arrives by helicopter for a festive meet-and-greet.
Join The Helicopter Museum for a Christmas Fun Day where Santa arrives by helicopter, meets children in his special Helicopter Grotto, and offers a free present to every child. Enjoy open cockpits, charity stalls, face painting, and a Seasonal Fayre.
Where: Weston-super-Mare | More Info: The Helicopter Museum Christmas Fun Day
Real ice rink with glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
Bath on Ice is an annual ice skating event in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, featuring a real ice rink, Moguls Alpine Bar, and glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Enjoy wintery music, a cosy bar, and seasonal drinks while skating and playing golf under atmospheric lights.
Where: Bath | More Info: Bath on Ice