Mendip Other Christmas Activities 2026

Visitors participate in a service featuring readings, traditional congregational carols, and choral music for the Advent season. The service also includes the premiere performance of the winning composition from the Cathedral's Advent Carol Competition.

Participants gather in the historic vaulted Undercroft at The Bishop's Palace for a creative festive session led by artist Gemma Lane of Green Fox Workshops. Attendees explore fun experimental watercolour techniques to craft custom Christmas cards. All art materials are...

Visitors can glide across an outdoor real ice rink surrounded by festive twinkling lights and music in Royal Victoria Park. Spectators and skaters can warm up at the heated Moguls Alpine Bar, offering hot chocolates, mulled drinks, and hot food...

Residents and visitors gather to celebrate the town's Christmas lights switch-on and a vibrant procession of illuminated handmade lanterns. Marking its tenth anniversary, the parade features curious creations inspired by Alice in Wonderland. A food court set up in the...

Visitors can browse stalls at a Christmas market lining the High Street and enjoy live music performances on the stage outside the Town Hall. Younger children can enjoy fairground rides alongside fun, games, and music near the High Street Christmas...

Passengers embark on a scenic round-trip heritage train journey, enjoying a mince pie or festive biscuit while Santa walks through the carriages to greet everyone. At the terminus stops, guests have opportunities to step out and watch the crew run...

Families follow playful elves through five interactive rooms, passages, and chambers leading to Santa's secret workshop. Visitors pass through a Naughty or Nice scanner, enjoy a cosy storytime or activities with the elves, and meet Santa Claus. Every child receives...

Riders slide down the outdoor slope on Zibob toboggans beneath 10,000 sparkling fairy lights, dancing lasers, festive tunes, and falling snow from a snow machine. Afterwards, an instructor leads guests down a woodland trail to a sheltered grotto to gather...

Passengers board a heritage steam train at Bitton Station and journey along the railway line with stops at Oldland Common and Avon Riverside. At each stop, guests alight to sing carols together accompanied by the Bristol East & Kingswood Brass...

Passengers take a ride along the line aboard a decked-out steam train between Christmas and New Year's. Every passenger is treated to a mince pie to enjoy during the journey.

The Bath Townhouse hosts an evening of live music by One Eyed Man to mark the opening of the city's Christmas Market. Visitors gather inside the venue to enjoy the festive musical entertainment.

Visitors have the opportunity to step inside the cockpits of selected helicopters from the collection. Guests can climb aboard, put on a pilot's helmet, and have the aircraft controls explained by an experienced guide. The event is held alongside the...

Audiences settle into a cosy Christmas world as unwrapped parcels reveal crinkly paper, twinkling lights, festive music, and playful surprises. After the performance concludes, babies and their grown-ups are invited to stay, dance, explore, and play together.

Participants learn the basics of designing, carving, and hand printing with lino to produce handmade Christmas cards. Designed for adults, the session covers safe handling and carving techniques with no prior experience needed. Attendees are served tea or coffee alongside...

Participants create a custom festive bauble during an artist-led painting session hosted with Paint & PomPom. All painting materials and equipment are provided, and guests take their finished baubles home. Attendees receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco or a non-alcoholic...

Led by the team from Paint & Pom, attendees craft artificial Christmas wreaths designed to keep for future seasons. The workshop provides all necessary materials along with a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine.

Participants learn how to assemble a handmade wreath using traditional moss-based techniques under step-by-step guidance. The workshop includes layering moss, seasonal foliage, and ribbon onto a wire frame with provided floristry tools. Attendees receive a welcome glass of bubbly and...

Hosted by Party Peeps, this children's event features dancing, games, and festive tunes on the dance floor. Attendees and their families are invited to wear Christmas outfits. A bar is also open on site with refreshments available for purchase.

Participants learn candle-making techniques by selecting winter fragrances, choosing a vessel, and pouring their own candle. The session covers festive decorative accents and candle-care advice alongside complimentary refreshments and seasonal treats. Each finished candle is packaged in a gift box...

Participants dance to holiday routines led by a collaboration of Zumba Gold instructors while wearing provided Santa hats. Following the dance session, attendees gather for tea, cake, and a raffle supporting instructors' chosen charities.

Participants learn wreath-making techniques through step-by-step demonstrations and craft their own traditional holiday wreath using fresh foliage. All necessary materials are supplied, and guests can also bring their own greenery or decorations to personalize their design. Refreshments provided include a...

Participants design and assemble a festive door wreath using blue spruce, seasonal foliage, cones, berries, dried fruits, and seasonal textures. Guided instruction, tools, and all materials are included. Attendees are served mulled wine and light festive nibbles during the session.

Participants create a Christmas mantle arrangement or tablescape centerpiece using natural seasonal foliage textures. The session is held in a smaller group setting to allow dedicated workspace for each design. Tuition, crafting materials, and light refreshments are provided.

Participants create their own designs on pre-cut flat glass, choosing between making two festive items—a Christmas tree and a bauble—or a single piece melted over a mould into a double curve. Instructors demonstrate basic glass-cutting techniques and provide photo inspiration...

Elves guide visitors through the illuminated tunnels and passageways of the underground caves. Children can make hands-on festive crafts inside the Elf Workshop before meeting Santa Claus in his grotto to receive an eco-friendly gift. The journey concludes with a...

Passengers board festively decorated heritage carriages for a steam-hauled journey through the Quantock Hills from Bishops Lydeard to Williton and back. Festive refreshments and a gift from Santa await at each table upon departure. During the ride, Santa visits each...

Step into a winter wonderland at Bristol Zoo's Santa's Grotto. Children can visit Santa Claus himself, with time slots available for booking online. The zoo will be adorned with festive lights, and you can meet Santa's reindeer. Enjoy seasonal treats...

Experience a 'Merry and Wild' Christmas at Bristol Zoo Project, featuring the exciting Big Gift Hunt where families can find hidden presents, solve riddles, and win festive prizes. Discover special animal treats and enjoy unique photo opportunities amidst enchanting holiday...

Embark on a magical Christmas journey with John Lewis and The LEGO Group's Santa experiences. Choose from Santa's Enchanted Grotto, a whimsical adventure to Santa's Post Office, or a classic Meet & Greet. Enjoy Santa's Tea Party with festive treats,...

Join the festive cheer at Yate Shopping Centre for their Spectacular Festive Free Fun Day and Christmas Light Switch-On. This exciting event marks the beginning of the holiday season with a day filled with free entertainment and culminates in the...

Embark on a magical Santa Special train journey at the Yeovil Railway Centre. Families can enjoy a festive ride where Santa himself will be on board to greet children and present them with a special gift. This enchanting experience offers...

Embark on a magical holiday adventure with Bristol Ferry Boats' 'Sail with Santa' event. This unique experience offers a festive boat trip along Bristol Harbour, where families can meet Santa himself. It's a charming way to celebrate the season and...

Discover the charm of the Lacock Community Christmas Tree Festival, a heartwarming event showcasing the festive spirit of the local community. Visitors can wander through a delightful exhibition of uniquely decorated Christmas trees, each representing the creativity and spirit of...

Step back in time and embrace the holiday spirit with a visit to Shillingstone Station for a special Santa experience. Journey on a heritage train along the restored Somerset & Dorset Railway, where you might even meet the man himself....

Discover the joy of crafting your own festive centerpiece at Posies of Clevedon's Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. Under the guidance of expert florists, you'll learn to assemble a beautiful wreath using seasonal greenery and decorations. It's a perfect opportunity to...

Experience the magic of Christmas as Santa Claus awaits children at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club in Bristol. This heartwarming event collects donations for the Great Western Air Ambulance, adding a charitable element to the festive fun. It's a wonderful opportunity...

Step into a world of festive wonder at Space Adventurers for their Christmas Elf School and Grotto. Children can enroll in the Elf School to learn holiday crafts and magic, and then visit a captivating Christmas Grotto. This unique experience...

Bring the whole family to The Museum of Somerset for a festive celebration of Christmas and the New Year. Engage in delightful activities like decorating a plate for Santa, embarking on a special New Year trail, and creating your own...