Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get thrilled for the holidays, Swindon! Check out our guide for all the best events and activities. Whether you've lived in Swindon for years or just for the holidays, this guide maximizes your festive experience.
Popular events during the season include the enchanting Christmas at Salisbury Cathedral, where visitors can enjoy stunning seasonal decorations and a series of special services. The vibrant atmosphere of the Trowbridge Christmas Lights Switch On is hard to miss, featuring a festive parade and dazzling light displays. And the picturesque Christmas at Stourhead is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing beautiful gardens transformed under twinkling fairy lights. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular lantern parade with a colourful samba band.
The Trowbridge Christmas Lights Switch On features a spectacular lantern parade, musical performances, and a bustling Civic Christmas Market, creating a vibrant and memorable evening.
Where: Trowbridge | More Info: Trowbridge Christmas Lights Switch On
Award-winning light trail with new lights and festive atmosphere.
Stourhead's Christmas light trail features a one-mile walk through the garden with new lights, including a sea of light across the lake, huge feathers, and sparkling tunnels. Enjoy seasonal snacks and drinks while exploring the illuminated trail.
Where: Mere | More Info: Christmas at Stourhead
Brand new Gift Fayre with incredible local crafts.
Christmas on the Square features a beautifully decorated area in Guildhall Square with local crafts, artisan products, and festive entertainment.
Where: Salisbury | More Info: Christmas on the Square
Artisan market with live music and street performers.
The Christmas Fair in Chippenham offers a variety of stalls selling gifts, arts, crafts, food, and drink. Enjoy live music, street performers, and festive activities in the town centre.
Where: Chippenham | More Info: Christmas Fair in Chippenham
Interactive Christmas market with iconic GWR locomotives.
Celebrate Christmas at STEAM with over 50 market stalls offering unique gifts, live entertainment, and Santa's Storytime sessions.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Christmas at STEAM
Features an array of local artisans and seasonal entertainment throughout the town.
The Old Town Christmas Festival showcases a vibrant array of local artisans, delicious food stalls, and a variety of entertainment. This event brings together community spirit through music, caroling, and festive decorations adorning the streets. Families and friends gather to soak in the atmosphere, browse unique gifts, and enjoy seasonal treats.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Old Town Christmas Festival
Traditional music and liturgical pieces in a historic cathedral setting.
Christmas at Salisbury Cathedral features a blend of traditional music, liturgical pieces, and festive tunes performed by the cathedral's choir and other musical groups, creating a rich and spiritual holiday atmosphere.
Where: Salisbury | More Info: Christmas at Salisbury Cathedral
Immersive storytelling experience with Victorian Christmas decorations.
At Mompesson House, fairytales come alive as you step back in time for a Victorian Christmas. Explore decorated rooms, enjoy a Three Bears Christmas feast, and follow Hansel's trail. Free activity sheets and storytelling sessions are available, making it perfect for young hearts.
Where: Salisbury | More Info: A Fairytale Christmas at Mompesson House
Recreates Norman Rockwell's famous holiday scene with vintage automobiles.
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas is a holiday celebration in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, featuring live performances, historic property tours, holiday markets, and unique shops. The event recreates Norman Rockwell's famous holiday scene with vintage automobiles and festive activities.
Where: Stockbridge | More Info: Christmas Fair in Stockbridge
Hands-on crafting experience with natural materials.
Create your own Christmas wreath using traditional greenery and seasonal treats from the hedgerow. Enjoy free entry to the arboretum after the workshop to explore its diverse botanical collections.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Guided tour of a historically decorated country house with a traditional cream tea.
Explore the fascinating history of Lydiard House Museum, adorned with traditional foliage and a real Christmas tree, during a guided tour. Afterward, indulge in a delicious cream tea at Lydiard Park Hotel, featuring scones, jam, and Cornish clotted cream.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Festive Guided Tour of Lydiard House with Cream Tea
Interactive Elf Show and festive crafts.
Visit Roves Farm for a day filled with interactive activities, including meeting Father Christmas, making reindeer food, and participating in festive crafts. Enjoy the Elf Show and explore the farm's outdoor play areas.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Christmas Experience at Roves Farm
Unique train journey to Santa's Grotto with heritage carriages and steam locomotive.
Travel by train to visit Santa in his decorated Grotto at the North Pole, hauled by a GWR steam locomotive. Enjoy a decorated station café, gift shop, and traditional coal fire waiting room. Each child over 2 years old receives a quality, age-appropriate gift-wrapped present.
Where: Swindon | More Info: Santa Specials @ Swindon & Cricklade Railway
