Last updated: 11 November 2024
Make your holidays in Trowbridge unforgettable with our event guide. Whether Trowbridge is your backyard or a new adventure, our guide highlights the best holiday events.
This festive season, the enchanting Christmas at Stourhead showcases stunning gardens aglow with twinkling lights, a truly magical experience. For a more whimsical outing, Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland charms visitors with its spectacular ice sculptures and seasonal activities designed for all ages. And you definitely don't want to miss the cosy festive stalls at the Christmas Market - Friday, where local artisans come together to offer unique gifts and festive treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Trowbridge Holiday Light Displays
Lantern festival
- What to Expect
- Spectacular lantern parade with live music and festive market.
- Description
- The Trowbridge Lantern Festival features a spectacular lantern parade through Trowbridge Park, accompanied by a colourful samba band and musical performances. The event also includes a Civic Christmas Market with local vendors and festive food, culminating in the lights switch-on and fireworks display.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Lantern festival
Christmas Lights Switch On
- What to Expect
- Exquisite willow lanterns paraded through Trowbridge Park with a samba band.
- Description
- The Trowbridge Christmas Lights Switch On features a spectacular lantern parade through Trowbridge Park, accompanied by a colourful samba band and musical performances. The event includes a Civic Christmas Market with local vendors and concludes with fireworks.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas at Stourhead
- What to Expect
- Award-winning light trail with a sea of light and sparkling tunnels.
- Description
- Stourhead's Christmas light trail features a sea of light stretching across the lake, huge feathers, and sparkling tunnels of light, creating a colorful and festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Mere | More Info : Christmas at Stourhead
Christmas at Westonbirt
- What to Expect
- Illuminated trail featuring diverse tree species and seasonal sounds.
- Description
- 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 diverse tree collection. Enjoy seasonal snacks from street food vendors and warm drinks under the stars.
- Where
- Tetbury | More Info : Christmas at Westonbirt
Trowbridge Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market - Friday
- What to Expect
- Unique handcrafted gifts and festive food options.
- Description
- The Trowbridge Christmas Market at The Civic offers a delightful holiday experience with a variety of festive food, drinks, and unique handcrafted gifts. Enjoy the seasonal delights and explore the perfect outing for family and friends to celebrate the Christmas spirit together.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Christmas Market - Friday
Christmas Fair
- What to Expect
- Local artisans and community groups selling handmade goods.
- Description
- The Christmas Fair in Chippenham features festive stalls with gifts, arts and crafts, food, and drink, offering a variety of local goods and treats.
- Where
- Chippenham | More Info : Christmas Fair
Christmas on the Square
- What to Expect
- Artisan market with local crafts and festive decorations.
- Description
- Christmas on the Square features an artisan market, food and drink vendors, fair rides, and various entertainment in Guildhall Square, showcasing local crafts and festive decorations.
- Where
- Salisbury | More Info : Christmas on the Square
Christmas Market - Saturday
- What to Expect
- A delightful gathering featuring local crafts, seasonal foods, and family-friendly activities
- Description
- This festive market showcases a variety of handcrafted goods, seasonal treats, and local produce. Visitors can wander through charming stalls, sampling festive delights and finding unique gifts while enjoying the cheerful atmosphere. Families can engage in fun activities and soak up the spirit of the season amid the twinkling lights.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Christmas Market - Saturday
Trowbridge Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Cheesy Bingo Party
- What to Expect
- Maximum cheese with Christmas hits and giant inflatable unicorns.
- Description
- Cheesy Bingo Party is a wild night of music, madness, sing-alongs, and ridiculous prizes. With Christmas hits from S Club, Vengaboys, MJ, and Wham, this bingo party promises maximum cheese. Dance, sing, laugh, and drink with your mates in a fun-filled evening.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Cheesy Bingo Party
An Evening with Paul Gascoigne
- What to Expect
- Meet-and-greet with a football legend.
- Description
- British football icon Paul Gascoigne takes the stage in Trowbridge, sharing hilarious tales from his glittering career. Fans will have the opportunity to meet him and have a professionally taken photograph before a live stage interview.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : An Evening with Paul Gascoigne
Chubby Brown - It's Simply Comedy
- What to Expect
- Unapologetic, irreverent comedy from a legendary performer.
- Description
- Roy Chubby Brown is the undisputed King of Comedy, bringing decades of live shows and millions of fans worldwide. His 2023-2024 tour promises a night of unapologetic humor, urging attendees to bring tissues for the tears of laughter. If easily offended, please stay away.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Chubby Brown - It's Simply Comedy
Shilts & Friends
- What to Expect
- Live saxophone performance by renowned musician Paul 'SHILTS' Weimar.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in an evening of funky, soulful rhythms and captivating saxophone melodies performed by Paul 'SHILTS' Weimar and his talented musician friends.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Shilts & Friends
Kevin & Perry Ibiza Anthems DJ Set
- What to Expect
- Nostalgic DJ set with iconic '90s and '00s Ibiza anthems.
- Description
- Get ready to 'Go Large' and dance the night away as Kevin & Perry Ibiza Anthems DJ Set brings back the iconic '90s and '00s Ibiza rave scene with an eclectic mix of club classics. Meet and greet Kevin & Perry Official and enjoy infectious energy with guest DJ Riky Grover.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Kevin & Perry Ibiza Anthems DJ Set
Festival of Remembrance
- What to Expect
- Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with musical performances.
- Description
- The Festival of Remembrance at The Civic Trowbridge is a poignant and moving event commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. It features performances by The Bratton Silver Band and Lyneham Military Wives Choir, celebrating service, unity, and camaraderie.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Festival of Remembrance
Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- Spectacular Christmas light display and festive entertainment.
- Description
- Visit Wookey Hole Caves to see over 100,000 fairy lights transform the caves into a breathtaking underground adventure. Meet Santa in his traditional Grotto, enjoy a festive-themed circus show, and experience all the other attractions at Wookey Hole.
- Where
- Wells | More Info : Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland
Trowbridge Other Holiday Activities
An Evening with Nigel Benn & Michael Watson
- What to Expect
- Meet boxing legends Nigel Benn and Michael Watson in a rare live interview.
- Description
- Meet former WBO and WBC World Champion Nigel Benn and former Commonwealth middleweight title holder Michael Watson as they discuss their iconic careers, life outside the ring, and their thoughts on the current landscape of boxing. Enjoy meet and greet opportunities, photo opportunities, and a live stage interview with these beloved figures in modern boxing.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : An Evening with Nigel Benn & Michael Watson
Santa’s North Pole Christmas Grotto, Fairfield Animal Centre
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa experience with animal encounters.
- Description
- Visit Santa in his North Pole Christmas Grotto at Fairfield Animal Centre. Meet the Polar Bears and enjoy a stroll around the beautiful animal park. Children receive a special Arctic fur animal toy and other treats in their gift bag.
- Where
- Trowbridge | More Info : Santa’s North Pole Christmas Grotto, Fairfield Animal Centre
St Thomas's Christmas Tree Festival
- What to Expect
- Community-driven Christmas tree and nativity scene exhibition with live music.
- Description
- St Thomas's Christmas Tree Festival is a community event where local organisations, individuals, charities, businesses, and schools create and exhibit Christmas trees and nativity scenes. The festival includes a daily programme of inspiring music by local community and school choirs, music groups, and individual performers. Delicious home-baked cakes and refreshments are available throughout the week.
- Where
- Salisbury | More Info : St Thomas's Christmas Tree Festival