Yate Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Yate and surrounding areas
Yate celebrates the Christmas season with Holiday lights across the shopping centre and a schedule of holiday activities for families and visitors. Look out for the Spectacular Festive Free Fun Day & Christmas Light Switch On, Festive Afternoon Tea with Lady Scarlet Spitfire and seasonal theatre at Yate Library. Wander decorated streets, enjoy light displays and festive gatherings, browse Christmas markets and discover things to do that suit all ages across Yate this festive season.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsPrivate ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the Jäger Barn Bar.
Christmas Lights
22 eventsTwo theatrical Christmas shows and Santa's Toy Factory.
Christmas Parties
16 eventsNew Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsDiverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
Other Christmas Activities
29 eventsReal ice rink in Bath
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Bristol Christmas Market
(Bristol)
Private ski gondolas and hot air balloon booths within the Jäger Barn Bar.
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New Year's Eve Extravaganza
(Newport)
New Year's Eve celebration at a modern event venue.
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Cardiff Christmas Festival
(Cardiff)
Diverse live entertainment in the Spiegel Theatre
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Visit Santa at the Castle
(Cardiff)
Meet Santa in the historic Cardiff Castle Nursery
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Christmas at Bute Park
(Cardiff)
Enchanted mile-long light trail with 15 unique light zones.
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Bath on Ice
(Royal Victoria Park)
Real ice rink in Bath
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The biggest annual Christmas events in Yate include the Christmas Lights Switch On and local festive markets, which bring the community together to celebrate the season with lights, music, and shopping.
Yate’s holiday traditions often focus on community gatherings such as craft fairs and tree decoration events in local parks, fostering a warm, family-friendly atmosphere unique to the town.
Several neighborhoods in Yate are known for their festive displays, with streets where residents decorate extensively, creating charming light displays that attract visitors each year.
Christmas markets and local artisan stalls are typically found in central community venues and nearby town halls, offering a variety of handmade gifts and festive foods during the holiday season.
Free or budget-friendly activities in Yate include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending community tree decoration events, and exploring local holiday markets with no admission fees.
Families with kids can enjoy festive workshops, visits to decorated parks, and markets featuring Santa visits and craft activities, making Yate a welcoming place for holiday family outings.