Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the joy of the season in Yeovil with our ultimate guide. Whether you're rediscovering your hometown or visiting Yeovil for the first time, our guide is here to help you celebrate the season.
Popular events include the enchanting Wookey Hole Winter Wonderland, where visitors can explore a magical illuminated trail and enjoy festive activities. With its charming attractions, the Yeovil Railway Centre offers a unique ride on Santa Specials, perfect for families looking to embrace the festive spirit. And the Somerset Reindeer Ranch is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring up-close encounters with these magnificent creatures. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive light sculpture and lantern parade.
Join Yeovil for a vibrant Christmas lights switch-on event featuring live music, choirs, and an interactive light sculpture. The ceremony will be highlighted by the return of the annual lantern parade, creating a lively atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Yeovil Christmas lights switch-on
Unique lantern parade with an ice theme and community involvement.
Join Frome for a spectacular lantern parade through the town centre, led by Jamma de Samba, with an ice theme and creative lantern-making workshops. Enjoy festive music, food, and drinks, culminating in the Christmas light switch-on.
Where: Frome | More Info: Frome Christmas Light the Night
Victorian-themed celebration with light switch-on and community activities.
Ilminster Christmas Victorian Night is a festive event in Ilminster town centre, featuring the switching on of Christmas lights, market stalls, and late-night shopping. The evening includes entertainment from local bands and the café, gallery, and craft shop will be open.
Where: Ilminster | More Info: Ilminster Christmas Victorian Night
Multi-coloured light display on historic pier.
Clevedon Pier transforms into a radiant canvas with multi-coloured changing lights, creating a mesmerizing dance of colours over the Bristol Channel. Enjoy lights, glass mulled wine, and freshly prepared food from the Glass Box restaurant.
Where: Clevedon | More Info: Clevedon Pier Christmas Light Switch-On
Community-led lantern procession with local children's creations.
Bath Lights the Night is a community lantern procession through the city of Bath, featuring beautiful handmade lanterns created by local children. The event culminates in a celebration at Bath Abbey with music and singing.
Where: Bath | More Info: Bath Lights the Night
Community-led lantern procession with professional artists.
Join us for the Frome Lantern Parade, a vibrant and community-driven event featuring beautifully crafted lanterns, led by professional artists Mel Day and Aliss Vaas. The parade will include stunning lanterns, live performances, and a festive atmosphere in the town centre.
Where: Frome | More Info: Light the Night, Frome Lantern Parade
Unique shopping deals and dining options.
Christmas at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway offers a delightful shopping experience with special offers, including buying Dickens to get free fried chicken and bubbles for money off new clothes. Enjoy a variety of stores, dining options, and entertainment.
Where: Bristol | More Info: Christmas at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway
Unique gifts and festive atmosphere on a historic steam train.
The Minehead Station Christmas Market and Train offers a delightful festive atmosphere where you can discover unique gifts for the holiday season. Each day features a special steam service departing from Bishops Lydeard at 10:50 AM, heading towards Minehead, exclusively for those who have pre-booked. The event includes two ticket options: one from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead return and one from Williton/Watchet return.
Where: Minehead | More Info: Minehead Christmas Market and Train
Interactive light display and festive circus show.
Visit Wookey Hole Caves for an immersive Christmas experience featuring over 100,000 lights, a visit to Santa's North Pole Grotto, and a Grinch-inspired circus show.
Where: Wells | More Info: Wookey Hole Winter Wonderland
Immersive light trail and family-focused activities.
Avon Valley offers a specially curated Christmas experience featuring a theatrical show, themed activities, and entertainment areas. Enjoy a spectacular light trail, ice skating, and festive fun in a beautifully decorated park.
Where: Keynsham | More Info: Avon Valley Christmas experience
Family-friendly Christmas concert with multiple choirs.
Join Bath Abbey for a festive celebration featuring a variety of seasonal music, readings, and audience participation. The event includes performances by the Abbey choirs, including the young Melody Makers, making it a delightful experience for all the family.
Where: Bath | More Info: Music in the Abbey
Interactive pantomime adventure on a steam train.
Join beloved Panto characters for a vibrant trip from Bishops Lydeard to Williton on a real-life steam train. Prince Charming needs your help to find his 'Happily Ever After' by reuniting him with Cinderella. Meet Buttons and the wicked step-sisters as you help Prince Charming on his quest. The journey includes a short presentation of characters, abundant audience interaction, and a sing-along with Panto characters.
Where: Bishops Lydeard | More Info: Panto Train presents Cinderella
Steam train rides and festive Christmas displays.
The Santa Specials at Yeovil Railway Centre offer a delightful experience for all ages. Visitors embark on a train ride behind a steam locomotive in a decorated heritage carriage, followed by a visit to Santa's Grotto where children receive a free present. The event also features multi-award-winning Christmas displays and a shop with a variety of items. Adult tickets include a free mince pie and hot drink.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Santa Specials, Yeovil Railway Centre
Award-winning magical Christmas experiences with reindeer and fox encounters.
Nestled in the picturesque Somerset countryside, Somerset Reindeer Ranch offers a variety of family-friendly experiences, including award-winning magical Christmas events. Visitors can enjoy reindeer and fox encounters, camping, and glamping throughout the year. The ranch provides a perfect setting for creating lasting family memories.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Magical Christmas Experience, Somerset Reindeer Ranch
Interactive Santa meet-and-greet with games and music.
Meet Santa at the Yeovil Railway Centre for an afternoon of games, music, and a buffet. Children will receive a small present. No train ride is included in this event.
Where: Yeovil | More Info: Tea with Santa, Yeovil Railway Centre
Exclusive toboggan slope with snow machine and fairy lights.
At Mendip Activity Centre, experience a Christmas adventure with exclusive use of 8 toboggans, an enchanted woodland walk, and a magical grotto where participants toast marshmallows and warm up with hot chocolate. The event is illuminated with 10,000 twinkling fairy lights and lasers, creating a festive atmosphere.
Where: Churchill | More Info: Mendip Activity Centre Christmas
Colorful vehicle parade with festive decorations.
Join the vibrant VW Cruz parade, where colorful vehicles and festive decorations come together to create a lively holiday atmosphere.
Where: Nailsea | More Info: VW Cruz parade