2.30pm: Tortworth Estate Shop Café Festive Afternoon Tea
Tortworth Estate Farm Shop
Available November 25th – December 19th, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
For a lighter, yet equally festive experience, join us for Afternoon Tea. Savour an assortment of sandwiches, savoury treats, and a sweet array of delights including Cranberry and Orange Scones with Clotted Cream and Zesty Chocolate Orange Mousse.
£24.95 per person
£10 deposit per person required at time of booking
To book your table today, call 01454 261633 or email below.
10.30am: ‘The Holiday’ Exhibition (Tue-Thu and Sat)
Yate Heritage Centre
This exhibition runs 3 December to 31 January on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Learn about the rhythm of celebrations in ‘The Holiday’ exhibition and find out about how they shape the seasons and bring communities together.
From January’s Wassail to March’s Holi, Ramadan and Eid to Diwali and Christmas, each festival adds its own colour, light, and joy to our calendar and together, they create a continuous circle of renewal - a living expression of diversity and warmth.
Whatever you celebrate, holidays are a story of community and connection; and people from many places and generations have woven their traditions into our town’s shared life.
For more information please contact Yate and District Heritage... Read more >>
4.30pm: Festive Illumination Trail at Old Down Country Park
Old Down Estate, Tockington
6–28 December 2025 | 4:30–7:30pm
The festive season is about to sparkle again as Old Down Estate prepares to light up the countryside for its fourth annual Illumination Trail, running from Friday 6th December to Saturday 28th December 2025.
The trail has grown to become one of the most loved Christmas experiences in the Bristol area, full of magic, creativity, and community spirit.
This year, visitors can expect a brand-new route winding through glowing walkways and dazzling light installations, plus a few new surprises along the way. The Adventure Park will also be lit up for even more twilight fun, perfect for families with little explorers.
After your walk, stop by the Christmas Village to toast free marshmallows over the fire... Read more >>
9am: Visit The "Feed the Birds" Christmas Tree
Thornbury Town Hall
Thornbury Town Council is getting the festive season underway with its "Feed the Birds" Christmas tree.
The tree has been decorated with fully biodegradable decorations, many of which are tasty treats for wild birds to enjoy. From popcorn and cranberry garlands to holly berry-themed decorations, the display includes plenty of creative ideas to inspire others, along with information on how to support wild birds in gardens and green spaces throughout the winter.
Visitors are invited to come along, see the tree, and pick up a free starter packet of wild bird seed or some festive stickers.
11.30am: Tortworth Estate Shop Café Festive Lunches
Tortworth Estate Farm Shop
Available November 25th – December 19th (Mondays to Fridays ONLY), 11:30am – 2:00pm
Indulge in our Ultimate Festive Feast with a scrumptious festive lunch menu!
£26.95 per person
£10 deposit per person required at time of booking
To book your table today, call 01454 261633 or email below.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
7.30pm: Sounds of the Season
United Reformed Church, Thornbury
Doors Open at 7:00PM, Starts at 7:30PM
Join The Bristol Concert Windband who will play festive tunes in aid of The Armstrong. There will be an interval, raffle and refreshments.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
3.30pm: Gillingstool Primary School Christmas Fayre
Gillingstool Primary School
3:30-5:30pm
Join us for food, drink, games, and festive fun! Free entry & all welcome.
We’re looking for helpers to:
- Bake a cake
- Run a stall (time slots available)
- Help set up / tidy up
Raffle prize donations also very welcome! If Christmas is your thing and you’d like to get involved, please get in touch.
7pm: UB40/Madness Tribute Evening
The Gables Hotel
Get ready for a festive night of iconic hits and Christmas cheer! Join us for an unforgettable evening as top tribute acts bring the sounds of UB40 and Madness to life with all the energy, nostalgia and sing along anthems you love.
Enjoy a delicious two course festive feast, complete with all the seasonal trimmings, crackers, and novelties to get you in the party spirit. Then, hit the dance floor and skank the night away to classics like Red Red Wine, Baggy Trousers and more!
Price: £49 per person
Stay Overnight: Book two tickets and an overnight stay from £192 for 2! Includes two tickets to the event, an overnight stay in a standard double or twin room, full English breakfast. Other room types available.
Click below to book online... Read more >>
7pm: Cocktails & Carols at the Old Bank Hotel
Raise your glasses and raise your voices for a relaxed sing-along of traditional Christmas carols at The Old Bank Hotel with singers from Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church.
Mulled wine and cider and the usual range of soft drinks will be available.
We will be starting around 7pm and everyone is welcome.
www.cs-bc.org.uk
Email:
3.30pm: Christmas Shopping Evening
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
3.30pm onwards
Embrace the magic of Chipping Sodbury this Christmas during our late night shopping evening.
We'll announce more details nearer the time, but please do save the date, it's going to be a wonderful event for all!
Thornbury Round Table Santa Sleigh
Thornbury… it’s time!
Santa has polished the sleigh, warmed up the reindeer, and he’s officially ready to roll through our streets spreading Christmas magic!
Here are the official routes & dates where you can catch Santa and the Thornbury Round Table Sleigh this December:
Friday 12th – Streamleaze
Saturday 13th – Bloor & Miller Homes
Sunday 14th – Alveston Village
Friday 19th – Local Villages & Pub Visit
Saturday 20th – Crossways
Track Santa LIVE each night, follow our pages for updates, maps, timings and all the festive fun!
Let’s make this the biggest, brightest, loudest sleigh run Thornbury has ever seen!
7pm: Christmas Party Night
The Gables Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable celebration this Christmas at one of our popular Christmas Party Nights!
Enjoy a delicious two course meal with all the festive trimmings, including Christmas crackers and novelties. With a lively disco, you'll have the perfect opportunity to dance the night away! Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends, family, or colleagues, our Christmas Party Nights promise to be the highlight of the festive season.
Dates:
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
Friday 19th December
Saturday 20th December
Time: 7pm
Price: £47 per person
Stay Overnight: After all that dancing and fun, add on an overnight stay from £189 for 2. Includes... Read more >>
Christmas Party Nights
Eastwood Park Country House, Falfield
Make memories with us this Christmas...
If you are less of a quiet diner and more of a dancer, our Christmas Party Nights are perfect for you and your guests. Eat, drink and dance the night away.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a 3 course dinner, disco and DJ, novelties and festively-dressed rooms and a magician.
Our Party Nights are available on Friday and Saturday nights across November and December. For more information including menus and prices, click the link below.
Available dates:
November 28th and 29th
December 5th and 6th
December 12th and 13th
December 19th and 20th
Don’t want to drive home? Stay with us on-site instead in our 70 bedroom Country House.
7pm: Christmas Party
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate will host its themed Christmas Parties in the Manor House on Saturday 6 December and Friday 12 December (7pm–12am, £60pp). The event on Saturday 13 December is already sold out.
Guests will be welcomed with Prosecco and canapés before enjoying a festive two-course meal and a night of interactive entertainment. The shared party nights are designed for groups of all sizes, from friends and families to colleagues. Groups of eight or more will automatically receive a 10% discount at checkout.
Private and corporate party bookings are also available, with minimum numbers required. Enquiries can be made via email below.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below
Christmas at The Royal George
The Royal George
Celebrate the festive season with our delicious Christmas Set Menu. Choose from: 2 Courses or 3 Courses
Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday throughout December – the perfect festive night out!
Call us on 01454 416223 to book your table or click below to reserve online today. A £10pp deposit is required at the time of booking.
Make this Christmas one to remember at The Royal George!
7.30pm: A Night With Bad Santa
Almondsbury Creative
This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas party… it’s A Night with Bad Santa!
Bad Santa – mischief, laughs, and maybe a little chaos
Bristolian Ted – live entertainment to kick off the shenanigans with abuse from Bristol’s favourite bear
DJ – dance floor mayhem guaranteed
Buffet – fuel for your festive antics
Pull on your ugliest jumper (or skip it entirely), bring your team, and get ready to drink, dance, and be delightfully bad this December.
Tickets £20 Adult
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Festive Afternoon Tea
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate is inviting guests to get into the Christmas spirit with its Festive Afternoon Tea, available on selected Saturdays in December. Featuring a menu of traditional seasonal sweet treats and savoury delights, the experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax with family and friends over a pot of tea or coffee.
Children are welcome to join, with a specially prepared selection of festive treats to enjoy, making the Afternoon Tea an ideal way to start a new Christmas tradition. The full menu will be announced soon.
Dates:
•Saturday 6 December 2025
•Saturday 13 December 2025
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
2.30pm: Songbirds Christmas Concert and Singalong
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
2.30pm and 7.30pm
Join the Songbirds for a heart warming evening of festive music and community spirit at our Annual Christmas Concert and Singalong!
Expect a sparkling mix of timeless carols and modern Christmas favourites, with special performances from the group as well as plenty of opportunities for you to join in the singing. Whether you’re a seasoned caroller or just love a good Christmas tune, this event is the perfect way to start the season.
To keep you feeling cosy, our cash bar will be serving festive treats including mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and gingerbread.
Bring your family and friends, raise your voices, and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us!
Tickets are £10 adults, £5 children and can be purchased... Read more >>
3pm: Carols in the Barn
Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December, 3pm
Experience the old Christmas story told through a light-hearted drama suitable for all ages.
The magnificent medieval barn makes a very atmospheric setting for a quirky re-telling of the story by members of St Michael’s Church, and the drama is interspersed with lots of well-known traditional carols for everyone to sing along. A lovely community event and a great start to the festive season.
To get you in the festive spirit there’ll be a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival (non-alcoholic, gluten-free, and children's alternatives available), and this is included with your ticket price. The doors open from 2.15pm for you to enjoy this before the Carols at 3pm. Seating is unreserved.... Read more >>
Thornbury Round Table Santa Sleigh
Thornbury… it’s time!
Santa has polished the sleigh, warmed up the reindeer, and he’s officially ready to roll through our streets spreading Christmas magic!
Here are the official routes & dates where you can catch Santa and the Thornbury Round Table Sleigh this December:
Saturday 13th – Bloor & Miller Homes
Sunday 14th – Alveston Village
Friday 19th – Local Villages & Pub Visit
Saturday 20th – Crossways
Track Santa LIVE each night, follow our pages for updates, maps, timings and all the festive fun!
Let’s make this the biggest, brightest, loudest sleigh run Thornbury has ever seen!
6.30pm: Christmas by Candlelight
Badminton Estate
18:30 - 21:00
Christmas by Candlelight at Badminton House with The Bristol Ensemble
The Bristol Ensemble presents an evening of festive Christmas classics, celebrating the joy and warmth of the season through music. Step into the magic of Christmas as the historic Badminton House becomes the setting for an unforgettable evening of timeless carols and seasonal favourites. Illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, the acclaimed Bristol Ensemble will fill the air with melodies that capture the spirit of this most wonderful time of year.
Nestled in the heart of the South Gloucestershire countryside, Badminton House provides an exquisite backdrop for this intimate concert, with its grand architecture and storied heritage. Let the music... Read more >>
7pm: Christmas Party Night
The Gables Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable celebration this Christmas at one of our popular Christmas Party Nights!
Enjoy a delicious two course meal with all the festive trimmings, including Christmas crackers and novelties. With a lively disco, you'll have the perfect opportunity to dance the night away! Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends, family, or colleagues, our Christmas Party Nights promise to be the highlight of the festive season.
Dates:
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
Friday 19th December
Saturday 20th December
Time: 7pm
Price: £47 per person
Stay Overnight: After all that dancing and fun, add on an overnight stay from £189 for 2. Includes... Read more >>
Christmas Party Nights
Eastwood Park Country House, Falfield
Make memories with us this Christmas...
If you are less of a quiet diner and more of a dancer, our Christmas Party Nights are perfect for you and your guests. Eat, drink and dance the night away.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a 3 course dinner, disco and DJ, novelties and festively-dressed rooms and a magician.
Our Party Nights are available on Friday and Saturday nights across November and December. For more information including menus and prices, click the link below.
Available dates:
November 28th and 29th
December 5th and 6th
December 12th and 13th
December 19th and 20th
Don’t want to drive home? Stay with us on-site instead in our 70 bedroom Country House.
Christmas at The Royal George
The Royal George
Celebrate the festive season with our delicious Christmas Set Menu. Choose from: 2 Courses or 3 Courses
Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday throughout December – the perfect festive night out!
Call us on 01454 416223 to book your table or click below to reserve online today. A £10pp deposit is required at the time of booking.
Make this Christmas one to remember at The Royal George!
7.30pm: Songbirds Christmas Concert and Singalong
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
2.30pm and 7.30pm
Join the Songbirds for a heart warming evening of festive music and community spirit at our Annual Christmas Concert and Singalong!
Expect a sparkling mix of timeless carols and modern Christmas favourites, with special performances from the group as well as plenty of opportunities for you to join in the singing. Whether you’re a seasoned caroller or just love a good Christmas tune, this event is the perfect way to start the season.
To keep you feeling cosy, our cash bar will be serving festive treats including mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and gingerbread.
Bring your family and friends, raise your voices, and celebrate the joy of Christmas with us!
Tickets are £10 adults, £5 children and can be purchased... Read more >>
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
Christmas Toy Exchange Deadline
Thornbury Active Centre
Children and teenagers in need will benefit from the Christmas kindness of members and visitors to Thornbury’s Active Lifestyle Centre.
The centre has joined forces with the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal to bring joy to children and teenagers across the county who might otherwise go without a gift this festive season.
It’s the third year the centre has organised a toy exchange - with previous collections benefiting Bristol Children’s Charity, The Samaritans, and Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity.
Everyone who donates a new toy, or something suitable for a teenager, will receive a free one-day pass for a gym session and will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a six-month free membership.
The toy... Read more >>
Christmas Toy Exchange Deadline
Yate Active Centre
Children and teenagers in need will benefit from the Christmas kindness of members and visitors to Yate’s Active Lifestyle Centre.
The centre has joined forces with the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal to bring joy to children and teenagers across the county who might otherwise go without a gift this festive season.
It’s the third year the centre has organised a toy exchange - with previous collections benefiting Bristol Children’s Charity, The Samaritans, and Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity.
Everyone who donates a new toy, or something suitable for a teenager, will receive a free one-day pass for a gym session and will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a six-month free membership.
The toy exchange... Read more >>
10am: Christmas Farmers Market at the Kitchen Garden
Berkeley Castle
10am-2pm
Join us in the beautiful Kitchen Garden at Berkeley Castle for our monthly Farmers Markets, held on the third Sunday of every month (excluding April).
Discover an array of local produce, from fresh food and drink to handmade crafts, all lovingly created by talented farmers, artisans, and artists from the area.
It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying the charming surroundings of the Castle’s historic gardens. Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts, stocking up on delicious treats, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, our Farmers Markets are not to be missed!
Find more information on the website below or by calling 01453 810 303.
Stagecoach Theatre School performances
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Click below to find out more.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
10.30am: Donkey Service
Thornbury Baptist Church
Join us as we celebrate the wonderful story of Christmas through a joy-filled Nativity Service - with a real live donkey.
If you'd like to join in, come dressed in character or grab a costume when you arrive.
The service will be followed by tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cake.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Festive Sunday Lunch
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate is inviting guests to celebrate the season with its Festive Sunday Lunch, served in the Manor on selected Sundays in December. The menu will feature a traditional roast with a festive twist, complete with all the trimmings, crackers on the tables and mince pies to finish. A variety of seasonal desserts will also be available to round off the occasion.
Dates:
•Sunday 7 December 2025
•Sunday 14 December 2025
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
1pm: Family Lunch with Santa
The Gables Hotel
Bring the whole family along to enjoy great food and festive fun with a visit from Santa!
The afternoon includes a delicious three course festive lunch and a visit from Santa with a small gift for all the children!
Price: £35 per adult | £20 per child under 12
Click below to book online or email our events team, or call 01454 260502.
Santa Paws
Dobbies Garden Centre
Get ready for the ulti-mutt festive event, Santa Paws is coming to town!
Selected dates 29 Nov - 24 Dec | £10.50- £12.50 per dog depending on location
Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will receive a special gift from Santa.
Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup. The children’s ticket includes the full Grotto or Meet Santa experience and a toy for your child.
Event highlights:
Magical experience: Santa and his elves will play with, and entertain your pooch.
Sniff-ari: let your pooch sniff and snuffle around our Grotto or store to find... Read more >>
Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 23rd November - 21st December
A delicious selection of sandwiches, mini cakes and fruit scones, served with clotted cream and jam! The perfect pre-Christmas get-together with friends and family.
- Delicious Afternoon Tea
- Table Decorations & Novelties
£24.95 per adult
£17.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
3pm: Carols in the Barn
Winterbourne Medieval Barn
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December, 3pm
Experience the old Christmas story told through a light-hearted drama suitable for all ages.
The magnificent medieval barn makes a very atmospheric setting for a quirky re-telling of the story by members of St Michael’s Church, and the drama is interspersed with lots of well-known traditional carols for everyone to sing along. A lovely community event and a great start to the festive season.
To get you in the festive spirit there’ll be a cup of mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival (non-alcoholic, gluten-free, and children's alternatives available), and this is included with your ticket price. The doors open from 2.15pm for you to enjoy this before the Carols at 3pm. Seating is unreserved.... Read more >>
Thornbury Round Table Santa Sleigh
Thornbury… it’s time!
Santa has polished the sleigh, warmed up the reindeer, and he’s officially ready to roll through our streets spreading Christmas magic!
Here are the official routes & dates where you can catch Santa and the Thornbury Round Table Sleigh this December:
Sunday 14th – Alveston Village
Friday 19th – Local Villages & Pub Visit
Saturday 20th – Crossways
Track Santa LIVE each night, follow our pages for updates, maps, timings and all the festive fun!
Let’s make this the biggest, brightest, loudest sleigh run Thornbury has ever seen!
5pm: Orchestral Christmas Concert in the Great Hall
Berkeley Castle
6pm (Reception from 5pm)
ORCHESTRA PRO ANIMA, directed from the violin by Michael Bochmann MBE
Soloists: Michael Bochmann and George Ewart
The Berkeley Castle Orchestral Christmas Concert 2025 will take place on Sunday 14 December at 6pm in the Great Hall with a Reception in the Long Drawing Room from 5pm with wine, mince pies and more…
Launched in 2002, this wonderful event has delighted audiences for over 20 years. The magical atmosphere of this beautiful historic venue made seasonal with twinkling lights and Christmas trees is captivating.
The Orchestra will play a mixed programme of music from the Baroque through to the 20th century. The concert will be in two halves with an interval when refreshments will again be served... Read more >>
9am: Visit The "Feed the Birds" Christmas Tree
Thornbury Town Hall
Thornbury Town Council is getting the festive season underway with its "Feed the Birds" Christmas tree.
The tree has been decorated with fully biodegradable decorations, many of which are tasty treats for wild birds to enjoy. From popcorn and cranberry garlands to holly berry-themed decorations, the display includes plenty of creative ideas to inspire others, along with information on how to support wild birds in gardens and green spaces throughout the winter.
Visitors are invited to come along, see the tree, and pick up a free starter packet of wild bird seed or some festive stickers.
11.30am: Tortworth Estate Shop Café Festive Lunches
Tortworth Estate Farm Shop
Available November 25th – December 19th (Mondays to Fridays ONLY), 11:30am – 2:00pm
Indulge in our Ultimate Festive Feast with a scrumptious festive lunch menu!
£26.95 per person
£10 deposit per person required at time of booking
To book your table today, call 01454 261633 or email below.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
7.30pm: Thornbury WI Christmas Party
Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
7.30-9.30pm
The “Thorn Birds” have evolved into a friendly sociable group of women of all ages, and offer social and educational events throughout the year.
8pm: Christmas Bingo Bash
The Swan, Thornbury
Come and join in with a great group of people. Everyone is very friendly and don't worry if you are thinking of coming on your own - there is always someone looking to meet new people.
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
1pm: Christmas Carols & Afternoon Tea
The Gables Hotel
Book now for a festive treat!
Enjoy a deliciously festive Afternoon Tea in the stylish Bristol Suite. Our talented local choir will accompany your Afternoon Tea with traditional carols and Christmas songs. We encourage you to sing along!
Price: £29 per person
Click below to book online or email our events team, or call 01454 260502.
7.30pm: Action Arts Group: Johnny Coppin – All on a Winter’s Night
Olveston and Tockington Parish Hall
With his special Christmas show Johnny Coppin, one of England’s finest singer and song writers, a member of Decameron, presents a feast and rich mix of traditional carols and new songs together with stories and folklore.
Johnny is joined by Paul Burgess on fiddle/recorders and stories and Dik Cadbury on guitars and vocals. There will be offerings from the latest joyous collection and release “Midwinter Live in Concert” and much-loved material from his previous four Christmas albums: “West Country Christmas”, “Keep the Flame”, “A Country Christmas” and “All on a Christmas Night”.
A sumptuous evening of new songs and old favourites with original and traditional songs/tunes from Britain and beyond.
Licensed bar. Doors... Read more >>
10am: Thornbury Town Band at Thornbury Christmas Market
St Mary Centre
Thornbury Town Band are a friendly and welcoming brass band, who play at a number of events throughout the year for the local and outlying community of Thornbury.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
A Christmas Carol
Dr Jenner's House, Museum and Garden
18th & 19th December 2025
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
‘Marley was dead: to begin with.’ On a snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts determined to show him how his cruel actions have affected the lives of others. Will Scrooge repent and accept the error of his ways or continue down his dark path?
This festive season, join Behind the Door Productions at Dr Jenner’s House for a one-man performance of this Christmas classic. This highly immersive and atmospheric production of A Christmas Carol captures the joy, humour and darkness of the traditional piece. A true festive classic, told as Dickens did to friends and family at Christmastime, this one-man... Read more >>
jennermuseum.com/
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7pm: Tom Jones and Friends Tribute Evening
The Gables Hotel
Join us for a magical Christmas celebration featuring a delicious two course Welsh-inspired festive menu, complete with seasonal cheer and classic trimmings.
Then get ready to be dazzled by the incredible Billy Lee as Tom Jones & Friends! His uncanny tribute to the Welsh legend will have you “kissing” the night away to iconic hits like It’s Not Unusual, Kiss, and Sexbomb. But that’s not all — Billy brings the stage to life with unforgettable performances inspired by legends like Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and more.
It’s a holly-jolly night of music, laughter, and pure showbiz sparkle — a Christmas event you won’t want to miss!
Price: £49 per person
Stay Overnight: from £192 per couple.... Read more >>
10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Santa Paws
Dobbies Garden Centre
Get ready for the ulti-mutt festive event, Santa Paws is coming to town!
Selected dates 29 Nov - 24 Dec | £10.50- £12.50 per dog depending on location
Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will receive a special gift from Santa.
Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup. The children’s ticket includes the full Grotto or Meet Santa experience and a toy for your child.
Event highlights:
Magical experience: Santa and his elves will play with, and entertain your pooch.
Sniff-ari: let your pooch sniff and snuffle around our Grotto or store to find... Read more >>
Thornbury Round Table Santa Sleigh
Thornbury… it’s time!
Santa has polished the sleigh, warmed up the reindeer, and he’s officially ready to roll through our streets spreading Christmas magic!
Here are the official routes & dates where you can catch Santa and the Thornbury Round Table Sleigh this December:
Friday 19th – Local Villages & Pub Visit
Saturday 20th – Crossways
Track Santa LIVE each night, follow our pages for updates, maps, timings and all the festive fun!
Let’s make this the biggest, brightest, loudest sleigh run Thornbury has ever seen!
7pm: Elite Fitness Gym Festive Night
Hawkes House
Here's our annual Festive Night get together for staff, members and friends of Elite Fitness. It’s a chance to unwind and socialise away from the gym and celebrate our recent successes and talk about plans for next year!
The event starts at 19:00.
The Festive Night is FREE for all to attend including the buffet. A drink is also available for every member on the house.
To help us plan the night, please sign up via the link below if you intend to be there to join us.
Our chosen charity is Made a Mark. A local charity helping bereaved children treasure old memories and make new ones.
If you would like to find out more or make a donation you can do so on the night or via the link below.
7pm: Christmas Carol Service
St Adeline's, Little Sodbury
Celebrate the season with traditional carol services in our historic churches – on Friday 19th December in Little Sodbury (7pm).
A Christmas Carol
Dr Jenner's House, Museum and Garden
18th & 19th December 2025
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
‘Marley was dead: to begin with.’ On a snowy Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts determined to show him how his cruel actions have affected the lives of others. Will Scrooge repent and accept the error of his ways or continue down his dark path?
This festive season, join Behind the Door Productions at Dr Jenner’s House for a one-man performance of this Christmas classic. This highly immersive and atmospheric production of A Christmas Carol captures the joy, humour and darkness of the traditional piece. A true festive classic, told as Dickens did to friends and family at Christmastime, this one-man... Read more >>
jennermuseum.com/
Email:
7pm: Christmas Party Night
The Gables Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable celebration this Christmas at one of our popular Christmas Party Nights!
Enjoy a delicious two course meal with all the festive trimmings, including Christmas crackers and novelties. With a lively disco, you'll have the perfect opportunity to dance the night away! Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends, family, or colleagues, our Christmas Party Nights promise to be the highlight of the festive season.
Dates:
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
Friday 19th December
Saturday 20th December
Time: 7pm
Price: £47 per person
Stay Overnight: After all that dancing and fun, add on an overnight stay from £189 for 2. Includes... Read more >>
Christmas Party Nights
Eastwood Park Country House, Falfield
Make memories with us this Christmas...
If you are less of a quiet diner and more of a dancer, our Christmas Party Nights are perfect for you and your guests. Eat, drink and dance the night away.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a 3 course dinner, disco and DJ, novelties and festively-dressed rooms and a magician.
Our Party Nights are available on Friday and Saturday nights across November and December. For more information including menus and prices, click the link below.
Available dates:
November 28th and 29th
December 5th and 6th
December 12th and 13th
December 19th and 20th
Don’t want to drive home? Stay with us on-site instead in our 70 bedroom Country House.
Christmas at The Royal George
The Royal George
Celebrate the festive season with our delicious Christmas Set Menu. Choose from: 2 Courses or 3 Courses
Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday throughout December – the perfect festive night out!
Call us on 01454 416223 to book your table or click below to reserve online today. A £10pp deposit is required at the time of booking.
Make this Christmas one to remember at The Royal George!
Breakfast with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate will host its much loved Breakfast with Santa from 20–24 December in the cosy Barn. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast before Santa arrives to share stories, spread Christmas cheer, and give gifts to the children. After the visit, families will have the chance to meet one of the Estate’s animals and enjoy the day in the Country Park.
Tickets include breakfast, a gift and storytime with Santa for children, and an animal encounter with full Country Park entry for all guests. Prices are £24.95 per person, or £19.95 for members.
Sessions run daily: 8:30–10am or 10:30am–12pm. Advance booking required.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
10am: St Peter’s Hospice Christmas Coffee Morning
Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
A Christmas coffee morning will be held on Saturday 20th December from 10.00am – 11.30am at the Methodist Church Hall in Thornbury.
Tea/coffee and cake + Raffle, will be available.
Entry to include refeshments is £3.00 per person.
This is our thank you to everyone for supporting us at Severnside over the last 40 years, and for your amazing support of St Peter's, your local Hospice. Please come and join us.
www.stpetershospice.org/
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10am: School and Community Choir Performances
Yate Shopping Centre
Yate Shopping Centre is looking forward to welcoming local primary schools for our annual school choir event, celebrating music and community spirit.
Throughout December this year we will host twelve schools, you can find all the details below for of their performances.
Full details on Yate Shopping Centre’s Christmas festivities are available on the website below.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10.30am: Thornbury Town Band
Tesco, Thornbury
Thornbury Town Band are a friendly and welcoming brass band, who play at a number of events throughout the year for the local and outlying community of Thornbury.
11am: Stories Around The Tree
Thornbury Library
Calling all children! Join us after Lego for a Christmas story
and some Christmas songs around the Christmas Tree.
All the family can join in.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Christmas Festival of Fun
Almondsbury Creative
12pm – 2pm OR 3pm – 5pm
Get ready for the ultimate festive family party! Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Festival of Fun featuring our high-energy CHRISTMAS RAVE – complete with snow party, confetti cannons, and festive tunes to get everyone dancing!
Meet Santa, The Grinch, and his mischievous Naughty Elves, and explore Santa’s Sweet Shop filled with treats and delights. There’s also face painting, festive photo ops, and plenty of Christmas cheer to go around!
Tickets £4 Adult £12 Child
Visit Santa at Old Down Country Park
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Adults: Free | Children: £15
Old Down Estate will welcome families to Santa’s Grotto from 20–24 December. Children can meet Santa, receive a hand-picked gift, and capture the moment with a family photograph.
New for 2025, entry for adults is free, and the grotto will be set within Pets Corner, where visitors can also meet and feed the animals.
Tickets include a visit to Santa in his festive grotto, a special present for children, a family photo, and Pets Corner access. Please note this experience does not include full Country Park entry.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
3pm: Christingle Service
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
3-4pm
Service welcome to all. Children will be offered a Christingle orange, lit during the service for a song by candlelight. Christmas carols and children's hymns for the season will be sung. Simple prayers and a jolly service to mark the season.
Thornbury Round Table Santa Sleigh
Thornbury… it’s time!
Santa has polished the sleigh, warmed up the reindeer, and he’s officially ready to roll through our streets spreading Christmas magic!
Here are the official routes & dates where you can catch Santa and the Thornbury Round Table Sleigh this December:
Saturday 20th – Crossways
Track Santa LIVE each night, follow our pages for updates, maps, timings and all the festive fun!
Let’s make this the biggest, brightest, loudest sleigh run Thornbury has ever seen!
7pm: Christmas Party Night
The Gables Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable celebration this Christmas at one of our popular Christmas Party Nights!
Enjoy a delicious two course meal with all the festive trimmings, including Christmas crackers and novelties. With a lively disco, you'll have the perfect opportunity to dance the night away! Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends, family, or colleagues, our Christmas Party Nights promise to be the highlight of the festive season.
Dates:
Friday 5th December
Saturday 6th December
Friday 12th December
Saturday 13th December
Friday 19th December
Saturday 20th December
Time: 7pm
Price: £47 per person
Stay Overnight: After all that dancing and fun, add on an overnight stay from £189 for 2. Includes... Read more >>
Christmas Party Nights
Eastwood Park Country House, Falfield
Make memories with us this Christmas...
If you are less of a quiet diner and more of a dancer, our Christmas Party Nights are perfect for you and your guests. Eat, drink and dance the night away.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a 3 course dinner, disco and DJ, novelties and festively-dressed rooms and a magician.
Our Party Nights are available on Friday and Saturday nights across November and December. For more information including menus and prices, click the link below.
Available dates:
November 28th and 29th
December 5th and 6th
December 12th and 13th
December 19th and 20th
Don’t want to drive home? Stay with us on-site instead in our 70 bedroom Country House.
Christmas at The Royal George
The Royal George
Celebrate the festive season with our delicious Christmas Set Menu. Choose from: 2 Courses or 3 Courses
Live entertainment every Friday & Saturday throughout December – the perfect festive night out!
Call us on 01454 416223 to book your table or click below to reserve online today. A £10pp deposit is required at the time of booking.
Make this Christmas one to remember at The Royal George!
8pm: Sam Bailey's Christmas Party Night
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Includes Prosecco, Sam Bailey concert, disco and free raffle ticket to win Dyson Airstrait worth £449!
Venue doors and bar: 7pm
Sam Bailey LIVE on stage: 8pm
DJ and disco: 10pm
Event ends: Midnight
Breakfast with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate will host its much loved Breakfast with Santa from 20–24 December in the cosy Barn. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast before Santa arrives to share stories, spread Christmas cheer, and give gifts to the children. After the visit, families will have the chance to meet one of the Estate’s animals and enjoy the day in the Country Park.
Tickets include breakfast, a gift and storytime with Santa for children, and an animal encounter with full Country Park entry for all guests. Prices are £24.95 per person, or £19.95 for members.
Sessions run daily: 8:30–10am or 10:30am–12pm. Advance booking required.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10am: Cafe Church Christingle
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Our Christmas Cafe style Church service will be based on the theme: 'Marvellous Mary.'
Why not come and join us for this fun, family-friendly service with festive refreshments and carol singing? Make a traditional Christingle to take home!
www.cs-bc.org.uk
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Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Visit Santa at Old Down Country Park
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Adults: Free | Children: £15
Old Down Estate will welcome families to Santa’s Grotto from 20–24 December. Children can meet Santa, receive a hand-picked gift, and capture the moment with a family photograph.
New for 2025, entry for adults is free, and the grotto will be set within Pets Corner, where visitors can also meet and feed the animals.
Tickets include a visit to Santa in his festive grotto, a special present for children, a family photo, and Pets Corner access. Please note this experience does not include full Country Park entry.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa Paws
Dobbies Garden Centre
Get ready for the ulti-mutt festive event, Santa Paws is coming to town!
Selected dates 29 Nov - 24 Dec | £10.50- £12.50 per dog depending on location
Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will receive a special gift from Santa.
Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup. The children’s ticket includes the full Grotto or Meet Santa experience and a toy for your child.
Event highlights:
Magical experience: Santa and his elves will play with, and entertain your pooch.
Sniff-ari: let your pooch sniff and snuffle around our Grotto or store to find... Read more >>
Children's Christmas Party!
The Swan, Thornbury
Looking for a fun (and easy!) Christmas celebration for the kids?
Join us for our Children’s Christmas Party!
Call in for more information.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 23rd November - 21st December
A delicious selection of sandwiches, mini cakes and fruit scones, served with clotted cream and jam! The perfect pre-Christmas get-together with friends and family.
- Delicious Afternoon Tea
- Table Decorations & Novelties
£24.95 per adult
£17.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
3pm: Christmas Carol Service and Carol Singing
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
Celebrate the season with traditional carol services in our historic churches – on Sunday 21st at Old Sodbury, followed by singing on the green at 4.30pm.
4.30pm: Christmas Fireworks Featuring Santa, Reindeer & Snow
De Vere Tortworth Court
21st and 22nd December, 16:30 - 20:30
Double the nights, double the magic! Join us at the stunning De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel on Sunday 21st or Monday 22nd December 2025 for two evenings of festive fun, fireworks, and family entertainment from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.
Meet Santa in his grotto, snap photos with real reindeer from Angel’s Animal Ark, and enjoy a spectacular 10-minute musical firework display at 7:00pm. With a thrilling funfair by Angus Pedrick, delicious food and drink (including fine wines and champagnes), and the return of the wild Xmas Dubs crew raising money for The Grand Appeal, this is a heartwarming festive celebration not to miss.
Tickets must be pre-booked, and with limited parking, car sharing is strongly advised.... Read more >>
5pm: Carols by Candlelight, preceded by crafts and mince pies
Cromhall Chapel
Simon Carey
6pm: Service of Lessons and Carols
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
6-7pm
Traditional candle lit service of Lessons and Carols (Not normally all 9!) some from the bible and some poems interspersed with carols and music by our church choir. Service finishes with with mince pies and mulled wine.
6.30pm: Carol Service - 'The Christmas Child'
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Come and join us as we celebrate this Christmas season with Carols. This is a family-friendly service for all ages. Everyone welcome.
Afterwards, we will be joined in the Church Hall by members of St. John the Baptist Church to enjoy mince pies and mulled punch together.
www.cs-bc.org.uk
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9.15pm: Christmas Karaoke and Adult Christmas Jumper Competition
The Swan, Thornbury
Sing your heart out in your festive finery...
Breakfast with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate will host its much loved Breakfast with Santa from 20–24 December in the cosy Barn. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast before Santa arrives to share stories, spread Christmas cheer, and give gifts to the children. After the visit, families will have the chance to meet one of the Estate’s animals and enjoy the day in the Country Park.
Tickets include breakfast, a gift and storytime with Santa for children, and an animal encounter with full Country Park entry for all guests. Prices are £24.95 per person, or £19.95 for members.
Sessions run daily: 8:30–10am or 10:30am–12pm. Advance booking required.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
9am: My Winter 25 JAG Adventure
Thornbury Active Centre
9am-5pm
Monday 22nd December 2025 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 23rd December 2025 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 2nd January 2026 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable winter adventure - bringing winter wonder to life through games, crafts and festive fun!
Our Holiday HQ theme, Winter Fest, offers themed days packed with exciting experiences designed to keep children active, creative and connected. From the frost-filled Blizzard Bash and playful Elf Workshop to the energetic Reindeer Round-Up and feel-good Fresh Start Fiesta, each day is a new adventure full of discovery and delight.
9am: Visit The "Feed the Birds" Christmas Tree
Thornbury Town Hall
Thornbury Town Council is getting the festive season underway with its "Feed the Birds" Christmas tree.
The tree has been decorated with fully biodegradable decorations, many of which are tasty treats for wild birds to enjoy. From popcorn and cranberry garlands to holly berry-themed decorations, the display includes plenty of creative ideas to inspire others, along with information on how to support wild birds in gardens and green spaces throughout the winter.
Visitors are invited to come along, see the tree, and pick up a free starter packet of wild bird seed or some festive stickers.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10.30am: Winter Wonderland Children’s Craft Activity
Thornbury Library
10.30am to midday
Join the fun and create some Christmas crafts.
All activities are free to attend, are most suitable for primary school aged children (children must bring a grown-up with them), and new faces are always very welcome.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Visit Santa at Old Down Country Park
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Adults: Free | Children: £15
Old Down Estate will welcome families to Santa’s Grotto from 20–24 December. Children can meet Santa, receive a hand-picked gift, and capture the moment with a family photograph.
New for 2025, entry for adults is free, and the grotto will be set within Pets Corner, where visitors can also meet and feed the animals.
Tickets include a visit to Santa in his festive grotto, a special present for children, a family photo, and Pets Corner access. Please note this experience does not include full Country Park entry.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa Paws
Dobbies Garden Centre
Get ready for the ulti-mutt festive event, Santa Paws is coming to town!
Selected dates 29 Nov - 24 Dec | £10.50- £12.50 per dog depending on location
Come along to our Santa Paws experience this year, take part in our festive sniff-ari, meet the big man himself and every good pup will receive a special gift from Santa.
Plus, if you want the complete family experience you can include a children’s ticket and they can meet Santa along with your pup. The children’s ticket includes the full Grotto or Meet Santa experience and a toy for your child.
Event highlights:
Magical experience: Santa and his elves will play with, and entertain your pooch.
Sniff-ari: let your pooch sniff and snuffle around our Grotto or store to find... Read more >>
4.30pm: Christmas Fireworks Featuring Santa, Reindeer & Snow
De Vere Tortworth Court
21st and 22nd December, 16:30 - 20:30
Double the nights, double the magic! Join us at the stunning De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel on Sunday 21st or Monday 22nd December 2025 for two evenings of festive fun, fireworks, and family entertainment from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.
Meet Santa in his grotto, snap photos with real reindeer from Angel’s Animal Ark, and enjoy a spectacular 10-minute musical firework display at 7:00pm. With a thrilling funfair by Angus Pedrick, delicious food and drink (including fine wines and champagnes), and the return of the wild Xmas Dubs crew raising money for The Grand Appeal, this is a heartwarming festive celebration not to miss.
Tickets must be pre-booked, and with limited parking, car sharing is strongly advised.... Read more >>
6pm: Christmas Lights Bike Ride
Yate Shopping Centre
7-8.30pm, Yate Community Bike Hub (pop-up shop), 16 North Walk, Yate Shopping Centre
We are looking forward to celebrating the start of the school holidays with our annual Christmas Lights ride on the 22nd December. Join us at 6pm for a gentle family friendly ride followed by hot drinks and nibbles at the Hub.
Lights essential, fancy dress/decorated bikes optional. Everyone welcome!
7pm: Carols on the Westerleigh Village Green
Carols on the Westerleigh village green around the Christmas tree – in the event of rain gather in the New Inn.
7.45pm: Countdown to Christmas
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.45pm
As one of the most performed Christmas shows in the country, with an estimated 600 festive performances due to take place across the country this year alone, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ has fast become a festive institution in its own right.
Now in it’s eighth season of festive touring shows, and returning for its fifth consecutive annual visit to the wonderful and historic Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, this magical show is sure to fill everyone who sees it with festive cheer.
The show's performed as the ultimate live 'Musical' advent calendar, counting down through some of the greatest Christmas hits ever recorded. Just think of your favourite ‘Now That’s What I call - Christmas’ album, mixed with a sprinkling of ‘Michael... Read more >>
Breakfast with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Old Down Estate will host its much loved Breakfast with Santa from 20–24 December in the cosy Barn. Guests can enjoy a festive breakfast before Santa arrives to share stories, spread Christmas cheer, and give gifts to the children. After the visit, families will have the chance to meet one of the Estate’s animals and enjoy the day in the Country Park.
Tickets include breakfast, a gift and storytime with Santa for children, and an animal encounter with full Country Park entry for all guests. Prices are £24.95 per person, or £19.95 for members.
Sessions run daily: 8:30–10am or 10:30am–12pm. Advance booking required.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
Santa's Breakfast
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times 29 Nov - 24 Dec
From £18 - £20 per child, date dependant and from £9 per adult
Start the festive season with a morning full of magic, memories and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer at our Santa’s Breakfast event – plus a very special hands-on activity for your little ones.
Each child will get to build their very own soft toy to take home, meet Santa and take part in family-friendly activities and games.
You'll start with a tasty breakfast before your little ones are gifted their special toy from Santa and then encouraged by him and his elves to fluff, stuff and name their toy to take home.
Please note that due to safety concerns, the build-a-buddy activity is only suitable for over 3s, Santa will provide... Read more >>
9am: My Winter 25 JAG Adventure
Thornbury Active Centre
9am-5pm
Monday 22nd December 2025 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 23rd December 2025 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 2nd January 2026 from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable winter adventure - bringing winter wonder to life through games, crafts and festive fun!
Our Holiday HQ theme, Winter Fest, offers themed days packed with exciting experiences designed to keep children active, creative and connected. From the frost-filled Blizzard Bash and playful Elf Workshop to the energetic Reindeer Round-Up and feel-good Fresh Start Fiesta, each day is a new adventure full of discovery and delight.
Get Hands-On with Real Engineering & Crafting Fun!
Turnberrie's Community Centre, Thornbury
For ages 5-15
Join us in a fun, inclusive environment where you can design, build, and create at your own pace. Each session features a brand-new activity—so there’s always something exciting to discover.
Choose a morning session, afternoon session, or book both to enjoy a full day of hands-on festive exploration!
No experience needed — just curiosity and creativity!
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Catapult Cars & Christmas Creations
Build your very own Bloodhound catapult car and launch it to see how far it can go!
Get crafty and design festive Christmas decorations, or take part in our giant colouring challenge packed with holiday cheer.
Perfect for budding engineers and creative minds!
12:30... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10.30am: Cook Stars Christmas Workshop
Turnberrie's Community Centre, Thornbury
10.30-12.30
Cupcakes, Cocoa & Christmas Cheer!
Children will whip up the cutest Reindeer Cupcakes, design their very own Christmas Mug, and create a Reindeer Hot Chocolate Kit to take home and enjoy in their new mug.
It’s baking, crafting, and Christmas magic—wrapped up in one joyful workshop!
To book or for more information, click below or call 07549 637548.
Santa's Grotto
Dobbies Garden Centre
Selected dates and times from 23 Nov - 24 Dec* | From £14 - £16 per child, date dependant - please click the link below for more information and to book.
Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s our best yet!
You’ll receive a warm welcome from the elves before you take part in our North Pole adventure. Children will get to experience snowy scenes, ice fish with the penguins, help the polar bears improve their ice hockey skills, shoot some snowball hoops and see where Santa’s reindeer live, all before getting the chance to meet Santa himself.
Event highlights:
Magical adventure: our elves have been working hard to create a theatrical experience for your little ones involving... Read more >>
Visit Santa at Old Down Country Park
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Adults: Free | Children: £15
Old Down Estate will welcome families to Santa’s Grotto from 20–24 December. Children can meet Santa, receive a hand-picked gift, and capture the moment with a family photograph.
New for 2025, entry for adults is free, and the grotto will be set within Pets Corner, where visitors can also meet and feed the animals.
Tickets include a visit to Santa in his festive grotto, a special present for children, a family photo, and Pets Corner access. Please note this experience does not include full Country Park entry.
To book and find out more about Old Down’s Festive Events click the link below.
6pm: Build Your Kid's Bike for Christmas
Yate Shopping Centre
7-8.30pm, Yate Community Bike Hub (pop-up shop), 16 North Walk, Yate Shopping Centre
Let us help the the Elves in your household build that shiny new flat pack bike in time for Christmas day!
If you are the proud owner of a new flat pack bike and would like a helping hand to put it together then join our special Christmas DIY build-a-bike session. With mechanic Santa Stuart and our volunteer elves to help, getting your kid's bike correctly and safely constructed will be a fun and stress-free experience.
