Family Days Out at Christmas in Bristol, 2025
Are you looking for some fun Christmas events in Bristol to get in the festive mood?
This year, there are loads of Christmassy things to do in and around Bristol and, you might be wondering what are the best Christmas events near me.
Get into the festive spirit by visiting one of the many magical Christmas events in Bristol. If you’re looking for a Christmas activity to enjoy with the whole family, you can visit a Christmas family attraction, go ice skating, see Father Christmas, visit a Christmas market, attend a Christmas light switch on, and a whole host of other events that will truly get you into the festive spirit.
Read our blog post for the Best Christmas Light Trails in Somerset, Bristol and the surrounding area for 2025, or check out our Family Days Out at Christmas in Somerset 2025. For some free and cheap ideas read, FREE Christmas Events in Somerset and Bristol, 2025.
To help you find the best experience for your family, here’s a pick of festive fun in and around Bristol in 2025. Many places will sell out quickly, so check out this list and book up as early as you can.
Best Christmas Events in Bristol 2025
Where: Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
When: TBC
Price: Adult £22.00, Child £13.50, Under 4 Free, Student £18.50. (Free, unlimited return visits for one year* from the date that the ticket is first used.)
2025 Price – TBC
Go back in time this Christmas and soak up the festive cheer at the magical Victorian Christmas Weekends on board the S.S. Great Britain.
- Meet Old Father Christmas in his green robes
- Hear traditional Christmas carols
- Feast on delicious mince pies
- Experience the historic dockyard transformed into a winter wonderland with guaranteed snow.
- Interact with 19th-century costumed characters
- Hear enchanting stories of Christmases past.
Where to see Santa in Bristol...
The Father Christmas Experience at Ashton Court Mansion
Where: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN
When: Every weekend and selected weekdays from Wednesday 3rd December to Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Price: £18.97/Child (includes a gift), £6.50 Adults (inc. booking fee) Booking is essential, online. 2025
- Various time slots
- Experience lasts 20 minutes
Come on a magical adventure with Father Christmas at the historic Ashton Court Mansion. A fun interactive experience where you will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift.
The experience starts in the Great Hall of the beautiful Victorian manor house and finishes with a gift from Father Christmas who makes a surprising entrance!
The Experience is designed to be enjoyed by all ages, though it is especially suitable for children aged 2–11 and one of the best places to see Santa in Bristol.
Sail with Santa with Bristol Ferry Boats - TBC
Where: Pick up: Bristol BS1 5UH, near cascade steps
When: TBC
2024 Price: £20/person, which includes:
- a personalised gift for each child
- festive snacks
- sherry for the grown-ups
- a photo opportunity with Santa
- a 45 minute trip around the harbour
Join the ferry elves on a unique hunt for Santa!
Once you’ve found him, Santa will climb aboard with gifts for all your little ones and sail around the harbour with you!
Christmas at Bristol Zoo Project - TBC
Where: Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP
When: TBC
2024 Price: Adults £11.42/£12.56*; Children (age 2 – 14) £8.55/9.41*, Under 2’s and Carers FREE. (*with gift aid). Book in advance
- Fascinating animal talks and feeds
- The award-winning Bear Wood with panoramic views and chance to get nose-to-nose with the wolves!
- Fun play areas
- Lemur walk through
Get up close to giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, geladas and more
Shaun the Sheep is coming to Bristol Zoo Project this Christmas!
Join their exciting family art trail and find twelve ewe-nique sculptures at locations across the zoo. It’s the perfect festive activity, free for visitors and packed full of baa-rilliant adventures!
Christmas at Aerospace Bristol 2025
Where: Hayes Way, Patchway, BS34 5BZ
When: TBC
Price: Included in admission price
Visit Santa’s Workshop where the elves will be working hard to prepare all of the presents ahead of the big day. You’ll have the opportunity to create your own aerospace-themed festive decoration and deliver your Christmas wish list to the North Pole via an imaginary flight inside a real Bristol Freighter.
Join Concord Church for their annual carol service under Concorde on Sunday 15th December from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
This community event is free and suitable for all ages, with festive treats including mince pies and mulled wine available to purchase from the museum cafe.
Buy your Christmas Tree from Aerospace Bristol – From 20th November
Frenchay Forestry will be selling Christmas trees in the Aerospace Bristol car park.
What's on this Christmas at Bristol Beacon
Where: Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
- Tues 16th December 2025 (19:30) – Home Alone: Orchestra & Choir. A comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by orchestra and choir.
- Saturday 20th December 2025 (10.30) – A jolly concert of music, movement and merry-making. Designed especially for families (age 2+).
- Monday 22nd December 2025 (13:30) – The Gruffalo and The Snowman
The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns for an annual performance of timeless classics; The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and The Snowman.
With the film playing on a big screen accompanied by a live orchestra and singer, this is a magical Christmas concert like no other!
Where: 127 Albert Rd, Bristol, BS2 0YA
When: TBC
Price: Adult/From £15; Child/From £12.50; Under 5/FREE; Family tickets also available. Plus, Adults-only after-dark sessions/From £19.50. BOOK EARLY & SAVE 20%.
Step through the festive portal into another world! This Christmas, Wake The Tiger will transform into a festive tradition with a twist, with the launch of RETRO-MEGA-MAS. You’ll be transported through decades of Christmas memories, combining retro charm with mind-bending surrealism. A fun event in Bristol this Christmas.
- Nostalgia-Bending Toys – iconic Christmas moments from the past are reimagined in unexpected ways.
- Singing Retro-Bots – Robots created by artist Giles Walker entertaining visitors with acapella performances of holiday classics, such as Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Run Run Rudolph.
- Creatively designed rooms and installations that blend retro themes with interactive elements – designed to spark memories and encourage playful interaction.
Where: Clifton Observatory, Bristol, BS8 3LT
When: Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December 2025 at 9am, 11:30am and 2pm.
Price: Adult £22.00 (15+), £18 for Children (3-14), and £5 for Under 3s. All Children receive a gift with their booking!
- Brunch buffet
- Mimosas for grownups and hot chocolates for kids
- Meet Santa
- Gift for children
- Visit the attractions and the Elf hunt
Santa is very busy preparing for Christmas, but he’s found some time to stop for brunch at Clifton Observatory and you are invited to join him! Enjoy a delectable brunch spread of bacon and eggs, a selection of fresh fruit, and stacks of waffles and pancakes with an array of toppings for you to mix and match. Juice, chocolate milk, hot chocolates, teas and coffee will be available along with festively indulgent mimosas for grown-ups.
Where: 10 Gloucester Road, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AA
When: Saturday – TBC
Price: Tickets £12 Child & £3 Adult
Christmas Festival Of Fun has all the usual incredible range of games, activities and music! This year there’s a Christmas Rave Room including Snow Party and Confetti Cannons and Santas Grotto including a Gift for all Children. Visits from The Grinch and Naughty Elves, Santas Sweet Shop, Santa’s Snowball Hunt and much much more!
Where: Foxholes Lane, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4PG
When: Saturday 6th – Sunday 28th December 2025 | From 4:30pm-7:30pm (Four time-slots per evening event).
Price: Adults £17.55, Child £11.70 (2 – 15 yrs), concessions available. Booking ahead is advised.
This festive Illumination Trail offers a magical sensory experience that lights the beautiful Country Park.
Wander through glowing walkways, marvel at sparkling installations, and soak up the festive cheer in the Christmas Village as the Country Park and Estate are transformed into an enchanting after-dark experience to remember. Free parking is included for all visitors.
Make an evening of it in their Christmas Village, where the whole family can share in the festive fun. Toast your marshmallows (included in price) over the fire pits, get creative with free activities in the Crafty Cabin, purchase a warm glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate, and enjoy the deliciouss apple crumble.
New for 2025, there’s a new and refreshed route, ready for you to stroll and soak in the magic. With music, colour and light with interactive areas along the way.
The festive market stalls will be brimming with seasonal treasures – perfect for finding a little gift or treat for someone special.
- There are Quiet Sunday sessions, featuring reduced noise and lower capacity for anyone who prefers a calmer experience.
- Meet some animals along the way.
- Get creative at the craft station.
- The Festive Village will be making a return this year, complete with Crumble Station, Hot Chocolate Station and marshmallow toasting!
- Dogs on a lead are more than welcome to join you on this magical trail.
FOR MORE ILLUMINATED TRAILS, READ: Christmas Light Trails in Somerset and Bristol, 2025
Where: Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DX
When: Friday 7th November – Tuesday 23rd December 2025
- Market Stalls open 10 am – 7.00 pm (6pm on 23rd Dec)
- Food stalls and bars open 10 am – 10 pm
Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre, the Christmas market is home to over 35 unique stalls, as well as entertainment and visits from Santa and his elves. Grab yourself a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and wander through the market soaking up the festive atmosphere. Admire the impressive 30ft Christmas tree, adorned with a spectacular display of sparkling lights and decorations.
Discover live music and enjoy delicious drinks in the warm Jäger Barn Bar or book one of the private Gondolas to escape the bustle of the Market for a while.
FOR MORE CHRISTMAS MARKETS, READ: Christmas Markets in Somerset, 2025
Family Christmas Attractions in Somerset 2025
There are many brilliant festive events in Somerset within an easy drive of Bristol. Check out what’s on in Somerset this Christmas for 2025.
Where: Cheddar Gorge and Caves, The Cliffs, Cheddar, BS27 3QF
When: Saturday 15th November to Wednesday 24th December 2025. Daily: 20th to 24th December 2025
- Sessions will run at the following times: 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm and 4:15pm
Price: Father Christmas Grotto Experience: £5.99 Child with gift (0-10yrs), £3.99 person with no gift (Any), PLUS normal admission price: £24.95/Adult (16yrs+); £18.70/Child (5-15yrs), FREE/Infant (0-4yrs)/Carers
This Christmas, deep within Gough’s Cave you’ll find the magical South West Workshop of Father Christmas’ elves. There’s also the opportunity to book a session to meet Father Christmas himself! Your children will sing some songs, listen to a festive tale and receive a present.
A Christmas at Cheddar Day Ticket gets you access into all the other exciting attractions, including the Elves South West Workshop in Gough’s Cave, Museum of Prehistory, Cox’s Cave and Jacob’s Ladder.
See our Cheddar Gorge Walk.
Where: Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, BS25 5PQ
When: From Friday 7th November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026.
Price: From £12.50/person (£100/8 people age 4+)
Festive, fun for all the family at Mendip Activity Centre.
- Your group of up to eight people will get exclusive use of half of the toboggan slope, with festive music, snow machine and festive lights and lasers, and Santa hats to wear.
- After whizzing down the slope, you’ll head along a magical illuminated path to a camp fire, sit under giant canopies and roast marshmallows, make s’mores, light sparklers and drink hot chocolate.
Where: Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset BA5 1BB
When: Open weekends from 22nd November and daily from 20th to 24th December 2025, from 9.30 am until 5 pm.
Price: Adults £24.99, OAP’s £21.99, Children £19.99 (3-15yrs), Under 3 yrs FREE – visit website and book online here.
Get into the spirit of Christmas at Wookey Hole’s Winter Wonderland Christmas event in Somerset. Your adventure includes three incredible Christmas experiences wrapped up into one magical day out.
Visit the caves where over 100,000 of lights magically illuminate the way. It’s a breath-taking Christmas light show. Immerse yourself in Santa’s North Pole Grotto, where every child will get to meet Santa and take home a present from Santa’s Elves from the Toy Shop.
You’ll also watch a spectacular Christmas-themed circus show, performed in the Wookey Hole Theatre as part of your experience.
- Shows are at 12pm and 1.30pm and 3pm.
Your day out will include all the other attractions of Wookey Hole, including a special Christmas Movie in the 4D Cinema.
Where: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Rd, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PG
When: Saturday 29th November – Sunday 21st December 2025, 11.00am – 3.00pm. Tickets to meet Santa are only pre-bookable online in advance.
Price: Meet Santa for just £12 per child (+ Standard Day Admission). Members and Under 2’s £10/Child.
Accompanying adults do NOT need to pay to meet Santa but will still need to pay for day admission.
Step into the warmth and wonder of Santa Claus’s library with twinkling lights, festive books, and a hint of peppermint in the air. Little ones can share festive wishes, hear Santa’s Christmas stories, and capture a cherished memory with a photo before taking home a special gift from Santa himself.
There are Santa’s storytelling sessions on these dates too. Gather for a magical experience as Santa brings Christmas to life with charming tales!
Cosy up in the Ark Arena as Santa shares stories sure to captivate young and old alike.
How to get there: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is less than half an hour drive from Bristol and just down the road from National Trust Tyntesfield.
Regular buses (X6) running between Bristol and Clevedon stop at the entrance of Noah’s Ark.
Noah’s Ark Christmas Markets –
Saturday 29th November and Sunday 30th November 2025.
Read here for more Christmas Markets in Somerset and Bristol 2025.
Plus, there’s a Christmas Tree sale at their Farm Shop.
Where: Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham, BS31 1TP
When: 29th & 30th November; 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December 2025.
Price: Adults £26/£56, Children 36/£61, + Booking fee, Babe in arms (No gift) FREE
There is so much to enjoy this year at Avon Valley’s Christmas event in Somerset. Enjoy a specially curated day complete with an theatrical show and many themed activities and entertainment areas to enjoy.
- Santa’s Show
- Santa’s Toy Factory
- The Rudolph Show
- Making Reindeer Food
- Mrs Claus Gingerbread Parlour
- The Magic Forest
- Santa’s Post Room, The Polar Express Mini Railway
Choice of Standard package, or Premium package (additional Meal Deal Token, Teddy Mountain Build a Soft Toy and a Christmas Photo Booklet).
Please note, there is no ice skating rink or Christmas light trail at Avon Valley this year.
Where: Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL
When: Saturday 6th – Wednesday 24th December 2025
- Time slots between 10 am – 4.40 pm
Price: £19.95/Child +1 Adult, Additional Adult £5.00. + £7.50/£10.00 for wristband. + £7 for a printed photo, + £8 bauble. (Ideal age is 18 months to 10 years). Pre-book your tickets to avoid disappointment.
Price includes:
- Pier admission
- Present from Santa
Upgrade your child’s ticket, and get an UNLIMITED ride wristband for just HALF PRICE! (Subject to height & age) eg.
Little Elves Wristband entry includes:
- Laser Maze
- Crystal Maze
- Krazy Circus
- House of Mirrors
- Helter Skelter
Visit the Grand Pier this Christmas for a magical adventure to Santa’s Grotto where you can meet the great man himself and some of his trusty elves!
During your visit, Santa will warmly welcome you, offering a wonderful moment of story time, a photo to cherish forever (payable souvenir), as well as a special gift for everyone.
Even Mrs. Claus will make an appearance and join in on all the fun!
The Grinch will be available Saturday 6th December,until Sunday 21st December. Each experience will last approximately 10 minutes.
Where: Smallway, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5AA
When: Sunday 7th, Sunday 14th, Friday 19th – Wednesday 24th December 2025.
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a delicious family breakfast with Santa and his elves, gather around for a festive north pole story with each child receiving a special gift to take home.
Price: £18.50/person
Where: Now at Holburne Museum, Bath, BA2 4DB
When: Friday 28th November – Tuesday 23rd December 2025 on selected dates and times.
Price: £13.70/Child, £11.55/Adult. Most suitable for children ages 3 – 12 years.
Father Christmas has discovered an exciting new home for his magical grotto adventure! Now nestled in the enchanting gardens of the Holburne Museum, this beloved festive experience is bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before.
Father Christmas’ Grotto is presented to you by talented professional actors, right in the heart of Bath. Be whisked away to Father Christmas’s cozy North Pole living room, join the merry elves in gently waking him up, and listen to the delightful story of their plan to make this Christmas the most magical one yet!
A 20-minute Father Christmas Experience with professional actors and musicians in the heart of Bath.
A meet and greet with Father Christmas.
A chance to take your own photo with Father Christmas and his magical musical elf Sprinkles.
Children and adults both receive a small gift.
Where: Charlton Farm, Children’s Hospice South West, Charlton Drive, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PE
When: Sunday 7th December 2025
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- The run starts at 1.00 pm
Price: Tickets: Adult (16+) £9.60, Child (3- 15years) £4.80 Child (2 and under) Free
FOR A MORE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN SOMERSET THIS CHRISTMAS, READ: Family Days Out at Christmas in Somerset, 2025.
Best Christmas Events in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire 2025
Where: Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
When: Selected dates from Saturday 8th November 2025 to Sunday 11th January 2026.
Price: Twilight tickets Adults (16+) £34.95 to £39.95; Child (3-15) £26.20 to £29.95 – see website for details. Safari Day tickets and non-safari day tickets also available.
The Festival of Light 2025 presents British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and friends.
Meet fan-favourite characters and journey through their adventures, plus travel to some of the UK’s most famous landmarks, native wildlife and sights, all spectacularly reimagined in lantern form.
A Twilight Ticket includes:
- Access to the stunning lantern scenes
- Festive attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
- A whole host of attractions to explore including Adventure Castle and Rockin’ Rhino.
- Longleat’s grounds and gardens
Don’t miss the spectacular fountain display on Half Mile Pond. Longleat House will be even more luminous, with a phenomenal light show bringing its historic facade to life.
Other options include the iconic Winter Safari and the Santa Train.
Spectacle of light at Sudeley Castle and Gardens 2025
Where: Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LP
When: Friday 21st November – Tuesday 30th December 2025
Price: Advance Adult/£21.60/£25.20, Advance Child 3-15/£13.50/£14.40, Advance Family 2+2 – £59.40/£68.40. Tickets are Full price from 20th November onwards.
- From 4.45 pm onwards.
Explore the magical after-dark experience at Sudeley Castle and follow the new illuminated trail around the beautiful fairy-tale castle grounds.
Discover the Court of King Arthur and the Magic of Merlin as you experience this wondrous after-dark adventure around Sudeley’s magical castle grounds.
Meet mythical characters from the Arthurian legend such as Guinevere, Lancelot and the magician, Merlin.
Discover the hidden location of Arthur’s great sword, Excalibur, could it be in the stone on in the lake?
Take away hot food, drinks and doughnuts are available to buy. Sip festive warmers of spiced mulled wine and sprinkled hot chocolate as you join the magical trail.
Registered assistance dogs only.
Where: Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL54 5FL
When:
- 21st – 23rd Nov 2025
- 28th – 30th Nov 2025
- 5th – 7th Dec 2025
- 12th – 14th Dec 2025
- 18th – 23rd Dec 2025
Step into a festive world at Cotswold Farm Park, where twinkling lights, joyful characters, and heart-warming experiences bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Families are invited to make memories together through meaningful moments – from an unforgettable meeting with Father Christmas to hands-on creative workshops and cosy winter gatherings.
Christmas Experience Ticket Price: £56.95/Toddler/Child/Young person; Member Christmas Experience price £51.95; Baby (0&1) Meet Father Christmas £22.95; Personalised Letter from Father Christmas £12.95.
- Personalised Meeting with Father Christmas
- Present Room
- Teddy Bear Workshop
- Gingerbread Decorating
- Festive Food & Drink
- Meet & Feed Our Animals
You’ll also get Farm Park entry to meet the animals and make the most of the indoor and outdoor play, all included in one price.
Santa's Grotto at Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock
Where: Whitehall Garden Centre, Corsham Road, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LZ
When: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025; Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th December, Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th December, Friday 19th – Wednesday 24th December 2025. Various time slots available.
Price: Child – £14.99, Adult – Free (max. 2 adults per child) – limited spaces, booking essential
Storytime with Santa
Enjoy a magical experience and a chance to meet Santa and some of his reindeer at Whitehall Garden Centre in Lacock.
Meet Santa as he reads a Christmas story. Children will also be given hot chocolate (or alternative) and freshly made cookies whilst they enjoy their Christmas story. They will also be given their own festive gift to take home and enjoy. There is also the opportunity to take your photo with Santa after the story reading.
Where: WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
When: Saturday 13th December and Sunday 14th December | Saturday 20th to Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Time slots: 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.45am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.15pm.
Price: Adult Ticket (includes concessions and essential helpers): £17.50 – Includes a full English Breakfast. Admission not included.
Junior Ticket (3-17): £13.50 – Includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto and a gift (for participating child). Along with a full English Breakfast. £10.50 – No Santa visit. Admission not included.
Child Under 3 Ticket: £7 – Includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto and a gift (for participating child). Along with a full English Breakfast.
Child Under 3 (no Santa Visit) FREE. Admission is free for under 3’s.
Breakfast with Santa includes a visit to Santa’s Grotto where you can meet Santa and receive a gift in his wetland grotto. You will also receive a full English breakfast in the Kingfisher Kitchen, which will be decked out for the holidays.
Soak up the seasonal wildlife and enjoy an adventure-packed day at Slimbridge. There’s also festive activities throughout the centre so you can enjoy a full day in the wetland wonderlands.
Where: Bitton Station, Bath Rd, South Gloucestershire, BS30 6HD
When: 23rd, 29th, 30th November 2025, and 6th, 7th, 13th,14th, 19th – 24th December 2025 – Five trains per day. Book in advance, online or via the booking office on 0117 932 5538.
Price: From £18/person to £40.50 depending on day and age of child.
All aboard the festive trains at Avon Valley Railway. Once the whistle sounds you’ll depart on your fifty minute Christmas train ride.
Whilst you’re travelling, you’ll enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone.
Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all children will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for your family group to take photographs and create those special festive memories.
You’ll see the festive Christmas donkeys on the lawn at Bitton Station, either before or after you’ve travelled on the train.
New for 2025, upgrade to the Premium Santa Experience to enjoy quality time with Father Christmas from the comfort of our first-class carriage. Spend more time with Santa as he joins you on his festive throne in the beautifully decorated carriage, where children can spend precious time with him and his elves whilst they collect their present. All Premium Santa passengers will also enjoy a cosy hot chocolate alongside their festive sweet treat whilst you travel the line.
Where: Tortworth, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8HH
When: 15th and 22nd December 2024
- Dining time 12.15 pm – 4 pm
Price: Adults £42.50, Children (age 4 – 12) £22.00, Children (age 3 and Under) FREE
A very special visitor will be arriving in the Westminster Suite at De Vere Tortworth Court this festive season as Santa drops by to join the families at their traditional lunch. You’ll enjoy a three-course festive lunch with coffee and mince pies. Then, Santa will make his appearance with a gift for each child.
Santa’s North Pole Christmas Grotto, Fairfield Animal Centre
Where: Southwick Country Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9QD
When: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 20th – 23rd December 2024
Slots are available between 9:30-3:30pm
Price: Adult £9.95 per person. Child – £19.95, including entry to the Animal Park for the day.
- Visit Santa in his North Pole Christmas Grotto (arctic fur toy from Santa)
- Meet the magical Polar Bears and enjoy a stroll around our beautiful animal park
- Play on the adventure park equipment
- Festive photo opportunities
- Meet some animals in the petting area
- The Animal Park is open for visits (separate ticket required for adults and children not entering the Grotto)
- Plus with every booking you’ll receive a FREE Family Day Pass to use in January or February 2024 worth a whopping £32.95.
The Festival of Light at Longleat Safari Park
Where: Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
When: Selected dates from Saturday 9th November 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025
Price: Prices start from £20.95 – see website for details.
The Festival of Light returns for its 10th year as you turn back the clock and travel the world. Bring your family along for the most magical experience as you journey through time at The Festival of Light this Christmas. Explore the era you want to discover as the evolution of the earth, from the age of the dinosaurs to present day, is showcased.
Become a time traveller and capture family memories with kings and queens, a giant 12 metre clock, the spectacular colours of The Arabian Nights or with the impressive House light show in celebration of Longleat opening its doors 75 years ago.
- Go on the iconic Winter Safari
- Santa Train
- A spectacular fountain display on Half Mile Pond.
- A phenomenal light show will bring the historic facade of Longleat House to life.
The Flight before Christmas, Cotswold Airport – Not running in 2025
Where: Cotswold Airport, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6BA
When: Cancelled for 2025
- Various timeslots throughout the day
Price: £41.97/Child (age 1+) and Adult; Priority Boarding Ticket £51.24
Step into a world of magic and wonder with the Negus Christmas Experience, The Flight Before Christmas! Take an unforgettable journey filled with interactive workshops and engaging activities that are sure to delight the whole family.
- The Flight Before Christmas is a performance-based experience, lasting at least an hour and a half, including a visit to Father Christmas for a story time session.
- A video invitation from Father Christmas
- Receive your boarding pass and customised North Pole Passport at the Elf Control Check
- Pass through the naughty or nice security check-in scanner
- Witness elves wrapping last-minute presents in the parcel bay
- Mix magical fairy dust and create the perfect reindeer food in the Forge
- Meet Father Christmas around the fire as he tells a group story
- Decorate a gingerbread person to take home
- Candy Cane from the candy cane forest
- Enter the Toy Factory where you’ll help assemble toys and make a special Christmas wish. Choose a teddy and take it home as a gift from Father Christmas and the Elves for your hard work and help
- Receive a letter to Father Christmas Stationery Set
- Wish Token
Christmas Events at the National Trust: In Bristol, Somerset and surrounding area
Where: Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PA
When: The Reindeer Trail: 17th December to 31st December 2024 (excl. 24 & 25 December)
- Daily between 10:30am and 3:00pm (last entry 3 pm)
Price: Usual admission fee to enter the estate (free for NT members), plus a donation to charity for the trail.
This year, there’s decorations under the theme of Christmas Past from 2nd December 2024 to 2nd January 2025 across Tyntesfield Estate. Large sculptural trees will fill the orangery and the chapel courtyard will be transformed into a Dickensian street market complete with festive refreshments. Younger visitors can ride on the carousel in front of Tyntesfield House, take part in a festive trail through the house, and explore the estate with our Christmas reindeer trail.
The reindeer have escaped from Tyntesfield stables and are running riot across the estate! Father Christmas needs your help to track them down so he can round them up to pull his sleigh. Using a map of the locations they were last seen, explore the Tyntesfield estate and see if you can find all 9 reindeer.
The reindeer have been lovingly made by the resident green woodworkers; the Somerset Bodgers, a group of skilled craftspeople who offer courses and workshops in this historic craft.
Christmas at Dyrham Park
Where: Dyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY
When: Thursday 21st November 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025.
Price: Usual Admission price (Free entry for NT members)
Take a journey through time, and explore Christmas through the ages at Dyrham Park.
- Through the ages – the house will be dressed in the style of five different eras, with festive writings by the likes of Samuel Pepys, Jane Austen and Charles Dickens brought to life.
- Children’s Trail – families can track down giant wooden presents in a discovery trail around the estate. Indoor crafts and games in the house’s basement bringing to life the magic of the popular festive poem ‘The Night before Christmas’.
- Christmas food and shopping – the tearoom is open serving mince pies, snacks, cakes and hot and cold drinks. The NT shop is open with lots of gift ideas.
Toddler Time with Mother Christmas at Lacock
Where: Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2LG
When: Friday 13th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th December 2024.
- 10:30 – 10:55; 11:00 – 11:25; 11:30 – 11:55
Price: £10/Child, Adults free but normal admission price applies (Free for NT adult members)
Cuddle up with your little ones for a Christmas story in Lacock’s cosy grotto. A relaxed session for under 5’s.
Meet in Lacock visitor reception to start your visit. It’s a short walk to the grotto from the abbey gates so please allow at 15 minutes to get there in time.
- Dress in your festive best, but wrap up warm.
Meet Father Christmas at Newark Park
Where: Ozleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7PZ
When: Saturday 30th November, Sunday 1st, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th December 2024.
- Time-slots 11.00 am – 3.30 pm.
Price: £8/Child plus normal NT admission applies (Free admission for NT members)
Father Christmas is stopping at Newark Park before he heads off for his busiest night of the year. There will be a little gift and a chat with the man himself in his cosy grotto in the Drawing Room of Newark house. (Your family will get a short private session with Father Christmas).
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