SEASONAL · 7 NOV - 3 JAN
12 NEW THIS WEEKChristmas, done properly 🎄
Grottos, light trails, pantos and festive farm days across Bristol, from the first switch-on to Twelfth Night, with the dates, prices and ages that organisers publish.
PICK YOUR KIND OF MAGIC
What sort of Christmas are you after?
Everything on this page is filed by what it is, going on the organiser's own description. Some things fit more than one, so we've put each where it sits best.
Santa & grottos
Little ones · book early
Grottos, breakfasts with Santa and the elves that come with them.
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Lights & trails
All ages · wrap up
Illuminated trails, lantern walks and the big switch-ons.
None listed yet
Shows & pantos
Ages 3+ · oh yes it is
Pantomimes, festive theatre, carols and Christmas cinema.
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One per venue, soonest first. Grottos and light trails sell out first.
🎅 SANTA & GROTTOSSanta's Christmas Grotto
The Dino Chase · 1 Dec - 3 Jan · daily
Meet Santa in his grotto at Paultons Park with a free photo and plush toy for children, on selected dates.
See listingDetails
🎭 SHOWS & PANTOSFrozen Jnr
The Dolman Theatre · Sat 7 November
A junior-performer stage production of Disney's Frozen at the Dolman Theatre in Newport.
See listingDetails
Christmas Artisan Market
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens · 14-15 November · daily
Christmas market at The Bishop's Palace with around 70 local makers selling gifts, food and drink.
from £9Details
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS · 21 DEC - 1 JAN
A plan for every day of the Christmas holidays
- Mon213 on
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
- Tue223 on
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
- Wed232 on
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
- Thu242 on
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
- Fri251 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Sat261 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Sun271 on
Santa's Christmas Grotto
- Mon282 on
FMTC's Cinderella Pantomime
- Tue292 on
FMTC's Cinderella Pantomime
- Wed302 on
FMTC's Cinderella Pantomime
- Thu313 on
Komedia Comedy Club New Year's Eve Special
- Fri12 on
FMTC's Cinderella Pantomime
EVERYTHING ON
18 things on for Christmas 2026
Santa & grottos · 3
1 Dec - 3 Jan · daily
Santa's Christmas Grotto
The Dino Chase · Romsey
Meet Santa in his grotto at Paultons Park with a free photo and plush toy for children, on selected dates.
- from £15
12-22 December · daily
Visit Father Christmas
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens · Wells
Family visits to Father Christmas in his grotto at The Bishop's Palace, £15 per child.
from £20.9519-24 December · daily
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate · Bristol
Festive breakfast or brunch in the Barn at Old Down Estate with a visit from Santa and an animal encounter.
Shows & pantos · 5
Sat 7 November
Frozen Jnr
The Dolman Theatre · Newport
A junior-performer stage production of Disney's Frozen at the Dolman Theatre in Newport.
25-28 November · daily
Scrooge The Musical
The Dolman Theatre · Newport
A festive musical staging of Scrooge's redemption, performed by Playgoers Musical Company at the Dolman Theatre.
9-12 December · daily
Once Upon A Panto
The Dolman Theatre · Newport
A festive family panto from Dolman Theatreworks mixing familiar characters, mischief and magic on stage in Newport.
Sun 13 December
It's Christmas
The Dolman Theatre · Newport
A festive musical revue from Sharon Higgins Musical Theatre group, full of Christmas songs and cheer.
from £1628 Dec - 3 Jan · daily
FMTC's Cinderella Pantomime
Frome Memorial Theatre · Frome
Frome Memorial Theatre's family pantomime of Cinderella, with live music, comedy and a relaxed performance option.
Everything else · 10
- from £9
14-15 November · daily
Christmas Artisan Market
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens · Wells
Christmas market at The Bishop's Palace with around 70 local makers selling gifts, food and drink.
from £17Sat 21 November · 14:00
Festive Afternoon Tea Dance
Old Down Country Park · Tockington
A festive afternoon tea dance at Old Down Estate with music and seasonal cheer for all abilities.
- Free
25-26 November · daily
Christmas Market at Old Down Estate
Old Down Estate · Bristol
Free indoor Christmas market at Old Down Estate with local stallholders selling gifts, toys and festive treats.
- from £20
Fri 27 November · 11:00
Foxhills Spa Christmas Event
Old Down Estate · Bristol
A festive spa event at Old Down Estate with a taster facial, mulled wine and ELEMIS discounts.
- from £45
Fri 4 December · 10:30
Watercolour Christmas Cards Workshop
The Bishop's Palace & Gardens · Wells
A watercolour workshop at The Bishop's Palace where you paint your own Christmas cards with artist Gemma Lane.
- from £69
4-11 December · daily
Casino Night Christmas Parties
Old Down Estate · Bristol
Casino-themed Christmas party night at Old Down Estate's Manor House, with a meal, drink and disco.
Sat 5 December · 14:15
Christmas High Tea
East Somerset Railway · Shepton Mallet
Festive high tea served aboard the Mendip Belle Dining Carriage on a return steam trip through Somerset.
from £20Sun 6 December · 10:30
Christmas wreaths and table decorations, Roath Pleasure Gardens
Roath Park · Cardiff
A festive workshop at Roath Pleasure Gardens where you can make your own Christmas wreath or table decoration.
- from £14
Sun 6 December · 12:30
Festive Sunday Lunch
Old Down Estate · Bristol
Festive Sunday lunch in the Manor House at Old Down Estate, with trimmings, crackers and mince pies.
from £16Thu 31 December
Komedia Comedy Club New Year's Eve Special
Komedia · Bath
New Year's Eve stand-up comedy night at Komedia Bath, with the line-up still to be announced.
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