What's On in Avon

Bristol Christmas Market 2024

Venue: Bristol Christmas Market

Address: Broadmead

Website: www.bristolchristmasmarket.com

Entertainment will include singers, bands, and DJs creating the perfect Christmas atmosphere. Children will enjoy bubble-blowing fairies, balloon artists, and, of course, Santa will make a few special...

Twilight Tobogganing

Venue: Mendip Activity Centre

Website: www.mendip.co.uk/twilight

Twilight Tobogganing is suitable for groups of up to eight-people and designed for families with children aged 4+. With holiday music in the air, whizz down the outdoor slope in a whirl of colourful fairy...

Shaun the Sheep Festive Sculpture Trail

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Join this exciting family art trail and find twelve sculptures at locations across the zoo. In collaboration with Aardman, and in partnership with global art producer, Wild in Art, each super-sized sculpture,...

The Festival of Light

Venue: Longleat

Address: Wiltshire

Website: www.longleat.co.uk/the-festival-of-light

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...

Wallace and Gromit: A Cracking Christmas Experience

Venue: The Friary Building

Address: Broadmead Bristol

Website: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Solve festive puzzles, share cheesy jokes, light up the tree and help power up the Christmas-O-Matic, immersing yourselves in this family, festive adventure. After the fun, snap a festive photo and treat...

Christmas at Dyrham Park

Venue: Dyrham Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/dyrham-park

Go on a journey back in time this festive season at Dyrham Park exploring Christmas through the ages from Tudor times right up to the 1980s. Rooms in the house will be decorated to reflect different eras....

Santa Specials

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Once onboard our festive trains the whistle will sound and you’ll depart on your fifty minute train ride. Tickets for the railway’s Santa Specials are now on sale. Last year all seats were sold by...

Santa Specials

Venue: Avon Valley Railway

Website: www.quaytickets.com/avonvalleyrailway

Whilst you’re travelling Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station meet Santa again and all children will receive a present. There will also...

Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole

Venue: Wookey Hole

Website: www.wookey.co.uk/winter-wonderland

Over 100,000 lights transform the caves into an enchanting underground adventure land and Immerse yourself in Santa's North Pole Grotto, where every child will get to meet Santa and take home a present...

Winterbourne Wonderland Christmas Display

Venue: 102 Down Road

Website: www.visitbristol.co.uk/event/winterbourne-wonderland-christmas-display

Featuring more than twice as many lights as last year, making it one of the highest bulb counts of any home displays in the UK.All contributions, however big or small, will make a huge difference so please...

Festive Illumination Trail at Old Down Estate

Venue: Old Down Estate

Website: www.olddownestate.co.uk/whats-on/what-s-on-illumination-trail

Wander through the immersive experience of sparkling installations and mesmerising lights. Make your Christmas memories glow by embarking on a starlit journey, at your own pace around the grounds, surrounding...

Father Christmas Experience at Ashton Court

Venue: Ashton Court Mansion

Website: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fatherchristmasashtoncourt/father-christmas-experience-at-ashton-court

Much more than a usual grotto, Father Christmas at Ashton Court Mansion is a magical experience with professional actors held in the beautiful Victorian Manor house.The Experience starts in the Great Hall...

Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum

Venue: Westonbirt Arboretum

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/christmas

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore trees from around the globe in a completely new light. The National Arboretum will be transformed into a place where new memories are made as over a million...

Robin Hood

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Daniel Bye's thrilling new adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood pulses with the irrepressible spirit of youthful friendships and the quest for a fairer world, igniting this timeless tale for a new generation.Suitable...

Brailsford Christmas Lights

Venue: Okebourne Road

Website: www.brailsfordlights.co.uk

Brailsford Christmas Light Trail in Brentry is one of the biggest light trails around and it is all done in the name of charity raising money for The Grand Appeal. Lights on from 5pm until 9pm daily....

Christmas at Crealy

Venue: Crealy Theme Park and Resort

Website: www.crealy.co.uk

Don't miss out on the chance to meet and greet with Santa himself in this popular grotto experience, including a free high quality toy for every child from Santa's Magical Toy Shop. Selected dates this...

Christmas Experience

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk

Visit Santa in his beautifully decorated wooden cabin to get your 'golden ticket' to take to the toy factory plus have a professional family photograph taken (additional charge). Santa has given permission...

Festive Outdoor Ice Skating

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/avon-valley-ice-skating

This sparkling venue with an atmospheric backdrop is suitable for the youngest beginner through to seasoned skaters looking to show off their skills. Spin into the night with special lighting effects....

Bristol Christmas Village in Castle Park

Venue: Castle Park

Website: www.visitbristol.co.uk/event/bristol-christmas-village-in-castle-park

Bristol Christmas Village opens 5 Dec- 3 Jan, only closing on Christmas Day. There will be lots of things for all ages including Rollahub, Curling, VR Sleigh Ride, Classic Rides, games and much more!...

Christmas Nights Lights Trail

Venue: Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Website: www.avonvalley.co.uk/events/avon-valley-christmas-lights

With stunning light installations and play areas creatively lit up bringing you a family focused, fun light trail to be enjoyed by all ages. Ride the miniature railway with all the festive feels and explore...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Venue: Theatre Royal Bath

Website: www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Bursting with great songs, stunning dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a truly magical treat for all the family. This festive extravaganza is on sale now so book your seats today to see Bath’s...

Twixmas

Venue: Wookey Hole

Website: www.wookey.co.uk/winter-wonderland

Paddington™ will be making daily special appearances for Twixmas, giving families the chance to meet their favourite bear. All activities, including the Paddington meet-and-greet, will be included in...