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Christmas around Bath and Bristol
The magnificent houses and peaceful gardens around Bath and Bristol are set to be transformed once more for Christmas 2025.
Top Christmas days out near Bath and Bristol
Christmas at Tyntesfield
This Christmas, Tyntesfield invites visitors to Once Upon a Christmas Time, a festive fairytale experience across the estate and house. From Cinderella in the Rose Garden to the wild swans, Mad Hatter’s tea party, Weston’s fairytale, a towering beanstalk, and even Narnia, enchanting scenes await at every turn — with many more surprises inside the house. Beyond the trail, enjoy a traditional carousel, a chapel street scene, festive concerts, trails, and craft workshops. Created in partnership with SuperCulture and local communities, this magical season promises a full day of wonder. No advance booking is required.
Christmas at Dyrham Park
Visitors are invited to go back in time on a journey with Christmas through the ages. The house will be adorned with decorations from different eras, there will be a family trail in the parkland, and a giant wreath and Christmas trees will be dotted around the 270-acre site.
Christmas at Prior Park
The 12 Days of Christmas will be returning to the garden for 2025, with magical interpretations of this family-favourite carol. Explore the garden and watch it come to life, with fun activities to discover.
Christmas at Lacock
The lights will be twinkling at Lacock again for Christmas 2025. The Community Christmas Tree festival returns on 22 November to set the Cloister glittering with twinkly lights and handmade decorations, and whilst the house is closed for the winter deep-clean the Great Hall is re-opened for Christmas decked out in festive finery. Find Mother Christmas storytime in the grotto Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 -21 December, with crafts in the Bothy and letter writing in the North Pole Post room every day.
Christmas at Avebury
Christmas at Avebury begins on Saturday 29 November and includes decorative displays in Avebury Manor, the chance to meet St. Nicholas, and Christmas markets in the barn.
Christmas at Newark Park
For Christmas 2025, we invite you to enjoy a traditional Christmas at Newark Park, with festive decorations adorning the house, wintry walks in the garden, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.
Christmas at Stourhead
Get ready for a season of festive joy at Stourhead, with a schedule full of wonderful activities and a spectacular after-dark illumination trail. Experience a magical Christmas season and make magical memories.
Christmas at Woodchester Park
Embrace the changing seasons at Woodchester Park this winter, with a warm, cosy café offering hot food, and peaceful walks around the quiet landscape
Christmas shopping near Bath and Bristol
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Stock up on presents at one of the shops or markets in the Bath and Bristol area.
Shopping at Dyrham Park
The shop at Dyrham is well stocked with cards, presents, hampers, food and drink and plenty of gift ideas in a lovely stress-free setting away from the busy high street. On selected dates running up to Christmas, food and drink tastings are planned to sample some festive products available in the shop.
Christmas shopping in the Manger Barn at Lacock, Fri - Sun, 14 Nov - 7 Dec
The High Street Shop is hosting a Christmas pop up shop in the village's Manger Barn. Not usually open to the public, this historic space will be the setting for a sparkling Christmas ship, where you'll be able to buy quality, sustainable gifts and local artisanal crafts.
Gift the Luminaries this Christmas
Give something a little different this year whilst supporting Bath Assembly Rooms. You can now gift a 12-month subscription to the Luminaries to a loved one or friend that might have a special interest in Georgian Bath and everything that’s happening at the Rooms.
Christmas Market at Avebury, Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec
Why not do some Christmas shopping at a selection of local gift stalls at Avebury? Browse a range of artisanal products while listening to carols and festive music.
Second-hand books at Newark Park
At Newark Park, Christmas has come early to the second hand bookshop where there is a Christmas corner for visitors to find all things Christmas. Discover your next festive read from the selection, a festive puzzle or two or leave it to chance and purchase a Blind Date with a Christmas book. With the Christmas tree decorated, Christmas themed book decoration and festive music playing, you will experience the festive spirit whilst choosing your next activity.
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