2pm: Thornbury Christmas Lights Switch On - Provisional Date
Thornbury High Street
2-7pm, with the switch on at 6pm - To be confirmed
Get ready to kick off the festive season with an afternoon full of holiday cheer!
Explore our Christmas market organised by Love Thornbury, enjoy live entertainment and treat yourself to festive food and drinks.
The big moment will be at 6:00pm when we light up Thornbury with our dazzling Christmas lights!
Bring your family, friends and holiday spirit – it's going to be a magical event!
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
7pm: Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass
Thornbury Golf Centre
7-9pm
We are partnering with talented florists to bring you an
evening of festive crafting here at Thornbury.
Wreath Making Masterclass with a glass of Prosecco
Visitors £50 per person
Members £45.45 per person
Also available November 25th, November 30th (with afternoon tea) and December 1st.
7pm: Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass
Thornbury Golf Centre
7-9pm
We are partnering with talented florists to bring you an
evening of festive crafting here at Thornbury.
Wreath Making Masterclass with a glass of Prosecco
Visitors £50 per person
Members £45.45 per person
Also available November 30th (with afternoon tea) and December 1st.
7pm: Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass
Thornbury Golf Centre
7-9pm
We are partnering with talented florists to bring you an
evening of festive crafting here at Thornbury.
Wreath Making Masterclass with a glass of Prosecco
Visitors £50 per person
Members £45.45 per person
Wreath Making Workshop (morning or afternoon)
Tortworth Arboretum
10am-12noon or 1-3pm
Get festive and creative with our unique, nature-inspired wreath-making workshop.
Imagine crafting your own beautiful winter wreath while nestled beside a crackling open fire, surrounded by the tranquillity of nature. In this special two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to weave a stunning wreath from sustainably grown, pre-soaked willow, guided step by step through the entire process. First, you’ll create a sturdy, reusable willow hoop—perfect for all seasons—before decorating it with an array of seasonal greenery and natural embellishments to make a truly bespoke piece.
All of this takes place in our enchanting open roundhouse, where the warmth of the fire and the comforting scent of woodsmoke mingle with the... Read more >>
Christmas Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea or Prosecco
Thornbury Golf Centre
We are partnering with talented florists to bring you sessions of festive crafting here at Thornbury.
2-5:30pm - Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea
£70 per visitor, £63.64 per member
7-9pm Wreath Making with a glass of Prosecco
£50 per visitor, £45.45 per member
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
8am: Christmas Market Day Trip To Worcester
The Swan, Thornbury
We are running our regular Christmas Market Day trip to Worcester, the price is £20 per person, which includes a bacon roll and a hot drink at the Swan.
The itinerary is - meet at The Swan from 8am for a free coffee and a bacon roll. Leave for outside the Swan at 9am on the dot we will have all day to browse around the Christmas Market and shops until we are picked up at 7pm.
Tickets will sell out as always, you can book your ticket from The Swan, ask any of the bar staff who will be able to help you. Mobility scooters are allowed, provided that they can be folded down and go in the luggage compartment of the bus. Tickets are available now get yours early.
All welcome. Call 01454 413062 for more information.
10am: Willow Christmas Decorations Workshop
Tortworth Arboretum
10am-12.30pm
Spend a relaxing few hours crafting and weaving with willow in a small group of like minded people next to a cosy open fire at Tortworth Arboretum.
Your tutor, our incredibly talented bushcraft lead, Kelly will provide all the materials and techniques you need to create a willow star, tree or angel to display in your home this season.
Knowledge required: Perfect for beginners!
Group size 12-15.
Minimum age: We think this event is best suited to those 10+. If you’re bringing a child along with you please do let us know their age when booking.
7pm: Christmas Party
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Saturday 6th and Friday 12th December | 7pm-12am | £60pp
[Saturday 13th SOLD OUT]
Looking for the perfect Christmas party in Bristol? Join us this festive season at Old Down Estate for our themed Christmas Party, set in the charming Manor House. Kick off the evening with a welcome drink of Prosecco and delicious canapés, followed by a festive two-course meal.* As you dine and celebrate the festivities, enjoy a night filled with exciting interactive entertainment. *Please advise on dietaries, allergies and preferences at time of booking.
Our shared Christmas party nights are ideal for small and large groups alike - including friends, family and colleagues. Plus, large group bookings of 8+ receive 10% off automatically at checkout.... 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
7pm: Christmas Party
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Saturday 6th and Friday 12th December | 7pm-12am | £60pp
[Saturday 13th SOLD OUT]
Looking for the perfect Christmas party in Bristol? Join us this festive season at Old Down Estate for our themed Christmas Party, set in the charming Manor House. Kick off the evening with a welcome drink of Prosecco and delicious canapés, followed by a festive two-course meal.* As you dine and celebrate the festivities, enjoy a night filled with exciting interactive entertainment. *Please advise on dietaries, allergies and preferences at time of booking.
Our shared Christmas party nights are ideal for small and large groups alike - including friends, family and colleagues. Plus, large group bookings of 8+ receive 10% off automatically at checkout.... 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
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 >>
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 >>
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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.
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:
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
7pm: New Year's Eve Buffet and DJ Evening
Thornbury Golf Centre
7pm-1am
Looking for a New Year's Eve filled with shimmer and sparkle? Celebrate the start of a new year with friends and family enjoying delicious food and lots of bubbles.
Includes: A delicious buffet • Table Magician • Glass of bubbly at midnight • DJ until 1am
£43.95 per adult/ £18.95 per child
