2pm: Christmas Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
2-6pm
Our popular Christmas wreath-making workshop is back! We have partnered with a talented local florist to bring you 2 hours or festive crafting here at Thornbury Golf & Lodge. Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful wreaths together with our talented florists in a fun-filled evening.
If you fancy making more of an afternoon out of it, we have a delicious afternoon tea that you can add onto your Wreath Making Workshop.
2 Hours Wreath Making Masterclass
Delicious Afternoon Tea
Glass of Mulled Wine
£75 per person
Thornbury Volunteer Centre Christmas Table Top Sale
Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
Details to be confirmed.
Thornbury Christmas Lights Switch On
Thornbury High Street
Details to follow...
2pm: Festive Afternoon Tea Dance
Old Down Estate, Tockington
2pm–4pm | Adults: £39.95pp | Children: £17pp
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with music, laughter and seasonal cheer at our Festive Afternoon Tea Dance. Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike, this enjoyable event offers the chance to learn new steps, refresh your skills and enjoy an afternoon of dancing in the beautiful surroundings of our Manor House.
With over 40 years of experience, our instructors will guide you through a fun dance lesson featuring sequence, Latin and popular ballroom styles.
Activities include:
Festive dance lesson with experienced instructors
Sequence, Latin and ballroom dancing
Festive themed afternoon tea
Selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Come... Read more >>
1pm: Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 22nd November - 20th December, 1-3:30pm
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
£25.95 per adult
£15.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
10am: Christmas Market
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 November | 10am–6pm | Free to attend
Get ahead of the Christmas rush and join us for our indoor Christmas Market, hosted in the beautiful Manor at Old Down Estate, just outside Bristol.
Discover a fantastic selection of local stallholders offering handmade Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, children’s toys, original artwork and unique gifts you won’t find on the high street. Enjoy festive treats, seasonal goodies and browse a wonderful range of products from independent businesses.
Activities include:
Local artisan and independent stallholders
Handmade Christmas decorations
Jewellery and unique gifts
Children’s toys and original artwork
Festive bakes and seasonal treats
Dog... Read more >>
10am: Christmas Market
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 November | 10am–6pm | Free to attend
Get ahead of the Christmas rush and join us for our indoor Christmas Market, hosted in the beautiful Manor at Old Down Estate, just outside Bristol.
Discover a fantastic selection of local stallholders offering handmade Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, children’s toys, original artwork and unique gifts you won’t find on the high street. Enjoy festive treats, seasonal goodies and browse a wonderful range of products from independent businesses.
Activities include:
Local artisan and independent stallholders
Handmade Christmas decorations
Jewellery and unique gifts
Children’s toys and original artwork
Festive bakes and seasonal treats
Dog... Read more >>
7.30pm: Thornbury Choral Society Concert
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
A very interesting programme for the first concert of the season. The works we are to perform include Fauré's Requiem, Durufle-Quatre Motets, Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols and other Christmas items.
Further information is on the web site below.
10am: Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass
Thornbury Golf Centre
Our popular Christmas wreath-making workshop is back! We have partnered with a talented local florist to bring you 2 hours of festive crafting here at Thornbury Golf & Lodge. Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful wreaths together with our talented florists in a fun-filled evening.
2 Hours Wreath Making Masterclass
Glass of Mulled Wine
Mince Pie
£50 per person
1pm: Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 22nd November - 20th December, 1-3:30pm
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
£25.95 per adult
£15.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
2pm: Christmas Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
2-6pm
Our popular Christmas wreath-making workshop is back! We have partnered with a talented local florist to bring you 2 hours or festive crafting here at Thornbury Golf & Lodge. Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful wreaths together with our talented florists in a fun-filled evening.
If you fancy making more of an afternoon out of it, we have a delicious afternoon tea that you can add onto your Wreath Making Workshop.
2 Hours Wreath Making Masterclass
Delicious Afternoon Tea
Glass of Mulled Wine
£75 per person
7pm: Casino Night Christmas Parties
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Friday 4th & 11th December | 7pm-12am | £69pp
Looking for the perfect Christmas party in Bristol? Celebrate the festive season at Old Down Estate with our themed Casino Night Christmas Parties, set in the beautiful surroundings of our Manor House.
Start the evening with a welcome drink of Prosecco and delicious canapés, followed by a festive two-course meal. As you dine and celebrate, enjoy an evening packed with interactive entertainment, festive fun and plenty of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit.
Activities include:
Welcome Prosecco and canapés
Festive two-course meal
Fun casino tables
Magician entertainment
Disco until midnight
Festive celebrations in the Manor House
Our shared Christmas party... Read more >>
10am: Love Thornbury Christmas Fair
Thornbury High Street
10am-5pm
Bring your friends and family to Love Thornbury's Christmas Fair.
As usual, we’ll have entertainment, food, local craft stalls and much more!
How can you help? If you are a local business, a charity or a school or nursery, you may wish to have a stall. Or you can volunteer to help the day run smoothly.
Please click below to contact us - we would love to hear from you!
1pm: Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 22nd November - 20th December, 1-3:30pm
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
£25.95 per adult
£15.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
Clare Teal's Festive Fiesta
Berkeley Castle
First Show – 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Second Show – 6:00pm – 7:15pm
We are delighted to welcome Jazz singer, Clare Teal, to Berkeley Castle and invite you to swing into Christmas for these two exclusive events.
Expect exhilarating swing and the sparkle of festive spirit from award winning singer and radio presenter (BBC Radio 2, 3 & Jazz FM) Clare Teal serves up her much loved Festive Fiesta – a sensational cocktail of seasonal fayre, and other musical favourites accompanied by her fabulous musicians served with a Christmas twist!
From swing to sublime ballads this uplifting blend of winter warmers, made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald plus lesser-known standards, contemporary... Read more >>
7pm: Casino Night Christmas Parties
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Friday 4th & 11th December | 7pm-12am | £69pp
Looking for the perfect Christmas party in Bristol? Celebrate the festive season at Old Down Estate with our themed Casino Night Christmas Parties, set in the beautiful surroundings of our Manor House.
Start the evening with a welcome drink of Prosecco and delicious canapés, followed by a festive two-course meal. As you dine and celebrate, enjoy an evening packed with interactive entertainment, festive fun and plenty of opportunities to get into the Christmas spirit.
Activities include:
Welcome Prosecco and canapés
Festive two-course meal
Fun casino tables
Magician entertainment
Disco until midnight
Festive celebrations in the Manor House
Our shared Christmas party... Read more >>
1pm: Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 22nd November - 20th December, 1-3:30pm
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
£25.95 per adult
£15.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
5pm: Orchestral Christmas Concert in the Great Hall
Berkeley Castle
6pm (Reception from 5pm)
The Berkeley Castle Orchestral Christmas Concert 2026 will take place on Sunday 13 December at 6pm in the Castle’s Great Hall with a Reception in the lovely Long Drawing Room from 5pm with wine, mince pies and more…
Launched in 2002, this popular event has delighted audiences for well over 20 years. The magical atmosphere of this beautiful historic venue made seasonal with twinkling lights and Christmas trees is truly special. As usual, Orchestra Pro Anima, directed by Michael Bochmann, will play a mixed programme of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
The first half opens with a most vibrant early work by Mozart; continues with one of Vivaldi’s most loved concertos, featuring engaging... Read more >>
1.30pm: Let’s Sing to Remember Christmas Party
St Mary's Church Hall
1:30pm – 3:15pm, usually the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Let’s Sing to Remember is an independent voluntary group for those who have memory difficulties, their partners, and carers.
We meet for a chat, a cuppa and a sing. Singing and music have been shown to help those with memory problems, and we know how important an understanding support group can be.
If you would be interested in joining us, please contact Gill Dunkley: 07414 817010 or Julie Roberts: 01454 416243.
Planned dates for 2026 are:
March 4th, 18th
April 8th nb. 2nd Wednesday, 22nd nb. 4th Wednesday
May 6th, 20th
June 3rd, 17th
July 8th nb. 2nd Wednesday, 22nd nb. 4th Wednesday
August 5th, 19th
September 2nd, 16th, 30th nb. 5th Wednesday
October... Read more >>
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7pm: Elite Fitness Gym Festive Night
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 7pm.
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 below if you intend to be there to join us.
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
1pm: Festive Afternoon Tea
Thornbury Golf Centre
Every Sunday from 22nd November - 20th December, 1-3:30pm
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
£25.95 per adult
£15.95 per child (Under 12's)
Under 3's go FREE
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
7.30pm: 7-10th: Octopus Present 'Cinderella'
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
Octopus Drama Group's next pantomime will be 'Finding Dopey', written by one of our members, which we will be performing from 13th to 16th January 2027.
