Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, Santa's grottos, pantomimes, carol concerts and festive days out, gathered in one place. From town-centre switch-ons and craft fairs to winter light trails and steam-train Santa specials, here's what's on near you this Christmas, with dates, times and prices so you can plan the season.
Friday morning in Cheltenham
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· 10:00 – 17:00
Cheltenham Christmas Market on the Promenade
Forty wooden chalets line Cheltenham's elegant Promenade for the town's Christmas Market, packed with local craft makers, Christmas gifts and festive food and drink. It runs for an extended fortnight this year, so there's plenty of time to browse between the Regency terraces and the town's independent shops. From 3 to 16 December, a specially commissioned festive film is also projected onto the Municipal Offices each evening, just along the Prom.
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· 10:30 – 15:35
The Christmas Meeting: Friday at Cheltenham
Start the Christmas celebrations at the home of jump racing with the opening day of the Christmas Meeting. Top-quality racing runs from just after midday, with festive cheer around the enclosures, which makes it a perfect office outing or pre-Christmas get-together. Wrap up warm and enjoy the action from the stands.
Friday afternoon in Cheltenham
1
· 10:00 – 17:00
Cheltenham Christmas Market on the Promenade
Forty wooden chalets line Cheltenham's elegant Promenade for the town's Christmas Market, packed with local craft makers, Christmas gifts and festive food and drink. It runs for an extended fortnight this year, so there's plenty of time to browse between the Regency terraces and the town's independent shops. From 3 to 16 December, a specially commissioned festive film is also projected onto the Municipal Offices each evening, just along the Prom.
2
· 10:30 – 15:35
The Christmas Meeting: Friday at Cheltenham
Start the Christmas celebrations at the home of jump racing with the opening day of the Christmas Meeting. Top-quality racing runs from just after midday, with festive cheer around the enclosures, which makes it a perfect office outing or pre-Christmas get-together. Wrap up warm and enjoy the action from the stands.