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25 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TRAIL AT WESTONBIRT
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Open on selected evenings from 4pm to 9.30pm. There’s magic around every corner on Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas trail! Father Christmas’ elves have made their way to the arboretum to decorate for Christmas. But they’re running slightly behind schedule… will the trail be ready on time? Witness the wonder, hilarity and general commotion that comes with playful elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. Advance booking essential. To book please visit forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/ enchanted-christmas
25 NOVEMBER – 24 DECEMBER THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Experience the magic of Christmas on board a jumbo jet! Visit Cotswold Airport this winter and participate in the world’s first grotto experience on board the Boeing 747 “Negus”. Let the elves show you how Negus is helping to save Christmas Day in this immersive theatrical production. For more information, please visit www.theflightbeforechristmas.com
25 NOVEMBER – 30 DECEMBER SPECTACLE OF LIGHT
Explore our magical after-dark experience and follow the new illuminated trail around our beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Refreshments available. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
25 NOVEMBER – 31 DECEMBER ENCHANTED LIGHT TRAIL
Our family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wondrous nighttime experience, showcasing marvellous creations, installations and illuminations. This year, discover that joy can be infectious – our Christmas light trail tells a beautiful story of encouraging inclusion and kindness, with clues and puzzles for young inquisitive brains to engage with. Tickets from £12-£25, babies go free. Various dates and times. For more details, please visit www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk
1 & 8 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
Join us in the Glasshouse Café at Miserden this Christmas with Jo Copsey from Aqua Flowers to create your own stunning Christmas Wreath. Jo will teach you the techniques and guiding principles of building a stylish door wreath that will be the envy of your neighbours! A great opportunity to get into the festive spirit with mulled wine and festive nibbles! 3-5pm. £75pp. The Estate Office, Miserden, near Stroud, GL6 7JA.
1 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY ELF HUNT
The naughty elves have gone missing in Batsford Arboretum, find them to win a prize! £3 per child. Admission fees apply to children and accompanying adults (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Batsford Arboretum, Moreton-inMarsh, GL56 9AT. For more details, please visit www.batsarb.co.uk
3 DECEMBER CHORISTER CHRISTMAS COFFEE CONCERT
Come and enjoy some special musical performances from the talented Gloucester Cathedral Choristers at their annual Christmas Coffee Concert. Admission £6 on the door. All proceeds go toward the music of Gloucester Cathedral. Chapter House, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX. www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk
4 DECEMBER GLOUCESTER VEGAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
60 stalls of all vegan and cruelty-free shopping, food, drinks and gifts. Get your Christmas shopping done and also enjoy some yummy vegan food and drink. £3 entry on the door. Under 16s free with an adult. Dogs allowed on leads. 10am to 3pm. Blackfriars, Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester GL1 2HN. For more information see the ‘Vegan Events Gloucestershire’ Facebook page.
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7 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS LANTERN WORKSHOP
Join artist Sarah Davis in the stunning Great Hall to create your own stained glass lantern with a gorgeous red glass bow and decorative beads. A lovely way to start the festive season and try your hand at a traditional craft. All materials and equipment will be provided to create your lantern using the copper foiling technique. £60pp. 2pm-4.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm. Berkeley Castle, GL13 9BQ. For more details, please visit www.berkeley-castle.com
8-24 DECEMBER CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET
Find festive treats and unique gifts at the Cheltenham Christmas Market. Around 80 market stalls will run along the pedestrianised Promenade and Long Gardens in front of the Municipal Offices. Daily from 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. More details at www.visitcheltenham.com/whats-on
10 DECEMBER POPTASTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT!
Join the Cotswold Area Community Orchestra, Sounds of Music Choir and Vocalist Lucy Curtis for a Poptastic Christmas Concert! In aid of Cancer Research UK. 7.30pm. Entry £5 on the door. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Stonehouse Community Centre, GL10 2NS.
11 DECEMBER DECEMBER DOG DASH
Join in the festive fun with a dog walk like no other! Dress your pooch in their festive best and enjoy a seasonal walk through our grounds. Entry is free, with a suggested donation on the day of £5. Tea, coffee, cake and a food van with prizes for the dress-up winners. Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Church Road, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ. For more details, email leckhampton.events@sueryder.org
11 DECEMBER JAMES HOPKINS TRUST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
With special guests, stalls galore, Santa’s Grotto and lots of games, this is an event with fun for all the family! 1-4pm. Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham GL2 9QA. In aid of James Hopkins Trust.
13 DECEMBER THE ROTARY CLUB CHELTENHAM NORTH CAROL CONCERT
Come and sing with us at our Carol Concert. Compere Mark Cummings BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Organist Timothy Ingold, Leckhampton Junior School Choir, Cranham Handbell Ringers, Cheltenham Silver Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (under 16s £8) from https://buytickets.at/rccn/780605 For information contact 01242 680532. Supporting local and Rotary charities. The Princess Hall, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Bayshill Road, GL50 3EP.
17-23 DECEMBER PAINSWICK NAUGHTY ELF TRAIL
Approximately 20 naughty Christmas elves will be up to all kinds of mischief in window displays around picturesque Painswick. Families can follow a map to spot the elves at any time over the seven days. Maps cost just £4 each and can be purchased from 1st December. Complete the trail and solve the anagram for a chance to win a £200 John Lewis voucher. For more information, see the Friends of The Croft School Facebook page.
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