There’s no better place to enjoy this season’s festive celebrations than in the beautiful surroundings of Somerset and the South West. There are so many things to do for Christmas in Somerset that inspire festive feelings and get you in the mood for a magical time of year. View our favourite Christmas events in Somerset this 2017:
Attend a Christmas Market in Somerset
Wrap up warm and venture out into the town centres of Somerset’s most beautiful towns. From chalets packed with gorgeous gifts, to delicious treats, mulled wine and live entertainment, why not visit a Christmas market in:
- Bath Town Centre Christmas Market – Thursday November 23rd to Monday December 10th
- Bristol Broadmead (part of Bristol’s Shopping Quarter) German Market – Friday November 10th to Sunday December 24th
- Burnham on Sea, Trinity Close Christmas lights display – December 1st
- Cheddar Town Festive Night – December 1st
- Dulverton Town, Christmas lights and firework display – December 3rd
- Dunster – Friday December 1st and Saturday December 2nd
- Frome Christmas Market – Friday December 1st
- Glastonbury Frost Fayre – Saturday November 25th
- Illminster Victorian Evening – Friday November 17th
- Minehead, West Somerset Railway Christmas Market – Saturday December 9th
- Porlock Exmoor Village Fair – Saturday November 25th and Sunday November 26th
- Taunton, Hestercombe Gardens Christmas Market – Friday November 17th to Sunday November 20th
- Wincanton Racecourse Christmas Fair – Tuesday November 21st
Other fantastic Christmas events in Somerset
Hop On The Santa Express at West Somerset Railway
Saturday 2nd December to Sunday 24th December
Santa has joined forces with the West Somerset Railway to offer a steam train ride through the Somerset countryside and if you’re lucky you may even meet Father Christmas himself! All the Santa trains have a buffet car if you or the little ones get peckish as well as a children’s entertainer!
Visit Santa’s Grotto at The Grand Pier
1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturday & Sunday of December
Visit Santa to confirm your Christmas list at his magical grotto at the end of the Grand Pier in Weston Super Mare.
Go to Puxton Winter Wonderland
2nd December to 23rd December
Puxton Park will open a new attraction especially for Christmas, featuring a new Folly and adjoining events room. They will be home to both Mr and Mrs Christmas plus their loyal elves.
Christmas Events in Taunton, Somerset 2017
There’s also a variety of Christmas events in Taunton, Somerset – close to Lakeview Holiday Cottages:
Enjoy the Nutcracker
Friday 1st December at 7:30pm
Visit Tachhi Morris Arts Centre to watch Ballet Theatre UK perform a class Christmas story.
Go Festive Skating
Every weekend in December
Hestercombe Gardens will have a spectacular winter marquee housing a skate rink and festive refreshments.
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime
9th December to the 23rd December at varied times
Ensure they know who’s behind them by watching this year’s pantomime at Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre.
If you’re thinking about getting away for Christmas this year, why not enjoy a Christmas break in Somerset in one of our secluded holiday lets in Somerset. Best of all, we have a special offer available to make your Christmas break that bit easier!
Our Christmas offer includes a free bottle of bubbly and mince pies when you book over the Christmas period! Check out our special offers page for more information or give us a call now on 01278 661 584 to book your idyllic Christmas break in Somerset.
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