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Christmas

Looking for something different this Christmas?

Come and enjoy some of our timeless places in Wiltshire this Christmas. There are many fun events and activities planned across the county, from Christmas Carol services to visits from Santa himself. 

Family-Friendly Christmas Events in Wiltshire

For a magical Christmas experience in Wiltshire that the whole family will enjoy, there are lots of festive options to choose from.

This year, Longleat's Festival of Light returns with an even more spectacular display! Explore iconic sights as you embark on a grand day out this Christmas as Longleat presents British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and friends! Meet fan-favourite characters from Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit and more while you journey to some of the UK’s most famous landmarks.

Christmas at Stourhead is one to see this festive season, with a magical after-dark trail once again lighting up the magnificent National Trust gardens. There's also a spectacular Christmas illuminated trail taking place at Westonbirt, with Westonbirt Enchanted Christmas!

Christmas often isn’t complete without a festive trip to the theatre! Look out for Salisbury Playhouse annual performances, and be sure to keep an eye out on our What's On pages for a selection of family-friendly festive theatre taking place in Wiltshire.

Meet Father Christmas

Father Christmas has come all the way from Lapland to meet you! He will be in several places around the county and on the Wiltshire borders in Bath and Hampshire. Find out where to meet Santa in Wiltshire this Christmas and arrange a visit to see the big jolly man in red! 

Christmas Carols

Join in with the Christmas Carol Concerts and the Christmas services at parish churches across Wiltshire. 

Christmas Shopping in Wiltshire

Shop for an array of festive gifts from locally made crafts and delicacies across Wiltshire this Winter. There are lots of fantastic shopping opportunities in Wiltshire, from independent retailers to luxurious large shopping centres. 

And if you fancy the idea of making your own Christmas gifts, why not book a place on one of the upcoming wreath making and Christmas craft workshops?

So what are you waiting for?

This Christmas in Wiltshire is going to be a memorable occasion so why not come down, join in and create some fantastic memories for you and your family – we would love to see you!

Getting started is easy, have a look at the Christmas events taking place across Wiltshire at the bottom of this page, and start planning your festive visit.

With so much happening, why not make it a short break and enjoy even more of Wiltshire’s festivities this Christmas!

If you are organising an event that is of interest to visitors to Wiltshire and would like it to be featured on the VisitWiltshire website please click here.

Christmas Light Switch Ons

In many Wiltshire towns and villages, the start of the festive season begins when the Christmas lights are turned on. Take a look at when the Christmas lights will be switched on across Wiltshire to find out when beautiful festive decorations will come to the towns around the county. 

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  1. Christmas at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Our brand-new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season

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    Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

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    28 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
  2. Santa's Flying Visit

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    Stockbridge

    The Army Flying Museum elf can't wait to welcome you to the Museum for Santa's Flying Visit this December!
    Don't miss this unique opportunity to have a professional photo taken with Santa in a helicopter as a special memento of your visit.
    There…

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    Army Flying Museum, Wiltshire

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    6 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
  3. The Muppet Christmas Carol – Christmas Film Screening

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    The Muppet Christmas Carol – Christmas Film Screening

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    Salisbury

    The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is one of the most popular, and certainly one of the most fun, adaptations of Dickens' classic Christmas story. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this popular festive film on the big screen in the magnificent building…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    20 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025
  4. Christmas Cheesy Bingo Friday

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    Trowbridge

    It's like no game of bingo you've ever played before. The Cheesy Bingo Party brings you music, madness, sing-alongs, ridiculous prizes, a few surprises, and the craziest game of bingo you've ever played! And this time, it's Christmas!

    The host has…

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    5 Dec 2025to5 Dec 2025
  5. The Snowman with Live Orchestra

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    Salisbury

    Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra.
    Presented by Carrot Productions – the world's leading performers of The…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    19 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025
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  6. Mother Goose pantomime

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    Trowbridge

    Lemon Jelly Pantos returns to Trowbridge this festive season with the most traditional of Christmas pantomimes, Mother Goose.

    This fabulous, festive production by Lemon Jelly Pantos features a tale of golden eggs, quests for beauty, fairy magic and…

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    10 Dec 2025to10 Dec 2025
  7. Chorister Bishop Evensong

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    Salisbury

    The tradition of the Chorister Bishop (or Boy Bishop as it was then) dates back to medieval times, when a boy chorister was elected on the Feast of St Nicholas on 6 December to take the place of the Bishop. We continue this ceremony each year on the…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    7 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025
  8. Story Time With Santa

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    Marlborough

    Santa is making a magical stop at The Merchant's House for not one, but two days of festive fun!
    He'll be taking a well-earned break from his North Pole travels to spend time with us on Saturday 29 November and again on Saturday 6 December, between…

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    The Merchant's House, Kennet

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    6 Dec 2025to6 Dec 2025
  9. Carols at Malmesbury Abbey

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    Carols at Malmesbury Abbey

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    Malmesbury

    Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity will be hosting a special Carols in the Abbey event leading up to Christmas.

    The stunning Malmesbury Abbey is the venue for the festivities, which will include carols sung by the Choir and the brilliant…

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    3 Dec 2025to3 Dec 2025
  10. From Darkness to Light: the Advent Procession

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    From Darkness to Light: the Advent Procession

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    Salisbury

    All are welcome to join us for this extraordinary, atmospheric service as over 1000 candles are gradually lit, to illuminate the medieval interior, taking us from darkness into light as we embrace the hope of Advent.

    Doors will be opened one hour…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    30 Nov 2025to30 Nov 2025
  11. SEN Session Children's X-Mas Inflatable Party

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    SEN Session Children's X-Mas Inflatable Party

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    Trowbridge

    SEN Children's X-Mas Inflatable Party with Active Trowbridge

    Enjoy a magical Christmas experience in a calm and supportive environment designed especially for children with SEN (Special Educational Needs). Dive, slide and bounce your way through…

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    17 Dec 2025to17 Dec 2025
  12. Christmas Day Lunch

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    Chippenham

    Celebrate Christmas Day with us and enjoy a traditional 3 Course Lunch with Tea or Coffee
    The perfect way to celebrate Christmas, without the stress of washing up or cooking

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    25 Dec 2025to25 Dec 2025
  13. Christmas at the Mill

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    Salisbury

    Christmas kicks off at Fisherton Mill with the renowned annual Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday 27 November from 6 – 8.30pm.

    Enjoy some relaxed night time shopping with live music, mulled wine and Christmas nibbles to sustain you whilst you…

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    27 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025
  14. Handel's Messiah

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    Salisbury

    A Choral Foundation Concert: Handel's masterpiece Messiah at Salisbury Cathedral

    One of the most popular fixtures in our festive calendar, Handel's Messiah returns with the full Cathedral Choir joined by the City of London Sinfonia and four…

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    13 Dec 2025to13 Dec 2025
  15. RWB Choral Society Christmas Concert

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    RWB Choral Society Christmas Concert

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    Royal Wootton Bassett

    Please join us for our annual Christmas Concert. The choir will sing festive works by Bach, Chilcott and Rutter, and there will be some traditional carols for all to join in. Approx. duration 90 mins followed by refreshments. Free entry. Retiring…

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    8 Dec 2025to8 Dec 2025
  16. A Regency Christmas at Mompesson House

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    A Regency Christmas at Mompesson House

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    Salisbury

    Step back in time and immerse yourself in a Regency Christmas at Mompesson House. Christmas at Mompesson starts on Friday 21 November and runs until Tuesday 23 December, Friday - Tuesday, 11am-3.30pm (last entry at 3pm).

    In the Regency era,…

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    21 Nov 2025to21 Nov 2025
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  17. Christmas Wreath Making at The Merchant's House

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    Christmas Wreath Making at The Merchant's House

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    Marlborough

    Make your Christmas extra special this year with a festive wreath-making workshop in the atmospheric setting of The Merchant's House's historic kitchen.

    With only four people in each group, you'll get plenty of friendly, hands-on help to design a…

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    The Merchant's House, Kennet

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    From:
    8 Dec 2025to9 Dec 2025
  18. Christmas Festive Dining

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    Christmas Festive Dining

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    Chippenham

    Celebrate with Lunch or Dinner throughout December with a 2 or 3 Course Menu in our Marketplace Restaurant

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    21 Nov 2025to23 Dec 2025
  19. A Journey to Christmas

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    A Journey to Christmas

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    Rodbourne, Swindon

    Hurry, hurry - the mail train to the North Pole is about to depart!

    In this FREE 25-minute group experience, Santa invites you to step into A Journey to Christmas; a magical, theatrical experience where families become the heroes of the story.…

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    6 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
  20. Children's Christmas Movie Party

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    Children's Christmas Movie Party

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    Trowbridge

    Children's Christmas Movie Party

    Join us for a cosy festive afternoon filled with Christmas cheer. Don't miss this beloved Christmas screening, which follows a young boy on an extraordinary adventure where a mysterious midnight train invites him to…

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    22 Dec 2025to22 Dec 2025
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