Christmas in Salisbury

Christmas in Salisbury is a magical time. With a wide-range of city events, plenty of opportunities to do some relaxed Christmas shopping and lots of festive activities, make time for Salisbury this Christmas.

Christmas in Salisbury will feel a bit different in 2020, and not all of the normal annual events will be taking place. But there are still lots of magical festive things to enjoy! Whilst we are endeavouring to keep all information on the website up to date, we would advise you to check directly with the relevant venue for the most up to date information.

Festive events in Salisbury in 2020

We are thrilled that the Salisbury Christmas tree trail will be running throughout the festive season. Twelve wonderfully decorated Christmas trees will appear around the city centre, creating a magical trail for you to enjoy exploring. The trail will begin at Salisbury Cathedral, which will be open and decorated for the season with displays of seasonal folliage.

Families will enjoy the annual pantomime at Salisbury Playhouse, for the 2020 season the playhouse will be performing seasonal family favourite Little Robin Redbreast. 

On the first three Sundays in December, the Salisbury Sunday Festive Markets will take place in the Guildhall square, with the chance to buy beautiful gifts, handmade crafts and delicious street food from an eclectic mix of stalls.

While many of the popular annual Christmas events that take place in Salisbury every year may not be happening in 2020 - including the Christmas Lights Switch On, the launch of the Christmas Market, Salisbury ice rink, and the Lantern Procession - there will be lots of other alternative festive events to enjoy. And from Saturday 21 November, Salisbury will be beautifully dressed in twinkly lights for all to admire when visiting the city centre over the festive period.

Take a look at our What’s On pages and take a look at the list below to find out which festive events and activities are taking place at some of Salisbury’s top attractions this Christmas time. Please check back regularly as well as events are added all of the time. 

Make a festive break to Salisbury

Soak up the festive atmosphere in the wealth of pubs, restaurants or cafés in Salisbury, many of which offer a seasonal menu at Christmastime.  

Enjoy Christmas shopping in our many independent shops including those along the High Street, Fisherton Street and Winchester Street. 

Pop into our three shopping malls and scout for things in our regular markets, it’s a great place to pick up all the fruit and veg that you need for making your own Christmas delights too! 

Take a look at our accommodation pages to find somewhere to stay to make a festive break. Plus, don’t forget to keep an eye on our special offers pages for deals of festive breaks at places to stay in and around the city.

To find out more about Christmas in Salisbury, contact Salisbury Information Centre and if you have a festive event that you are running in and around Salisbury please submit details of it via our event form.