Looking for something different this Christmas?

Come and enjoy some of our timeless places in Wiltshire this Christmas. Discover magical Christmas events for all ages from Christmas markets and carol services to ice skating. 

Christmas Markets

Salisbury will be hosting its popular annual Christmas Market, bringing with it some wonderful stalls in the historic setting of the Guildhall Square.

Shop for an array of festive gifts from locally made crafts and delicacies, meet the friendly traders and listen to some of the festive music which takes place at various times throughout the market.

Christmas Events in Wiltshire for all the family

For a magical Christmas experience in Wiltshire a visit to Longleat’s Festival of Lights is a mus. Admire hundreds of illuminated figures dotted around the Longleat landscape – the largest display in Europe!

Devizes Christmas Festival and lantern parade is a must-see, with street theatre, shopping and a firework finale – it's fun for all the family. 

Christmas often isn’t complete without a trip to the pantomime! Look out for Salisbury Playhouse and  Wyvern theatre annual performances. 

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. 

Christmas Carols

Join in with Christmas Carols and the Christmas services at Salisbury Cathedral and look out for other carol services across the county in parish churches.

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, simply use our events calendar to search for Christmas events across Wiltshire and plan your festive visit.

With so much happening, why not make it a short break and enjoy even more of Wiltshire’s festivities this Christmas! We even have some great offers for you to choose from here!

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.