Looking for something different this Christmas?

Come and enjoy some of our timeless places in Wiltshire this Christmas. Christmas 2020 is going to be a bit different to normal, but there are still many fun events and activities planned across Wiltshire, from Christmas Carol services to visits from Santa himself. Event details may change nearer the time, and while we are endeavouring to keep the website fully up-to-date, we would recommend checking directly with the organiser before you attend. 

Christmas Events in Wiltshire for all the family

For a magical Christmas experience in Wiltshire that the whole family will enjoy, there are lots of festive options to choose from. In 2020, Longleat's annual Festival of Lights has been replaced with an exciting new event - Land of Light. Thousands of spectacular light sources will be magically transform Longleat estate into the Land of Light this winter.

Christmas at Stourhead also returns in 2020, with a magical mile-long after-dark trail once again lighting up the magnificent National Trust gardens. There's also a brand new spectacular Christmas illuminated trail taking place at Westonbirt, with Westonbirt Enchanted Christmas - Journey To the West Pole.

Christmas often isn’t complete without a festive trip to the theatre! Look out for Salisbury Playhouse and Wyvern theatre annual performances, and take a look at our list of Wiltshire Christmas shows 2020 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. This year, many Wiltshire carol concerts will be taking place virtually online. 

Christmas Shopping

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. During the November lockdown, many local businesses are offering click-and-collect or delivery options, so take a look at what's open: online and local Christmas shopping options to get you started.

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.