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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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Christmas at Stourhead

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Stourton, Warminster

Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Stourhead returns for 2025!
Firmly established as one of the best Christmas events in the South West, Christmas at Stourhead is back for 2025 with an enchanting after-dark illuminated…

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Stourhead - National Trust, Salisbury

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28 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
A Christmas Carol Comes to Life at The Merchant's House

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Marlborough

Step into the Spirit of Christmas at The Merchant's House, Marlborough
A Christmas Carol Comes to Life This Festive Season
This Christmas, the beautifully restored 17th-century Merchant's House in Marlborough will be transformed into a magical world…

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The Merchant's House, Kennet

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18 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
Christmas at Stourhead

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Stourton, Warminster

Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Stourhead returns for 2025!
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Stourhead as the garden is illuminated by millions of sparkling festive lights and comes alive with sound of…

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Stourhead - National Trust, Salisbury

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28 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
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
Christmas at Avebury Manor

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Avebury

Visit Avebury Manor for a special one-off celebration of decorations, lights, and festive memories, as the doors open for the first time since January 2024

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29 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
Robin's Christmas rescue

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Stourton, Warminster

Wrap up warm and join Robin on a mission to deliver a very important Christmas letter.
Explore the lakeside and take part in festive challenges in the company of Robin and their woodland friends. This brand-new Christmas trail features beautiful…

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Stourhead - National Trust, Salisbury

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21 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
The Festival of Light: British Icons

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Warminster

Explore iconic sights as you embark on a grand day out this Christmas as The Festival of Light presents British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and friends!
Meet fan-favourite characters from Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit and more…

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Longleat Safari Park, West Wiltshire

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8 Nov 2025to11 Jan 2026
Rudolph's Advent Trail at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

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Ilchester

Follow Rudolph's trail. Explore the Fleet Air Arm Museum this Christmas with our popular children's Advent Trail!
From 3 December, explore the tinsel-wrapped museum with our new children's Advent Trail, free with a valid museum ticket!
Can you…

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27 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
Christmas at Stourhead

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Christmas

Warminster

Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Stourhead returns for 2025!
Firmly established as one of the best Christmas events in the South West, Christmas at Stourhead is back for 2025 with an enchanting after-dark illuminated…

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From:

28 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025
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
Jack and the Beanstalk

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Salisbury

Join us in Salisburyshire for a giant musical pantomime! With colourful costumes and songs full of pop, it promises festive delight for all the family.

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29 Nov 2025to11 Jan 2026

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Christmas

Looking for something different this Christmas?

Family-Friendly Christmas Events in Wiltshire

Meet Father Christmas

Christmas Carols

Christmas Shopping in Wiltshire

Christmas Light Switch Ons

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