Gloucestershire Christmas events

Find Christmas events in Gloucestershire 2009, including pantomimes, fayres, where to meet Santa, carol singing, festive concerts and much more, with SoGlos.com’s guide to the best festive events.

Christmas in Gloucestershire 2009 is set to be a fun-filled festive season complete with plenty of things to do for the whole family, with all the festive celebrations and over-indulgence you could ever hope for.

SoGlos.com’s hand-selected guide to Christmas events in Gloucestershire 2009 will help you make the most of everything that’s on offer in the county, from pantomimes and fayres, to where to meet Santa, carol singing and festive concerts in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Gloucester, the Forest of Dean, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

For a comprehensive selection of events throughout December 2009 see the Gloucestershire events calendar, while below you will find a carefully-selected choice of Christmas highlights from across the county.

Cheltenham Christmas events 2009

Friday 27 November 2009 to Saturday 9 January 2010

Sleeping Beauty in Cheltenham – Sleeping Beauty will be taking to The Everyman Theatre’s stage for a festive feast of entertainment for all the family this Christmas and beyond.

Thursday 3 December 2009

Montpellier Christmas Street Fair – With shopping special offers and a host of family entertainment, this year’s Montpellier Christmas Street Fair is not to be missed.

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2009

Cheltenham Connect Christmas Craft Fair – In the first event of its kind, The Exmouth Arms will play host to an array of festive activities and stalls.

Saturday 5 to Thursday 24 December 2009

GWR Santa Specials – Travel by steam train and visit Santa and his helpers in the Christmas grotto, with GWR’s Santa Specials in 2009.

Saturday 5 December 2009

Real live reindeer at The Brewery in Cheltenham – See two of Father Christmas’ special helpers at The Brewery in Cheltenham.

Victorian Christmas in Cheltenham – Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum will be celebrating Christmas Victorian-style.

Wednesday 9 December 2009

Christmas Celebration at the Bacon Theatre – The Salvation Army will be hosting its annual Christmas concert at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham.

Friday 11 December 2009

Xposed Christmas Party in Cheltenham – Experimental jazz, improvised electronic music, digital visuals and old 45s will be combined at Xposed Club in Cheltenham, for its Christmas celebration.

Saturday 12 December 2009

Cotswold Christmas Craft Fair in Cheltenham – Visitors will find a collection of original, eclectic and vintage pieces from some of the Cotswolds’ finest crafts makers.

Musica Vera Christmas Concert in Cheltenham – The long-established Cheltenham chamber choir, Musica Vera, will be singing The Christmas Story.

Saturday 19 to Wednesday 23 December 2009

Santa's grotto at Blooms Garden Centres – Santa Clause will be at Blooms Garden Centres across Gloucestershire, with a chance for children to visit him in his special grottos.

Sunday 20 December 2009

Christmas family fun at Montpellier Gardens – A visit from Santa, donkey rides, and more are expected to draw in the crowds this Sunday, when a Christmas family fun day is held at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham.

Tuesday 22 December 2009

Bacon Theatre’s Cinema at Christmas – See Santa and watch Nanny McPhee on the big screen at the Bacon Theatre in Cheltenham.

Friday 25 December 2009

Sandford Parks Lido Christmas Swim – The very brave will be taking an annual festive dip in the Cheltenham Lido’s freezing water.

See the Cheltenham events calendar for more things to do this winter.

Cotswolds Christmas events 2009

Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December 2009

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum – Westonbirt Arboretum will be pulling out all the seasonal stops for a must-do festive family event. Plus, there’s free entry for fancy-dressed children on the first night.

Sunday 29 November 2009

Cirencester Advent Festival – Cirencester will be celebrating its Advent Festival once again in 2009.

Wednesday 2 to Saturday 19 December 2009

Wetpaint Gallery Christmas show – Some of the biggest names in British art will be on display at Wetpaint Gallery’s Christmas show in Cirencester.

Thursday 3 December 2009

Daylesford Christmas shopping evening – Daylesford Organic in the Cotswolds will be holding an annual event to get the Christmas juices flowing, with nibbles, gifts galore and a bit of pampering.

Cirencester Christmas Arts and Crafts Trail – A variety of Cirencester galleries will be promising a pre-Christmas evening shopping extravaganza.

Friday 4 December 2009

Bourton-on-the-Water Victorian Christmas Evening – Bourton-on-the-Water’s special festive evening includes late night shopping an the lighting of the tree in the river.

Saturday 5 December 2009

Crafty Christmas Afternoon at Snowshill Manor – A team of crafty experts will be helping visitors at Snowshill Manor.

Saturday 19 December 2009

Professor Heard's Christmas Victorian Magic Lantern Show – Professor Heard’s Christmas Victorian Magic Lantern Show at New Brewery Arts is set to be nothing short of an enchanting Christmas spectacular.

Saturday 26 December 2009

Bibury Duck Race – The Boxing Day Bibury Duck Race returns in 2009, so wrap up warm and cheer on the ducks when the festivities get underway in aid of local charities.

See the Cotswolds events calendar for more things to do this winter.

Forest of Dean Christmas events 2009

Thursday 26 November to Thursday 24 December 2009

Christmas Winter Wonderland at Model Village – Forest of Dean Model Village will be transformed into a Christmas Winter Wonder Wonderland, welcoming visitors from far and wide to the Gloucestershire family attraction.

Saturday 12 December 2009

Lydbrook Band Christmas Concert – Lydbrook Band will be joined by guest artists Ebbw Vale Male Choir for the annual Christmas concert, at the Forest Theatre.

Sunday 13 December 2009

Aladdin Pantomime at the Forest Theatre – The Forest Theatre will be showing the tale of Aladdin on stage in this family panto.

Saturday 19 December 2009 to Sunday 3 January 2010

Magic Ice Skating at Beechenhurst – Beechenhurst Lodge in the Forest of Dean will play host to Magic Ice Skating this Christmas and New Year, attracting families from across Gloucestershire.

See the Forest of Dean events calendar for more things to do this winter.

Gloucester Christmas events 2009

Thursday 26 November 2009 to Sunday 3 January 2010

Winter Wonderland in Gloucester – Gloucester will play host to a magical Winter Wonderland complete with ornate Spiegeltent, Santa’s Magical Post Office, fir trees and falling snow this Christmas.

Sunday 29 November 2009

Kids Day at the Spiegeltent – Take a break from the Christmas shopping in Gloucester with the chance to enjoy Kids Day at the Spiegeltent in Gloucester.

Friday 4 December 2009 to Sunday 3 January 2010

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe in Gloucester – A magical rendition of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe promises to be a treat for all ages this festive season, at the Picturedrome Theatre in Gloucester.

Friday 4 December 2009

Dancestars Christmas Party in Gloucester – Gloucestershire dance school Dancestars will be putting on a show at this annual Christmas party.

Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2009

Festive Food and Drink Festival in Gloucester – Eat, drink and be merry at the festive food event at the Spiegeltent and Dickensian courtyard at Gloucester Folk Museum.

Saturday 12 to Thursday 24 December 2009

Santa Cruises from the National Waterways Museum – Visitors of all ages will be able to join Santa on-board a ship for a cruise along the canal.

Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 December 2009

The weekend before Christmas at the Folk Museum – Visit the Folk Museum in Gloucester the weekend before Christmas for special festivities, free activities for the family, and a visit from Santa.

Saturday 19 to Wednesday 23 December 2009

Santa's grotto at Blooms Garden Centres – Santa Clause will be at Blooms Garden Centres across Gloucestershire, with a chance for children to visit him in his special grottos.

Tuesday 22 to Wednesday 30 December 2009

Dick Whittington pantomime at Gloucester Guildhall – Dick Whittington will be in Gloucester and oh yes it will be the Guildhall’s first pantomime.

Friday 25 December 2009

Christmas Day feeding at the farm – This Christmas Day, Robinswood Hill Rare Breeds Farm in Gloucester will be welcoming visitors to feed the animals their breakfast.

See the Gloucester events calendar for more things to do this winter.

Stroud Christmas events 2009

Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 November 2009

Slimbridge Christmas Fair – Slimbridge Wetland Centre will once again be hosting its annual Christmas Fair, with a Victorian theme and plenty of free festive family activities in 2009.

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 December 2009

Mother Goose Pantomine in Slimbridge – The Slimbridge Variety Showgroup will be its pantomime production of Mother Goose.

Friday 4 December 2009

Stroud Goodwill Evening – The annual Stroud Goodwill Evening will take place once again in 2009.

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2009

Berkeley Castle by Candlelight – Explore Berkeley Castle under the glow of candlelight, and meet Santa, at the special festive evening events being held this Christmas.

Friday 11 December 2009

Painswick Goodwill Evening open studios – Forming part of the Painswick Goodwill Evening, The Painswick Centre will be opening its doors for visitors.

Sunday 13 December 2009

Christmas Concert at Berkeley Castle – The renowned English String Orchestra will be performing live in Berkeley Castle’s magnificent Great Hall once again this year, at the annual Christmas Concert.

Tuesday 15 December 2009

The Nutcracker in Stroud – Vienna Festival Ballet will be putting in a festive performance of The Nutcracker at Stroud Subscription Rooms.

See the Stroud events calendar for more things to do this winter.

Tewkesbury Christmas events 2009

Saturday 28 November 2009 to Sunday 3 January 2010

Cinderella in Tewkesbury – Cinderella and her ugly sisters will be entertaining audiences of all ages at The Roses Theatre.

Sunday 29 November 2009

Tewkesbury Christmas Festival – Tewkesbury will be hosting its annual Christmas Festival once again in 2009.

Beaded Christmas Decorations Workshop in Tewkesbury – Tewkesbury’s Out of the Hat will be hosting this workshop.

Wednesday 2 December 2009

Hayley Westenra at Tewkesbury Abbey – Soprano superstar Hayley Westenra will be at Tewkesbury Abbey for her eagerly anticipated Winter Magic concert this winter.

Saturday 19 December 2009

Handel's Messiah concert in Tewkesbury – This 250th Anniversary performance of Handel’s Messiah promises an entertaining evening of classical music in magnificent surrounds.

Friday 25 to Saturday 26 December 2009

Christmas swimming at Cascades – Cascades swimming pool in Tewkesbury will be opening on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

See the Tewkesbury events calendar for more things to do this winter.

If you would like your festive event to be included in SoGlos.com’s Gloucestershire Christmas events guide, request a Gloucestershire event listing.

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