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Makers Yard Market at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon
Where: Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon, Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 2DY
About: This Christmas we’re excited to launch our brand new Makers Yard Market at Frasers Plus Designer Outlet Swindon – an indoor festive market celebrating independent talent and unique gifting.
Launching from the 24th of November through December, the Makers Yard will bring together local crafters, designers and producers in a community space alongside Santa experiences, street food and all the magic of Christmas shopping.
Dates: From 24th November
Suitable for kids: Yes
Cirencester
Wreath Making at The Kings Head
Where: Kings Head Hotel, 24 Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NR
About: The Kings Head Hotel is open during the festive season - celebrate with a creative and hands-on wreath making workshop. You’re invited to celebrate the most magical time of the year with Kings Head Hotel! Let’s make this Christmas one to remember and get to go home with a beautiful!
Date: Wednesday 26th November
For bookings & enquiries:
- 01285 700900
- [email protected]
Gloucestershire
Cotswold Motoring Museum
Where: Gloucestershire
About: The Cotswold Motoring Museum may look small from the outside, but inside it’s packed with surprises! Explore over 60 vehicles across seven galleries, discover the country’s largest collection of enamel signs, and enjoy hundreds of pieces of motoring memorabilia spanning 1911 to 1985.
Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or looking for a fun family day out in the Cotswolds, the museum offers a fascinating journey through motoring history that’s bigger and more impressive than it looks!
Telephone: 01451 822767
Address: Sherborne Street, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY
Swindon
Visit Santa
Where: Various locations including STEAM, Swindon Designer Outlet and Roves Farm.
About: Spend time making magical festive memories with the kids by taking them to visit Santa in Swindon this Christmas. There are a host of exceptional Santa’s grottos and winter wonderland experiences across Wiltshire to visit offering you a chance to meet Santa and hand over your Xmas list.
Find out more about where to meet Santa in Wiltshire HERE.
Dates: Various dates throughout November and December.
Suitable for kids: Yes
Stourhead Christmas Light Trail
Where: Pick up signs near Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD
About: Celebrate Christmas in magical style by visiting the Christmas at Stourhead light trail featuring over a million lights, lasers, and festive sounds that fill the air with Christmas cheer.
This mesmerising after-dark light trail is just a short drive from Swindon and is an exciting Christmas adventure for the whole family to enjoy featuring tunnels of light dancing reflections, trees decorated in jewel-like colour and more.
Dates: Friday 28th November - Wednesday 31st December 2025
Christmas Features: Illuminated light trail, Lasers, Festive music, and Christmas adventure activities.
How to book: Buy tickets online for Christmas at Stourhead 2025 HERE.
Pick up a Christmas tree
Where: Various locations around Wiltshire
About: If you want a real Christmas tree to put up in your home then you need to know the best places in Wiltshire to buy yours. Make finding your Christmas tree a wonderful family experience by heading to one of these great Xmas tree farms HERE and enjoy browsing the various trees before picking yours and taking it home with you.
Dates: Most tree farms open end of November and stay open throughout December.
Suitable for kids: Yes
Enjoy a festive meal
Where: Various locations around Swindon
About: The arrival of Christmas means it’s time to unbutton that belt buckle and head out for delicious food and drink with family and friends for a celebratory Christmas meal.
Swindon’s culinary scene is packed with a host of exceptional restaurants and pubs to choose from but we’ve got you covered with our pick of the best festive dining venues in Swindon. Browse our top picks HERE or by clicking below and book your Xmas dinner in Swindon.
Dates: November and December
Suitable for kids: N/A
Go on a Winter walk
Where: Various locations in Wiltshire
About: There is something about stepping outside into the cold winter frost for a walk that screams christmas! Fortunately Wiltshire boasts some of the best winter walks in and we’ve got you covered with our winter walks guide HERE. Check out our favourite winter walks and get outdoors for some fresh air before heading home and warming up by the fire with a minced pie and some mulled wine.
Dates: N/A
Suitable for kids: Yes but wrap up warm!
Escape for a romantic Christmas stay
Where: Various locations in Wiltshire including Chiseldon House Hotel, The Kings Head Hotel Cirencester, Leonardo Hotel and more.
About: Christmas doesn’t have to just be about the kids, make time for you and your loved one by booking a romantic Christmas getaway to one of the brilliant hotels and B&Bs dotted around Wiltshire. Whisk yourselves away for a night of romance, drinks, and good company by booking a short Christmas break and enjoy some adult time this festive period.
For our top picks, find your festive staycation in our accomodation guide.
Suitable for kids: No
Warminster
Christmas at Longleat
Where: Longleat, Warminster, BA12 7NW
About: Longleat is once again transforming itself into a winter wonderland with the famous safari park creating a festive experience like no other. Longleat may be a further distance from Swindon than any of the other light trails that feature on our list, but a trip to Longleat is well worth the visit with their enchanted Christmas tree show and Santa Train highlights of this Xmas adventure.
Dates: 8th November 2025 - 11th January 2026
Christmas Features: Santa train, Illuminated light trail, Christmas storytelling and live owl show, Singing Christmas tree, Winter safari drive-through.
Price: Various
How to book: Book tickets online for Christmas at Longleat HERE or by clicking below.