Christmas in Gloucestershire 2007

Christmas in Gloucestershire 2007 is set to be a year to remember, with more Christmas lights, festive events and activities, Christmas meals and party celebrations and Christmas gift and shopping opportunities than ever before, taking place across Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

Christmas in Gloucestershire 2007 is set to be a fun-filled festive season complete with plenty of things to do for the whole family – and all the festive celebrations and over-indulgence you could ever hope for.

SoGlos.com’s definitive guide to Christmas in Gloucestershire will help you make the most of everything that’s on offer in the county, so don’t forget to check back regularly as we’ll be adding new information every day in the run-up to the festive season.

Switching on the Christmas lights in Gloucestershire

Thursday 15 November 2007

Gloucester’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on today. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Thursday 22 November 2007

Cirencester’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen today. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Saturday 24 November 2007

Cheltenham’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on by former Coronation Street star turned pop singer Richard Fleeshman, who will also be performing his debut single for county crowds. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Sunday 25 November 2007

Tewkesbury’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on today. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Thursday 29 November 2007

Tetbury’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on by Nick Park today. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Friday 7 December 2007

Bourton-on-the-Water’s Christmas lights will be officially switched on today. See Christmas lights across Gloucestershire 2007 for more information.

Meet Father Christmas in Gloucestershire

Sunday 18 November 2007

Fireworks and Father Christmas at Gloucester Docks – See Father Christmas arrive to take his annual place at Gloucester Docks grotto with a funfair and fireworks for the family, Gloucester

Saturday 24 November to Sunday 9 December

Christmas at Berkeley Castle – Meet Father Christmas at Berkeley Castle during events in November in December, Stroud

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December 2007

Santa and Carols at Highnam Court – Children will be able to meet Santa on both days at the Highnam Court Christmas event, Gloucester

Saturday 1 to Monday 24 December 2007

Father Christmas at Birdland – On nine days throughout December, Father Christmas will be meeting children at Birdland Park and Gardens, Cotswolds

Santa Special steam trains at GWR – Take a steam train journey to visit Santa’s Grotto at Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway in Toddington, Cheltenham

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 2007

Christmas at Woodchester Mansion – Woodchester Mansion opens its doors for a weekend of festive events with Father Christmas, Stroud

Saturday 8 to Sunday 23 December 2007

Meet Santa on a Christmas cruise in Gloucester – Meet Father Christmas in Gloucester as he sets sail on a number of special Christmas cruises organised by the National Waterways Museum, Gloucester

Saturday 8 to Monday 24 December 2007

Santa Specials at Dean Forest Railway – Take a family steam engine journey with a special guest aboard the Santa Specials, Forest of Dean

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December 2007

Christmas at Sudeley Castle – Children will have the chance to meet Santa and be given a gift at the Christmas at the Castle event, Cheltenham

Tuesday 18 December 2007 to Wednesday 2 January 2008

The Ugly Duckling at The Everyman – The magical family fairytale The Ugly Duckling will be waddling into The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Christmas events, concerts and carol singing in Gloucestershire

Thursday 15 November 2007 to Sunday 6 January 2008

Ice skating at Gloucester’s open air ice rink – Gloucester’s Christmas ice rink is open for another year of open air ice skating for all, Gloucester

Saturday 17 November to Sunday 9 December 2007

Winter Warmers at Snowshill Manor – Snowshill Manor will come alive this Christmas with a series of festive events, Cotswolds

Sunday 18 November 2007

Fireworks and Father Christmas at Gloucester Docks – See Father Christmas arrive to take his annual place at Gloucester Docks grotto with a funfair and fireworks for the family, Gloucester

Saturday 24 November to Sunday 23 December 2007

Ice skating at The Brewery in Cheltenham – Take a spin on The Brewery’s Christmas ice rink, Cheltenham

Saturday 24 November to Sunday 9 December 2007

Christmas at Berkeley Castle – Berkeley Castle will be hosting a Christmas Fayre, festive concert and castle by candlelight event, Stroud

Friday 30 November 2007 to Saturday 12 January 2008

Dick Whittington at The Everyman Theatre – Take your seats to see the thigh-slapping, family-friendly pantomime, Cheltenham

Friday 30 November to Sunday 23 December 2007

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum – One of Gloucestershire’s most popular attractions will be pulling out all the stops again this year. It’s time for the Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum, Cotswolds

Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December 2007

Santa and Carols at Highnam Court – With carol singing, live music and the chance to meet Santa, this weekend event at Highnam court is not to be missed, Gloucester

Saturday 1 December 2007 to Saturday 5 January 2008

Aladdin at Roses Theatre Tewkesbury – Aladdin and company will be performing a panto set to have the audiences in stitches, Tewkesbury

Wednesday 5 December 2007

Pied Piper Appeal Celebration of Christmas – Enjoy some great music, have a sing song and raise funds for a worthwhile cause during The Pied Piper Appeal’s Celebration of Christmas at Tewkesbury Abbey, Tewkesbury

Wednesday 5 to Friday 21 December 2007

National Waterways Museum Christmas Party Nights and Cruises – Boogie at the quayside Cory Room or set sail on a lunchtime or nighttime party cruise with the National Waterways Museum, Gloucester

Friday 7 December 2007

Victorian Christmas in Bourton-on-the-Water – Bourton’s annual event will include the lighting of the tree in the river, Cotswolds

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December 2007

Christmas at Woodchester Mansion – Woodchester Mansion opens its doors for a weekend of festive events, Stroud

Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 December 2007

An Old Spot Nativity at The Everyman – A classic Nativity Story with a twist for all the family, Cheltenham

Wednesday 12 December 2007

Christmas cookery at The Greenway in Cheltenham – Get a helping hand preparing the festive feast, Cheltenham

Wednesday 12 to Saturday 15 December 2007

Aladdin Panto at Gloucester's Kings Theatre – Don’t miss what is set to be a family favourite Christmas Panto at The Kings Theatre, Gloucester

Saturday 15 December 2007

The Ugly Duckling at WWT Slimbridge – Take the young ones to see the fairytale on stage in Slimbridge, Stroud

Twilight at Mill Dene Garden – The garden will be illuminated for one night only, Cotswolds

The Meningitis Trust Snow Ball – Enjoy a champagne reception, dinner and auction in a winter wonderland at this festive charity fundraiser, Stroud

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December 2007

Christmas at Sudeley Castle – There are a whole host of family activities scheduled during the festive Christmas at the Castle event, Cheltenham

Tuesday 18 December 2007

Bacon Theatre's Cinema at Christmas – A double bill of family Christmas films will be on the big screen with a special festive guest, Cheltenham

Tuesday 25 December 2007 - Christmas Day

Christmas Day feeding at the farm – Give the family some fresh air this Christmas Day and the animals their festive feed at Robinswood Hill Rare Breeds Farm, Gloucester

Wednesday 26 December 2007

Bibury Duck Race 2007 – Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine while cheering on the ducks as they bob down the river in this annual tradition, Cotswolds

Christmas shopping and gift ideas in Gloucestershire

Friday 30 November to Sunday 23 December 2007

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum – Westonbirt Arboretum will be selling an array of festive goodies during December, Cotswolds

Saturday 1 December to Sunday 2 December 2007

Christmas Shopping Days at WWT Slimbridge – Shop for unusual gifts in the indoor Christmas Market during the two-day event, Stroud

Saturday 1 December to Monday 24 December 2007

Get a real Christmas tree in Gloucestershire – Find a perfect pine or fantastic fir across Gloucestershire in December.

Friday 7 December 2007

Victorian Christmas in Bourton-on-the-Water – Shop until your drop at Bourton’s light night annual event, Cotswolds

Christmas restaurants and eating out in Gloucestershire

Christmas at The Wharf House in Gloucester – Turkey is banned for a second year running at the reputed waterside restaurant, Gloucester

Christmas at The Priory Inn in the Cotswolds – Diners will be in for a seasonal feast of Gloucestershire fare at The Priory Inn, Cotswolds

Christmas at Marinades in Newent – Gloucestershire’s only Caribbean and Mediterranean restaurant will be cooking up menu with a real difference this Christmas, Forest of Dean

Christmas at Merlot Brasserie in Cheltenham – Enjoy Christmas with modern, European cuisine at this revamped restaurant, Cheltenham

Hotels for Christmas in Gloucestershire

Christmas in the Cotswolds at Lower Slaughter Manor – Lower Slaughter Manor offers a decadent weekend break for couples over the festive season, Cotswolds

You will find more places to stay in SoGlos.com’s dedicated Gloucestershire accommodation section.

SoGlos.com
1 December 2007