Christmas in Gloucestershire
A feed of SoGlos articles tagged with Christmas in Gloucestershire.
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24 of the tastiest vegetarian roast dinners to try in Gloucestershire
Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or looking to experiment with more plant-based cuisine, enjoy a meat-free roast with SoGlos...
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10 unmissable things to do in Gloucestershire this December
From exhilarating Christmas Day swims to side-splitting pantos — not forgetting a convoy of illuminated Christmas tractors — fill...
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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper launches sustainable Cotswolds Christmas tree business
Jolly Pines has launched in Chipping Campden; a collaboration between Kaleb Cooper Contracting and SDL Solutions, bringing...
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11 festive films to sprinkle Christmas cheer in Gloucestershire
From family favourites to golden oldies, SoGlos's elves have been hard at work to find Christmas film screenings taking place in...
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Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester's Christmas gift boxes back for 2024
Give the gift of a Ninja Warrior UK experience this Christmas, as the Gloucester attraction brings its Christmas gift boxes back...
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Gloucestershire charity launches Christmas tree recycling scheme
Recycle your real Christmas tree and help to raise funds for Gloucestershire's only in-patient palliative care hospice, by signing...
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6 best Christmas ice rinks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
Get your skates on in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, with SoGlos rounding up the best places to go ice skating across the...
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Keeping your dog safe at Christmas
Help your dog to stay happy and healthy over Christmas with advice on festive foods to avoid and how to reduce stress from...
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Best things to do in Gloucestershire this Christmas
SoGlos rounds up the very best festive things to do in Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Gloucester, the Forest of Dean, Stroud and...
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15 places to buy your Christmas tree in Gloucestershire
With just a few more weekends until Christmas Day, SoGlos has handpicked 15 tree-mendous places to buy (or rent) a real Christmas...
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10 fantastic festive things to do in Tewkesbury this Christmas
Tewkesbury is getting well and truly into the festive spirit, with so much going on this Christmas 2024 — from its popular family...
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11 Gloucestershire carol concerts to get you in the festive spirit
From classic carols and choral music to sing-along festive hits, SoGlos has picked out some of the best seasonal concerts in...
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11 free things to do in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds this Christmas
Christmas celebrations in Gloucestershire don’t have to cost a fortune, thanks to SoGlos’s round up of the best free things to do...
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10 magical things to do in the Cotswolds this Christmas
Enjoy a cracking Christmas in the Cotswolds with so many fun, festive things to do, from ice skating on the Cotswolds' biggest...
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Real Christmas trees for sale at Batsford Arboretum
It's time to spruce up your home for the festive season, with a wide range of freshly cut, premium grade Christmas trees to choose...
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10 Christmas charity appeals to support in Gloucestershire
'Tis the season of goodwill and SoGlos has rounded up 10 Christmas appeals from Gloucestershire charities to show your support to...
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Where to see Christmas lights switch on events in Gloucestershire
Find the best Christmas lights switch on events happening in Gloucestershire, as the county lights up in the countdown to...
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Gloucester's award-winning garden centre reveals special Christmas gifts for 2024
Visitors to the The Fairview Gardener between now and Christmas will be treated to a full range of yuletide products — including...
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Sparkling Christmas parties set to return to Cheltenham's Leonardo Hotels
Friends and colleagues in Gloucestershire can look forward to celebrating at Leonardo Hotels this winter, as its Christmas parties...
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7 magical Christmas light trails in Gloucestershire
Marvel at the magic of Gloucestershire's best Christmas light trails, with new illuminated displays to discover at some of the...
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Famous illuminated tractors return to the Cotswolds this Christmas
Fast becoming a Cotswold Christmas tradition, the Banbury Christmas Tractor Run returns this December 2024, lighting up north...
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Festive bottomless brunch launches at Gloucester Quays
Back for the second year running and just in time for Christmas, Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays launches its popular bottomless...
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10 fabulously festive Christmas markets in Gloucestershire
Want to start ticking off some of those gifts on your nice list? Gloucestershire’s Christmas markets have you covered in 2024.
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10 magical reasons to visit John Lewis in Cheltenham this Christmas
Want to start ticking off some of those gifts on your shopping list? John Lewis Cheltenham has you covered and is well and truly...
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20 magical places to meet Santa Claus in Gloucestershire
Christmas is going to be extra special this December 2024 and there are some enchanting places for children to meet Santa Claus...
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17 places to dine on Christmas Day in Gloucestershire
Whether you're celebrating with a festive family feast or heading out for a romantic yuletide date, SoGlos handpicks 17 places to...
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Roxy Lanes reveals Christmas party packages in Gloucestershire for 2024
Friends, colleagues and families across Gloucestershire can look forward to celebrating at Roxy Lanes in Cheltenham this winter,...
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10 Gloucestershire wreath making workshops to get you in the festive spirit
Bursting with fresh foliage, berries, bells and ribbons, we’ve rounded up the best wreath making workshops in Gloucestershire and...
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Wild Thyme and Honey reveals signature menu for the ultimate festive gathering
Christmas at Wild Thyme and Honey is set to be an indulgent affair this year, with the launch of its brand-new 'Signature...
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All-weather ice skating comes to the Cotswolds this Christmas
Skate into a winter wonderland at Cotswold Water Park, as The Gateway Ice Rink returns for another year of all-weather ice skating...
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Free Christmas shopping parking returns to Gloucester
There will be free car parking available in Gloucester city centre on Thursdays in December 2023, in the run-up to Christmas -...
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Join a family of polar bears for a frosty festive feast at The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
Enjoy a delightful festive feast at The Ivy in Cheltenham alongside its charming family of polar bears, all adorned in Christmas...
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Gloucester is the UK's number one hidden gem for a festive staycation
Gloucester and Tewkesbury have made a new list of the top 10 UK hidden gems for a festive staycation — with Gloucester taking the...
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Cowley Manor unveils luxe Christmas plans for 2023
Christmas at Cowley Manor is set to be an indulgent affair this year, from exclusive use of the hotel for lavish Christmas house...
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Legendary Sunday lunches and festive dining on the menu at The King's Arms in Prestbury
Cosy dining awaits at The King's Arms in Prestbury, with special yuletide menus, a brand-new happy hour inspired by the changing...
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Brasserie Blanc Cheltenham announces its full festive offering for 2023
For those looking for delicious French-inspired food, at affordable prices, Brasserie Blanc in Cheltenham is a classically elegant...
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11 Christmas events in Cheltenham to get you into the festive spirit
Cheltenham is brimming with bright and beautiful seasonal celebrations this year, with visitors able to take their pick from an...
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Get creative this Christmas with festive craft workshops in the Cotswolds
New Brewery Arts in Cirencester is encouraging people to get creative this Christmas gifts, hosting a variety of festive one-day...
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Badminton Estate announces catalogue of fabulous festive activities for Christmas 2023
From Christmas cocktail making to whiskey and chocolate tasting, Badminton Estate has plenty on offer to keep crafty hands busy...
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10 magical reasons to visit Ellenborough Park hotel this Christmas
Bring your friends and family together to experience festivities filled with laughter, music and delicious food at Cheltenham's...
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Magical pantomime revealed for The Sub Rooms this Christmas
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Don't miss out on the Christmas magic when The Sub Rooms' new...
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A magical new Christmas light trail is coming to Painswick Rococo Garden
See twinkling fairies, magical unicorns and plenty of Christmas sparkle, as Painswick Rococo Garden lights up for...
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Enjoy a magical Cotswolds Christmas party with free tipi hire
Experience a cracking Christmas celebration in the Cotswolds, tucked up inside Maxi's Tipi in Bourton-on-the-Water — and the best...
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7 tree-mendous Gloucestershire Christmas trees to see
The Christmas trees are up and the lights are shining across Gloucestershire - and SoGlos has handpicked seven spectacular trees...
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7 festive foodie experiences to enjoy in the Forest of Dean this Christmas
From making gingerbread men with Santa to polishing off a festive-themed afternoon tea, Christmas is all about food in the Forest...
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9 independent Christmas shopping destinations in the Cotswolds
With everything from quirky emporiums and traditional toy shops to wine merchants and artisan food stores, support local...
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11 incredible Christmas gifts to buy from the Forest of Dean
Pick up unique presents and support local businesses this Christmas, with SoGlos handpicking 11 incredible gifts from the Forest...
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24 things to do this winter in Gloucestershire
From sipping on mulled cider and drinking hot chocolate to winter walks, ice skating and Christmas wreath making, check out 24...
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Coca-Cola Christmas truck is coming to a venue near Gloucestershire
Holidays are coming! Coca-Cola has announced that its iconic Christmas truck tour will make a return this December 2022 – and it’s...
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9 sensational Christmas shopping destinations to visit by train from Gloucestershire
From the biggest designer and high street stores to quirky shopping arcades, SoGlos handpicks nine sensational Christmas shopping...
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Here's how children who get free school meals can enjoy free Christmas activities in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire families who are eligible for free school meals can now register for the winter Holiday Activities and Food...
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10 festive Cotswold towns and villages to visit this Christmas
With festive markets, Christmas lights switch-on celebrations and independent shops for extra-special gifts, there’s nothing more...
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16 beautiful handmade gifts for under £30 from New Brewery Arts
With an impressive range of handmade, sustainable gifts for less than £30, from Tatty Devine jewellery to 3D printed vases made...
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Eat, drink and be merry at Cirencester’s Ingleside House this festive season
Offering everything from party nights and cabaret, to private dining and festive afternoon tea in the run up to Christmas 2022,...
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What's happening in Cheltenham instead of a Christmas lights switch on
There might not be a countdown to the Christmas lights being switched on in Cheltenham this year, but there's plenty going on to...
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Cheltenham's Christmas ice rink is cancelled for 2022
Cheltenham Borough Council has said the decision to cancel Cheltenham's Christmas ice rink in 2022 is 'regrettable' and has shared...
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Tewkesbury Park launches Festive Feasting for Christmas 2022
From Winter Afternoon Tea to a six-course tasting menu with matching wine flight, Tewkesbury Park is pulling out all the stops...
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15 magical things to do in Cirencester this Christmas
From carol services and Christmas lights to indulging in festive afternoon tea and even meeting Father Christmas, there's so much...
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9 of the best Christmas markets to visit by train from Gloucestershire
From Victorian Christmas markets to London’s biggest festive event, SoGlos handpicks our favourite festive markets to travel to by...
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Sue Ryder's charity Winter Ball is returning to Pittville Pump Room this Christmas
There's the chance to win a diamond and signed 1966 World Cup memorabilia at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice's Winter Ball -...
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New Brewery Arts kicks off its season of sustainable Christmas shopping
Encouraging the people of Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds to shop more sustainably this Christmas, New Brewery Arts in...
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SoGlos unveils sparkling new section for celebrating Christmas in Gloucestershire
Helping to make this festive season be the finest yet, SoGlos has launched its first ever Christmas in Gloucestershire guest...
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Cowley Manor reveals lavish Christmas House Party plans
Details of this year’s Christmas at Cowley Manor have been unveiled – with an exclusive-use Christmas House Party for elaborate...
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Christmas parties are back at Cheltenham’s DoubleTree Hilton
With many corporate Christmas parties curtailed last year because of the pandemic, festive celebrations promise to be extra...
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Off The Square shares its must-have drink for Christmas 2021
Having sold over 200 bottles in the last six weeks alone, Off The Square in Stow-on-the-Wold has revealed the hand-crafted...
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Tom Kerridge is showing families how to cook Christmas dinner for £10
Gloucestershire’s favourite celebrity chef, Tom Kerridge, wants to make sure families across the country enjoy a delicious dinner...
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Lilian Faithfull Care teams up with Officeworx in Cheltenham to send Christmas messages to residents
Cheltenham-based Officeworx is creating colouring sheets so local schoolchildren can send Christmas messages to residents at...
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Runaway Reindeer Trail in Gloucester
Individually decorated runaway reindeers are on the loose this Christmas – on a festive trail around Gloucester city centre, until...
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A restaurant dedicated to pigs in blankets has just opened near Gloucestershire
Pork lovers rejoice, as a new pigs in blankets café is launching for a limited time only just over the Gloucestershire border in...
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Gloucester shoppers can park for free every Thursday until Christmas
Kings Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester are giving shoppers free parking every Thursday until Christmas 2021.
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Regent Arcade in Cheltenham is giving away baubles this Christmas
Support the Winston’s Wish charity this Christmas, with Regent Arcade’s festive bauble giveaway throughout December 2021.
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Sue Ryder is asking people to help fill families’ final days with love this Christmas
To support families this Christmas 2021, Sue Ryder is asking the people of Gloucestershire to support the county’s only palliative...
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The Roses Theatre is putting on its first ever adults-only panto performances
Tewkesbury’s The Roses Theatre is hosting two cheeky adults-only performances of its Christmas panto this December 2021 – oh yes...
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Free parking for Christmas shoppers in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe
Christmas shoppers can park for free in council car parks in Tewkesbury and Winchcombe on selected dates this December 2021.
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Gloucester Cathedral puts up its biggest ever Christmas tree
Gloucester Cathedral has installed its biggest ever Christmas tree on Cathedral Green, sharing a shining symbol of joy in the city...
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How to create the perfect Christmas cocktails at home with British Polo Gin
Give festive get-togethers some extra cheer, with British Polo Gin sharing three of its signature cocktails to make at home this...
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Cotswold District Council is encouraging shoppers to support its high streets this Christmas
‘Tis the season to support local and Cotswold District Council is encouraging visitors to do their Christmas shopping in its local...
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Foston’s Ash Inn near Stroud is launching a new ‘field to fork’ Christmas party menu
Cotswold country pub, the Foston’s Ash Inn, has just launched its Christmas party menu, with festive ‘field to fork’ dining,...
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Gloucester Cathedral is inviting everyone to celebrate Christmas together in 2021
After spending last Christmas apart, Gloucester Cathedral is inviting people in the county to come together and celebrate, with a...
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Get free Christmas pudding bites with early bird orders from Simpsons Fish and Chips
Simpsons Fish and Chips in Cheltenham is getting festive, offering a free portion of its famous deep-fried Christmas pudding bites...
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4 festive places to celebrate Christmas in the Forest of Dean
From marvelling at sparkling lights to meeting Santa Claus himself, pay a visit to the enchanting Forest of Dean to soak up the...
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The Coconut Tree celebrates Christmas party season with a brand-new Cocotails menu
With seven brand-new drinks to try, Sri Lankan Cheltenham hotspot The Coconut Tree unveils its brand-new Cocotails menu – just in...
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Brio Retirement Living asks Gloucestershire children to design Christmas decorations for its garden
Imaginative kids are being called on to help Brio Retirement Living create a beautiful elf and fairy garden this Christmas – with...
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Host a Cotswold Christmas party at Glenfall House near Cheltenham
With log fires, licensed bars, live entertainment and in-house catering, not to mention comfortable rooms to stay in, enjoy a...
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Batsford Arboretum unveils its Christmas in the Cotswolds plans
Always a popular festive destination in the Cotswolds, Batsford Arboretum has announced that its family-friendly Christmas trail...
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Three new retailers are coming to King's Walk
Three new names, including local independent businesses and an international coffee chain, will be joining the brand-new Primark...
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New Brewery Arts is helping to make Christmas shopping in Gloucestershire more sustainable
Cirencester’s New Brewery Arts is showing people how to make shopping for Christmas gifts in Gloucestershire more sustainable and...
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Cowley Manor unveils Christmas get-togethers and festive afternoon teas
All decked out for the season, experience Christmas at Cowley Manor with the return of its decadent afternoon teas, festive dining...
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12 places to shop for Christmas gifts in Gloucester
Shop local this Christmas 2021 and find the perfect present in one of Gloucester’s incredible venues.
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Cheltenham ice rink gets the go ahead
It’s official! Cheltenham will get its very own ice rink this festive season, set to open in Imperial Gardens this November 2021.
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Cheltenham's newest nightspot is now taking Christmas party bookings
Host an epic Christmas party at Home & Botanic in Cheltenham, one of the town's newest venues, with a piano bar, high energy...
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Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market 2021 dates confirmed
A destination day out for many in Gloucestershire, get your gluhwein at Birmingham’s famous Frankfurt Christmas Market in its 21st...
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Cheltenham could finally get an ice rink this Christmas 2021
Marketing Cheltenham have submitted a planning application which would see part of Imperial Gardens transformed into a winter...
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An exciting new Winter Glow event is coming to Malvern this Christmas 2021
Including a sparkling winter light trail, ice skating and Malvern’s first observation wheel, Winter Glow is coming to Three...
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Love Actually in Concert is coming to the Cotswolds this Christmas
Feel-good festive film Love Actually will be projected onto a huge screen and the soundtrack played by a full orchestra, this...
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Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime is now available to watch online
You can watch the Everman Theatre’s production of Tweedy’s (Reduced) Pantomime at home over the Christmas holidays. Oh yes you...
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Bisley residents are hosting a doorstep Christmas carol concert
From Deck the Halls to Away in a Manger, residents in Bisley will be singing carols from their doorsteps this December, to spread...
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The Maytime Inn launches its new winter menu with Christmas cake-infused gin
With traditional turkey, locally sourced produce and even a homemade Christmas cake gin, The Maytime Inn’s new winter menu is sure...
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Half price panto tickets for essential workers at the Everyman Theatre
NHS staff, carers, emergency services staff and teachers are some of the essential workers who can book half price tickets for...
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Gloucester Cathedral launches its new Digital Advent Calendar for 2020
In the build-up to this different Christmas in 2020, Gloucester Cathedral is launching a Digital Advent Calendar with daily...
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How to manage grief over Christmas
For people struggling with bereavement, Christmas can be tough. As the festive season approaches, SoGlos speaks to a member of Sue...
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A free Cheltenham Christmas Spirit Trail is launching in December
Shops and venues across Cheltenham are taking part in a free Christmas Spirit Trail, with 10 cute characters for children to spot,...
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Lilian Faithfull Care is inviting people to send Christmas messages to its residents
Schools, community groups and families are being invited to send Christmas messages to Lilian Faithfull Care’s elderly residents...
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A new ‘reduced’ pantomime starring Tweedy is coming to the Everyman Theatre
Tweedy will be back on the Everyman Theatre stage this Christmas, with socially distanced performances of a new ‘reduced’...
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Cheltenham set to sparkle this Christmas with new festive lights
New lights will bring plenty of festive cheer to Cheltenham this Christmas, while plans for an expanded market are cancelled.
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Cheltenham Christmas market is cancelled for 2020
The Christmas market planned for Cheltenham in 2020 has been cancelled due to safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus...
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10 Christmas activities for families in Gloucestershire
Have your elf a merry little Christmas with SoGlos's round up of 10 Christmas activities for families in Gloucestershire this...
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A Christmas Carol at The Barn Theatre review: Theatrical, funny and utterly magical
A magical #BuiltByBarn production, The Barn Theatre’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol injects new life into the Dickens classic –...
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Cheltenham late night Christmas shopping times confirmed
All the details for late night Christmas shopping in Cheltenham have been confirmed for December 2019, including John Lewis,...
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Highlights from: Christmas on the Farm at Cotswold Farm
Providing picture perfect memories to welcome the festive season, Christmas on the Farm at Cotswold Farm Park was an enchanting...
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First look inside: Christmas at Blenheim Palace
An outrageously decadent Alice in the Palace indoor experience, the most stunning Illuminated Trail we have ever seen and a...
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Free late-night parking for Cheltenham’s Christmas shoppers
Cheltenham Borough Council is offering free parking to shoppers taking advantage of the town’s late-night shopping.
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Cheltenham restaurant serving free Christmas lunch for homeless people
Cheltenham's newest restaurant, Suffolk Rock, will be serving up a free Christmas lunch with all the trimmings on Boxing Day 2019....
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Westonbirt Arboretum launches relaxed sessions for Christmas
Westonbirt Arboretum has launched two relaxed sessions to help visitors who struggle amongst busy crowds, or with intense special...
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Cotswold Farm Park launches search for Santa
Cotswold Farm Park has launched an appeal to find the perfect Santa for its Christmas grotto.
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Oasis Events expert insight: How to plan the perfect Christmas party
Forget drab office parties and stale mince pies, Oasis Events has all the tips on how to plan the perfect Christmas party in this...
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Aladdin at The Everyman Theatre pantomime review
Aladdin at the Everyman Theatre was a slick, epic and no-expense-spared musical production fit for the West End. The incredible...
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Dick Whittington at The Roses Theatre pantomime review
From classic Two Ronnies gags for the grandparents to Baby Shark and flossing for the kids, there was something for all the...
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Love Island star to turn on Regent Arcade Christmas Lights
The Love Island star from Cheltenham will be switching on Regent Arcade’s Christmas lights this year.
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The Royal Oak Tetbury Meat Free Monday review
An innovative Indian menu, charming Cotswold setting and friendly welcome provided all the ingredients for a delicious dining...
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The Everyman Theatre reveals details about Aladdin pantomime
Casting the wishes of audiences across the county, the Everyman Theatre's 2018 pantomime, Aladdin, looks set to be another...
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Local designer-makers offered Christmas selling space in The Malthouse Collective
Gloucestershire’s designer-makers are being offered stunning sale space inside The Malthouse Collective during the Christmas...
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