Christmas Events in Bath

Bath's historic venues and beautiful buildings will play host to a multitude of festive events this season.

The 2024 edition of the iconic Bath Christmas Market has now concluded, and the event will return from Thursday 27 November to Sunday 14 December 2025. Explore over 200 chalets spread out across Bath’s picturesque Georgian streets, among some of the city's top independent shops, cafes and bars.

Explore The Roman Baths, where you can enjoy a drink from their pop-up bar every weekend, and find Roman-inspired gifts in the museum shop, or watch a traditional Christmas pantomime at Theatre Royal Bath - this year it's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

Bath on Ice is back in Royal Victoria Park, with 1000 square metres of smooth ice for you to glide around to the sound of festive tunes. As well as the ice rink, there's also glow golf and a cozy alpine bar serving seasonal food and drink.

Join festive crafting sessions, including Festive Origami at Museum of East Asian Art, a Christmas Wreath Workshop and Photo Frame Baubles at No.1 Royal Crescent.

There are also plenty of opportunities for little ones to meet Father Christmas, with Santa grottos at Milsom Place, No.1 Royal Crescent, Cheddar Gorge and Avon Valley.

Bath Abbey has a full programme of Advent and festive events, including The Light of Stars Exhibition from 27 November, Carols in the Abbey on 5 December, Christmas choirs on 14 December and Christmas Oratorio by J S Bach on 21 December.

Warm up after taking in the Christmas lights and shopping in Bath with a mulled wine and live jazz at Green Park Brasserie, or book in for a festive afternoon tea or Christmas set menu at The Bird Bath or Macdonald Bath Spa.

Christmassy days out near Bath

Wow the whole family with a trip to Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum, where you can explore a brand-new festive light trail, inspired by the natural world and festive themes.

National Trust properties Dyrham Park and Prior Park just outside Bath are full of warmth and sparkle, with everything from craft workshops and family trails to winter lights and visits from Father Christmas.

Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole has several Christmas experiences wrapped up into one magical day out, including 100,000 Christmas lights adorning the caves, a visit to Santa's North Pole Grotto, and a Christmas-themed circus show.

Other magical festive days out near Bath include festive ice skating, a light trail at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, Christmas Illuminations at The Bishop's Palace, and The Festival of Light at Longleat.

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