The beautiful after-dark experience for all the family !

Explore the beautiful new night-time trail around Sudeley Castle ’ s stunning grounds , marvelling at the majestic trees and romantic ruins all lit under the stars .

New for 2023 ! The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – follow Dorothy , the Lion , Scarecrow and Tinman as they try to find the Emerald City without encountering the Wicked Witch !

Venue : Sudeley Castle , Winchcombe , Glos . GL54 5JD

Times : from 4.45pm

Tickets / Admission : Book Earlybird tickets and save 20 %

Contact : 01242 705555

Also see : www . spectacleoflight . co . uk / sudeley-castle

The world-famous Band of Her Majesty ’ s Royal Marines returns with a military music spectacular featuring festive music , military marches , big band hits and popular showstoppers .

Where : Cheltenham Town Hall

Times : 7.30pm

Tickets / Admission : £ 22.50 - £ 26.00

See : www . cheltenhamtownhall . org . uk / event / royal-marineschristmas-spectacular-2023

The Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to the Town Hall for the timeless classic , The Snowman . The film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack

Where : Cheltenham Town Hall

Times : 1.30pm

Tickets / Admission : £ 10 - £ 30

See : www . cheltenhamtownhall . org . uk / event / the-snowman-inconcert-2023

Santa Express

Sat 25 Nov to Sat 23 Dec 2023

Travel by steam train to the ‘ North Pole ’ where you will walk through a wonderland of lights and decorations to meet Santa .

Where : Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway , The Railway Station , Toddington , Cheltenham , Gloucestershire GL54 5DT

Times : 9.30am - 4pm

Tickets / Admission : £ 25 Children under 12 months FOC

Also see : www . gwsr . com / events / santa-express

Outdoor Ice Rink

Fri 24 Nov to Sun 7 Jan 2024

The perfect setting to host your winter event , work gettogether or group party . Show off your skating skills and capture your visit with our Santa ’ s Sleigh photo booth . Or grab a cup of hot chocolate and take in the fun of the outdoor spectacle .

Where : Gloucester Quays

Times : 10am - 8pm

Tickets / Admission : See website

Also see : www . gloucesterquays . co . uk / event / outdoor-ice-rink

Outdoor Ice Rink

Fri 17 Nov to 1 Jan 2024

The modernday version will be undercover , offering a memorable festive experience in all weathers . Relaxed skating sessions for SEND visitors , fully wheelchair-accessible , schools and group booking discounts .

Where : Imperial Gardens , GL50 1QA , just off the Promenade , at the rear of Cheltenham Town Hall

Times : 10am - 9.15pm

Tickets / Admission : See website

Also see : www . visitcheltenham . com / ice-skating

Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum

Fri 24 Nov to Sat 23 Dec 2023

Enjoy festive cheer with a magical new light trail and the chance to spot Father Christmas .

Where : Westonbirt Arboretum , Westonbirt , Tetbury GL8 8QS

Times : 4pm – 9pm

Tickets / Admission : Various

Also see : www . forestryengland . uk / westonbirt-the-nationalarboretum

Dick Whittington

Fri 1 Dec to Sat 6 Jan 2024

The Courtyard are back with the purr-fect Christmas Family Pantomime ! An actionpacked swashbuckling story with magnificent musical numbers , spectacular sets , electric live band , dazzling costumes and a joyfully funny script

Where : Courtyard , Edgar Street , Hereford , Herefordshire HR4 9JR

Times : See website

Tickets / Admission : Various

Also see : www . courtyard . org . uk / events / dick-whittington-2023

Christmas on the Farm

Fri 1 to Sat 23 Dec 2023

Father Christmas arrives at Adam Henson ’ s Cotswold Farm Park . Enjoy festive activities , along with the return of the Enchanted Light Trail .

Where : Cotswold Farm Park , Guiting Power , Cheltenham , Gloucestershire GL54 5FL

Times : 9.30am – 5pm

Tickets / Admission : See website

See : www . cotswoldfarmpark . co . uk / seasonal-events / christmas-on-the-farm

The Festival of Lights Longleat 2023

Sat 11 Nov to Sun 7 Jan 2023

Festive treats including the incredible 15-metre Enchanted Christmas Tree show and Santa Train and a spectacular fountain display on Half Mile Pond .

Where : Longleat , Warminster , Wiltshire BA12 7NW

Times : 9.30am – 7.30pm

Tickets / Admission : See website

Also see : www . longleat . co . uk / the-festival-of-light

Cheltenham ’ s New Year ’ s Day Raceday

Monday 1 Jan 2024

Jump into 2024 with thrilling , highquality racing action and entertainment for all the family .

Where : Cheltenham Racecourse , Evesham Road , Cheltenham GL50 4SH

Times : See website

Tickets / Admission : Various

Also see : www . thejockeyclub . co . uk / cheltenham / eventstickets / new-years-day

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