Stir Up Sunday
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
Stirring starts at 2 and 3pm
Make your own Christmas pudding.
6.30pm: Get Ready for Christmas Cooking Demo
Badminton Estate
18:30pm-21:30pm
A Festive Evening of Culinary Delights
We are delighted to invite you to a special evening in the Old Kitchen at Badminton House, where professional cook Nancy Lawson from Overtown Manor will lead an exclusive festive cookery demonstration.
This interactive event offers the opportunity not only to observe but also to taste and enjoy each dish as it is prepared. Chef Lawson will share practical tips and techniques designed to help you approach the busy holiday season with ease, confidence, and creativity.
Event Details:
Arrival: Join us from 6:30 PM for a glass of wine or mulled cider and delicious canapés.
Cookery Demonstration: The demonstration will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
Tasting & Takeaway: You’ll... Read more >>
Mother Goose
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
5 and 7pm
This fabulous, festive production by Lemon Jelly Pantos features a tale of golden eggs, quests for beauty, fairy magic & so much more in a spellbinding egg-stravaganza!
With a multi-talented cast this one hour, laughter packed performance features colourful characters, hilarious comedy, fantastic music, lavish costumes & stunning sets. Mother Goose promises to be Lemon Jelly’s funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever! Will fame, fortune and beauty change Mother Goose? Book your tickets now to find out!
6.30pm: Luxury Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate
Join us on Friday 28th November for a magical evening of festive creativity at the beautiful Badminton Estate.
Hosted in the charming Old Kitchen, these workshops will be led by the expert team at The Sodbury Florist, who will guide you step by step as you design and craft your very own luxury Christmas wreath to take home. All materials will be provided, ensuring your wreath is as unique and personal as your Christmas celebrations.
Workshop Times:
Friday 28th November | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
To complete the experience, guests will be welcomed with a selection of festive treats, including Baileys hot chocolate, and mince pies.
This is the perfect way to embrace the season in a truly special setting. Places are limited, so we encourage... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10am: Craft Fayre
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Craft Fayre at Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church from 10am to 4pm. A variety of quality crafts and gifts along with refreshments to relax over tea and cake.
www.cs-bc.org.uk/
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11am: Ladden Garden Village Christmas Fayre and Dr Bike
Ladden Garden Village, Yate
11am-2pm at Ladden View Care Home BS37 7ER
4pm: Luxury Christmas Wreath Making
Badminton Estate
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us on Saturday 29th November for a magical evening of festive creativity at the beautiful Badminton Estate.
Hosted in the charming Old Kitchen, these workshops will be led by the expert team at The Sodbury Florist, who will guide you step by step as you design and craft your very own luxury Christmas wreath to take home. All materials will be provided, ensuring your wreath is as unique and personal as your Christmas celebrations.
Workshop Times:
Saturday 29th November | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
To complete the experience, guests will be welcomed with a selection of festive treats, including Baileys hot chocolate, and mince pies.
This is the perfect way to embrace the season in a truly special setting. Places... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10.30am: ‘The Holiday’ Exhibition (Tue-Thu and Sat)
Yate Heritage Centre
This exhibition runs 3 December to 31 January on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Learn about the rhythm of celebrations in ‘The Holiday’ exhibition and find out about how they shape the seasons and bring communities together.
From January’s Wassail to March’s Holi, Ramadan and Eid to Diwali and Christmas, each festival adds its own colour, light, and joy to our calendar and together, they create a continuous circle of renewal - a living expression of diversity and warmth.
Whatever you celebrate, holidays are a story of community and connection; and people from many places and generations have woven their traditions into our town’s shared life.
For more information please contact Yate and District Heritage... Read more >>
3pm: Crib Festival 2025 - ‘Good News’
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7 December - Free Entry
Opening Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm
An inspiring collection of nativity cribs from home and abroad, with music, craft activities, and delicious homemade cakes in the crib cafe.
For more details email or click the link below.
Winter Glow
Yate Heritage Centre
Yate Heritage Centre invites you to ‘Winter Glow’ - a magical evening of community spirit for all to enjoy! With pop classics and performances from St Mary’s CE Primary School choir, sing-alongside the sparkling Christmas Dubs - back with their illuminated VW bugs and campers. In the season of generosity, pop some coins in their buckets and help them to raise funds for Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Please contact Yate Heritage Centre for more details on 01454 862200 or click below.
7.30pm: Christmas Concert - Popular Christmas Songs and Carols
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.30-9.30pm
Our annual FREE concert featuring the Wotton Silver Band and Yate Community Choir.
Refreshments and mince pie included. Collection for Lions on exit - save up your loose change!
3pm: Crib Festival 2025 - ‘Good News’
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7 December - Free Entry
Opening Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm
An inspiring collection of nativity cribs from home and abroad, with music, craft activities, and delicious homemade cakes in the crib cafe.
For more details email or click the link below.
10am: Crib Festival 2025 - ‘Good News’
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7 December - Free Entry
Opening Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm
An inspiring collection of nativity cribs from home and abroad, with music, craft activities, and delicious homemade cakes in the crib cafe.
For more details email or click the link below.
10am: Vintage & Handmade Christmas Fair
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
10am-3pm
Just once a year we gather together a friendly group of both vintage and handmade sellers for your festive shopping delight.
£1.00 Admission. Free parking all around town. WI vintage tea room.
10am: Crib Festival 2025 - ‘Good News’
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7 December - Free Entry
Opening Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm
An inspiring collection of nativity cribs from home and abroad, with music, craft activities, and delicious homemade cakes in the crib cafe.
For more details email or click the link below.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
10.30am: Winter Wonderland
Armadillo Youth Venue & Cafe
10.30am-3pm
Looking for a free family day out? Come along to this year’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ event at the Armadillo Youth Cafe.
Our team from Yate Town Council bring you creativity and festive family fun with sweet treats, back-to-back films and crafting homemade gifts.
Please contact Yate Heritage Centre for more details on 01454 862200 or click below.
10am: By The Woods Craft and Gift Fayre at Christmas Sunday
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
10am to 4pm
Local crafts, paper craft supplies, gifts and collectables, cakes and refreshments.
For more info or to book a stall please visit the website or email below.
www.bythewoods.co.uk/
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10am: Crib Festival 2025 - ‘Good News’
St John's Church & Centre
Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7 December - Free Entry
Opening Times:
Wednesday and Thursday 3:00pm until 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am until 5:00pm
An inspiring collection of nativity cribs from home and abroad, with music, craft activities, and delicious homemade cakes in the crib cafe.
For more details email or click the link below.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
11am: Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday (formerly Victorian Day)
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
The 1st Sunday in December heralds the arrival of Chipping Sodbury Christmas Sunday! (Formerly known as Victorian Day)
The event will run 11am-5.30pm with The Original Santa Float arriving at 5pm.
We have a full stage of entertainment booked. This is a FREE Family EVENT to attend.
7.30pm: Yate Choral Society Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Seasonal Carols and Readings
Join us for some family-friendly Christmas cheer, with Graham Coatman, Musical Director and Nick Sherwood, accompanist.
Tickets: £15 (under 16 free) available from: Chipping Sodbury Tourist Information Centre. For more info, email below or tel: 01454 313907.
3.30pm: Christmas Shopping Evening
Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
3.30pm onwards
Embrace the magic of Chipping Sodbury this Christmas during our late night shopping evening.
We'll announce more details nearer the time, but please do save the date, it's going to be a wonderful event for all!
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
6.30pm: Christmas by Candlelight
Badminton Estate
18:30 - 21:00
Christmas by Candlelight at Badminton House with The Bristol Ensemble
The Bristol Ensemble presents an evening of festive Christmas classics, celebrating the joy and warmth of the season through music. Step into the magic of Christmas as the historic Badminton House becomes the setting for an unforgettable evening of timeless carols and seasonal favourites. Illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, the acclaimed Bristol Ensemble will fill the air with melodies that capture the spirit of this most wonderful time of year.
Nestled in the heart of the South Gloucestershire countryside, Badminton House provides an exquisite backdrop for this intimate concert, with its grand architecture and storied heritage. Let the music... Read more >>
Stagecoach Theatre School performances
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Click below to find out more.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
7pm: Christmas Carol Service
St Adeline's, Little Sodbury
Celebrate the season with traditional carol services in our historic churches – on Friday 19th December in Little Sodbury (7pm).
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
8pm: Sam Bailey's Christmas Party Night
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Includes Prosecco, Sam Bailey concert, disco and free raffle ticket to win Dyson Airstrait worth £449!
Venue doors and bar: 7pm
Sam Bailey LIVE on stage: 8pm
DJ and disco: 10pm
Event ends: Midnight
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
3pm: Christmas Carol Service and Carol Singing
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
Celebrate the season with traditional carol services in our historic churches – on Sunday 21st at Old Sodbury, followed by singing on the green at 4.30pm.
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
Mini Concerts Christmas Concert
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
As one of the most performed Christmas shows in the country, with an estimated 600 festive performances due to take place this year alone, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ has fast become a Christmas institution in its own right.
Now in it’s eighth season of festive touring shows, and returning for its fifth consecutive annual visit to the wonderful and historic Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, this magical show is sure to fill everyone who sees it with festive cheer.
The show’s performed as the ultimate live ‘Musical’ advent calendar, counting down through some of the greatest Christmas hits ever recorded. Just think of your favourite ‘Now That’s What I call – Christmas’ album, mixed with a sprinkling of ‘Michael Bublé’s... Read more >>
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
Christmas Eve
Free Santa Meet and Greets
Yate Shopping Centre
Come and meet Santa for free inside our Christmas Grotto. Receive a free sticker and candy cane for each child on your visit. This Christmas we are raising money for the fantastic local charity Jessie may Children’s Hospice. Suggested donation £1 per child per Santa Meet & Greet.
Christingle Services for Children
St John's Church & Centre
Engage children in captivating Christingle Services on Christmas Eve in St John’s Church, Chipping Sodbury – either at 3pm or 4.30pm.
11.30pm: Christmas Eve Midnight Communion
Welcome Christmas with special midnight service in our beautiful churches – both Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury at 11.30pm.
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day
9.30am: Family Communion Service
St John's Church & Centre
All welcome.
11.15am: Family Communion Service
St John's Church, Old Sodbury
All welcome.
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day
New Year's Eve
7.30pm: New Year's Eve Ball
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
Tickets include themed decor, welcome drink, live band, DJ and disco.
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day
