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 >>
9am: Festive Open Day For Prospective Parents
Tockington Manor School
9am-12noon
Is your child starting school in September 2026?
Join us for mince pies, a warm drink, and the chance to experience the family-friendly feel of our School. Chat to teachers during a tour of our classrooms and grounds, and discover how we could be the right fit for you and your child.
Limited spaces! Book today - call 01454 613229 or email below for more information.
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.
1pm: Christmas Sunday
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
We will be open on Christmas Sunday from 1pm until 4.30pm. Why not join us on for refreshments, buy a gift from our Craft stall and/or have a tour of the Church? Everyone welcome.
We will also have a gazebo in the High Street with a Nativity scene which will be set-up for you to take photos. Come and join the fun!
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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.
7.30pm: Christmas Carol Concert with Dodington Parish Band
Dodington Parish Hall
Join Dodington Parish Band and Dodington Parish Council for a festive evening of carols and refreshments. Free event open to all.
www.dodingtonpc.org.uk/
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7pm: Cocktails & Carols at the Old Bank Hotel
Raise your glasses and raise your voices for a relaxed sing-along of traditional Christmas carols at The Old Bank Hotel with singers from Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church.
Mulled wine and cider and the usual range of soft drinks will be available.
We will be starting around 7pm and everyone is welcome.
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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
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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.
10am: Cafe Church Christingle
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Our Christmas Cafe style Church service will be based on the theme: 'Marvellous Mary.'
Why not come and join us for this fun, family-friendly service with festive refreshments and carol singing? Make a traditional Christingle to take home!
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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.
6.30pm: Carol Service - 'The Christmas Child'
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Come and join us as we celebrate this Christmas season with Carols. This is a family-friendly service for all ages. Everyone welcome.
Afterwards, we will be joined in the Church Hall by members of St. John the Baptist Church to enjoy mince pies and mulled punch together.
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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.
6pm: Christmas Lights Bike Ride
Yate Shopping Centre
7-8.30pm, Yate Community Bike Hub (pop-up shop), 16 North Walk, Yate Shopping Centre
We are looking forward to celebrating the start of the school holidays with our annual Christmas Lights ride on the 22nd December. Join us at 6pm for a gentle family friendly ride followed by hot drinks and nibbles at the Hub.
Lights essential, fancy dress/decorated bikes optional. Everyone welcome!
7.45pm: Countdown to Christmas
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.45pm
As one of the most performed Christmas shows in the country, with an estimated 600 festive performances due to take place across the country this year alone, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ has fast become a festive 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... 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.
6pm: Build Your Kid's Bike for Christmas
Yate Shopping Centre
7-8.30pm, Yate Community Bike Hub (pop-up shop), 16 North Walk, Yate Shopping Centre
Let us help the the Elves in your household build that shiny new flat pack bike in time for Christmas day!
If you are the proud owner of a new flat pack bike and would like a helping hand to put it together then join our special Christmas DIY build-a-bike session. With mechanic Santa Stuart and our volunteer elves to help, getting your kid's bike correctly and safely constructed will be a fun and stress-free experience.
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.
10am: A family Christmas celebration service
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church
Why not invite your friends and family to begin this special day in celebrating the miracle birth of Christ?
We look forward to welcoming you.
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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
