There are lots of fantastic Christmas events taking place in Somerset in 2024. The events highlighted below take place in stunning venues and locations. These range from incredible gardens to underground caves. You can listen to Christmas carols in a beautiful cathedral or chug through the countryside on a Santa special steam train. Enjoy Christmas in Somerset.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN SOMERSET 2024
Bath Christmas Market
This Christmas market takes place from 28 November – 15 December. Over 200 stallholders and festive entertainment. Free to enter. If you enjoy a market, find out more about Somerset’s best markets.
Christmas at Cheddar Gorge
Go underground and find Santa’s elves making gifts in Gough’s Cave. Father Christmas will be visiting on selected dates from 16 November until Christmas Eve.
Find out more. Booking essential
Hestercombe – Illuminate 2024
There are 50 acres of beautifully restored gardens to enjoy at Hestercombe. Illuminate 2024 is a magical journey of colour, light and sound. 21 November until 30 December. Booking essential
Bishop’s Palace, Wells – Christmas Garden Illuminations
These very special gardens are illuminated on selected dates from December 6 – December 30. More information.
MORE CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN SOMERSET 2024
All aboard the Santa Express – West Somerset Railway
Runs on selected dates 1 – 24 December. Climb aboard a festively decorated heritage carriage and take a journey through Somerset woodlands. Santa leaves presents and refreshments on the tables and he’ll be checking to ensure you have been good! Booking essential.
Wells Christmas Market 2024
Saturday 14 December 9am until 3pm
Stuck for a gift idea? Wells Market Place and the Bishop’s Palace Green host 100+ festive stalls selling a wide range of products.
Carols by Candlelight in Wells Cathedral
December 19, 20 & 21 from 7pm.
Absolutely magical and very atmospheric. The Cathedral is lit with over 3,000 candles. Enjoy choral classics sung by Wells Cathedral Choir. Plus festive readings and poetry. Tickets sell quickly
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The Festival of Lights at Longleat
Just over the border in Wiltshire (but only 16 miles from my B&B) lies Longleat House. In 2024, the Festival of Lights celebrates its 10th anniversary. 9 November 2024 until 5 January 2025.
The theme changes every year. This year enjoy a ‘Journey through time’. Marvel at 1500 incredible lanterns, some over 15 metres tall. Be sure to book.
Christmas at Stourhead 2024
A beautiful location at any time of year. This famous Wiltshire estate will be lit with illuminations from 29 November until 1 January 2025.
The 1 mile trail takes around 90 minutes to walk and features giant baubles, glistening trees and illuminated tunnels. You may also spot Father Christmas! Trails need to be booked in advance.
Come and enjoy a Christmas event in Somerset this year. If you’re visiting at another time of year, take a look at my blog on the ‘9 Best places to go in Somerset‘.