4.30pm: Festive Illumination Trail 2024
Old Down Estate, Tockington
November - 24th December '24 | 4:30pm - 6:45pm | Starting from £13
The Illuminations at Old Down Estate are back and better than ever for 2024. A magical sensory experience that lights the beauty of our Country Park. This year our after dark event will feature themed areas, from our Ice Kingdom to Fairy Land and Rainbows! The immersive experience will guide you around Old Down Estate and surround you with music, colour and light with interactive areas along the way. A truly magical Christmas experience for children and adults to explore.
This year we are bringing back our ‘Quieter Sessions’ on our Monday evening illumination events. These sessions will feature reduced noise and less capacity to appeal to anyone who would prefer a... Read more >>
Breakfast With Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th-24th December '24 | 8:30am - 12pm | £24.95 (Members £19.95)
Make Christmas magical this year with an exciting and delicious Breakfast with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious breakfast and a very special visit from one very special guest. After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As we say goodbye to Santa, you’ll get the chance to meet some of our animals and then go off to enjoy the rest of the day at our Country Park.
You’ll have 2 sittings to choose from – 8:30am-10am and 10:30am-12pm
Visit Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th - 24th December | Multiple times throughout the day | £19.95 (Members £9.95)
Ho Ho Ho! Santa and his Elves are on their way to join us at Old Down Country Park this Christmas. He’s making his list and checking it twice! Come along to see Santa’s Grotto, meet and greet with Santa and receive your own magical gift chosen just for you by Santa himself! You’ll have the opportunity to have a family photograph taken with Santa to keep that magical moment for a lifetime!
Visit Santa ticket includes: Meeting Santa in his magically decorated Grotto, present from Santa (Children only), family photograph with Santa and Country Park entry for the whole day! Please note, children MUST be accompanied by an adult, therefore adults have... Read more >>
2pm: Christmas Festival of Fun
Almondsbury Creative
Christmas isn’t here until we say so! Join us for another Christmas Festival Of Fun, with all the usual incredible range of games, activities and music! This year we’ve got a Christmas Rave Room including Snow Party & Confetti Cannons, Santa's Grotto including a Gift for all Children, Visits from The Grinch & Naughty Elves, Santa's Sweet Shop, Santa’s Snowball Hunt and much much more!
Saturday 21st December, 1pm – 3Pm & 4pm – 6PM
Tickets £12 Child & £3 Adult
3pm: Christingle Service
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
3.00pm Christingle at St Mary’s
(10:00 - Preparation of Christingle Oranges)
7pm: Christmas Party Night
The Gables Hotel
Join us for an unforgettable celebration this Christmas at one of our popular Christmas Party Nights!
Enjoy a delicious two course meal with all the festive trimmings, including Christmas crackers and novelties. With a lively disco, you'll have the perfect opportunity to dance the night away! Whether you're looking to enjoy a night out with friends, family, or colleagues, our Christmas Party Nights promise to be the highlight of the festive season.
Dates:
Friday 6th December
Saturday 7th December
Friday 13th December
Friday 20th December
Saturday 21st December
Time: 7pm
Price: £42 per person
To book, click below or call our events team on 01454 260502.
Please note full pre-payment is required at the time of booking.... Read more >>
Christmas Party Nights
Eastwood Park, Falfield
Make memories with us this Christmas...
If you are less of a quiet diner and more of a dancer, our Christmas Party Nights are perfect for you and your guests. Eat, drink and dance the night away for just £42.50 per person.
Your night will include a sharing platter starter, served main, sharing platter desert, disco and magic mirror, as well as crackers and other novelties. A full menu for each course can be found on our Christmas brochure.
Our Party Nights are available on Friday and Saturday nights across November & December.
Our upcoming available dates:
29th November | 30th November
6th December | 7th December
13th December | 14th December
20th December | 21st December
Breakfast With Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th-24th December '24 | 8:30am - 12pm | £24.95 (Members £19.95)
Make Christmas magical this year with an exciting and delicious Breakfast with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious breakfast and a very special visit from one very special guest. After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As we say goodbye to Santa, you’ll get the chance to meet some of our animals and then go off to enjoy the rest of the day at our Country Park.
You’ll have 2 sittings to choose from – 8:30am-10am and 10:30am-12pm
Visit Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th - 24th December | Multiple times throughout the day | £19.95 (Members £9.95)
Ho Ho Ho! Santa and his Elves are on their way to join us at Old Down Country Park this Christmas. He’s making his list and checking it twice! Come along to see Santa’s Grotto, meet and greet with Santa and receive your own magical gift chosen just for you by Santa himself! You’ll have the opportunity to have a family photograph taken with Santa to keep that magical moment for a lifetime!
Visit Santa ticket includes: Meeting Santa in his magically decorated Grotto, present from Santa (Children only), family photograph with Santa and Country Park entry for the whole day! Please note, children MUST be accompanied by an adult, therefore adults have... Read more >>
Brunchmass
Berkeley Castle
7.30pm-12.30am, in the Kitchen Garden Restaurant within the walled gardens of Berkeley Castle.
Serving a festive themed brunch menu all day - with live entertainment, cocktails and more.
Bookings only
1pm: Family Lunch with Santa
The Gables Hotel
Bring the whole family along to enjoy great food and festive fun with a visit from Santa!
The afternoon includes a delicious three course festive lunch and a visit from Santa with a small gift for all the children!
Date: Sunday 8th & Sunday 22nd December
Arrival Time: 1pm arrival
Price: £32 per adult | £16 per child under 12 |£5 per child under 2
To book, please click below or call our events team on 01454 260502.
Please note full pre-payment is required at the time of booking. Payments are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parties of fewer than 8 guests may be seated with other guests.
6pm: Service of Lessons and Carols
St Mary's Church, Thornbury
Lessons and Carols
Breakfast With Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th-24th December '24 | 8:30am - 12pm | £24.95 (Members £19.95)
Make Christmas magical this year with an exciting and delicious Breakfast with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious breakfast and a very special visit from one very special guest. After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As we say goodbye to Santa, you’ll get the chance to meet some of our animals and then go off to enjoy the rest of the day at our Country Park.
You’ll have 2 sittings to choose from – 8:30am-10am and 10:30am-12pm
Visit Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th - 24th December | Multiple times throughout the day | £19.95 (Members £9.95)
Ho Ho Ho! Santa and his Elves are on their way to join us at Old Down Country Park this Christmas. He’s making his list and checking it twice! Come along to see Santa’s Grotto, meet and greet with Santa and receive your own magical gift chosen just for you by Santa himself! You’ll have the opportunity to have a family photograph taken with Santa to keep that magical moment for a lifetime!
Visit Santa ticket includes: Meeting Santa in his magically decorated Grotto, present from Santa (Children only), family photograph with Santa and Country Park entry for the whole day! Please note, children MUST be accompanied by an adult, therefore adults have... Read more >>
10.30am: Seasonal Children’s Craft Activity
Thornbury Library
10.30am to midday
Join us for some festive crafty fun!
All activities are free to attend, are most suitable for primary school aged children (children must bring a grown-up with them), and new faces are always very welcome.
Christmas Eve
Breakfast With Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th-24th December '24 | 8:30am - 12pm | £24.95 (Members £19.95)
Make Christmas magical this year with an exciting and delicious Breakfast with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious breakfast and a very special visit from one very special guest. After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As we say goodbye to Santa, you’ll get the chance to meet some of our animals and then go off to enjoy the rest of the day at our Country Park.
You’ll have 2 sittings to choose from – 8:30am-10am and 10:30am-12pm
Visit Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
20th - 24th December | Multiple times throughout the day | £19.95 (Members £9.95)
Ho Ho Ho! Santa and his Elves are on their way to join us at Old Down Country Park this Christmas. He’s making his list and checking it twice! Come along to see Santa’s Grotto, meet and greet with Santa and receive your own magical gift chosen just for you by Santa himself! You’ll have the opportunity to have a family photograph taken with Santa to keep that magical moment for a lifetime!
Visit Santa ticket includes: Meeting Santa in his magically decorated Grotto, present from Santa (Children only), family photograph with Santa and Country Park entry for the whole day! Please note, children MUST be accompanied by an adult, therefore adults have... Read more >>
Christmas Eve Services - Thornbury Parish
2.00pm Carol Service at St Arilda’s
4.00pm Crib Service at St Mary’s
6.00pm Carol Service at St Paul’s
11.15pm Midnight Mass at St Mary’s
Please note, we are hoping to use incense during the service on Christmas Eve, starting at 11.15pm in St Mary’s.
7pm: Christmas Vigil Mass
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
There will be a Christmas Vigil Mass at Christ The King (preceded by Carols and readings at 7.00pm).
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day
Christmas Morning Masses
Christ The King Church, Thornbury
There will be two Masses on Christmas Day at Christ The King: the 9.00am Mass will be a “Quiet” Mass (no music).
The 10.30am Mass will include a “Live Crib” involving the children. The children are invited to dress up as Mary, Joseph, Angels, Shepherds or whatever they would prefer.
Any child who is interested in taking part in reading or acting on Christmas Day, please see Gemma on Sunday 15th December after the 10.30am Mass. There will be a practice and rehearsal after the 10.30am Mass on Sunday 22nd December.
We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these services and are very grateful to Fr Mario Lainez, SDS, who will be with us to celebrate the Masses over the Christmas period (from the Fourth Sunday of Advent).
Christmas Day Services - Thornbury Parish
9.00am Holy Communion at St Paul’s
9.00am Holy Communion at Shepperdine
10.30am All Age Holy Communion at St Arilda’s
10.30am All Age Holy Communion at St Mary’s
The Christmas service is for all ages! There will be communion as well as elements appropriate for the younger audience, including a story about the sad Christmas cracker and how he becomes happy. We hope to see all the family come
and visit us. All are Welcome!
11am: Christmas Drinks
The Swan, Tytherington
For the first time we are open for drinks only on Christmas Day between 11am and 1pm.
Mezzé Christmas Dinner
Mezzé, Thornbury
We all love Mezze Thornbury, so imagine what our Christmas dinners are like... (spoiler: they’re AMAZING!)
£75 per person gets you a 3-course festive feast and a glass of prosecco on arrival. Why not let us take care of Christmas this year? Spaces are filling up fast, so book now to make your Christmas Day unforgettable!
Call 0117 363 7035 or email below to grab your spot!
www.mezzethornbury.com/
Email:
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day
12noon: Boxing Day Carvery
Thornbury Golf Centre
12-2pm
Let us take care of Boxing Day this year. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal combined with lots of family fun!
£32.95 per adult, £15.95 per child (under 15), Under 5s FREE
11am: Benefice Service with Bring and Share Lunch
St Mary's Church Hall
Our December Benefice service will be at St Mary’s Church Hall on Sunday 29th December at 11:00. Please bring a plate or leftovers from Christmas for a lunch with everyone after the service.
New Year's Eve
1pm: Kids Daytime NYE
Almondsbury Creative
Looking to celebrate NYE with the children but they can’t stay up that late? We’ve got the solution!
Join us 1-3pm on Tuesday 31st December for our KIDS DAYTIME NYE PARTY
You can expect:
DJ, Disco & Party Games
Confetti. Smoke, Bubbles & Snow!
Mascots
Midnight Countdown with ‘Bubbly’
Plus a few extra special surprises!
Tickets £10 Child & £3 Adult
7pm: Family Friendly New Year's Eve
Thornbury Golf Centre
7pm-1am
Looking for a family friendly New Year's Eve filled with shimmer and sparkle? Celebrate the start of a new year with friends and family enjoying delicious food and lots of bubbles.
Includes: A delicious buffet • Glass of bubbly at midnight • DJ until 1am
£32.95 per adult, £15.95 per child
7.30pm: Apres Ski New Year's Eve
Almondsbury Creative
7:30pm – Late
This New Year’s Eve we are transporting you back to the slopes with Apres Ski vibes.
DJ & Live Performances – 80’s Night Live and The 90’s Experience
Ski Shots & Bomb Bar
Fully Decorated Venue
Fire Pits & Smores (Weather Dependent)
Fondue & Raclette Available
Tickets £15 Adults £7.50 Children
7.30pm: Carnival New Year's Eve Party
The Royal George
19:30 - 01:30
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Royal George Thornbury in Bristol! Join us for a night of unforgettable entertainment at our New Year's Eve Party featuring the amazing band Jossefeelama Hunt Drag Artist and the talented DJ Disco.
Enjoy our special drinks offer with 2-4-1 cocktails all night long and indulge in delicious food included in the ticket price. It's the perfect way to ring in the New Year with great music, comedy, and fantastic food.
Tickets are only £15.00 per person, so grab your friends and get ready for a night to remember. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - book your tickets now for a New Year's Eve celebration like no other!
7.30pm: New Year's Eve Celebration
Berkeley Castle
7.30pm-12.30am
Come to the Kitchen Garden Restaurant within the walled gardens of Berkeley Castle and welcome in 2025 with us. Enjoy a cocktail on arrival, followed by a Gala Seven Course Small Plates Meal, Live Music & Entertainment.
New Year's Eve Party
The Swan, Thornbury
Last party night of the year with Cheeky Charlie 2024 Disco..... Loads of special offers which will give you all something to celebrate with......
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day
7.30pm: 8-11th: Octopus Present 'Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland'
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
Octopus Drama Group’s forthcoming pantomime is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland’ which will be performed in Christ the King Hall in Castle Street, Thornbury from 8 to 11 January 2025. Written and directed by Alison Bagnall, this pantomime promises to be a real gigglefest!
When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she mysteriously finds herself in a magical garden filled with familiar pantomime characters such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Pied Piper and many more.
She stumbles upon a robbery and with the help of a traditional but faded Fairy Godmother, she must find out who is guilty! Can the dotty Hatter and sleepy Dormouse, not to mention the wise but confused Caterpillar help her solve the mystery and save the adorable White Rabbit... Read more >>
7.30pm: 8-11th: Octopus Present 'Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland'
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
Octopus Drama Group’s forthcoming pantomime is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland’ which will be performed in Christ the King Hall in Castle Street, Thornbury from 8 to 11 January 2025. Written and directed by Alison Bagnall, this pantomime promises to be a real gigglefest!
When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she mysteriously finds herself in a magical garden filled with familiar pantomime characters such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Pied Piper and many more.
She stumbles upon a robbery and with the help of a traditional but faded Fairy Godmother, she must find out who is guilty! Can the dotty Hatter and sleepy Dormouse, not to mention the wise but confused Caterpillar help her solve the mystery and save the adorable White Rabbit... Read more >>
7.30pm: 8-11th: Octopus Present 'Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland'
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
Octopus Drama Group’s forthcoming pantomime is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland’ which will be performed in Christ the King Hall in Castle Street, Thornbury from 8 to 11 January 2025. Written and directed by Alison Bagnall, this pantomime promises to be a real gigglefest!
When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she mysteriously finds herself in a magical garden filled with familiar pantomime characters such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Pied Piper and many more.
She stumbles upon a robbery and with the help of a traditional but faded Fairy Godmother, she must find out who is guilty! Can the dotty Hatter and sleepy Dormouse, not to mention the wise but confused Caterpillar help her solve the mystery and save the adorable White Rabbit... Read more >>
8-11th: Octopus Present 'Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland'
Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury
Octopus Drama Group’s forthcoming pantomime is ‘Alice’s Adventures in Pantoland’ which will be performed in Christ the King Hall in Castle Street, Thornbury from 8 to 11 January 2025. Written and directed by Alison Bagnall, this pantomime promises to be a real gigglefest!
When Alice falls down a rabbit hole, she mysteriously finds herself in a magical garden filled with familiar pantomime characters such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Pied Piper and many more.
She stumbles upon a robbery and with the help of a traditional but faded Fairy Godmother, she must find out who is guilty! Can the dotty Hatter and sleepy Dormouse, not to mention the wise but confused Caterpillar help her solve the mystery and save the adorable White Rabbit... Read more >>
2pm: Fragrance Making Workshop
Thornbury Castle
Learn all about the top, middle and base notes and how to put them together. You will create your own blend of fragrance, one that reflects your personality, made by you, for you!
Tickets £100.00 per person inclusive of canapés and Prosecco
Please click the link below to book. For more information email below or call 01454 506191.
@mythornbury