Christmas in Chew Valley 2023
Get ready for some festive fun with lots going on in Chew Valley this Christmas. From Christmas markets to twinkling lights, there’s something for everyone.
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Friday 1st December
Pensford Nativity Trail – open 6-9.30pm every Friday, Saturday & Sunday until Christmas. Maps in village lock-up. A star is lit on the church tower whenever the trail is open.
Christmas Wreath Making – 7-10pm East Harptree Theatre. Buy tickets here: £35.
Saturday 2nd December
Publow Christmas Church Market
Blagdon Christmas Fair – 10am-12 St Andrews Church. Father Christmas is coming! All welcome.
Christmas Trolls – A lively and interactive family show from Valley Arts Centre. 11am Chew Stoke. More details here.
Chew Magna Christmas Fayre – from 2.15pm – Christmas market with lots of activities, Santa and Christmas lights switch on.
Light Up Dundry – 4pm
Sunday 3rd December
Dick Whittington Panto – Sutton Theatre Group present this year’s panto performance! Shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Bishop Sutton Village Hall. Details and tickets available here.
Children’s Christmas Fair – Just good old fashioned fun for the kids! (And some treats for the big kids too…!) 1-4pm Bishop Sutton Village Hall.
Saturday 9th December
Winter Serenity Retreat – At Yoga Chew Valley. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the season, allowing you to find inner renewal and embrace the winds of change. Find out more and book.
Christmas Fair – The Crown, Regil 12-4pm. A fun filled afternoon for the whole family to enjoy, get into the Christmas spirit and do some Christmas shopping with lovely local sellers and craft stalls.
Sunday 10th December
A Christmas Celebration! – Puppets, theatre and music with festive classics from Valley Arts Centre. 11am Chew Magna. More details here.
Friday 15th December
Little City Christmas Special – Festive themed role play sessions for toddlers and preschoolers, 9.25am and 11.05am Pensford Memorial Hall. Prebooking essential.
Friday 15th & Saturday 16th December
Volunteer Tree Planting at Great Avon Wood – spend the day outdoors tree planting with Avon Needs Trees, in the spirit of ‘a tree for a tree’. 10am-3pm in Pensford. Book here.
Saturday 16th December
Breakfast with Santa – 10am-12pm at Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin.
North Pole Breakfast – The Rising Sun, Pensford
Sunday 17th December
Mummers Play – The Becket Mummers present a Chew Valley tradition, as was performed in Chew Valley villages in ye olden times at Christmas. Pensford: Outside the Rising Sun pub at 6.30pm and the George & Dragon Pub 6.45pm. Free.
Carols around the tree – with mince pies and mulled wine. Children can bring a homemade decoration for the tree to be entered in a competition drawn on Christmas Eve. 6pm on the Barbury, outside the Ring O’Bells, Hinton Blewitt
Tuesday 19th December
Festive open mic night – at The Pony Chew Magna. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to shine brighter than Rudolf’s nose. Reserve a spot or turn up on the night. Organised by Valley Arts.
Wednesday 20th December
Kids Cupcake Workshop – The Rising Sun, Pensford
Thursday 21st December
Big Christmas Quiz – from 8pm at Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin. Max teams of 6.
Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd December
Volunteer Tree Planting at Great Avon Wood – spend the day outdoors tree planting with Avon Needs Trees, in the spirit of ‘a tree for a tree’. 10am-3pm in Pensford. Book here.
Christmas Eve, Sunday 24th December
Christmas Eve Tractor Express – see Mr and Mrs Claus journey through the Chew Valley by tractor, bringing joy and fundraising.
Crib and Candle – A very family friendly service at 6pm, St Margaret’s, Hinton Blewitt. Please bring along a teddy to take part in the service. Ideally, a donkey, sheep, camel, dog, pigeon, cow or cockerel – although any favourite soft toy is of course welcome.
Friday 29th December
Volunteer Tree Planting at Great Avon Wood – spend the day outdoors tree planting with Avon Needs Trees, in the spirit of ‘a tree for a tree’. 10am-3pm in Pensford. Book here.
Sunday 31st December
New Year’s Eve Red Party – Supper club from 7pm and DJ from 9pm at Ring O’Bells, Compton Martin. Dress code: Red. £55 per person.
New Year’s Eve Party – Silent disco, fireworks, canapes and bubbles at The Stoke Inn. Get in touch to book tickets.
Thursday 4th January
Living Spit’s A Christmas Carol – Comedy retelling by local favourites. 7.30pm Compton Martin. More details here.
