Cheltenham’s Guide to Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching, but in Cheltenham it’s approaching the fastest. Navigating entertainment around the stresses of Christmas shopping and preparation is no mean feat, so here’s everything you need to know about the lead up to Christmas in Cheltenham to ensure that yours is Merry and Bright.

Christmas Markets

Cheltenham is hosting not one, but two markets this year! The first is the Christmas Gift Market from the 16^th-19^th November. This will include food and drink stalls, homeware, and trinkets. The second is the Arts and Crafts Market selling pottery, original art, glassware, jewellery, and much more. This will be lining Cheltenham’s Promenade from the 14^th-23^rd December.

Lights On!

Lining the streets and weaved around Cheltenham’s foliage, are the very lights that set off the official launch of Christmas in the town centre on 16^th November from 4-7pm. For more information, go here. But the fun doesn’t end there, Pittville Pump Room gets its own light ceremony on 25^th November from 3-7pm accompanied by mulled wine, mince pies, and Santa of course.

Image Description: Photo of dark street lit up by white bauble shaped Christmas lights in trees hanging over — Photo by Jordan Renwick

Ice Rink

Cheltenham’s Ice Rink is back! Currently under construction, it will be up and running from the 17^thNovember to the 1^st January (excluding Christmas Day.) Situated in Imperial Gardens, it is in the heart of town, perfect for when planning a whole day of festivities. A wide range of skate sizes, aides for those who need it, wheelchair accessibility, food and drink both on site and within walking distance, and on-site toilets, it’s fun for all ages! Tickets can be purchased here

Pantomimes

Is it really Christmas without Panto? This year ‘Mother Goose’ graces the stage at the Everyman Theatre from 24^th November – 7^th January. Tickets can be bought here.

Town Hall

There is so much to look forward to this year at the Town Hall! Christmas events begin on November 25^th with ‘That’ll be the Day – the Christmas Show’ and run right through until December 23^rd for ‘The Snowman in Concert’. There’s something for everyone: A ‘Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular’ on December 7^th , the ‘Christmas Cracker’ on December 17^th and much much more you can find out about here.