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Paul Cooper from This Country stars as Scrooge in a brand-new, laugh-out-loud A Christmas Carol at Cheltenham's Parabola Arts Centre this December. Dust off your top hat and wrap up warm, because Cheltenham has a brand-new festive treat in store. This December, the Parabola Arts Centre stages its…
Win your basket every hour, plus Christmas best prices: Big Christmas Weekend Event comes to Cheltenham on 7th and 8th November. Santa and his elves, free food tasters and live music all available at a free fun-filled family weekend. Shoppers at Charlies Cheltenham have 15 chances to have their…
Get Christmas off to a magical start in Cheltenham as The Brewery Quarter brings an afternoon and evening of free festive entertainment to town, featuring Santa, The Grinch, Bluey, live performances, circus acts and the return of the hugely popular Huntrix trio. Cheltenham's festive season is set…
Christmas is a special time of year in Cheltenham. Whether you are planning a Christmas break or live nearby and want to get into the Christmas spirit, you'll find our guide to the top things to do at Christmas in Cheltenham 2026 helpful, featuring a Christmas projection, magical light trails…
A sparkling new Christmas light projection show, festive markets, family-friendly pantomimes and world-class horse racing are among the highlights of Cheltenham’s Christmas celebrations. Collage (top left) Municipal Offices Christmas projection show, (bottom left) Pittville Pump Room, (right)…
The Cheltenham Trust has announced its “Season of Joy” for the festive period, with a host of events across the town promising something special for every resident. The charity – which looks after some of the Regency town’s most cherished culture, sport and leisure venues - has planned a…
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has confirmed that its magical Christmas on the Farm festive family experience will return this winter, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Friday 27th November – Sunday 13th December, plus extra dates around Christmas (Thursday 17th – Wednesday 23rd December)…
Gloucestershire’s leading performing arts venue, The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, is well-known for its beloved annual pantomime, and this year’s production will be Cinderella (27th November 2026 – 10th January 2027), and will feature familiar faces and returning favourites among its outstanding…
Peter Pan: The Pantomime Adventure at Cheltenham Playhouse promises to be a magical treat to round off the year, as the whole family is invited to join Peter, Captain Hook and the rest of the crew on a high-flying adventure this Christmas. This year, the Playhouse is producing its Christmas…
The team at Spectacle of Light have once again transformed the stunning grounds of one of England’s most historic residences, Sudeley Castle & Gardens, into a dazzling lighting experience to showcase its brand-new 2025 creation, Camelot. This year’s extra special 10th anniversary trail takes guests…