Whether it's candles, fairy lights on pine trees or adorned fireplaces, the sparkling lights of christmas illuminate our seasonal aspirations and help bring us closer together. Here is our guide to the top Christmas light experiences in and around Bristol!
Avon Valley Christmas Lights Experience
2 - 31st December on selected dates | Pixash Lane, Bath Road, Keynsham.
The award-winning Avon Valley Christmas Lights Experience is a clear family favourite and for good reason. Involving an interactive light trail that weaves around the lake, make sure to head over to the play barn for a festive disco. Make sure to wrap up warm because there is lots to see!
Christmas at Stourhead
Selected dates between 25 November - 1 January | Stourton, Warminster BA12 6QF
The result of a partnership with Sony Music, Christmas at Stourhead is the culmination of over 1 million lights making it an incredible (and very popular so book soon!) visit. Taking place on a huge stately garden with a lovely lake, this world-treasure of a landscape is ideal for sparkling tunnels, giant baubles and a variety of indie street food vendors. Make sure to wrap up warm as the valley gets very cold at this time of year!
Clevedon Pier Christmas Light Switch On Event
Friday, November 24th, from 5pm to 7pm | The Tollhouse, The Beach, Clevedon
Clevedon's Pier will be bringing the festive cheer this year at the Clevedon Pier Light Switch On Event. Open to all, the company behind the lights, FineLine Lighting will be putting on a show that glows! For those weary of the cold sea winds of the Bristol Channel, the local eatery Glass Box will be serving up mulled wine.
Westonbirt’s Enchanted Christmas
25 Nov - 21 Dec | Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QS.
Created by Santa's trusted elves, Westonbirt's Enchanted Christmas involves a trail that is frantically being finished in time for Christmas - you may even see them in action! The illuminated trail is set in Westonbirt's National Arboretum which is the UK's most important of its kind and is sure to provide a magical backdrop for this event. Will you meet an elf?