Gloucester festive family guide

Christmas events for kids 2026 in Gloucester & Cheltenham

Meet Santa, explore light trails, browse festive markets and enjoy family shows across Gloucester & Cheltenham. From historic streets to countryside days out, find the best Christmas plans for the whole family — with dates, ages and prices in one place.

  • 15 events across Gloucester & Cheltenham
  • Updated 17 October 2026

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15 Christmas events in Gloucester

15 family Christmas events across 15 venues in Gloucester & Cheltenham. The first is on Friday 27 November, and Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, with 4 of them on Christmas Eve.

28 Nov – 24 Dec

Santa Specials

Santa's grotto

  • Dean Forest Railway (Norchard Station), Lydney
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 23 Dec

Santa Specials

Santa's grotto

  • Toddington, Cheltenham
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

28 Nov – 24 Dec

The Festive Forest

Santa's grotto

  • Clearwell Caves, Clearwell
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

5–23 Dec

Christmas On The Farm

Santa's grotto

  • Cattle Country Farm Park, Berkeley
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–24 Dec

Father Christmas at Perrygrove

Santa's grotto · Days out & festivals

  • Perrygrove Railway Adventure, Coleford
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–21 Dec

Father Christmas Visits

Santa's grotto

  • Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

5–23 Dec

Santa's Grotto

Santa's grotto

  • WWT Slimbridge, Slimbridge
  • Ages 3–11
  • Outdoor

5–20 Dec

Santa's Grotto at Batsford

Santa's grotto

  • Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Batsford
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

12–19 Dec

Meet Santa!

Santa's grotto

  • Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor

12–23 Dec

Santa's Winter Woodland

Santa's grotto · ASN & relaxed

  • Hocus Pocus Play, Fairford
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor & outdoor

15 Dec · 10:30am

Santa's Best Ever Christmas

Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling

  • Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham
  • Ages 2–8
  • Indoor

19 Dec · 11am

Stories with Santa

Santa's grotto · Shows & storytelling

  • Corinium Museum, Cirencester
  • Ages 0–10
  • Indoor
Booking quickly across Gloucester & CheltenhamMany Christmas events sell out early — book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Planning Christmas in Gloucester

Where can we meet Santa in Gloucester?

15 Santa's grottos are listed in Gloucester.

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What Christmas events are there for toddlers in Gloucester?

15 events in Gloucester suit toddlers aged 1 to 4.

What pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Gloucester?

3 pantos and Christmas shows are on for kids in Gloucester.

What Christmas events are there for babies in Gloucester?

13 events in Gloucester welcome babies under one.

What's on for kids on Christmas Eve in Gloucester?

Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December this year, and 4 events in Gloucester are on that day.

Are there ASN or relaxed Christmas events for kids in Gloucester?

Yes — one additional support needs or relaxed session is on in Gloucester: quieter, calmer times with more space.

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Are there indoor Christmas events for kids in Gloucester?

13 events in Gloucester are indoors — handy if the weather turns.