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✨ Sparkling Christmas Events near Glastonbury, Street & Somerset

  • Jabberwocky Nursery
  • Nov 27
  • 4 min read
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🎁 Introduction

The festive season in Somerset is always magical, and Christmas 2025 promises enchanting experiences for families across Glastonbury, Street, and the surrounding areas. From historic houses and sparkling caves to bustling markets and thrilling outdoor adventures, there’s something for everyone within 25 miles of Glastonbury. Whether you’re seeking Santa’s grotto, dazzling lights, or unique family attractions, this guide brings together the best events running between 1st December 2025 and 1st January 2026.


🎄 Fleet Air Arm Museum – Christmas Concert under Concorde

  • Date & Time: 11–12 December 2025, 7:30pm–10pm

  • Location: Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset

  • Description: Experience a magical evening beneath Concorde 002 with the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band. Seasonal classics, mulled wine, and mince pies make this a festive highlight for families.

  • Website: Fleet Air Arm Museum Events


🚗 Haynes Motor Museum – Christmas Holidays Family Trail

  • Date & Time: 20 December 2025 – 4 January 2026, 10am–4:30pm

  • Location: Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Somerset

  • Description: Explore the museum with a festive family trail, mischievous elves, and special volunteer talks in the iconic Red Room. Perfect for car enthusiasts and children alike.

  • Website: Haynes Motor Museum Christmas


🧚 Wookey Hole – Winter Wonderland

  • Date & Time: Weekends from 22 November, daily 20–24 December 2025, 9:30am–4:30pm

  • Location: Wookey Hole Caves, Wells, Somerset

  • Description: Meet Santa in his grotto, enjoy a dazzling underground light display with 100,000 fairy lights, watch the festive circus show, and explore the 4D cinema. A magical day out for all ages.

  • Website: Wookey Hole Winter Wonderland


🏞️ Cheddar Gorge & Caves – Father Christmas Grotto

  • Date & Time: Selected dates 15 November – 24 December 2025

  • Location: Gough’s Cave, Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

  • Description: Step into Father Christmas’ South West Workshop inside the caves. Children can meet Santa, see elves at work, and enjoy festive storytelling in a truly unique setting.

  • Website: Cheddar Gorge Christmas


⛸️ Clarks Village – Festive Ice Rink & Elf Skate

  • Date & Time: 11 November 2025 – 4 January 2026, sessions daily

  • Location: Clarks Village, Street, Somerset

  • Description: Glide across the undercover real-ice rink with skating aids for children. Special themed events include the record-breaking “World’s Biggest Elf Skate.”

  • Website: Clarks Village Christmas


🎅 Somerset Rural Life Museum – Visit Santa & Christmas Activities

  • Date & Time: 7 December 2025 (Santa visits); 2 December 2025 – 3 January 2026 (festive activities)

  • Location: Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury

  • Description: Meet Santa in the cosy farmhouse kitchen, follow the reindeer trail, and enjoy festive crafts, donkey rides, and biscuit decorating.

  • Website: Somerset Rural Life Museum Events


🛍️ Bath Christmas Market – 25th Anniversary

  • Date & Time: 27 November – 14 December 2025, 10am–8pm (Thu–Sat), 10am–7pm (Mon–Wed), 10am–6pm (Sun)

  • Location: Bath City Centre, Somerset

  • Description: Over 170 alpine chalets selling crafts, food, and gifts around Bath Abbey. Family-friendly with festive lights, performances, and a vintage carousel.

  • Website: Bath Christmas Market


🎶 Montacute House – Montacute Sings

  • Date & Time: 29 November – 31 December 2025, 10am–4pm

  • Location: Montacute House, Somerset (National Trust)

  • Description: Explore the historic house decorated for Christmas while enjoying recorded carols from local choirs. A festive blend of heritage and music.

  • Website: Montacute House Events


🏰 Dunster Castle – A Country Christmas & Winter Festival

  • Date & Time: 5–7 December 2025 (Winter Festival); 13 December 2025 – 4 January 2026 (Castle Christmas)

  • Location: Dunster Castle & Village, Minehead, Somerset

  • Description: Enjoy medieval banquets, Santa’s grotto, reindeer station, artisan stalls, and festive trails. The castle is beautifully decorated with trees and garlands.

  • Website: Dunster Castle Christmas


🎅 Santa at Glastonbury Abbey House

  • Date & Time: Selected dates in December 2025

  • Location: Glastonbury Abbey House, Glastonbury

  • Description: Meet Father Christmas in the historic Abbey House, surrounded by festive decorations and family activities. Children receive a gift and can enjoy seasonal crafts in this magical setting.

  • Website: Glastonbury Abbey Events


🔥 Yule at Avalon Archaeology

  • Date & Time: 20–21 December 2025, 10am–4pm

  • Location: Avalon Archaeology, near Glastonbury

  • Description: Celebrate the ancient traditions of Yule with storytelling, craft workshops, and festive feasting. Families can explore reconstructed Iron Age and Saxon buildings decorated for the season.

  • Website: Avalon Archaeology Events


🚂 Christmas Railway Adventures – Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway

  • Date & Time: Weekends in December 2025, plus 21–24 December 2025

  • Location: Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway, Midsomer Norton

  • Description: Ride the festive steam train with Santa on board. Children receive gifts, while families enjoy mince pies, carols, and magical countryside views.

  • Website: Somerset & Dorset Railway


🛷 Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

  • Date & Time: 1 December 2025 – 1 January 2026, evenings from 4pm–8pm

  • Location: Mendip Activity Centre, Churchill, Somerset

  • Description: Experience the thrill of twilight tobogganing under sparkling lights. With snow machines, festive music, and hot chocolate, this is a perfect winter adventure for children and adults alike.

  • Website: Mendip Activity Centre


🎀 Conclusion

From Santa’s grotto at Glastonbury Abbey House to twilight tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre, Somerset offers a dazzling variety of festive fun for families this Christmas. Whether you’re wandering through Bath’s iconic Christmas Market, exploring caves lit with fairy lights at Wookey Hole, or riding a magical steam train, these events will create joyful memories for children and adults alike. So wrap up warm, sip some mulled wine, and let the sparkle of Somerset’s Christmas 2025 light up your holiday season.


About Us:

Jabberwocky Childrens Nursery is a Nursery and Preschool dedicated to providing the best that an Early Years setting has to offer in a colourful, spacious, purpose built environment. We believe in creating magical places for children and engaging children’s curiosity and imagination to inspire lifelong learning in a safe, loving, enabling environment. We embrace the fact that all children are unique and special and we strive to offer a programme of care and education that not only ensures children experience all areas of the ‘Foundation Stage Framework’ but that also appeals to every kind of learner.


​Jabberwocky is easy to get to from Street and also Glastonbury, Butleigh and Meare. So if you are looking for a Day Nursery in Street or looking for a Day Nursery in Glastonbury or other local Mendip Somerset towns then please come and see us!


Visit the Jabberwocky Nursery website at: www.jabberwockynursery.co.uk 


 
 
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