Christmas In The Cotswolds
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Join mailing listIn December, the Cotswolds transforms into a festive wonderland, packed with Christmas events and festivities. Glide across the ice, sip wine at an award winning vineyard, sing along to carols, watch the town lights turn on, browse late-night shopping evenings, get creative at seasonal workshops, enjoy festive storytelling with Giffords Circus, and feel the thrill of Christmas racing at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Cirencester Advent Market & Christmas Light Switch On
29th & 30th November
Cirencester’s Advent Market and Christmas Light Switch-On is pure festive magic. The high street is lined with beautifully dressed shop windows, the Market Place is buzzing, and the whole town comes out to celebrate. It’s the perfect evening to wrap up warm and head out with family and friends.
All day Saturday, live performances keep the Christmas spirit in full swing: local choirs and school groups singing carols, theatre and dance groups putting on festive pieces, and musi-cians filling the town with music. These performances are streamed onto big screens in the Market Place, all set against the stunning backdrop of St John the Baptist Church.
The big moment – the Christmas light switch-on – takes place between 4:00pm and 4:30pm on the Saturday, hosted by the Mayor of Cirencester. The crowd gathers, the countdown begins, and, in a burst of cheers, the lights flick on and the town glows, marking the true start of the Christmas season.
Christmas in Cirencester — Cirencester Town Council
St James House, Dollar Street, Cirencester | Butler Sherborn
Thyme - Festive Cookery Classes
27th November-19th December
Impress your guests this festive season with hands-on cookery classes at Thyme. Learn tips, techniques and delicious recipes to elevate your Christmas hosting.
Choose from a variety of themed classes, including:
- The Festive Instinctive Cook
- Festive Canapés & Aperitifs
- Festive Gifting: Sweet Treats
Perfect for food lovers, keen cooks, or anyone wanting to add some extra sparkle to their Christmas table.
Kate's Home Nursing - Carol Concert
Friday 13th December 6.30pm
Step into the warmth and wonder of Christmas as St Edward's church in Stow-on-the-Wold is filled with festive music, candlelight, and community spirit. Celebrate the joys of the season whilst raising vital funds to support local families through Kate's Home Nursing, a fantastic cause. Tickets are £20 and available to purchase now!
Christmas Carol Service - Tickets Now Available - Kate's Home Nursing | Palliative Care Charity
Gislebertus House, Sheep Street | Butler Sherborn
Woodchester Valley Vineyard - Grand Christmas Tasting
Nestled in the South Cotswolds, this award-winning vineyard is a must for wine enthusiasts. The Grand Christmas Tasting includes a tutored tasting of Woodchester Valley’s range of award-winning wines, paired with a generous grazing platter of locally sourced meats, cheeses and other nibbles, with both vegetarian and vegan options available.
A wonderfully indulgent – and very Cotswold – way to toast the season.
Woodchester Valley | A Cotswold Vineyard and Winery
Gateway Ice Rink, Cirencester
21st November - 18th January
The Gateway Ice Rink offers a magical winter experience for all ages. This covered outdoor rink means you can skate whatever the weather, with fun themed sessions throughout the season.
After your time on the ice, warm up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine in the cosy café and bar – a classic festive outing for couples, friends and families alike.
Park House, 30, Dollar Street, Cirencester | Butler Sherborn
Giffords Circus - Christmas at Giffords
27th November - 21st December
Step into a transformed barn for a truly unique Christmas show from Giffords Circus. Enjoy breathtaking aerial acts, clowning, circus magic and enchanting festive storytelling in an inti-mate, atmospheric setting.
Choose a performance-only ticket or upgrade to include a two-course Christmas feast for an unforgettable, theatrical festive evening in the Cotswolds.
Broadway - Late Night Christmas Shopping
28th November & 2th December - shops open until 8.30pm
Broadway is beautifully dressed for Christmas, with twinkling lights, festive window displays and a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. Enjoy:
· Late-night shopping in independent boutiques
· Live music and seasonal entertainment
· Mulled wine and festive food
· Appearances from Father Christmas, reindeer and more
It’s a picture-perfect way to soak up the Cotswold Christmas charm.
The Loft, Snowshill, Broadway | Butler Sherborn
Cheltenham Races - Christmas Meeting
12th - 13th December
Experience the thrill of festive racing at Cheltenham’s Christmas Meeting. Enjoy two days of top-quality action on the track, combined with seasonal fun off it, including:
· Live festive music
· A Santa’s Grotto
· Plenty of food, drink and atmosphere
Ideal for racing fans or anyone looking for a lively, Christmassy day out.
Cheltenham Races, Events & Fixtures 2025/26 | The Jockey Club
EPC Regulations - UPDATE
The government has made the decision to delay the introduction of the new EPC Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental properties. Originally scheduled to change in 2028, the government have now delayed this until 2030.
EPC Regulations - UPDATE
Snowdrops in the Cotswolds: A Winter Highlight at Painswick
As winter begins to loosen its grip on the Cotswolds, one of the most uplifting signs of the changing seasons quietly emerges, snowdrops. These delicate white flowers, often pushing through frost-hardened ground, bring a sense of hope and renewal, and nowhere is this more beautifully displayed than the snowdrops at Painswick Rococo Garden.
Snowdrops in the Cotswolds: A Winter Highlight at Painswick
Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief
This has been a hot topic since the surprise announcements in the Autumn budget of 2024 and has threatened to turn upside down tax planning for farmers and the affordability of succession. The short article below captures the key facts and implications which have been debated from farmhouse kitchen tables up to the Government in Westminster and at every level in between…
Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief
A Very Happy New Year
Happy New Year! We are all back and fully underway into 2026. It is early days, but properties are already going under offer across all our offices and exchanges are securing homes for excited new owners.
A Very Happy New Year
