10am: Christmas Market
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 November | 10am–6pm | Free to attend
Get ahead of the Christmas rush and join us for our indoor Christmas Market, hosted in the beautiful Manor at Old Down Estate, just outside Bristol.
Discover a fantastic selection of local stallholders offering handmade Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, children’s toys, original artwork and unique gifts you won’t find on the high street. Enjoy festive treats, seasonal goodies and browse a wonderful range of products from independent businesses.
Activities include:
Local artisan and independent stallholders
Handmade Christmas decorations
Jewellery and unique gifts
Children’s toys and original artwork
Festive bakes and seasonal treats
Dog... Read more >>
10am: Christmas Market
Old Down Estate, Tockington
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 November | 10am–6pm | Free to attend
Get ahead of the Christmas rush and join us for our indoor Christmas Market, hosted in the beautiful Manor at Old Down Estate, just outside Bristol.
Discover a fantastic selection of local stallholders offering handmade Christmas decorations, beautiful jewellery, children’s toys, original artwork and unique gifts you won’t find on the high street. Enjoy festive treats, seasonal goodies and browse a wonderful range of products from independent businesses.
Activities include:
Local artisan and independent stallholders
Handmade Christmas decorations
Jewellery and unique gifts
Children’s toys and original artwork
Festive bakes and seasonal treats
Dog... Read more >>
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Old Down Estate, Tockington
1st, 5th & 8th December, 10am or 7pm
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with our much loved Christmas Wreath Workshop at Old Down Estate in Bristol.
Whether you're planning a cosy get together with friends or looking for a new Christmas tradition with the family, our workshops are a joyful and creative way to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Under the guidance of professional florists, you'll learn how to craft your very own handmade Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations. All materials and equipment are provided, and you'll take home a beautiful wreath to display proudly.
Choose between morning and evening workshop sessions in our Barn venue.
Workshop dates:
Tuesday 1st December | 10am or 7pm
Saturday... Read more >>
10am: Christmas Wreath Workshop
Old Down Estate, Tockington
1st, 5th & 8th December, 10am or 7pm
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with our much loved Christmas Wreath Workshop at Old Down Estate in Bristol.
Whether you're planning a cosy get together with friends or looking for a new Christmas tradition with the family, our workshops are a joyful and creative way to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Under the guidance of professional florists, you'll learn how to craft your very own handmade Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations. All materials and equipment are provided, and you'll take home a beautiful wreath to display proudly.
Choose between morning and evening workshop sessions in our Barn venue.
Workshop dates:
Tuesday 1st December | 10am or 7pm
Saturday... Read more >>
Clare Teal's Festive Fiesta
Berkeley Castle
First Show – 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Second Show – 6:00pm – 7:15pm
We are delighted to welcome Jazz singer, Clare Teal, to Berkeley Castle and invite you to swing into Christmas for these two exclusive events.
Expect exhilarating swing and the sparkle of festive spirit from award winning singer and radio presenter (BBC Radio 2, 3 & Jazz FM) Clare Teal serves up her much loved Festive Fiesta – a sensational cocktail of seasonal fayre, and other musical favourites accompanied by her fabulous musicians served with a Christmas twist!
From swing to sublime ballads this uplifting blend of winter warmers, made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald plus lesser-known standards, contemporary... Read more >>
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Old Down Estate, Tockington
1st, 5th & 8th December, 10am or 7pm
Celebrate the magic of the festive season with our much loved Christmas Wreath Workshop at Old Down Estate in Bristol.
Whether you're planning a cosy get together with friends or looking for a new Christmas tradition with the family, our workshops are a joyful and creative way to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Under the guidance of professional florists, you'll learn how to craft your very own handmade Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage and decorations. All materials and equipment are provided, and you'll take home a beautiful wreath to display proudly.
Choose between morning and evening workshop sessions in our Barn venue.
Workshop dates:
Tuesday 1st December | 10am or 7pm
Saturday... Read more >>
5pm: Orchestral Christmas Concert in the Great Hall
Berkeley Castle
6pm (Reception from 5pm)
The Berkeley Castle Orchestral Christmas Concert 2026 will take place on Sunday 13 December at 6pm in the Castle’s Great Hall with a Reception in the lovely Long Drawing Room from 5pm with wine, mince pies and more…
Launched in 2002, this popular event has delighted audiences for well over 20 years. The magical atmosphere of this beautiful historic venue made seasonal with twinkling lights and Christmas trees is truly special. As usual, Orchestra Pro Anima, directed by Michael Bochmann, will play a mixed programme of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.
The first half opens with a most vibrant early work by Mozart; continues with one of Vivaldi’s most loved concertos, featuring engaging... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Christmas Eve
Breakfast and Brunch with Santa
Old Down Estate, Tockington
19–24 December 2026 | Multiple Sessions | Child: £24.95 | Adult: £20.95 | Members 10% off
Make Christmas magical this year with a delicious Breakfast or Brunch with Santa. Join us in our cosy Barn for a scrumptious festive meal and a very special visit from Santa himself.
After the plates are clean, Santa will join you for a morning of Christmas stories, festive cheer and gift giving. As you say goodbye to Santa, you’ll also have the chance to meet one of our animals before heading off to enjoy the rest of your day at our Country Park.
Activities include:
Festive breakfast or brunch in the cosy Barn
Special visit from Santa
Christmas stories and festive cheer
Gift giving from Santa
Animal meet and greet
Full day... Read more >>
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day (substitute)
New Year's Eve
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day
