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What's on this Christmas along the Great West Way

What's on this Christmas along the Great West Way? Travelling between Bristol and London this festive season, expect to fill your days with a range of exciting seasonal events and activities! From Christmas Market shopping in the World Heritage City of Bath, to one of Wiltshire’s most iconic festive light trails at Longleat! Christmas is always a golden time to visit the Great West Way.

Christmas Countdown along the Great West Way

The festivities have well and truly arrived, and this year and even more magic awaits along the Great West Way! From Traditional Christmas Markets to stunning lights trails, crisp winter walks to long lasting memories with family, embark on your own journey this season and countdown to Christmas along the Great West Way.

Christmas Markets between London and Bristol

Soak up the smell of roasted chestnuts and the sound of Christmas carols as you indulge in a spot of shopping at the Christmas Markets, from Bristol and Bath, Wiltshire and all the way to London!

Festive Lights Trails along the Great West Way

Explore this remarkable route as destinations across the Great West Way transform into a magical world of festive light and sound with some of the most iconic Christmas light trails in the UK! From Longleat’s Festival of Light with a unique display of lanterns across the estate, to Windsor’s illuminated light trail in the Great Park.

Along the Great West Way, celebrate the season with ice skating, slapstick pantomime shows, and glitzy New Year’s parties. Take a journey along the Great West Way this Christmas for an even more memorable experience with the family. We can't wait to see what you get up to you along the way! Take a look below to see a snippet of the Christmas events as well as ideas for your journey. Be sure you're following our Instagram, X and Facebook pages too for all the Christmas action straight from the Great West Way!

Festive Light Trails you must see along the Great West Way

Venture along the Great West Way and explore incredible light displays as famous landmarks decorate for the festive season. Discover some of the best Christmas trails on route this year!
Countdown to Christmas along the Great West Way

From Traditional Christmas Markets to stunning lights trails, crisp winter walks to long lasting memories with family, embark on your own journey this season and countdown to Christmas along the Great West Way…
Top Christmas Markets along the Great West Way

The festive season is well underway this month, with a range of city’s hosting some of the best Christmas markets along the Great West Way!