Christmas
Bristol Shopping Quarter, comprising Broadmead, The Galleries, The Arcade and Cabot Circus, has everything you need for the perfect Christmas shopping trip from high street names such as TK Maxx, Boots and Superdrug to independent shops, cafes and restaurants (over 110 of them) and fabulous festive markets. After shopping, you can relax over a drink, enjoy dinner with friends, go to the cinema, play adventure golf, or even experience virtual reality – check out our leisure and eating out pages for more ideas.
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market is open from Friday 7 November until Tuesday 23 December. Follow them on Instagram
Bristol Christmas Village
Get your Christmas cards at New Room!
Santa O’Clock Christmas Grotto
Running from 28 November to 24 December 2025, Cabot Circus hosts Santa O’Clock, an up to 30-minute immersive family adventure.
Step into a world where Christmas runs on time until one clock stops, and it’s down to you to restart the Wishmas Clock. Learn more at santa-oclock-christmas-grotto
Global Gift Fest
Step inside Sparks and discover a world of unique handmade gifts, international flavours, walkabout performers and heartwarming stories from Bristol’s diverse communities. Whether you’re hunting for a special Christmas present or simply want to soak up some feel-good festive vibes, this event promises something for everyone.
As part of the festival, don’t miss the free drop-in craft workshop with Nabil from the Bristol Refugee Artists Collective. It’s creative, colourful, and open to all ages — no booking needed, just drop in and join the fun.
Saturday 6 December 11am – 6pm.
Christmas Carols 2025 at the New Room Chapel
- Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday 9 December, 6-7pm
£5 in advance / £6 on the door
Café-bar will be open from 5pm, serving delicious festive treats. Book your tickets online.
- Community Carol
Wednesday 10 December. 1-2pm
Free with retiring collection
Their Community Choir will have their last performance of the year at the lunchtime carols.
Salvation Army Band
The Salvation Army Band will be providing some festive music for the Broadmead shoppers on 29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December. They will start around 10:30 in the morning with the second band taking over at 12:30 until 2:30pm.
The Big Toy Appeal at The Entertainer
The Big Toy Appeal with the Salvation Army is back again at your Entertainer store in Cabot Circus. Until 29 November, customers have the opportunity to pick up an extra toy in the store and donate to the Salvation Army via the in-store donation point. For every toy donated The Entertainer will match it with another toy donated!
Christmas has landed at Card Shack!
Within foot steps of the Christmas market, Card Shack in The Arcade will be staying open for longer throughout November and December, with most evenings until 7pm!
Once again, Card Shack will be offering their famous Gift-Wrapping Service for only £1 per gift wrapped. (note: based on a shoe box size, anything bigger will be a tad more expensive).
This includes festive kraft paper, a tied ribbon and gift tag. You are welcome to bring in gifts bought elsewhere and they’d be happy to get wrapping. Learn more on this page.
Marmalade Trust
Marmalade Trust don’t want anyone to spend Christmas Day alone if they don’t want to, so they invite them to join them for a free festive lunch on the big day, or a doorstep visit. You can refer yourself or someone you know. They are also delighted to be accepting volunteer applications and referrals for Christmas Cheer this year. Find out more on this page.
Christmas Parties at Future Inn
Celebrate the festive season in style with an unforgettable Christmas Party at Future Inn Bristol. Located in the heart of the city centre, enjoy a warm and welcoming festive event space, complete with a delicious traditional three-course dinner.
Whether you’re planning a private celebration during the week or want to join the fun at one of their lively shared party nights on a Friday or Saturday, their party packages offer something for everyone. When it comes to Christmas 2025, they’ve got you covered!
To book your space or for further information, please contact:
Tel: 0117 304 1010
Email: meetings.bristol@futureinns.co.uk
And visit futureinns.co.uk/bristol/christmas/party-nights/
The Love Bristol gift card
Bristol is home to an incredibly diverse shopping, dining and entertainment scene. Take the guesswork out of present-buying and give the gift of Bristol city centre. From independents to well-known brands, there’s something for everyone.
With over 185 venues accepting the Love Bristol Gift Card you’ll be spoilt for choice!
You can buy the Love Bristol gift card online or call into Trespass on Merchant Street South or in Prior in Quakers Friars, where you can pick up a card, then load it at loadthiscard.com, and gift it.
Further information about Christmas 2025 will be published here when available, meanwhile, visit our News & Events page to find out what’s happening throughout the year.
