10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
Christmas Activities For Children
Yate Library
Winter Wonderland Christmas Crafts
Monday 23rd December 10.30-12 noon
Drop-in session, no need to book
Christmas Lego Challenge
Monday 23rd December 2.30-3.30 pm
To book spaces email yate.library@southglos.gov.uk
Suitable for ages 4+
Christmas craft storytime
Tuesday 24th December 10.30 am
Children’s craft bags available to collect from 14th December whilst stocks last.
Christmas Eve
10am: Yate's Santa's Grotto
Yate Shopping Centre
Santa’s Grotto will be open from November 30th on every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, and Monday 23rd December, closing at 1pm on Tuesday 24th December.
Entry to the Grotto is free, with each child receiving a free sticker and certificate, but visitors are invited to make a £1 contribution towards the nominated charity, the local Jessie May Children’s Hospital, for each visit.
10.30am: Christmas Activities For Children
Yate Library
Winter Wonderland Christmas Crafts
Monday 23rd December 10.30-12 noon
Drop-in session, no need to book
Christmas Lego Challenge
Monday 23rd December 2.30-3.30 pm
To book spaces email yate.library@southglos.gov.uk
Suitable for ages 4+
Christmas craft storytime
Tuesday 24th December 10.30 am
Children’s craft bags available to collect from 14th December whilst stocks last.
Christmas Eve Services across Yate Parish
St Mary’s
4.30pm Crib Service for all the family
6.00pm Crib Service for all the family
11.00pm Midnight Communion
St Peter’s
11.30pm Midnight Communion
St James
11.00pm Midnight Communion
Christmas Day
Merry Christmas!
Bank Holiday: Christmas Day
10am: Christmas Day Services across Yate Parish
St Mary’s
10.00am Christmas Celebration Service
St Nix
10.00am Family Christmas Communion
Boxing Day
Bank Holiday: Boxing Day
Family Twixtmas Craft Sessions
Winterbourne Medieval Barn
10:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy some crafty Festive Fun! Join us in the medieval barn for one of our popular, inclusive and relaxed family crafting sessions. Activities are designed to occupy you for about 1.5 hours. Workshops are aimed at 5-11 year olds, but all are welcome. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult at all times on site.
The Barn bar will offer a small selection of drinks and snacks (cash or card). We have a fully accessible toilet and baby changing facilities in the building. Do dress warmly as the Barn can be chilly in winter.
We have a limited number of free parking spaces on site, including 2 blue badge spaces. There is plenty of space for bicycles, and drop-off / pick-up.
Tickets £3.75 per... Read more >>
New Year's Eve
Happy New Year!
Bank Holiday: New Year's Day
7.30pm: 10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
2pm and 6.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
12noon and 4pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
7.30pm: 10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
7.30pm: 10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
7.30pm: 10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
7.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.
10th-18th: Sodbury Players present "Aladdin"
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall
2pm and 6.30pm
Sodbury Players present their 2025 Pantomime: "Aladdin".
Join us for an enchanting pantomime adventure, featuring all your favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, and of course the Genie of the lamp! With songs, dances, and laughs a plenty, you'll be transported to a whole new world!
For tickets (just £13!) call 07907 880302 or click below.