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Christmas in Glastonbury

Christmas in Glastonbury this year is on!

Kicking off with the return of the Glastonbury Frost Fayre on Saturday 27th November. The annual event provides a spectacle which attracted more than 200 stall holders and thousands of visitors to Glastonbury. Find out more HERE.


A visit to Father Christmas

It’s not Christmas without a visit to the man himself and there are several different options to visit Father Christmas this year.

  • This year Santa will be visiting the Somerset Rural Life Museum on 5th December and there is also an action packed program of Christmas activities for all the family to enjoy. Find out more HERE.
  • Wookey Hole’s winter wonderland will be open from Saturday 5th December for your chance to visit Santa in his grotto! Find out more HERE.
  • If you fancy a virtual visit with Father Christmas you can have your own Zoom call from the comfort of your own home all while raising money for Children’s Hospice SW. Find out more HERE.

Christmas Shopping in Glastonbury

There is a big movement to #shoplocal this year to support our local small businesses, Glastonbury High Street offers a wealth of local shops perfect for picking up a present with a difference.

Mendip Markets also runs a weekly market in Glastonbury on Tuesdays from 9am to 3pm.

Finally we have to mention our fabulous #shoplocal Christmas 2020 shopping directory which can be found HERE.

Whatever you do around Glastonbury this Christmas, wherever you shop and whoever you spend your time with, we hope you have a lovely time this Christmas and wish you and yours sincere best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!