The festive season is the perfect time for families to come together and enjoy magical moments. To ensure everyone can take part, we’ve curated a list of inclusive and accessible Christmas activities happening across Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas.
1. Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock
Join Shaun the Sheep and his woolly friends on an accessible sculpture trail across Bristol Zoo. Perfect for families, this trail showcases colorful Shaun sculptures, encouraging exploration and creativity. In partnership with Aardman and Wild in Art, each 160cm-tall sculpture has been uniquely designed by artists from the region and beyond.
📍 Various locations across Bristol
Dates: 9th December 2024 – 12th January 2025
More Information: Find the Flock – Shaun the Sheep
2. Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum
Experience the magic of Westonbirt Arboretum’s illuminated trail through its enchanting woodlands. Designed with accessibility in mind, the event features hard-surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, and mobility aids are available for hire with advance booking. Relaxed sessions are also offered, providing a quieter and more sensory-friendly experience for visitors.
📍 Westonbirt, Tetbury
Dates: 12th December 2024 – 31st December 2024
More Information: Forestry England – Westonbirt Arboretum
3. Christmas at Stourhead
Explore Stourhead’s illuminated trail through historic gardens with accessibility features, including light-marked paths, limited seating, and steep areas suitable for mobility aids. Relaxed twilight sessions offer a calmer experience before the trail opens to the public. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
📍 Stourhead, Wiltshire
Dates: 29th November 2024 – 1st January 2025
More Information: National Trust – Stourhead
4. Wookey Hole Winter Wonderland
Experience the festive transformation of Wookey Hole’s magical caves. The event includes Santa’s Grotto, illuminated displays, and festive performances. Accessibility provisions are available to ensure an inclusive experience.
📍 Wookey Hole, Wells
Dates: 23rdth Novemember 2024 – 24th December 2024
More Information: Wookey Hole
5. Little Red (& Other Winter Tales) at Bristol Old Vic
Enjoy a heartwarming festive performance at the historic Bristol Old Vic. The theatre provides accessible performances, including relaxed and BSL-interpreted shows.
📍 Bristol Old Vic, Bristol
Dates: 6th December 2024 – 12th January 2025
More Information: Bristol Old Vic
6. Family Festive Fun at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Drop in for festive craft workshops, storytelling sessions, and other seasonal activities. The museum is fully accessible, with lifts and Disabled facilities.
📍 Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Bristol
Dates: 3rd – 24th December 2024
More Information: Bristol Museums
7. Christmas at Tyntesfield
Visit Tyntesfield for a festive experience filled with enchanting decorations and an illuminated garden trail. There will be chapel concerts, Christmas trails and craft workshops – ensuring there’s something for everyone. The estate features accessible routes and parking.
📍 Tyntesfield, Wraxall
Dates: 12th December 2024 – 1st January 2025
More Information: National Trust – Tyntesfield
Tips for Your Visit
– Double-check accessibility features and book mobility aids in advance if needed.
– Many events offer sensory-friendly or quiet sessions—be sure to inquire when booking.
We hope you have a joyful, magical, and inclusive Christmas!
