Christmas Village food and drink
The official event FAQ confirms food and drink stalls in the Christmas Village. Individual 2026 vendors and menus have not been verified.
Countryside Christmas · 2026
Westonbirt at Christmas 2026
The trees are the stars of this evening out.
At a glance
See the official dates
- 2026 dates
- 27–29 November; 3–6, 9–13, 16–24 and 26–31 December 2026
- Opening times
- Timed entry generally every 15 minutes, 4–8pm, varying by date.
- Tickets
- Advance adult tickets: £19.50 off peak or £26.50 standard, including booking fees. Trail tickets are separate from daytime arboretum admission. Pre-book the trail and parking together; standard and Blue Badge parking cos
Our verdict
Go if…
You want an illuminated woodland walk with a Christmas Village food stop.
Skip if…
You want a shopping-only street market.
Best day to go
Choose an available timed evening entry and arrive early enough for the Christmas Village.
Our top tip
Book trail entry and parking together. Daytime arboretum admission is separate; even free member parking needs a reservation.
The market and Christmas visit
The trees are the stars of this evening out. Westonbirt’s Old Arboretum becomes an illuminated woodland walk, with the Christmas Cathedral, Fire Garden, Sea of Light and interactive Ribbon Tunnels among the officially announced installations. Arrive with enough time for the Christmas Village before your slot: its food stalls and fairground rides turn a walk among the lights into a fuller festive outing.
This is a light trail with food stalls, rather than a traditional maker market. Choose your evening carefully: it runs in blocks of selected dates, with timed entry and parking both booked ahead. The trail ticket does not include a daytime visit, so anyone planning both should book them separately and allow for the afternoon closure.
Separate market shopping from any house or trail booking. Use the official programme for individual opening days and the visitor information for the part of the estate your ticket covers.
Eat and drink
Food choices from the linked venue information. Photographs show food types; nearby cafés and separately booked meals are labelled.
Burgers
The official trail ticketing FAQ includes burgers among its food options. Choose supper before your timed walk and check the current menu on arrival.
Freshly baked pizza
Pizza appears in the current official FAQ: an easy option to look for before setting out among the illuminated trees.
Loaded fries
Loaded fries are one of the savoury choices confirmed in the event FAQ. Ask the vendor about ingredients and dietary needs.
Roast potatoes
The official event FAQ lists roast potatoes among its warming food options; check the stall menu for portions and accompaniments.
Crêpes and churros
The official list includes freshly made crêpes and churros for a sweet finish. These are confirmed food categories, rather than named businesses.
Makers and shopping
Check the organiser’s current exhibitor information before making a shopping shortlist. Individual businesses and short chalet lets can change; a previous-season listing is not a promise of attendance.
Organiser’s trader and visitor updatesOn Instagram
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Account published by the official venue website · checked 24 October 2026.
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All mapped places as a linked list
- Christmas at Westonbirt27–29 November; 3–6, 9–13, 16–24 and 26–31 December 2026
- The Close HotelAccommodation to compare
- The Snooty FoxAccommodation to compare
- Priory InnAccommodation to compare
- The Royal Oak TetburyAccommodation to compare
- The Ormond at TetburyAccommodation to compare
Where we’d stay
Choose an inn close to your arrival route, or a town base with an easy connection. Check evening transport before booking, especially if you plan to stay for the lights.
Our pick
The Close Hotel
A hotel on Tetbury’s Long Street with a restaurant and garden: a town base for a drive to Westonbirt.
Property informationThe Snooty Fox
A pub hotel on Tetbury’s Market Place, convenient for exploring the town before an evening trail slot.
Property information
Priory Inn
Rooms in Tetbury, with doubles, twins and family options described by the inn. Book the room type that suits your group.
Property information
The Royal Oak Tetbury
A Tetbury pub with rooms on Cirencester Road. Arrange your journey to the arboretum separately.
Property informationThe Ormond at Tetbury
A characterful hotel on Long Street with a bar and dining, for a town-and-trail short break.
Property informationWe may earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you. Check the final price, cancellation terms and essential room facilities directly.
How accommodation links workA perfect day
- Before you leave
Book the whole evening
Reserve a timed trail ticket and parking, including free member parking where eligible. Save tickets on your phone.
- From 3.45pm
Arrive without rushing
The evening car park opens at 3.45pm; allow about 15 minutes from parking to the trail entrance.
- Before your slot
Visit the Christmas Village
Leave time for officially confirmed food and drink stalls and fairground rides; these cost extra.
- Your booked time
Step into the Old Arboretum
Follow the illuminated tree trail. The organiser recommends allowing around one and a half to two hours.
- Afterwards
Return to your Tetbury base
Plan your return journey in advance, especially if relying on a taxi. Avoid assuming daytime public transport runs after the trail.
Practical information
Tickets and booking
Advance adult tickets: £19.50 off peak or £26.50 standard, including booking fees. Trail tickets are separate from daytime arboretum admission. Pre-book the trail and parking together; standard and Blue Badge parking costs £10 in advance. Member parking is free but must still be booked. Food and rides cost extra.
Getting there and back
Kemble and Yate are the nearest rail stations; Forestry England describes each as around 20 minutes away by taxi. Reserve the onward and return journey before travelling, because daytime bus services should not be assumed to cover a late trail visit. Drivers must pre-book evening parking; allow 15 minutes from the car park to the trail entrance.
Accessibility
The route uses stone and tarmac paths with gradual slopes and uneven sections. Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs can be used, but suitability depends on individual needs. Accessible toilets are at the Welcome Building and Great Oak Hall; the latter has a Changing Places toilet. Relaxed sessions are offered at 4pm on 28 November and 4, 10 and 16 December.
On the day
Use the specific event’s arrival instructions and bring the ticket or parking confirmation it requires. Check weather, footwear and any bag restrictions. Ask the food operator about allergens and the property about facilities essential to your group.
Questions before you go
When is the 2026 event?
27–29 November; 3–6, 9–13, 16–24 and 26–31 December 2026
How do tickets work?
Advance adult tickets: £19.50 off peak or £26.50 standard, including booking fees. Trail tickets are separate from daytime arboretum admission. Pre-book the trail and parking together; standard and Blue Badge parking costs £10 in advance. Member parking is free but must still be booked. Food and rides cost extra.
What should I check for accessibility?
The route uses stone and tarmac paths with gradual slopes and uneven sections. Wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs can be used, but suitability depends on individual needs. Accessible toilets are at the Welcome Building and Great Oak Hall; the latter has a Changing Places toilet. Relaxed sessions are offered at 4pm on 28 November and 4, 10 and 16 December.
Official links
- Official 2026 event and booking
- Weston Main
- Weston Faq
- The Close Hotel official accommodation
- The Snooty Fox official accommodation
- Priory Inn official accommodation
- The Royal Oak Tetbury official accommodation
- The Ormond at Tetbury official accommodation
- Forestry England official Westonbirt transport advice
Add a city market visit
Bath Christmas guideCheck the city’s trading dates separately before combining the two visits.
Make it a weekend: Westonbirt and Tetbury
Plan prepared 24 October 2026; choose a published event date.
Day 1: the Christmas visit
Make Christmas at Westonbirt the main outing. Choose the market, house or trail session from the venue’s dated programme, leaving time for arrival and a pause before an evening booking. Use the existing tickets and travel sections for the entrance and transport arrangements. Separate activities may need separate reservations.
Venue event programme · checked 24 October 2026
Day 1 evening: stay nearby
The Close Hotel · The Snooty Fox · Priory Inn · The Royal Oak Tetbury · The Ormond at Tetbury
Compare the full hotel list and mapped locations
Day 2: Tetbury
Leave the following morning for Tetbury before the journey home. Choose the town stop around your return route and the time available rather than adding another timed event by default. Confirm the opening hours of any place you want to enter; this plan does not add a new admission or transport-time claim.