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🎄 Christmas Experiences in the Cotswolds 2025
🚙 Private Christmas Experiences - The Cotswolds Day Tours Company
At the top of your festive bucket list, why not enquire with Cotswolds Day Tours? Discover options for the very best Christmas markets, light trails, cosy pubs, and historic attractions across the Cotswolds—all in comfort and style with trusted locals. Enquire for greener choices.
Enquire below for personalized experiences—expanding partnerships in 2026 for more options.
🎁 Our Top Picks for Christmas in the Cotswolds 2025
✨ With so many festive things to do, here are our favourite recommendations tailored for every kind of visitor.
✨ Top 3 Must-Do Christmas Experiences
If you’re short on time, these are unmissable:
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Blenheim Palace Christmas Light Show – Dazzling themed palace rooms and the world-famous Illuminated Garden Trail.
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Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light – A Wizard of Oz–themed wonderland of glowing gardens and festive treats.
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Bourton-on-the-Water Christmas Tree in the River – A postcard-perfect tree sparkling in the middle of the River Windrush.
👨👩👧 For Families
Magical memories for kids and parents alike:
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Cotswold Farm Park Enchanted Light Trail – child-friendly illuminations with animals.
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Santa’s Grottos & Steam Train Rides – ride the nostalgic Santa Special.
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Meet the Cotswold Reindeer Herd – feed real reindeer in Bourton-on-the-Water.
💕 For Couples
Romantic escapes to share:
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Blenheim Palace Christmas – palace rooms and evening light trails.
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Broadway Tower Festive Lights – iconic views with mulled wine.
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Cosy Pubs with Firesides – intimate dinners in charming inns.
🌹 For Lost Romantics
Atmosphere, tradition, and timeless charm:
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Christmas Carols at Great Tew Church – candlelight and music.
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Cirencester Parish Church Carols – atmospheric and historic.
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Winter Walks & Stargazing – under frosty, starry skies.
🎄 For a Classic Christmas
The quintessential Cotswolds festive feel:
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Cheltenham Christmas Market – festive stalls and seasonal street food.
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Bourton-on-the-Water Christmas Tree in the River – iconic tradition.
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Gloucester Cathedral Christmas Services – grandeur and beauty combined.
📌 Customisation Options
Every experience can be tailored to include:
🎭 Pantomimes (Cheltenham, Oxford, Cirencester)
🎻 Concerts & Carols (Great Tew, Cirencester, Gloucester Cathedral)
🦌 Reindeer visits
❄️ Ice skating at Cheltenham or Blenheim Palace
We can also arrange event tickets (Blenheim Palace, Sudeley Castle, Westonbirt Arboretum) on your behalf—including greener choices available.
🚐 Our Christmas Experiences
✨ Whichever path you choose, we can take you there.
Our private tours are flexible, customisable, and perfect for creating a festive experience around your favourite events.
🎅🌞 Daytime Christmas in the Cotswolds (8am–4pm)
Discover festive Cotswolds spots with flexible options. Enquire for choices visiting Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester Advent Market, charming villages, and a pub lunch—including greener journeys available.
Best for: Couples & families seeking a festive day out.
🎅🌙 Cotswolds Evening Christmas Lights Experiences (5pm–11pm Options)
Discover magical Cotswolds evenings with flexible options. Enquire for choices with evening pick-up, a spectacular light trail (Blenheim, Sudeley, or Westonbirt), and a cosy pub dinner after the show—including greener journeys available.
Best for: London visitors with limited time, or anyone wanting magical lights at night.
🎅 🌞🌙 Cotswolds Full-Day + Evening Christmas Experiences (8am–11pm Options)
Discover a complete festive Cotswolds day with flexible options. Enquire for choices including markets, villages, pub lunch, cosy countryside, and an evening light trail finale—including greener journeys available.
Best for: Luxury private groups seeking the ultimate Christmas immersion.
Enquire below for personalized experiences—expanding partnerships in 2026 for more options, including greener choices.
⚖️ Christmas Experience Pricing 2025 (Starting Estimates)
🎄 Daytime Christmas in the Cotswolds (8am–4pm Options)
London pick-up 1–2 guests: £495 3–4 guests: £595
Oxford / Cotswolds pick-up 1–2 guests: £395 3–4 guests: £495
🌙 Evening Christmas Lights Experience (3:30pm–11pm Options) London pick-up 1–2 guests: £545 3–4 guests: £645
Oxford / Cotswolds pick-up 1–2 guests: £445 3–4 guests: £545
🎅 Full-Day + Evening Combo Experience (8am–11pm Options) London pick-up 1–2 guests: £795 3–4 guests: £895
Oxford / Cotswolds pick-up 1–2 guests: £695 3–4 guests: £795
Enquire below for personalized options, including greener choices—expanding partnerships in 2026 for more flexibility.
💳 Payment Terms for Cotswolds Experiences
Deposit
50% required on enquiry confirmation (non-refundable).
Balance
Remaining 50% due no later than 14 days before your experience.
Late Enquiries
For requests within 14 days of the experience, 100% payment is required on confirmation.
✨ These terms ensure your options are fully confirmed and any festive event tickets are secured—enquire for personalized experiences, expanding partnerships in 2026 for more choices, including greener journeys.
🎄Our 18 Things to Do in the Cotswolds at Christmas 2025 🎄
The Cotswolds transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season, with twinkling lights, historic charm, and a packed calendar of Christmas events. From dazzling light trails to cozy carol concerts, this 2025 guide blends must-see highlights with extra festive attractions, foodie experiences, and cultural gems. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, here’s your ultimate list of 18 things to do in the Cotswolds at Christmas.
🎄 Christmas in the Cotswolds – What to Do & See
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Cotswolds, where honey-stone villages glow with festive lights, carols fill the air, and markets brim with seasonal cheer. From grand estates like Blenheim Palace to charming village churches, the Cotswolds is the perfect winter escape.
✨ Christmas at Blenheim Palace
One of the highlights of a Cotswolds Christmas is Blenheim Palace’s festive programme. Each year, the UNESCO World Heritage Site transforms with:
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🎄 The Illuminated Trail – a spectacular light walk through the gardens.
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🏰 Themed Palace Rooms – past displays have included fairy tales and The Nutcracker.
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🎁 Christmas Market – artisan stalls, food chalets, and festive drinks.
Booking early is essential, as this event draws visitors from across the UK.
🎁 Cotswolds Christmas Markets
The region’s villages and towns host charming Christmas markets throughout December. Highlights include:
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Cheltenham Christmas Market – perfect for gifts and festive food.
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Cirencester Advent Market – one of the Cotswolds’ most traditional.
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Stow-on-the-Wold Market Square – a festive hub in a picture-perfect setting.
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Woodstock & Chipping Norton markets – local crafts and mulled wine.
These markets are ideal stops on a bespoke Cotswolds Day Tour.
🎶 Carol Singing in the Cotswolds
No Cotswolds Christmas is complete without carols. Some special places include:
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Great Tew Church – atmospheric candlelit carol services.
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Broadway Village Green – community singing beneath the Christmas tree.
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Cirencester Parish Church – one of England’s largest parish churches, with a full festive programme.
We can tailor your tour to include a carol service in a cosy local church.
🌟 Why Visit at Christmas?
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🎄 Traditional Christmas charm in historic villages.
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🏰 Festive experiences at Blenheim Palace and manor houses.
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🎶 Carol singing in ancient churches.
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🎁 Christmas markets with artisan crafts and local produce.
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❄️ Winter walks in the rolling Cotswolds countryside.
🚙 Private Christmas Tours
Make your festive trip easy with a private tour for 1–4 guests. Whether it’s exploring Christmas markets, visiting Blenheim, or enjoying carols at Great Tew Church, our family-run tours are fully customisable. Inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly, and personal, we’ll help you experience the Cotswolds at its most magical.