🎅 Christmas in the Cotswolds 2025: Markets, Lights & Festive Tours
- Rom A
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 8
If you’re dreaming of a picture-perfect English Christmas, there’s no better place to celebrate than the Cotswolds. This region of rolling hills, golden-stone villages, and cosy country pubs transforms into a winter wonderland every December. From twinkling Christmas markets to dazzling light trails and fireside dining, the Cotswolds offers everything you need for a magical festive escape.
At Cotswolds Day Tours, we’ve created private Christmas tours for 2025 that showcase the very best of the season. Whether you’re visiting from London, Oxford, or already staying in the region, here’s what you can see and do this Christmas in the Cotswolds.
🎁 Must-See Christmas Experiences in 2025
✨ Blenheim Palace Christmas – palace rooms, artisan market, light trail & skating.
🌈 Sudeley Castle Spectacle of Light – Wizard of Oz–themed gardens and illuminations.
🌲 Westonbirt Arboretum Enchanted Christmas – illuminated woodland trails for families.
🎄 Bourton-on-the-Water Christmas Tree – glowing in the River Windrush.
🛍️ Christmas Markets – Cirencester, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, and Stow.
🍷 Cosy Country Pubs – roaring fires, festive roasts, and mulled wine.
👉 For a full round-up, explore our Christmas in the Cotswolds 2025 Guide.
🚐 Private Christmas Tours from London & Oxford
Skip the stress of trains, traffic, or directions — our private Christmas tours (1–4 guests) take care of everything, with pick-up from London, Oxford, or the Cotswolds.
🌞 Daytime Tour (8am–4pm): Bourton, Cirencester or Stow market, villages, pub lunch.
🌙 Evening Lights Tour (5pm–11pm): Blenheim, Sudeley, or Westonbirt trail + pub dinner.
🎅 Full-Day Combo (8am–11pm): The ultimate package — markets, villages, pubs, and light trails.
✨ Tours are customisable with extras like reindeer visits, pantomimes, carols, concerts, or a Daylesford Organic festive lunch.
👉 Ready to celebrate? Book Your Christmas Tour Today 🎄
💳 Prices & Payment
Day Tour: from £395 (Oxford) | £495 (London)
Evening Tour: from £445 (Oxford) | £545 (London)
Full-Day Combo: from £695 (Oxford) | £795 (London)
Deposit: 50% non-refundable | Balance: due 14 days before tour | Late bookings: 100% required
🎄 Why the Cotswolds at Christmas?
The Cotswolds is more than just beautiful villages — it’s a place where Christmas comes alive. Shop in historic markets, sip mulled wine by the fire, stroll through glowing gardens, or enjoy timeless carols in candlelit churches.
However you picture Christmas, the Cotswolds delivers. And with Cotswolds Day Tours, you’ll see it all in comfort, with an itinerary built just for you.
👉 Explore the full Christmas Guide for inspiration, or jump straight in and Book Your Private Tour today.
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